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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

hot water cornbread

sweet potatoes

mac and cheese

fried chicken wings

cash only

friendly staff

soul food

ribs

802 S Clay St, Louisville, KY 40203 Get directions

$10–20

Cash only

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

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Southern fried chicken, ribs, and cornbread with history

hot water cornbread

sweet potatoes

mac and cheese

fried chicken wings

cash only

friendly staff

soul food

ribs

802 S Clay St, Louisville, KY 40203 Get directions

$10–20

Cash only

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

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