Editor’s Note: Maggie Mae’s Cafe has permanently closed since the publication of this article.

The term “Mom & Pop” is often used in association with a restaurant that is family owned and run and serves delicious food that is lovingly prepared. These restaurants are the types of places you go again and again to try everything that is on their changing menu and to experience a friendly, down home atmosphere. Southeast of Louisville in Mount Washington, Maggie Mae’s Cafe can definitely be described as a “Mom & Pop Restaurant” and you have to visit this charming dining destination.

Maggie Mae's Cafe recently celebrated their two year anniversary, as they are successfully serving the Mount Washington community fresh coffee and mouthwatering menu items. The unassuming exterior of this family-owned cafe is deceiving, because when you walk in, you'll be warmly greeted and intrigued by the smell of roasting coffee and the handwritten menu.
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Maggie Mae's has quickly become a local treasure and a spot that the community has rallied behind. The owners are a husband and wife duo and their family is very hands on with the running of this coffee, breakfast and lunch haven.
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Their menu changes often and offers homemade breakfast and lunch specialties. They serve breakfast until it runs out and it is all lovingly prepared for you to enjoy.
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This family knows good food and they are creatively preparing it in their cafe. This photo shows a Chili Cheese Pork sandwich-topped with tater tot hash. Homemade comfort food at its finest.
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Wednesdays are a great time to stop by to take advantage of Waffle Wednesday. Sweetly topped waffles are served from 7am to 11am.
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There's nothing more appealing in a restaurant than a family running it, with the heart of the community in mind. Maggie Mae's is open Tuesday 6am - 2pm, Wednesday - Friday 7am - 3pm and Saturday 7am - 2pm. They are closed on Sunday and Monday. If you are ever in the Mount Washington area, visit this classic Mom & Pop restaurant for a mouthwatering meal and a heartwarming experience.
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Do you prefer locally owned restaurants over chains? Have you tried Maggie Mae’s? What are your other favorite locally owned spots? Share with us in the comments! Maggie Mae’s Cafe is located at 435 N Bardstown Rd. Mount Washington, KY 40047. For more info and their daily menu, follow along on their Facebook page here.

For more legendary family-owned restaurants in Kentucky, check out our recent article here.

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