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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
1291 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
9:30 PM
Booked 21 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.

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
    (502) 583-1234
  • Website
    http://www.brownhotel.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room available to accommodate up to 22 people comfortably.
  • Location
    335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202
  • Neighborhood
    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

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Experiences

  • Derby Weekend Sunday Brunch

    $0.00 - $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

    $0.00 - $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

Menu

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What 1,291 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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 is a "must-visit" for its renowned Hot Brown, praised as "absolutely delicious" and "exceptional." The brunch buffet offers a "wonderful variety" of dishes, set in a "beautiful" historic hotel. Service is "attentive" and "friendly," enhancing the dining experience. Overall, it's a "charming and welcoming" spot.
1,291 Reviews

  1. MARTHA

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought guests from Maine to enjoy the signature Hot Brown and Bourbon Pudding and they enjoyed it trendously. The atmosphere is great - quiet and refined. Everything was superb and as a "brought in" of fourteen years reminds me of why I enjoy the Brown so much.

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  2. David

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, ambience, and staff was great. Beautiful setting - a throwback to days of yore. The Hot Brown was amazing as were all the dishes we tried. Service was just right…at our table whenever we needed them (without us having to ask), but not too intrusive.

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  3. Chuck

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, everything we had was cooked perfectly and tasted great.

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  4. Stephanie VIP

    Cincinnati8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recommend trying the hot brown. It’s worth the hype

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  5. Lisa

    Louisville1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    They don’t serve their regular menu on the weekends. Only brunch and Hot Browns. Hot Brown was amazing. We didn’t want brunch so it would have been nice to have more options. They did make us bread pudding when we asked since we heard it was good. I highly recommended the bread pudding. Great service and a charming atmosphere.

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  6. barbara

    Louisville17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most opulent and elegant buffet I have ever experienced. Food and service were superb and Crystal Ballroom is beautiful. So nice to know this wonderful historic Louisville hotel is still being enjoyed by so many. At the top of my list”must do” list of recommended experiences.

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  7. Lindsay

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous brunch and fantastic service! The food was amazing!

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  8. Kris VIP

    Chicago32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Brunch for Easter was in the Crystal Ballroom which was very nice. The Easter bunny was there walking around for photos and there was a piano player. Tasty food and good service.

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  9. Kathleen

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Brown never fails to be charming with really good food. We were initially seated next to a very loud piano, but the staff quickly accommodated our request to move. Enjoyable after that.

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  10. Rachel

    Houston4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The "hot brown" is absolutely delicious and a must try; however, all of the other food was just okay. Nothing special. The service was extremely slow. While the atmosphere is supposed to be classic, it could use a little refresh.

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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 1291 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Central Kentucky
  4. Louisville
  5. Downtown Louisville

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
9:30 PM
Booked 21 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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