Kentucky has tons of great cafes and restaurants, but there’s nothing like an old-school diner with friendly service and tasty comfort food. The next time you’re craving a small-town, home-cooked meal, head to Smiths Grove, where you’ll find Miss Betty’s Diner.
Miss Betty’s Diner has long been a staple for locals and visitors alike. It’s a tiny little diner that offers friendly service and down-home cooking.
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You’ll find this little gem in the tiny town of Smiths Grove, located off Interstate 65, south of Mammoth Cave State Park.
Miss Betty’s isn’t fancy; it’s a no-frills restaurant, but it’s comfortable and clean, and the folks here are the best you’ll find anywhere.
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You can watch ’em cook up your breakfast right from your table in the tiny dining room. Check out the daily specials and pie offerings on the whiteboards.
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If you need a filling breakfast to start your morning off, you’ve come to the right place. The breakfast plates are piled high with fluffy eggs, tender biscuits with creamy country gravy, crisp bacon, and hash browns.
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For lunch or dinner, the fried chicken is cooked to perfection and served up with a side of mashed potatoes. You’ll also want to try the catfish, the tenderloin or the ribeye steak.
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You’d better save some room for dessert. The homemade pies are to die for.
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Miss Betty’s has a sense of humor, too.
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Stop by Miss Betty’s Diner seven days a week, Sunday through Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m..
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Have you ever visited Miss Betty’s Diner? We’d love to hear what you think of this place!
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Looking for another Kentucky dining recommendation? Check out this fried chicken restaurant that has the best bourbon slushes in the state.
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