Having missed breakfast at the hotel we were staying at, we had the best excuse to seek out something yummy and local. I highly recommend working this into you schedule if you're in Louisville or the surrounding area.
Really what sums our experience up is "YUMMY". I had the Mexican Breakfast, which was chilli and eggs (yummy, not everyone's cup of tea but I loved it). All of the food we saw served looked great, but by far my favorite bit was the biscuits... seriously people, take a day off your paleo or low carb diet the day you try Barbara Lee's.
We sat at the counter, which was a good move, we had a good giggle with the guys behind the counter and it's always my favorite thing about a diner that you can see your food being made fresh right in front of you with no pretension. It's just good down home cooking yummy.
Of course it's thanks to yelp that we found this place in the first place.... thanks again yelp.
I've been to Barbara Lee's twice now, and loved it both times. Nothing fancy, just good simple food... great breakfast food, and the burgers aren't bad either.
What I really liked about the place was the employees! They were great fun both times, good naturedly picking on each other, joking and having fun, without sacrificing good service! So in addition to a good classic "diner" meal, I also got free entertainment!
Cash is king for the jute box & to square up on the food. Great diner atmosphere with our late night order taken right from the galley kitchen as the cook leaned in to the booth to pour fresh brewed defcafe. When she had all her notes taken it was "thank-ya-Babe`" Barbara Lee's is a must to cap off that craving for bacon, syrup, onion hash browns, all before taking Cinderella home!
Review Source:We wanted an affordable, solid place for brunch and found it at Barbara Lee's. You don't see this type of diner very often anymore- the place where customers are regulars and everyone knows everyone else. Service is quick and food was great. There's nothing too special about the menu- you have your standard breakfast offerings. We got the thick waffle, biscuits and gravy and an omelette with sausage, bacon and mushrooms with hashbrowns. Everything was cooked perfectly. The flavors were nothing out of the ordinary, but still solid. I mean, it's just everything you would expect in a breakfast. Nothing fancy, just some good meat, potatoes, biscuits, etc. The hashbrowns were my favorite part, though. Pay with cash and leave full and happy!
Review Source:I give this place 5 stars because it is as good as it gets if you are looking for good old fashion Southern comfort diner food. The place is tiny and old but got at "A" in their most current health inspection, as they proudly display in their front window. The food so darn good and everything on the menu is prepared by one of the people who run the place. The entire restaurant is run by Hadley and Lauren, sisters who do both the serving and cooking. They dish up more than diner classics here, these two girls have a running commentary between themselves and the customers, most of whom are regulars. Get the waffle and you have got to try the biscuits. They are set on the grill that cooks everything else so they soak up the flavors of bacon and sausage. The hash browns are some of the best I've had in a while. Oh, and you can get a breakfast for two for $12. Unheard of, right? But beware it is CASH ONLY at Barbara's, so be prepared. If you are looking for fine white tablecloths and overpriced food this place isn't for you. But if you like great old fashioned cooking and great company, go on into Barbara Lee's.
Review Source:Haha, people used to ditch class to come here during high school. Â Being a goody goody, I was not one of them. Â Although I did skip class to go to Waffle House one morning. Â
Anyway, my parents live near here and are regulars. Â Seriously. Â They know the wait staff by their first names and in turn, the staff knows them. Â I would rate this place above waffle house. Â It's cleaner, the staff are friendlier and have full sets of teeth, and the waffles are thicker and better. Â
My mom and I had the waffle and split three strips of bacon for breakfast. Â The bacon was good, but not as crispy as I would have liked. Â The waffles were very thick and yes, I ate the entire thing. Â My husband ordered the special, which was advertised on the door, but was the same price as it was on the menu. Â Go figure. Â The service was fast and the prices were inexpensive. Â
I'll go again because it is very convenient to my parent's condo, but otherwise, I much prefer Wild Eggs or Calistoga for breakfast food. Â
By the way, Barbara Lee's is Cash Only.
Open until ridiculous hours usually - but they tend to not keep regular hours. They do not take cards of any kind - which I constantly forget and have to pull IOUs from friends. The biscuits are buttery, greasy and wonderful. The patty melt there is great and the fries are always hot and salty. Not five star cuisine, or even great burgers, but it's the best way to fix beer hunger ever.
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