The Whistle Stop

The menus are usually sticky.

Really.

IMHO, this place, ten or more years ago, was entirely different.  Then, the pork tenderloin and apples was tasty and fresh.  It was, honestly, my favorite 'visiting home' meal, something that I insisted upon each time I visited the area. At this point, though, "home-style" has turned into meaning "from a can" or "average, and not particularly well-seasoned."  I could never visit again and not miss the food / place.  Again, IMHO, they're deserving of a Gordon Ramsay episode reboot., except that since they're usually packed, there's no motivation for improvement, I suppose.

Regardless, per another reviewer's comment, this is not the kind of place a vegetarian (or vegan - hahahahahahah!) would ever find something tasty.  Just not going to happen in rural KY (not excusing it - just making the observation).  If you're ordering to the establishment's strengths, the traditionally "Southern" food items, as available, are better than alternatives.

The staff is friendly, and, as busy as they are, they try hard to be efficient.  I would never describe their service negatively, on the whole - only their product.

If you're looking for an excellent meal and would like anything more sophisticated than canned veg or reheated blah blah blah, hit up Tony York's.

The rooms full of crap (cheap toys and country barf) are like a declasse Cracker Barrel impression.  Yeah.  I know. Declasse. Cracker. Barrel.

A very nice setting and very a home style cooking, the staff is very friendly and eager to accommodate any and all request.

Great food and great service. My only complaint would be in the lighting. It is too dark for me to read the menus.