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J Graham's Cafe

4.7
4.7
1223 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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 07:00–14:00 Fri 07:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–15:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Christmas Day Brunch

    US$0.00 - US$79.95 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Come join us for our Christmas Day Brunch Buffet, in our world-renowned Crystal Ballroom! Our buffet will offer a wide variety of options including Traditional Favorites, an Omelet Station, Carving Station, Soups, Salads, Fish, Cocktail Shrimp, Elaborate Dessert Display and more.... Available from 11am to 3:30pm. Reservations are highly encouraged as we may fill up quickly. $79.95 for adults, $39.95 for kids 9-12, 29.95 for kids 5-8, kids under 5 eat free. 20% Gratuity + 6% tax not included in pricing
    Christmas Day Brunch photo

Menu

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What 1,223 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 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 an "unforgettable" dining experience with "phenomenal service" and a "scrumptious" Hot Brown that's a must-try. The brunch buffet is "amazing," featuring a diverse array of delightful options. The "friendly and attentive" staff ensures a welcoming atmosphere, making every visit memorable.

1,223 Reviews

  1. Sarah

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience for the Thanksgiving buffet for 2025 and we intend to repeat in the future. The service was spectacular and our main server was Divine, and her name is very appropriate! The setting was gorgeous and felt so special at the individual tables that were set far enough apart to allow plenty of great traffic flow and did not feel crowded. Thank you for not over-selling this event! Finally, the food was delicious, artfully displayed, and a huge variety so that everyone could find so many items that would satisfy any appetite. We were so impressed with the quality of all of the buffet items and thrilled that we opted for this venue for our special holiday celebration. 5 Stars across all categories. Thank you!

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  2. Chris

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Wonderful meal and kind, attentive staff. Thank you!

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  3. Timerra

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great our waitress was so helpful and attentive. This was my first time trying the hot brown and it was absolutely delicious.

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  4. Joyce

    Louisville

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Liked having the option of having their famous Hot Brown rather than only doing the brunch Buffet. Service was great!

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  5. Robert

    Atlanta Metro

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for the original hot browns and they exceeded our expectations. We have had hot browns at many places in and around Louisville but the original at The Brown is the real deal.

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  6. Mike

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. A bit pricey but great experience

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  7. Rosie

    Louisville

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a lovely time to enjoy an upscale meal. Service was very attentive.

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  8. Ashley

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time to come to J Graham’s. We came for brunch. We both had the Petite Brown. The serving size was way more than we would have expected, so we couldn’t eat all of our food. But the food was delicious and our server was the sweetest. We would definitely recommend to others!

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  9. Michael

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked a late lunch on Saturday to "experience" their Hot Brown. The restaurant was offering their brunch/lunch buffet and also offered their Hot Brown (I don't believe there were any other menu options available on Saturday). My wife and I shared one of the Hot Brown, and one buffet. The Hot Brown was definitely the Star! The buffet had a good selection but was overshadowed. A great server made our experience memorable.

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  10. Sherry

    Columbus

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Winnie, made sure everything was perfect! Both managers checked on us, and the servers’ assistants were always nearby to refill waters and take away plates. The brunch buffet was flawless! On top of the phenomenal service in the dining room, the valets went above and beyond. Every experience at The Brown is unforgettable.

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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 4.7 stars by 1223 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

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
  • Area
    Downtown Louisville
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 07:00–14:00 Fri 07:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–15:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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