Lem's Cafe

Lem's Cafe Hi, I am Amanda, the great-granddaughter of Lem Reed, the African-American banjo player who entertained tourists of My Old Kentucky Home in the 1940s and 50s.

Based in the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown, Kentucky, Lem's Cafe is a mobile cafe named after Hall of Fame and My Old Kentucky Home banjo player, Lem Reed. With the same spirit of welcoming in my heart, I started Lem's Cafe. Lem's Cafe believes that coffee, community, and creation are a triple force for good. Coffee brings people together, starts the day, and vessels peace. Community is

essential for the development of humans. Both local and visiting communities will find a safe and welcoming community when interacting with our cafe. When peace and support of the community are accessible, people have the opportunity to create the world they wish to live in.

Life of a small business owner. The multi tasking never ends. I apologize for closing early today. We will reopen at 8 A...
05/29/2026

Life of a small business owner. The multi tasking never ends. I apologize for closing early today. We will reopen at 8 AM tomorrow.

It’s the last day of school for Bardstown City Schools and for one of Lem’s great granddaughters and my niece, Mya. Peep...
05/29/2026

It’s the last day of school for Bardstown City Schools and for one of Lem’s great granddaughters and my niece, Mya.

Peep where she wants to be when she grows up: at Lem’s Cafe. 🥹💚

This is my why. Coffee. Community. Creation. When you hold space for kids to dream, they dream! I hope to always provide space for big dreams!

Happy last day of school Tigers! 💜💛

We are open and ready for the excitement!
05/28/2026

We are open and ready for the excitement!

🎬 Filming for the major motion picture Ethan Almighty is taking place in downtown Bardstown this afternoon through early Friday morning.

Visitors and residents can expect temporary parking restrictions on North 3rd Street between Flaget Avenue and Court Square throughout the afternoon and evening. North 3rd Street between Broadway and Stephen Foster Avenue will close beginning around 8PM tonight and reopen around 1AM 🚧

Most importantly — downtown businesses, shops, and restaurants remain OPEN and accessible throughout the day and evening!!

If you’re heading downtown later tonight, please allow extra travel time and use alternate routes once filming operations begin. What a great day in bardstown!! 🤩

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We hope everyone has a safe weekend.
05/24/2026

We hope everyone has a safe weekend.

Coffee. Banana bread. Local history.
05/23/2026

Coffee. Banana bread. Local history.

It’s a beautiful day in Downtown Bardstown! Have a wonderful week, everyone!
05/18/2026

It’s a beautiful day in Downtown Bardstown! Have a wonderful week, everyone!

It's the last day to vote for Lem's Cafe for Best in Kentucky coffeehouses!
05/15/2026

It's the last day to vote for Lem's Cafe for Best in Kentucky coffeehouses!

Happy Monday, everyone! It's a great day to get involved in the democratic process. Drop by Lem's Cafe today between 1:3...
05/11/2026

Happy Monday, everyone! It's a great day to get involved in the democratic process. Drop by Lem's Cafe today between 1:30-2:30 PM to meet one of the Democratic candidates for the US Senate, Dale Romans.

This is a great time to talk directly with your potential representative.

Boomerang Box continues! Can anyone guess where we passed it? Tag the business in the comments 🥰😝☕️
05/08/2026

Boomerang Box continues! Can anyone guess where we passed it? Tag the business in the comments 🥰😝☕️

Address

105 E Flaget Street, B
Bardstown, KY
40004

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
Friday 7am - 2pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm
Sunday 8am - 2pm

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