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Portobello Mushroom Burger - J Graham's Cafe, Louisville, KY
J Graham's Cafe, Louisville, KY
J Grahams Cafe - J Graham's Cafe, Louisville, KY
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Hot Brown  - J Graham's Cafe, Louisville, KY

J Graham's Cafe

4.8
4.8
1271 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
J. Graham's is the home of the legendary Hot Brown and offers guests bistro-style, casual dining in the hotel and features the freshest local produce and highlights Kentucky products.

Serving breakfast and lunch, the Café offers guests a contemporary a la carte menu throughout the week and a delectable brunch buffet on Sundays.

Non-smoking.



Parking: Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking by the Brown Hotel staff.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 7:00 am–2:00 pm Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room available to accommodate up to 22 people comfortably.
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown Louisville
  • Cross Street
    Parking: Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet Available
  • Parking details
    Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking available by the Brown Hotel staff.
  • Public transit
    On the corner of 4th and Broadway.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch

    US$0.00 - US$79.95 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Come join us for our Easter Brunch Buffet, in our world-renowned Crystal Ballroom! Our buffet will offer a wide variety of options including Traditional Favorites, an Omelet Station, Carving Station, Soups, Salads, Fish, Cocktail Shrimp, Elaborate Dessert Display and more.... Available from 10am to 2:30pm. Reservations are highly encouraged as we may fill up quickly. $79.95 for adults, $39.95 for kids 9-12, 29.95 for kids 5-8, kids under 5 eat free. 20% Service Charge+ 6% tax not included in pricing
    Easter Brunch photo
  • Derby Weekend Sunday Brunch

    US$0.00 - US$69.00 per person

    May 4, 2025 only
    Come join us for our Derby Weekend Sunday Brunch Buffet, in our world-renowned Crystal Ballroom! Our buffet will offer a wide variety of options including Traditional Favorites, an Omelet Station, Waffle Station, Prime Rib Carving Station, Kentucky Burgoo, Baby Back Ribs, Halibut, Salads, Elaborate Dessert Display and more.... Available from 8:00am to 3:00pm. Reservations are highly encouraged as we may fill up quickly. $69 for adults, $39.95 for kids 9-12, 29.95 for kids 5-8, kids under 5 eat free. 20% Service Charge + 6% tax not included in pricing
    Derby Weekend Sunday Brunch photo
  • Mother's Day Brunch

    US$0.00 - US$79.95 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Come join us for our Mother's Day Brunch Buffet, in our world-renowned Crystal Ballroom! Our buffet will offer a wide variety of options including Traditional Favorites, an Omelet Station, Carving Station, Soups, Salads, Fish, Cocktail Shrimp, Elaborate Dessert Display and more.... Available from 10am to 2:30pm. Reservations are highly encouraged as we may fill up quickly. $79.95 for adults, $39.95 for kids 9-12, 29.95 for kids 5-8, kids under 5 eat free. 20% Service Charge + 6% tax not included in pricing
    Mother's Day Brunch photo

What 1,271 people are saying

J Graham's Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for brunch

  • Central Kentucky

    Contemporary American

  • Louisville

    Best Service

  • Louisville

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J. Graham's Cafe offers a delightful dining experience, known for its "phenomenal" Hot Brown and "outstanding" service. Guests rave about the "delicious" brunch buffet with a wide variety of options, including an omelette station. The historic and elegant atmosphere, combined with attentive staff like Dawn and Lydia, ensures a memorable visit.
1,272 Reviews
  1. Janet

    Columbus4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch. It was so convenient to pull up for free valet parking since we had a lunch reservation. The old hotel was beautiful and we enjoyed some of the historic pictures and artifacts. Lunch was delicious, we had a chicken wrap and Hot Brown, and sampled Mint Juleps for the 1st time! My husband liked it, but I've learned I'm not a fan!

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  2. RICK

    Houston42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great buffet, and an outstanding server - well done and third time there.

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  3. Jennifer

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dining experience. The Sunday buffet and Hot Brown were fantastic. Our server, Dawn, was outstanding and made our time there even better.

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  4. Steven

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was off the chart! The noise next to us was really loud. The lady kept tickling her children and the dad tried to stop it to no avail. We still enjoyed out time there as always. My wife got her Hot Brown and it was over the top. My brunch was fantastic! Tommy Cundiff Campbellsville,Ky

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  5. Minivanmom

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and I had brunch at J Graham’s yesterday and it was excellent. The omelette bar was a very nice touch and my omelette was delicious. They have a large selection of breakfast items and even desserts. The manager come out as we were finishing up and talked to us and we learned that all pastries and breads are handmade in house. We had a lemon dessert that was 100% edible but looked like some one cut a lemon in half and stuffed it. It also had homemade lemon custard in it. Our server was incredibly nice and attentive. Totally worth the price.

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  6. Cass

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding buffet selections as always, and Johnnie makes the BEST omelets on the planet!BEST BEST BEST service by Kat, she always shines!

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  7. DanielleD

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and the service was great! We plan to go back tomorrow!

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  8. Patty

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, it was a special occasion and the staff was wonderful in making this an enjoyable experience.

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  9. RobertS VIP

    New Orleans3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always incredibly great service. However, breakfast is horrible. The food quality does not match the nice ambiance and service.

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  10. KAROLA

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at the cafe. We are visiting Louisville for the first time & had to have a Hot Brown & a mint julep. The Graham did not disappoint! Both were fabulous. Our waitress, Jamiela, was over-the-top attentive to our every need. She made our Louisville experience extra special. Thank you!

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FAQs

J Graham's Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 583-1234.

J Graham's Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 1271 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation


Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for J Graham's Cafe

335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Parking: Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet Available
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown Louisville
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 7:00 am–2:00 pm Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking available by the Brown Hotel staff.
  • Public transit
    On the corner of 4th and Broadway.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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