Lynn’s Paradise Cafe – 984 Barrett Avenue – Louisville, Ky
On a recent trip to Louisville I had the opportunity to revisit one of my favorite eateries – Lynn’s Paradise Cafe. Lynn’s combines a fabulous kitschy decor with fabulous food and service making it a “must” stop for any trip to Louisville.
Located at 984 Barrett Avenue, the restaurant is in a great part of the city with fabulous vintage and antique shops. But the real attraction for me has always been the Paradise Cafe. The Cafe is widely known for their New Years Eve and Day pajama parties, the best post-Derby party in the city and for their sponsorship of “The Ugly Lamp Contest” at the Kentucky State Fair each year. This contest reaps them many of the eclectic and bizarre lamps which are on tables throughout the restaurant.
I had the black bean chili, which was devine, but their menu was a hit with everyone I was with and there was a lot of “you have to taste this” sharing at the table.
Interior shots of Lynn’s Paradise Cafe
One of my favorite items in the Cafe’s collection is the pants hanging in the lobby made from used tea bags – they welcome you to this fine establishment and offer a hint of the fun space your are preparing to enter!
Tea Bag Pants – artist unknown – Lynn’s Paradise Cafe
So if you find yourself in Louisville anytime soon stop by Lynn’s. Tell them the modern guy sent you.
