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J Graham's Cafe

4.6
4.6
1245 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • 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 the weekends.

Non-smoking.



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

Order delivery or takeout

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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What 1,245 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for brunch

  • Central Kentucky

    Contemporary American

  • Louisville

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J Graham's Cafe at The Brown Hotel offers a quintessential Louisville dining experience with its iconic Hot Brown, praised as "delicious" and "a must have." Guests rave about the "phenomenal service," "wonderful brunch buffet," and a "comfortable, classy" atmosphere. While some note the decor needs updating, the "friendly and attentive" staff, delectable menu, and historic ambiance consistently win visitors over.

1,245 Reviews

  1. Lisa

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was New York level sophistication and service. Don’t miss it next Holiday season. It reminder of a step up from the old Fifth Quarter with better ambience and history and selection.

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  2. Patricia

    Omaha

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We attended Christmas Day buffet at the hotel. Food was excellent with all the typical Christmas entrees, sides and desserts. Large crowd in the ballroom with a pianist playing Christmas tunes. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal, a bit noisy with the crowd, but tolerable. Will definitely attend again if they continue to have this holiday buffet.

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  3. Myrna

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. But our table was all wobbly, prime rib was quite tough, vegetable selection with some good and others not so good and a very poor dessert selection. I would have expected a lot better selection overall for the money.

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  4. Carol

    VIP

    Louisville

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were escorted to our table by staff. Our table host was magnificent and attentive. Staff cleaned away empty plates as soon as we finished. The food taste and quality were amazing. The piano player was incredible. The carving station was delicious and had turkey,

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  5. Jan

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting and a delicious brunch buffet, as always.

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  6. dan

    VIP

    Louisville

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5-Star Review for J. Graham’s Café I had the pleasure of enjoying Sunday brunch at J. Graham’s Café, and it was an absolutely delightful experience! The food was delicious, with a wide variety of expertly prepared dishes. The famous Hot Brown is a must-try—it truly lives up to its reputation. The waitstaff was attentive, friendly, and made the entire meal even more enjoyable. The café was beautifully decorated for the holidays, creating a warm and festive atmosphere that added a special touch to our dining experience. J. Graham’s Café never disappoints—it’s always a treat to eat there. If you’re in Louisville, don’t miss the chance to visit this gem!

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  7. Tom

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My brother and I took my 85 year old Mom to a holiday lunch at J Grahams. It was such a nice experience. Of course, the hot brown was amazing but the atmosphere and ambience was perfect for a holiday lunch. And our server, Lydia, was just great. She went above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable. She had such a nice and sweet personality. Can't wait to go back.

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  8. Deborah

    VIP

    Louisville

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The original Hot Brown is definitely the best anywhere. Great service! Enjoyed a delightful lunch.

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  9. Melissa

    VIP

    Chicago

    147 reviews

    4.0

    147 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was good as was the food. We each had small modifications and everything came out as ordered. The hot brown was just delicious!

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  10. Peggy

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had to have the Hot Brown sandwich, a Louisville tradition. All three of us had the same thing. Excellent. Waitress excellent. Atmosphere excellent.

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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 4.6 stars by 1245 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Website
    http://www.brownhotel.com/
  • Phone number
    (502) 583-1234
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room available to accommodate up to 22 people comfortably.

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