Where to Eat

Local Dining

Berea Coffee & Tea Co.

124 Main Street

(859) 986-7656

Come experience coffees from around the world. All harvested and brokered through sustainable and fair trade practices. Choose from a full service espresso menu, coffees, teas, shakes, juices and fruit smoothies. Grab a sandwich, Panini, breakfast or a delicious bakery item.

The Black Feather Cafe

216 Adams Street

(859) 985-7043

Check out the Kentucky Proud bohemian-themed cafe serving daily local-foods specials, baked goods, breakfast biscuits, crepes and seasonal soups. All are made on location from scratch. Vegetarian friendly. Call to ask about daily lunch and dinner specials and to see who's playing Friday nights! M-Tr 8am-9pm, F 8am-10pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10-2

Boone Tavern

100 Main Street

1-800-366-9358/(859) 985-3700

Since 1855, fine dining has brought Boone Tavern much of its international acclaim. Whether you prefer traditional or creative southern cuisine, you will find palate pleasing fare in Boone Tavern’s award winning dining room. The Tavern offers full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Try a historical favorite such as Spoonbread or the Chicken Flakes in a Bird's Nest. Chances are you will be served by one of the many students from Berea College. After your dinner feel free to walk across the picturesque Berea College Campus. Call and make a reservation or stop by to experience an adventure in dining excellence.

China Chef

214 Richmond Road

(859) 986-5408

Buffet style with so many choices or order off the menu. Rice, shrimp, pork and chicken entree’s, low mien. Many items on the salad bar, veggies, egg rolls, etc... and deep fried donuts.

Cracker Barrel

101 McKinney Drive

(859) 986-0512

A national favorite with good country cook'in, gift store and rock'in chairs on the porch.

Dinner Bell Restaurant

127 Plaza Drive

(859) 986-2777

A hometown classic. The decor is country lodge type with plenty of seating. The meatloaf is like mama used to make. Try the chicken-n-dumplings, gourmet hamburgers or the BBQ.

Hong Kong Buffet

265 Prince Royal Drive

(859) 985-0081

In the mood for Chinese? Try the Hong Kong Buffet with so many items to choose from. All you can eat. Over 100 items with alterations daily including Chinese, American and Japanese style. You won't leave hungry!

KY Artisan Center Café

975 Walnut Meadow Road

859.985.5448

Dine in a casual atmosphere with artistic flair and do a little shopping for Kentucky-made gifts as well! A great place to have morning coffee and a muffin, a full traditional lunch, soup and salad, a great sandwich or grilled burger and fries, or a quick snack. Meet friends there for a daily home-made lunch special such as roast pork with apples, fried chicken or a Kentucky Hot Brown. The café also provides a salad bar, sandwich grill, drinks and homemade desserts such as Bourbon Bread Pudding and Derby Pie—and Kentucky's own Valentines ice cream. Open daily 8:30-5:00pm.

Main Street Café

106 Main Street

859.986.0703

Right in the heart of beautiful Berea you’ll find this rustic and cozy restaurant with a delicious selection of fresh salads, falafel, wraps and ciabbata sandwiches, house made soups and desserts. A large selection of vegetarian dishes and Angus beef burgers. Dinner menu includes sirloin steak, linguine, crab cakes and mesquite chicken. Locally owned restaurant with ambience and an international flare. Art, live music and internet accessibility. Great patio.

Mariachis Mexican

780 Chestnut Street

859.986.0076

Authentic Mexican food no sombrero required. The building is beautiful, the food is fast, hot and delicious. Try a daily lunch special. Exit 76 off Prince Royal Drive.

Mario's Pizza

636 Chestnut Street

859.986.2331

Family owned and operated serving Berea for over 30years. They specialize in a Pizza& Pasta Buffet, along with a very broad menu such as: Burgers, Subs, Steaks, Pasta, Ribs, Mexican Dishes & Desserts. They make dough fresh daily and all sauces. Come by and be treated with a smiling and friendly face.

Papa Leno’s Italian

108 Center Street

859.986.4497

Try the specialty Mountaineer Pizza or other delightfully Italian dishes such as the chicken pasta, lasagna or a hot sub. Can’t forget the garlic bread – it is a hometown favorite.

El Rio Grande I Mexican

305 Chestnut Street

859.985.0314

The original El-Rio Grande. Fast and hot Mexican entrée’s. Try a chimachanga or sizzling fajita meal and top it off with some fried ice-cream. Check out the second location at Exit 77.

El Rio Grande II

1030 Walnut Meadow Road

859.228.0213

Great Mexican food. Quick, hot and delicious. Top it off with some fried ice-cream. Off Exit 77.

Smokehouse Grill

359 Peggy Flats Road

(859) 986-0830 or (859) 986-0831

USDA steaks: Sirloin, Rib-eye, Prime Rib, Chopped Steak and New York Strip, seafood, chicken, BBQ ribs, pulled pork. Friday's all you can eat fish and daily lunch buffet. Open at 7am and serve breakfast all day. Check out our daily and nightly specials.

Wanpen Chinese/Thai

103 Brenwood Drive

859.985.1010

Prepared by Wanpen. Authentic Thai dishes such as Red Sea or Pad Thai. Or Chinese style such as Moo-Goo-Gai-Pan or Sesame Chicken. Closed on Mondays.

More Dining

  • Arby’s
  • Burger King
  • Dairy Queen
  • Domino’s Pizza
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken
  • Lee's Famous Recipe
  • Little Caesar’s
  • John Silver’s/A&W
  • McDonald’s (2 locations)
  • Papa Johns
  • Pizza Hut
  • Sonic
  • Subway (3 locations)
  • Taco Bell
  • Wendy’s