Not everyone is a morning person, so anything that helps make the day a little brighter is always welcome. And in Cynthiana, Kentucky, there’s an impossibly charming cafe that’s sure to bring a smile to your face — and delicious food to your belly. The Dailey Grind is a place that makes everything from scratch — everything from fresh-baked donuts to piping-hot lasagna — and, most importantly, all meals are served with a heaping helping of warm and welcoming Southern hospitality.

Rise and shine, Kentuckians! Today’s feature destination is sure to become your new favorite place for breakfast…

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…or lunch! Welcome to The Dailey Grind, a charming cafe in Cynthiana, Kentucky, a small town of around 6,400 just north of Lexington.

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Open Monday-Saturday for breakfast and lunch, the only thing better than their fresh-from-the-oven donuts…

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…is their fresh-from-the-oven bread! This is Dailey Grind’s fresh salt rising bread, and boy, is it delicious.

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Oh, but we forgot to mention the fresh-from-the-oven lasagna…

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…and the (gasp!) homemade chicken pot pie? We can’t pick a favorite, so we’ll have them all, you know, for posterity’s sake.

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In true Kentucky fashion, there is a marvelous back deck at this charming cafe, boasting glorious views of the lovely Licking River.

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Whether you come for breakfast or lunch (or both!), one thing’s for sure: a visit to this charming cafe in Kentucky will be a welcome little break from your daily grind.

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Have you visited this charming little cafe in Cynthiana, Kentucky, before? The Dailey Grind is one of those only-in-Kentucky establishments we’re so proud to call ours.

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Address: The Dailey Grind, 209 S Poplar St, Cynthiana, KY 41031, USA