Lem's Cafe

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Lem's Cafe Hi, I am Amanda, the great-granddaughter of Lem Reed, the African-American banjo player who entertained tourists of My Old Kentucky Home in the 1940s and 50s.

Based in the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown, Kentucky, Lem's Cafe is a mobile cafe named after Hall of Fame and My Old Kentucky Home banjo player, Lem Reed. With the same spirit of welcoming in my heart, I started Lem's Cafe. Lem's Cafe believes that coffee, community, and creation are a triple force for good. Coffee brings people together, starts the day, and vessels peace. Community is essential for the development of humans. Both local and visiting communities will find a safe and welcoming community when interacting with our cafe. When peace and support of the community are accessible, people have the opportunity to create the world they wish to live in.

I loved Barbie growing up. Can you tell? I still do. Barbie holds space for kids to dream, create, and imagine. As a kid...
10/12/2026

I loved Barbie growing up. Can you tell? I still do.

Barbie holds space for kids to dream, create, and imagine. As a kid, I would create worlds on my living room floor with my 1996 Olympic Barbie.

As an adult, I get to realize those dreams. Those worlds I created as a child, are now a reality.

Always dream and imagine. One day, you just might be playing in your cafe with Elphaba in a Bronco, drinking coffee.




📢 Update ahead 📢
10/07/2026

📢 Update ahead 📢

☀️OPEN until 2 PM ☀️
10/05/2026

☀️OPEN until 2 PM ☀️

See you tonight at 5:30 PM.
10/01/2026

See you tonight at 5:30 PM.

🍁🌻🍂 It's that time of year again! 🍁🌻🍂
10/01/2026

🍁🌻🍂 It's that time of year again! 🍁🌻🍂

09/27/2026

Grab a cup and pull up a chair! Carrie is hitting the road for a series of Coffee with Carrie stops at coffee shops across the district. It's a low key chance...

Taking a day of rest! So sorry for the inconvenience. 😢
09/17/2026

Taking a day of rest! So sorry for the inconvenience. 😢

09/12/2026

Bourbon Festival 2026

OPEN LATE TONIGHT! Bardstown Main Street is hosting the final Sound Bites of the season at 6 PM at the Mayors Park. The ...
09/11/2026

OPEN LATE TONIGHT!

Bardstown Main Street is hosting the final Sound Bites of the season at 6 PM at the Mayors Park.

The Bourbon Festival is in full gear.

Grab a coffee in between tastings and as you are walking downtown!

It’s that time of year again: The Kentucky Bourbon Festival! Welcome to everyone visiting from out of town. Lem’s Cafe h...
09/10/2026

It’s that time of year again: The Kentucky Bourbon Festival!

Welcome to everyone visiting from out of town. Lem’s Cafe has you covered with coffee and breakfast just 2 blocks away from the festival.

Have a fun and safe weekend!

📍105 E. Flaget Street, unit b, Bardstown, KY 40004

Just look for the rocking chairs in the front. 😏

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105 E Flaget Street, B
Bardstown, KY
40004

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
Friday 7am - 2pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm
Sunday 8am - 2pm

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