When you hear the phrase dive restaurant, it doesn’t always have a positive reaction. But recently, these dives and simple, local restaurants are getting more love and many of the ones in Kentucky are some of the best places to dine in a small town. Dive restaurants and hometown cafes typically have a menu that’s filled with classics and comfort foods, usually for a great value. Located near the shores of Lake Cumberland, Jamestown Cafe in Jamestown is one of those hometown cafes that has scrumptious food and a bargain menu that you’ll want to check out when you’re in the area.
Lake Cumberland is a beautiful outdoor destination in Kentucky that’s popular with locals and visitors from all over. There are small towns situated all around the lake and one of them, which is only about 20 minutes from Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, is Jamestown.
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And right in the heart of Jamestown, you’ll find Jamestown Cafe. This hometown cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day of the week and it’s the ideal place to dine during your visit to the lake.
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Many refer to Jamestown Cafe as a dive restaurant, thanks to its simple, laid back nature. It is definitely far from fancy and the food is classic, but it’s that local atmosphere that makes this a great spot for a break from the lake.
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The menu is fairly large for a small town restaurant and you will definitely find something to fill your belly and satisfy your cravings. And one of the best things about this local dive, especially given its location, is the bargain prices and great values you’ll find on the menu.
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Several frequent visitors to Jamestown Cafe claim that breakfast is the best meal of the day. Have it all, from bacon and eggs, pancakes, and biscuits and gravy, and have plenty of energy to get out on the lake for the day.
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Lunch and dinner are just as tasty and again, a great value. For well under $10, you can enjoy a cheeseburger, chips, and a drink, and even have room (and extra money) for dessert.
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The menu also has regional favorites such as a Hot Brown and Country Ham. Be sure to ask about the specials too, as they are sure to be scrumptious and also a great value.
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No matter what time of day you visit Jamestown Cafe, you’ll leave with a full belly and a wallet that’s not as empty as you’d expect. Pay a visit to Lake Cumberland and take in all of its natural beauty, then check out the nearby hometown cafe and dive restaurant in Kentucky that’s truly a delicious bargain.
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Jamestown Cafe in Kentucky is a dive restaurant that’s worth a visit. It is simple, laid back, and perfectly comfortable for a meal before or after spending time on Lake Cumberland. Check out this hometown cafe the next time you’re in this area of the Bluegrass State.
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Jamestown Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7:45 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you have any questions, feel free to give them a call at 270-343-5550.
Address: 106 North Main Street, Jamestown, KY 42629
And if you need more incentive to visit this area, check out the incredible Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, featured in our previous article here.
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