The Bluegrass State is a place of beguiling and breathtaking beauty, with the pastoral fields and rolling hills endlessly charming and inspiring. In the heart of Kentucky Horse Country, our state’s capital is as fascinating as it is scenic, with the city presenting many opportunities for unique day trips. If you’re looking for an enchanting day trip in Frankfort, Kentucky, you’ll want to head to Sage Garden Cafe, a darling cafe located in a picture-perfect, too-beautiful-to-be-real garden center.
Wilson Nurseries is Bluegrass gardening royalty. Since 1979, this nursery has provided plants, perennials, seeds, soils, and supplies that have inspired countless Kentucky home gardeners… and chefs!
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And located on the site of Wilson’s original garden center in Frankfort, Kentucky, Sage Garden Cafe is a beloved part of this historic, horticultural legacy.
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The building’s original bones have informed the vibe, environment, and ambiance of the cafe, where plants and perennials from the greenhouses provide the perfect natural decor.
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The patio and cafe are located in the footprint of the garden center’s first greenhouse, which once housed soil, seeds, clay pots, and garden wares!
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While this inside dining room is beautiful, we’re partial to the views in the cafe’s outdoor patio! Swoon.
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The restaurant is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and afternoon happy hour, and the menu reflects these mealtime offerings.
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Inspired by the bounty of the Bluegrass State, Sage Garden Cafe uses vegetables and herbs from the on-site organic gardens, along with harvests from local farmers. The cafe is best-known for its specialty sandwiches, which are served on homemade artisan breads; the pimento cheese sandwich is a surefire crowd pleaser! And so totally Kentucky.
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The barbecue game is strong at Sage Garden, too – the “Bourbon Smokehouse Burger” is not to be missed, and absolutely deserves a spot on your Bluegrass Barbecue bucket list.
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Of course, being a Southern dining establishment, dessert is a non-negotiable. From bourbon bread pudding to made-from-scratch chocolate cake, you will most certainly want to save room for a post-meal treat!
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While Sage Garden Cafe serves a well-rounded menu of wines and local beers, there are non-alcoholic options, too, like Kentucky’s official state drink, Ale-8-One!
Sage Garden Cafe/Facebook From start to finish, you’re sure to have an enchanting experience at Sage Garden Cafe.
Have you been to this charming cafe at Wilson’s original garden center in Frankfort, Kentucky? It’s a wholly enchanting place for a day trip in the Bluegrass State!
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You can view the cafe’s hours at the website; during the week, it closes at 5 p.m.
From start to finish, you’re sure to have an enchanting experience at Sage Garden Cafe.
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Address: Sage Garden Café, 3690 East-West Connector, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA
