Sage Garden Café is a welcoming restaurant and coffee-and-tea destination in Frankfort, Kentucky, offering a relaxed setting for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and solo dining. Located within a retail plant nursery, the café provides a distinctive atmosphere for enjoying salads and sandwiches made with house-grown produce.
Its menu also includes comfort food, healthy options, organic dishes, and quick bites, making it easy to choose a satisfying meal whether you are stopping in for a full dining experience or a convenient pick-me-up.
Guests can enjoy coffee, a great selection of teas, desserts, beer, cocktails, and other alcoholic beverages. Sage Garden Café is known for its casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy setting, with options for counter service and table service. Outdoor seating is available, along with dine-in, takeaway, delivery, kerbside pickup, on-site services, and catering.
Fast service and local specialties add to the appeal, while breakfast, brunch, lunch, dessert, and comfortable seating make the café a versatile choice throughout the day. Reservations are accepted, and restroom facilities are available for added convenience.
Sage Garden Café is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Customers rate the restaurant 4.30 out of 5 based on 725 reviews, reflecting its strong appeal among local diners and visitors. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
Visit Sage Garden Café at 3690 East-West Connector, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States, or call +1 502-352-2725 to learn more.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
kentucky bourbon barrel ale • aged cheddar + artisan crackers or pita
free-range brown eggs • 6 halves, perfect for sharing
classic hummus + 2 seasonal hummus creations • crackers or pita + veggies
made from scratch daily, served with garden salad and fruit with mint infused local honey
field greens • tomato • cucumber • pickled red onion • carrot • sunflower seeds • balsamic vinaigrette
romaine • house-made croutons • parmesan • caesar dressing
romaine • tomato • cucumber • red onion • bell pepper • kalamata olives • pepperoncini • feta • greek dressing
field greens • 8oz grilled wild-caught salmon • capers • pickled red onion • mandarin thai basil vinaigrette • blackened upon request
field greens • candied walnuts • mandarin oranges • crumbled bleu cheese • red onion • balsamic vinaigrette
fresh kale • quinoa • dried cranberries • sunflower seeds • apples • parmesan • tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
edamame • chickpeas • roasted corn • bell pepper • red onion • tossed in field greens + lime cilantro evoo
sage original cranberry chicken salad on field greens
seasonal variation of spuds, herbs, and veggies
our fresh take on slaw - cabbage • veggies • sunflower seeds • herbs • white wine vinegar + evoo
roasted red potatoes • garden fresh herbs • garlic • evoo
tricolor couscous • quinoa • cucumber • artichoke • kalamata • tomato • fresh herbs • feta • greek dressing
fruits of the season • mint infused local honey
6oz ground angus • tomato • leaf lettuce • red onion | cheese add .5
6oz ground angus • bacon • tomato • sautéed mushrooms • leaf lettuce • havarti • red onion • bourbon bbq
black bean, roasted corn, and red pepper burger • avocado • tomato • spinach • onion
sage original chicken salad with sprouts and leaf lettuce on house-made oatmeal walnut bread
smoked turkey with our signature cranberry spread, cashews, pickled red onion & cucumber, sprouts, and leaf lettuce on house-made oatmeal walnut bread
smoked turkey and cherrywood bacon with avocado, tomato, and leaf lettuce on house-made sourdough bread
our pimento cheese and sliced ham with sprouts, tomato, and lettuce on grilled sourdough bread
our pimento cheese spread with tomato, sprouts, and leaf lettuce on thick sliced house-made sourdough
a plant-forward vegan or vegetarian creation featuring seasonal veggies
tomato, cucumber, red onion, sprouts, and romaine in a pita pocket with house-made classic hummus
southern cream cheese & cucumber spread topped with sprouts on our house-made oatmeal walnut bread
smoked turkey and cherrywood bacon topped with tomato, sprouts, and leaf lettuce with our signature benedictine spread on house-made oatmeal walnut bread
ham and mozzarella grilled on house-made sourdough bread dusted with powdered sugar. served with cranberry dipping sauce
stacked pastrami, havarti cheese, and sauerkraut smothered with house-made russian dressing on marble rye
simple old-school perfection dressed with lettuce & tomato on rye, rustic white, or a bagel
smoked chicken breast, creamy brie, cranberry spread, and sliced apples on rustic white
smoked turkey, ham, and bacon with tomato on rustic white served with a side of cheddar mornay
8oz grilled alaskan salmon filet, tomato, leaf lettuce, and caper dill sauce on a toasted brioche bun, blackened upon request
smoked salmon, cream cheese, pickled red onion, capers, herbs, and caper dill sauce
smoked seasoned chicken breast with white cheddar cheese, tomato, sprouts, and lettuce on a toasted brioche bun
friday, saturday, and sunday only. pork bbq smoked low and slow on the Big Green Egg | market price
a seasonal special on flatbread featuring fresh ingredients chosen weekly by our chef
smoked turkey, ham, and kentucky bourbon barrel beer cheese with red onion, sprouts, and crisp leaf lettuce on a bagel
Hear from our valued guests
We had a lovely brunch at Sage Garden Cafe. We parked near the greenhouse and walked up a small hill. Brunch lasted till noon. We ordered at the counter. They promptly brought our food out. Service was friendly and efficient. The atmosphere was quaint. I got the cranberry chicken salad sandwich and my husband got the French toast. Absolutely amazing! I can't wait to go back. It tasted so good! Definitely a new favorite for us.
I love everything about this place! If you love organic, all natural, delicious food, to be surrounded by a beautiful atmosphere and wonderful people, then you will love this place! The food is fantastic! Personally, I loved the Cole Slaw, which is vinegar based, so not for everyone, but she told me when I ordered, so I wasn't surprised. I found it to be very fresh, and I love vinegar, so it was great. I want to learn how to make the bread I had because it's the best bread ever. Afterward, we really enjoyed walking through the greenhouse and store. We plan on going back when it's warm out so we can sit outside. It was an overall great experience that I can't wait to return for. Thank you to you all!
A beautiful experience - Thankyou. Fabulous espresso based coffee, healthy and fresh avo eggs and toast, a real delight and change from the general selection of food available. Gorgeous service staff. Cakes literally so good we had to take a piece home (& it was only breakfast time!). Very thoughtful interior - even down to the bathrooms. It felt welcoming, homely, rustic modern. Just all in all the lovliest eatery I have been to in Kentucky. See you again soon.
First time coming on a nice afternoon and everything was amazing. From the service, to the atmosphere, and definitely to the incredible food. Deviled eggs are such a simple food yet somehow this place managed to make it beyond that. The Mel’s Garden Burger was delicious, as was the regular burger according to my friend. The aesthetic of the glassware was also super cute! The sweet tea was really good, and the water was refreshing. The food came out fast which was great! We got the Bourbon Banana Pudding, and wow…. it came out warm and it was divine. The flavors were good and it was so moist and fresh tasting. Thank you to the incredible workers who made this experience fantastic, they were kind and made this all so pleasant.
Perfect breakfast spot to post up and work or just sit outside under one of their many gorgeous pergola with natural grapevine and take in some sun. Scones, coffee, sandwiches all phenomenal all located right next to the garden shop and tree nursery. Don't forget to take home a loaf of the cranberry walnut bread, made fresh in house! ❤️
Love this place. The plant nursery next door is top notch as well. The burger was really good, the tomato basil soup is great. The cakes are awesome. I do think they should offer the sandwiches toasted. I didn't think to ask but mine was on untoasted bread and it would have been better toasted.
I cannot recommend this cafe enough! I was only in Frankfort for 2 days for work and I still ate here twice. I had the turkey, fig, & arugula sandwich with Butternut squash soup on my first visit and the Spencer panini on my second. Both meals were delicious and presented beautifully. I loved the decor and atmosphere of the cafe and appreciated that they use locally grown veggies and herbs. The staff are also friendly and attentive, even when the restaurant gets busy. I can't wait to return!
This place is amazing, comfortable and very friendly. If only we had one in Louisville, I would definitely be a regular customer. Great staff and amazing food! I ordered Chai Tea for my drink and its was great. I had a whole Cheese Pleaser sandwich that I couldn't finish, it was very good as well. I also had... Lol, (it was my first meal of the day I was hungry) I had The Jennifer salad and fresh fruit. Everything I ordered was delicious and I will definitely stop by if ever in this part of town. Thanks for everything Sage!
My sister & I came for the cafe but discovered a hidden gem! Not very many people when we went on a Monday afternoon. Food & coffee were 10/10. Afterwards found we could explore the flowers & even stumbled upon a butterfly garden!!! Because of how empty it was we could explore the children’s garden which was so fun & we ended up buying a 2inch venus flytrap!
I had a wonderful lunch here! The vegetable soup was fresh, flavorful, and tasted homemade. It was light yet satisfying, and paired perfectly with the relaxing atmosphere. The café is surrounded by beautiful greenery, making it a peaceful place to enjoy a meal or coffee. The staff were friendly, and I would definitely come back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a cozy spot with delicious food and great coffee!
Common questions about Sage Garden Café
Sage Garden Café is located at 3690 East-West Connector, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States, Frankfort, KY, United States.
You can reach Sage Garden Café by calling +1 502-352-2725.
Sage Garden Café has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 725 customer reviews.
Sage Garden Café features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Sage Garden Café features the following from the business: Identifies as women-owned.
Sage Garden Café features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Sage Garden Café features the following highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
Sage Garden Café features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining.
Sage Garden Café features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Organic dishes, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Sage Garden Café features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Sage Garden Café features the following amenities: Restroom.
Sage Garden Café features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy.
Sage Garden Café features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
Sage Garden Café features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Sage Garden Café features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Sage Garden Café features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Sage Garden Café features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
Sage Garden Café features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed outside.
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