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Ole Bus Stop Diner, 64 Mulberry St, Booneville, KY 41314, US
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A Hidden Gem in the Mountains — Ole Bus Stop Diner in Boonville, KY
While traveling through the beautiful mountains of eastern Kentucky, we pulled into the charming town of Boonville in search of a good meal. We always enjoy discovering non-franchise, mom-and-pop restaurants on our trips — and Ole Bus Stop Diner was exactly what we were hoping to find.
From the moment we stepped inside, we were impressed by the cozy, country atmosphere. The walls are paneled in knotty pine, giving the dining room a warm, rustic feel. Everything was spotless and well lit — a sure sign that the folks here take pride in their place.
The menu offered a great selection of home-cooked favorites, the kind of hearty comfort food that’s getting harder to find these days. I ordered the Salisbury steak, which came with two tasty sides, while my wife went with a classic cheeseburger served with fries and coleslaw. Both meals were absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right.
Our waitress was delightful — friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. And the best surprise of all? The bill for both of us, drinks included, came to only $20.00. That’s an incredible value for such a satisfying meal.
Ole Bus Stop Diner is the kind of place that makes you feel right at home. If you ever find yourself passing through Boonville, don’t miss it. Excellent food, friendly service, and small-town charm all rolled into one — I highly recommend Ole Bus Stop Diner!
Parking is shared with the gas station next door, and at 9AM we had no trouble finding a spot, although parking does seem to be rather limited. After coming in the front door I asked the person behind the counter if we seated ourselves, to which was answered with a nod. We seated ourselves in the larger of the two dining areas, where to other parties (one group > 6 people and a group of 2.) We sat there a good 20 minutes and several passes of the counter-clerk/waitress before I decided to go out to the car to get a drink. A few minutes later the waitress appeared and we placed our biscuits & gravy and fried bologna order.
After placing our breakfast order we waited another 15 minutes, which isn’t incredibly long. The food that we received was underwhelming.
Brown gravy, typically meant for a roast or a Salisbury steak versus milk or sausage gravy with frozen biscuits that can only be described as undercooked and gummy. The gravy was incredibly salty, like what you would imagine from a packaged mix you would buy in bulk. We didn’t finish them, but still asked for a box in the hopes that our German Shepherd would eat what had been paid for, but even he wouldn’t eat it.
I had hopes for the fried bologna. It’s such a simple, filling, and tasty meal, but again we were let down. The bologna was the super thin sandwich slices so there was no substance to it. The toast was done well, but must have sat waiting for the biscuits to thaw, because the sandwich itself was room temperature.
The food was bad, but inexpensive, costing less than $20. Aside from the smell of stale smoke the restaurant seemed clean-ish, but apparently hadn’t been inspected by the Health Department since December 2021 if the inspection sheet displayed on the corkboard at the entrance is up-to-date. The service was okay, but seemed understaffed for a Saturday morning.
Overall, eat before you get to Booneville.