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Monday 11am - 3pm Tuesday 11am - 3pm Wednesday 11am - 6pm Thursday 11am - 6pm Friday 11am - 6pm Saturday 11am - 6pm

Branch Out

Name: Branch Out
Address: 713 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah, KY, 42001, US
Telephone: +12704437028
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

Vegan & Gluten-Free restaurant in Paducah, KY. Located at 713 Kentucky Ave. More parking behind
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09/02/2026

It’s been a minute since we gave you a Mango update - Branch Out Cats!

Unfortunately, it’s still been WAY too hot for our Outdoor Dining Supervisor to properly greet his guests. Mango is resting up and waiting for fall weather so he can get back to lounging on the patio with you.

If you’ve stopped by looking for him, he’s usually hanging around our back door where the staff comes in.

His current routine is to sit in the window every morning and judge the bakers work. When that gets too hot, he relocates underneath the planter boxes where it’s nice and shady.

If you walk by, he may yell at you until you acknowledge his presence. Apparently walking past without commenting on how handsome he is is unacceptable.

One important Mango safety announcement:

If you see those adorable little back paws sticking out from underneath the planter box…

**DO NOT TOUCH THE PAWS.**

It’s a trap.

Hopefully once fall finally shows up, Mango will be back on the patio supervising outdoor dining and accepting compliments from his fans.

09/01/2026

Another Branch Out OG: Quinoa Tacos & Nachos

I've been cooking this quinoa filling since we first opened at the Ritz over nine years ago.

And here's the funny part, pretty much every time we've done a big menu revamp, we've had the conversation:

"Is it time to take the quinoa off?"

And apparently the answer is NO.

Because you guys just keep ordering it.

It starts with onions caramelized until they're golden, then we add black beans, quinoa and our house made taco seasoning.

For the Quinoa Nachos, we pile it onto tortilla chips we fry in house and cover them with our chipotle in adobo cashew cheese, pico de gallo and guac.

Or get it in a taco with two crispy hard shell tacos loaded with quinoa filling, cashew cheese, pico, guac and lettuce.

Nothing particularly trendy. Nothing we've reinvented seventeen times. Apparently you guys aren't going to let us get rid of it.

So which OG are you picking: Quinoa Nachos or Quinoa Tacos?**

08/31/2026

What exactly is in our Fall Menu Tasting Flight?

This Saturday, September 5 from 4-6:30 PM, you can try six items from our upcoming Fall Menu for $20. All together on one glorious little tray.

Mini Tonkatsu Bowl – Japanese curry over white rice with a crispy Impossible pork cutlet, pickled red cabbage & tonkatsu sauce. This has been a favorite the last few fall seasons, and it's coming back.

Mini Shrimp & Grits – Creamy cheesy grits topped with crispy cornmeal & panko-crusted shrimp and our buttery garlic, white wine & lemon sauce. Brand new this year, brand new shrimp breading that really kicks it up a notch.

Pumpkin Chili Mac – Creamy mac & cheese mixed with our savory Pumpkin Chili. Comfort food to the max, it wouldn't be fall without it.

Half Shrimp Po' Boy – Crispy shrimp, lettuce, tomato, pickles & house-made remoulade. Our new crispy fried shrimp in a more traditional way.

Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cupcake – Apple butter cupcake, cinnamon buttercream, apple butter drizzle & snickerdoodle cookies. Brand new for fall this year, and super moist.

Pumpkin Spice Milkshake – House made pumpkin butter blended into a creamy milkshake. You know it, you love it, and we won't have milkshakes for the entire season so this is a perfect way to try it.

As always, EVERYTHING is vegan & gluten-free and alpha gal safe.

One important change from last year: we ARE capping the number of flights available.

Walk-ins will be welcome as long as we haven't sold out, but once all of the flights are claimed, that's it!

If you know you want one, preordering is the only way to guarantee your flight. www.branchoutfoods.com/event

Dine-in and to-go available. No substitutions.

Then two days later, the full Fall Menu officially launches September 7!

08/30/2026

New Fall Hours Start Tomorrow!

Fall is almost here, and we're trying something a little different with our hours this season.

Monday & Tuesday: 11 AM – 3 PM
Wednesday – Saturday: 11 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: Closed

We've spent a lot of time looking at when you guys actually come eat with us (because running a restaurant involves an unreasonable amount of spreadsheets), and we're going to give these hours a try for fall.

That means shorter days Monday & Tuesday, when our afternoons tend to be quieter, while keeping the doors open later Wednesday through Saturday.

We're hoping this lets us put our staff and energy where they're needed most, while also giving us some good data to see what works.

So if you've been wanting Branch Out a little later in the day, Wednesday through Saturday we're here until 6!

Fall Menu officially starts September 7!

08/29/2026

Okay, we're doing a little scheming...

We've been tossing around the idea of taking Branch Out on the road for a few pop-ups in 2027.

Nothing huge. We'd pack up some of our favorite foods, bring plenty of baked goods, take over somebody else's space for a day and see what happens.

We've already been poking around Louisville, but now we're wondering...

Where else should Branch Out pop up?

Bowling Green? Lexington? St. Louis? Nashville? Somewhere completely different?

And even better , do you know a brewery, coffee shop, market, restaurant or event space there that hosts pop-ups? Tag them!

We're especially interested in places within a few hours of Paducah where there might be people looking for vegan, gluten-free and Alpha-Gal friendly food.

No, we're not opening five new Branch Outs. We're just curious.

Where should we come feed people for a day?

08/28/2026

We're doing it. Fall is moving into the bakery.

While our Summer Menu still has a little time left, we're officially starting the changeover to our Fall Baked Goods!

Over the next several days you'll start seeing old favorites return to the bakery case, including Apple Cider Donuts, Maple Pecan Donuts, Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes, Pumpkin Hostess, Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cupcakes and SO much more.

And yes... there are plenty of apples, pumpkin, cinnamon, maple, pecans, and all the cozy stuff you've been waiting for.

Some flavors will rotate throughout the season, so everything won't necessarily be in the case at the same time.

Autumn Baked Goods run September–November, and they're starting to roll into the case NOW.

08/27/2026

The Summer Menu is officially on borrowed time.

This is your LAST FULL WEEK to get your summer favorites!

Starting next week, we're making room for fall. Once we run out of a summer item, that's it until next year.

So if there's something you've been meaning to come back for, don't wait too long...

Fall Menu starts September 7th!

08/26/2026

Another Branch Out OG: The Mediterranean Falafel Bowl!

This one goes ALL the way back to our little location at the Ritz, when we were still doing weekly specials and didn't have a fryer. Every order of falafel had to be pan-fried, which... took a minute.

But this bowl gave us a few things that have stuck around ever since.

First, our magical roasted cauliflower was born. Seasoned with what we lovingly consider the holy vegan trinity: garlic powder, onion powder & nutritional yeast. Somehow this very simple combination has convinced a LOT of people that they actually love cauliflower. People crave this stuff! It's so popular that you'll now find it on our Harvest Bowl, too.

And then there's the falafel.

The recipe really isn't complicated: soaked chickpeas, parsley, green onions, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt & pepper. But you guys LOVE it. Crispy and golden on the outside, bright green, fresh and herby on the inside.

And you can't forget the Red Pepper Tahini Sauce. It's a little bit of a crazy sauce with a combination of spices and flavors we don't use anywhere else on the menu. It was made specifically for this falafel, and that's where it has stayed.

Years later, the Mediterranean Falafel Bowl is still here. Sometimes you get a recipe right the first time.

08/25/2026

THIS OR THAT: Bakery Edition

Alright, we're making you choose again.

You walk into Branch Out and can only pick ONE side of the bakery case for the rest of your life.

TEAM DONUT
Apple Cider
Maple Pecan
Oreo Cheesecake..and all the other ridiculous flavors we've come up with over the years.

OR...

TEAM CUPCAKE
Triple Strawberry
Blueberry Lemon
Hostess..plus all the seasonal flavors that come and go.

You don't get both. No loopholes. No "it depends on the flavor."

Are you Team Donut or Team Cupcake?

Choose wisely.

08/22/2026

Summer is on it's way out at Branch Out.

Our End of Summer Brunch Buffet is TOMORROW from 11 AM–2 PM!

We're sending summer off with a buffet full of late summer favorites, including fried okra, hushpuppies, corn & zucchini fritters, summer veggie pizza, mini frittatas, succotash and plenty more. Walk-ins are welcome, so come hungry and join us!

But brunch isn't the only thing saying goodbye...

This is the LAST WEEKEND for our current seasonal donut flavors!

And our seasonal cupcakes will start changing over next week, too.

So if there's a summer bakery favorite you've been telling yourself you'll grab "next time"... this might be next time.

Don't worry, though. We're not taking away your treats without replacing them.

Fall flavors are starting to creep into the bakery very, very soon.

Come give summer a proper goodbye this weekend!

Address

713 Kentucky Avenue
Paducah, KY
42001

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 3pm
Tuesday	11am - 3pm
Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 6pm

Telephone

+12704437028

Website

http://www.branchoutfoods.com/

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