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Shirley Mae’s Cafe

Soul food restaurant · Smoketown ·

Shirley Mae’s Cafe

Soul food restaurant · Smoketown ·
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Smoketown soul food with deep civic roots—recognized by Food & Wine and celebrated by local media. After the founder’s passing, the family resumed service in 2025; expect fried chicken, ribs, hot water cornbread, and history on the walls.

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Southern fried chicken, ribs, and cornbread with history

cornbread
fried chicken
sweet potatoes
mac and cheese
soul food
greens
pork chop
friendly staff
Google Rating
4.3 (1K)
Yelp Rating
4.3
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802 S Clay St, Louisville, KY 40203 Get directions

$10–20

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Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy
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Southern fried chicken, ribs, and cornbread with history

cornbread
fried chicken
sweet potatoes
mac and cheese
soul food
greens
pork chop
friendly staff
Google Rating
4.3 (1K)
Yelp Rating
4.3
Placeholder

802 S Clay St, Louisville, KY 40203 Get directions

$10–20

See Menu
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy
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