Welcome to The Whistle Stop
At The Whistle Stop, a cornerstone of Southern cuisine in Glendale, KY, every meal tells a story of home-cooked warmth and community spirit. Located in a charming historic building, this beloved cafe captivates patrons with its inviting atmosphere and a menu brimming with comforting favorites like hearty fried chicken and delectable pies made fresh daily. Diners rave about the flavorful Fall Feast and the delightful array of breakfast options, including their famous biscuit and gravy. With attentive service and a cozy ambiance, The Whistle Stop offers not just meals, but cherished moments that linger long after the last bite.
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216 E Main St, Glendale, KY 42740 Hotline: (270) 369-8586
Welcome to The Whistle Stop, a delightful gem nestled in the heart of historic Glendale, Kentucky. This charming Southern-American eatery is more than just a place to eat; it’s a culinary journey that offers a taste of home-cooked goodness in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Located at 216 E Main St, it’s conveniently positioned just a stone's throw from I-65, making it an ideal pit stop for travelers seeking a break from the fast-food grind.
At The Whistle Stop, every meal feels like a family gathering, where friendly faces and heartfelt service are just as important as the food. Notably, diners are often greeted by the smiling, attentive staff, like the kind Haley mentioned in a review, who ensure a memorable experience. With a menu that features southern favorites such as the Fall Feast for $12.99 and a darling Mini Fall Feast for kids at $5.99, your taste buds are in for a treat.
- Must-Try Dishes:
- Fried Chicken – A classic Southern staple, its thick coating delivers that perfect crispy texture while remaining tender inside.
- Hot Brown – Richly covered in cheese sauce, this comforting dish has garnered rave reviews for its deliciousness.
- Pies – Don’t miss out on their freshly-baked desserts like coconut or peanut butter meringue pie. Many patrons rave about how these delightful treats are often served warm.
On a busy day, The Whistle Stop feels alive with the chatter of satisfied guests and the enticing smells wafting from the kitchen. Even when out of some ingredients, like meringue pies on one visit, the staff’s attentiveness leaves patrons eager to return. Guests like Monika have shared tales of the comforting entrees they enjoyed, such as teriyaki chicken paired with delicious sides like broccoli casserole or the all-time favorite, onion rings. Scaling back from the main course highlights, the appetizer sampler, which includes fried dill pickles, okra, and fried green tomatoes, is also a crowd pleaser.
What sets The Whistle Stop apart is its charming atmosphere. As you step inside, you're enveloped in a rustic decor that evokes warmth and nostalgia, enhancing the comfort of a home-cooked meal. Nestled into this historic building with several cozy dining areas, guests can experience both a sense of community and the allure of traditional Southern dining.
Whether you swing by for a hearty buffet, a leisurely lunch, or simply a slice of pie, The Whistle Stop invites you to savor the flavors of Southern comfort food, one delicious bite at a time. With impeccable service, generous portions, and a menu brimming with both classic and unexpected dishes, it’s no wonder that both locals and travelers alike consider this beloved eatery a must-visit destination.
So, if you're ever in the area or traveling through Kentucky, do yourself a favor and stop by The Whistle Stop. With delicious food and a welcoming ambiance, this restaurant has a special way of making you feel right at home.
Down home cooking at its finest . Unfortunately, they were out of meringue pies so didn't get to try that . It's just another reason to go back . Haley did a great job of taking care of us . Nice experience.
Delicious food, awesome fresh pie, friendly and fast service, country cafe atmosphere. If you're traveling I65, "Historic Glendale" is just 2 miles west of I65, just south of Elizabethtown,KY. The Whistle Stop is a wonderful place to get off the road. We stopped here for lunch and arrived at 11:20 and got right in! This place is popular and gets busy fast. The only challenge is finding a parking spot,but just be prepared for a little walk. I had the teriyaki chicken with 2 sides. I got broccoli casserole and a side salad. My husband had the chicken strips which came with one side, and he got the onion rings. All was good. For dessert we shared a piece of coconut meringue pie. It was incredible!! They make their pies fresh daily, and our slice was still a little warm. Highly recommend this place as a comforting stop when you're in the area!
We got reservations for the Mother's Day buffet in advance. It's held in there upstairs part of the restaurant. Once we were able to get upstairs & confirm our reservation, we were seated, there were plenty of tables but the table we sat at was ever close to the other table next to us that getting in & out was ever tight & we kept trying to bump into each other. Our lovely server took our drink order, we asked for coffee but told there wasn't any upstairs. So we settled for there iced tea & soda options . The buffet was set up in the middle & they had staff there to serve. The protein options were meatloaf, fried chicken, pot roast, sides were broccoli casserole, mashed potatoes, Mac & cheese, green beans & rolls. They also has side salad that the server got for you. It was a really nice buffet set up, that we didn't have to get up for drink refills, salad or dessert just got up for the main menu & our server kept the table clean by taking our plates. Everything was delicious & fulling that one plate was enough. We really enjoyed the relax environment. When it came time for dessert, we noticed other patrons had coffee, asked our server & she said someone did make some for upstairs. We finally got our coffees with dessert which was a nice ending to the meal.
Visited with my wife, we had the appetizer sampler: fried dill pickles, okra and the house favorite, fried green tomatoes, it all tasted very good, my wife then order the L&N burger with onion rings and I has the Hot Brown with a desert of peanut butter meringue pie. Everything tasted wonderful, the service was good, old time type decor. I recommend.
Driving down I65 through Kentucky we wanted a home cooked type meal, no fast food. I heard about The Whistle Stop Cafe and it's on the exit where there is a huge manufacturing facility being built. Interesting to see such major changes. The restaurant is only a mile or so away from that. Historic looking little set of buildings. Friendly hostess and waitress. Everything looked delicious coming out of the kitchen. I was close to the door. We were seated in a cozy booth just for 2. I ordered the small version of the Hot Brown. It was covered in cheese sauce which was delicious but other restaurants use a mornay sauce (white) . My friend had catfish sandwich and fries. Both were crunchy and delicious. Give this place a try if your looking for something nicer than fast food with character and charm.
Whistle stop is located in historic Glendale in a very old building. There seem to be several small rooms with 4 our so tables. So lots of character, though not necessarily lots of comfort. My wife is biting. She ordered tomato soup and grilled cheese, which she enjoyed. I really over did it. I started with the bean soup which comes with their fried cornbread. The soup was good cornbread very good. Cornbread was like a corn pancake. Not dense at all. I also got the 1/2 fried chicken, knowing I'd take done home. It was only $3 more so why not? The chicken had a tick coating (southern fried). It was a little greasy but very tender snd very flavorful. I ended up getting 3 meals out of it because it was just so much and so rich. The Mac and cheese was great, among the best I've had. Corn puffing was very eggy and I didn't care for it at all. My wife did get butterscotch pie. She said the flavor was different than she expected, but she ate it all (later as a carry out) Our server was friendly snd attentive. I'd definitely go again when we are in the area. It's a real experience.
Now this review could have went a different direction but thankfully there's a happy ending. We were the first customers of the day here and we were seated promptly the server came over and quickly got our drink order then she says before I start taking your order we can't make anything that's fried. Well that's 90% of the menu and I came for the fried chicken. So we made it work and placed our order and then she returned and said the truck arrived and we can make the chicken. So we all changed our order and everything was delicious. They got some great fried chicken here. And their mashed potatoes and green beans are tasty too, everything was hot, fresh and tasted amazing.