Your inner child is bound to come out at this kooky restaurant that serves sophisticated food in a playful setting.
(502) 410-3849
984 Barret Ave
(Hepburn Avenue)
Louisville,
KY
40204
38.237
-85.7288
Neighborhood: Germantown
Lynn's Paradise Cafe
Last updated 4.30.09
What People Are Saying About Lynn's Paradise Cafe
The Owner
Lynn's Paradise Cafe
Owner
Lynn Winter's little slice of paradise has become a national attraction and local treasure. As unique and quirky as Lynn herself, Lynn's Paradise Cafe offers the tastiest down-home cooking, the wackiest decor and genuine southern hospitality. Our fun and family-friendly atmosphere, the World of Swirl gift shop and our central Louisville/Highlands location has made Lynn's Paradise Cafe a popular destination for anyone out for lunch or on vacation. The Paradise has received extensive local and national media attention, including features on television programs such as ?Throwdown! With Bobby…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Famous for its funky decor inside and out (a pair of wearable pants made of teabags, a giant coffeepot fountain and concrete animals) and enormous breakfasts, Lynn's has a surprisingly sophisticated dinner menu. Rubber fish and wind-up toys provide entertainment as diners wait at the Formica tables. – – The Food – Omelets, homemade granola, and biscuits and gravy start mornings off right. Later in the day, try the spinach salad with bacon, Gouda and poppyseed vinaigrette. Try a heaping helping of mashed potatoes and the popular mac and cheese featured on…
11/25/08
A favorite place to bring out-of-town guests
by tbud
I love to bring people who are visiting to Lynn's as a unique Louisville dining experience. Most if not all people I bring enjoy the food and service.
- Pros: Good food, lots of fun for kids and adults
- Cons: sometimes a long wait
07/17/08
It used to be about the food
by billinthehighlands
I remember in the early 90's going to Lynns. Back then, it was great and unique food which was well worth the wait (and even that wasn't long). But then Lynn became famous, got on Food Network, and now she's forgotten what a restaurant is about.
I went recently and I was just disappointed in the whole experience. Long wait in a crowded gift shop full of touristy junk. Then, we are shoved into a corner while depressed-looking servers dodge around me. The food was mediocre and on the level of any chain restaurant. The portions were smaller, the prices were higher, and the kitsch just got in the way.
I used to remember that the servers smiled more. Worst thing that happened to Lynn's is it became too popular.
- Pros: Some of the food had promise
- Cons: Just crowded, slow, and touristy
07/12/08
Still crazy and great after all these years.
by tempest183
Lynn's has been one of my favorite places for years, but as I now live outside of Louisville I don't get there as often as I once did. When I had the opportunity for lunch there today, I found the ser vice to be attentive and the food still wonderful. Yes, the prices are up there, just as they are up everywhere these days.
The Details on Lynn's Paradise Cafe
The Extras:
Enjoy the artwork while you're dining on hearty Southern cooking.
When to Go:
Stop by for lunch or dinner and take advantage of the full-bar.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Travelers Check, Check, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Breakfast, Special Occasion Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Business Dining, Group Dining, Cheap Eats, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
Message from Lynn's Paradise Cafe
- National attraction
- Family-friendly
- Retail store
Lynn Winter's little slice of paradise has become a national attraction and local treasure. As unique and quirky as Lynn herself, Lynn's Paradise Cafe offers the tastiest down-home cooking, the wackiest decor and genuine southern hospitality. Our fun and family-friendly atmosphere, the World of Swirl gift shop and our central Louisville/Highlands location has made Lynn's Paradise Cafe a popular destination for anyone out for lunch or on vacation.
The Paradise has received extensive local and national media attention, including features on television programs such as ?Throwdown! With Bobby Flay,? the Oprah Winfrey Show, the Food Network's "Best Of", "Throwdown! with Bobby Flay," the Discovery Channel's "Christopher Lowell Show," and CBS Evening News' "Travels with Harry", as well as numerous print articles in newspapers and magazines.
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