The Kentucky countryside is truly something to marvel over, with our rolling blue hills, bucolic landscape, and small towns making for an impossibly charming experience – and often a delicious one, too. In Glendale, Kentucky, a small town of around 2,500, The Whistle Stop is a family-owned country restaurant worth seeking out. Find out more about The Whistle Stop Cafe in Glendale, KY:

On April 30, 1975, Idell Sego opened a little sandwich shop seating 20 people in her husband's hardware store. She didn't know it then, but her humble restaurant would become the cornerstone of the small country community of Glendale, Kentucky: The Whistle Stop restaurant.
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Over the years, The Segos worked hard at establishing a unique atmosphere while dining. The Whistle Stop's gift shop/general store is actually an original log cabin that was moved and rebuilt, and most of the restaurant's booths and lights are handmade, creating an atmosphere that's impossibly charming and sets the scene for an unforgettable dining experience.
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The Segos retired from the restaurant in 2005, entrusting Mike and Lynn Cummins to continue the traditions of The Whistle Stop Cafe. Today, this family-owned country restaurant in Kentucky is as delightful as ever, and while it's grown in popularity -- even appearing in "Southern Living" magazine -- it remains true to the original vision of its founders.
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While its ambiance is wonderful, food is the star of the show here. The Whistle Stop Glendale menu boasts Southern classics like meatloaf, pot roast, fried catfish (and fried chicken, of course), country ham, and the legendary Kentucky Hot Brown.
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You're always in for a treat when you visit this country restaurant in Kentucky, with daily specials offering diners a delicious (and affordable!) surprise. Yes, please!
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Whatever you order, don't forget to save room for dessert. The pies here are legendary: sky high, fluffy, creamy, dreamy, and darn delicious, earning The Whistle Stop much praise and accolades over the years.
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After your delicious meal, be sure to peruse The Whistle Stop's winsome little general store and pick up some provisions for the road!
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Glendale, Kentucky, is a downright delightful country town that's anchored by a downright delightful family-owned restaurant. Visit, and you might just decide to stay!
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Take a look at this review of The Whistle Stop in Glendale by @goodallscountrykitchen:

Have you dined at this longstanding restaurant, The Whistle Stop Cafe in Glendale, KY? The Whistle Stop is a delightful dining experience in a delightful little country town in Kentucky! Check out The Whistle Stop website, as well as The Whistle Stop Facebook page for more information.

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Restaurants In Kentucky

Melissa M. | November 17, 2023

What are some of the best family-friendly restaurants in Kentucky?

Among the best family-friendly restaurants in Kentucky are the following:

  • Granny’s Diner in Harrodsburg, KY offers incredible Southern dishes.
  • The Lighthouse Restaurant in the Sulphur Well Historic District, KY offers an all-you-can-eat family meal option.
  • Victor’s Sandwiches in Murray, KY is an excellent choice for sandwiches.
  • Babes BBQ has some of the best BBQ in Georgetown, KY.
  • Order comfort food at Back Home Restaurant in Elizabethtown, KY. It’s also housed in a historic home and has crafts for sale as well.
  • Family’s Main Street Cafe in Walton, KY offers delicious home-cooked meals.
  • Wigwam Drive-In in Ravenna, KY offers home-cooked food that can be delivered right to your car.

 

Are there any themed restaurants in Kentucky?

Yes, there certainly are some themed restaurants in Kentucky, especially for those who enjoy trains. Check out the following train-themed establishments:

  • My Old Kentucky Dinner Train in Bardstown, KY is housed in a vintage railroad car which just adds to the experience.
  • A train runs through Main Street in LaGrange, KY, so dining at any establishment automatically makes it a train-themed restaurant, right? I think so!
  • Trackside Restaurant and Bourbon Bar is housed in an 1882 train station in Paris, KY.
  • The Whistle Stop, of course, is also a train-themed restaurant.

Check out more train-themed restaurants in Kentucky.

 

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The Whistle Stop, 216 E Main St, Glendale, KY 42740, USA