Blue Holler Cafe

Luisa Sherman

On way to Nolin Lake we stopped for lunch. We love German food and will seek it out when traveling and we're looking forward to our meal. The hostess owner had a very distinct German accent so we got even more excited that we were in for a treat! The warm German style potatoe salad was very good. Enough bacon and very flavorful. The schnitzel unfortunately fell short. It appeared to have been deep fried rather than pan fried in butter which is the more typical. That deep fry and heavy thick batter left it a bit dry and the Batter not light. The large pretzel was good, probably not from scratch homemade but tasted good except for some over cooked (or reheated) tips. Cheese sauce in addition to the mustard was provided when we asked. Would we go out of our way again to visit, probably not.

Amber Nicole

If you are looking for a restaurant that offers a taste of a different culture, then Blue Holler is it. This small cafe is bringing a slice of Deutschland to Kentucky, but don't worry, they also have American-based dishes avaialble. The restaurant is just a short drive from Mammoth Cave NP and has a very beautiful view of the park on its outside balcony. However, it's not currently open to dining outside due to staff shortages. Our server was very welcoming. The decor is also a hodgepodge of German and American trinkets. We ordered the Shrimp Basket, Chicken Fried Steak, Jager Schnitzel, and Zigeuner Schnitzel. The portions were perfect and we even took some home to enjoy on another day of our trip. A small note to out-of-town visitors is that this county is a dry county meaning alcohol sales are prohibited. If you're in the area and hungry, this cafe will fill your stomach happy.

Nicki Jackson

What a great spot for breakfast! Fed 3 adults for under $30! Authentic homemade breakfast food! Flavorful gravy on homemade biscuits and perfect gravy. The staff is so sweet and attentive. You can tell this restaurant is a labor of love for them. And to be honest it's the first place we've been to in Kentucky that was taking any covid precautions (separations between tables and gloves on servers) which is nice (not that the place that weren't bothered us). The view from the deck is beautiful though they were short staffed so we couldn't sit outside.

Donna Dye

Fantastic! Everything we had (a party of 6) was absolutely amazing. The service is exceptional and the owner is wonderful. I highly recommend this place to anyone, but come hungry!!! Portions are plentiful and tasty!