80/20 @ Kaelin's Restaurant

On a weekend trip from IN and stopped in here for lunch. We ate outside on a beautiful day and even though you were by the street, it wasn’t too loud most of the time. Our service was great and we enjoyed the lunchtime atmosphere. The food was wonderful. I ordered the monthly burger—the Elotes burger. It was incredible and easily gets a 5/5. It was fresh and unique—perfect flavor combo. Fries were great too! I got the root beer float for dessert and it was yummy too!

4/5. Stopped in on a Sunday around noon. No wait . Was seated and had a server ready to help in a timely fashion. The menu is decent size and not too complicated . I ordered a classic burger cooked well with cheese , lettuce , tomato , and pickle . I got a side of onion rings and a strawberry milkshake. The burger came out cooked just right. Had plenty of flavors and blended well with the toppings. The onion rings were nice sized and normal portion size. I would’ve cooked maybe a minute longer but no complaints . The milkshake was decent. It had bits of real strawberry in it. They have a creamery in there that opens later in the afternoon but u can get shakes all day when building is open. Next time imma try their chocolate shake . Worth a visit if you want a good cheeseburger . Just a heads up, they did start to get busy and parking is tight

80/20 @ Kaelin’s is a cool restaurant with delicious food. Located in a beautiful area of Louisville you will not be disappointed in the burgers or service this restaurant has to offer! I got the Kaelin classic double, my wife got the burger of the month, and my daughter had a standard kids cheeseburger! All burgers were cooked perfectly. We could tell the meat was quality and it was not over seasoned! The fries were just as good as the burgers. We finished our meals off with some house made ice cream. The cookies and cream milkshake was delicious and smooth with big chunks of cookie in it! My daughter got the lemon blueberry and it was the perfect cross between sherbert and ice cream That I didn't know existed. Overall our experience here was fantastic and we will visit again when we are in the area! Sorry I didn't get pictures of the burgers. They were so good I ate it before I remembered to take a photo!

We sat in the patio to enjoy the weather. Our waiter was super friendly and helpful. The food was very good. I had the 80/20 burger and it was delicious. I highly recommend the onion rings. We got some ice cream and a root beer float as well. Only downside, I feel like the prices were in the high side.

Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food especially the burgers. The burger and fries I had was delicious. I especially enjoyed fresh ingredients. Portions were satisfying, and presentation is great as you can see from the image. The staff were attentive and efficient. The ambiance was lively and clean. It feels like a great place for casual dinner.

80/20 @ Kaelin’s blew me away! I had the ribeye burger—easily one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. Juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The hushpuppies were the perfect side—crispy outside, soft inside. One friend had the s’mores shake and couldn’t stop raving about it, and the other loved the chicken sandwich. Great vibe, fast service, and incredible food. A must-visit spot!

Delicious spot for burgers and ice cream! The restaurant pays homage to the original owners and has a great vibe indoors. Our server Nathan was excellent and walked us diligently through the menu, although I really don’t think you could go wrong with any option. We both opted for the Kaelin’s Original which was a delicious, classic burger. They had a strong mustard on the bottom which wasn’t my favorite, but definitely unique and am glad I tried. Ice cream was also delicious! A bit icey, but really good flavor.

If I could give this restaurant 10 stars I would!!! The food is absolutely delicious the atmosphere is welcoming and my service/waitress was top tier. My waitress was amazing she was very attentive, courteous, and kind. It was my birthday I received complementary homemade ice cream and it was so good. My husband and I was the last ones in close to closing time and we wasn't rushed the manager came introduced himself spoke and made sure we had a good laugh with good food. I highly recommend this place it will not disappoint.

Update: I stopped by this place for the Louisville Burger Week because I saw their description of the Burger. I knew that I had to try it because I love the hint of spicy. This Burger was top notch and good combine with Sunset Berry Cocktail. You cannot miss out this best Burger in this place.

We've been on the hunt for the best beer-battered fish this Lent season, and 80/20 @ Kaelin's did not disappoint. After a less-than-stellar first experience five years ago, we decided to give it another try--and we're glad we did. We made a reservation through OpenTable without any issues. While the parking lot in the back was full, we easily found street parking nearby. Patio seating is first come, first serve, and we were lucky enough to snag an outdoor table. Happy hour (every day from 4-6 PM) was a nice bonus--we enjoyed a $4 margarita and a $9 Weller SR Old Fashioned. Both drinks were served quickly and were spot on. For food, we split a beer cheese pretzel, Caesar salad, and a fish sandwich. There was a minor mix-up in the kitchen, and our fish sandwich came out first. No complaints here--it featured two decently sized beer-battered cod filets with a perfect crisp and great flavor. We requested an extra side of tartar sauce, which complemented the fish nicely. The pretzel was partially pre-cut into bite-sized slices, making it easy to dip into the creamy beer cheese. The Caesar salad was fresh and classic, rounding out the meal perfectly. Our server, Nick K., was incredibly attentive and friendly, enhancing the overall experience. 80/20 @ Kaelin's has officially earned a spot on our list of neighborhood go-tos. We'll be back!

Kaelin's is a no frills, staple spot for families looking for classics like burgers, sandwiches, and ice cream. They have a good bar menu and a range of classic burgers plus a rotating mix of special, funky burgers. I tried the elote today, which had a zesty corn, queso fresco, and a spicy ranch sauce. It had some zip, and was tasty but they've really reduced portion sizes in recent years. Generally, the rest of the burgers we ordered were fine, but not particularly special and a bit overcooked. The onion ring side was great - perfectly cooked and actually had onion in them. Our server was really kind and accommodating, with steady refills and patience with our family. There are multiple TVs on every wall, so it's sort of hard to have a quiet meal where everyone is tuned into the conversation.

Back again at Kaelin's for lunch! Today my friend and I split a Caesar salad and the fried fish sandwich. The fish and fries were delicious as usual. The fish sandwich already comes with two pieces of fish so it's very easy to split. The best part about my visit today was our server Addison! We told Addison we would be splitting the salad and sandwich and without us asking she brought out two of everything! Two bowls, two plates, two ketchups, two tartars! She really anticipated our needs and we never had to ask for anything. We were also in and out in about 35 minutes. Can't recommend Kaelin's enough for a delicious lunch.

We came here for burger week. It was a mushroom Swiss. I was a little unhappy because they mixed the onions and the jalapeños and the mushrooms all together of course burger week I'm used to not being able to substitute or get things removed, but still it made it hard to pick because I hate onions. I hate don't like jalapeños too much. Of course I didn't want the arugula is a little bit hot for her because of that the macaroni and cheese is not too great for five dollar side it just doesn't pack much punch nothing wrong with the noodles. She did enjoy her mashed potatoes. I wouldn't come here normally cause it's just too much for a burger but enough for eight bucks

Food was pretty good. I had the Ribeye Burger and it was made to order. Pretty stacked burger lol. My spouse had the Fried Chicken sandwich. Both were very good. Great service and we had our meals out on the patio.

Have you ever had a craving for a meal, then have to readjust your plans? On the night I tried Kaelin's I was originally intending to go somewhere else, but the other place was busy. I knew I wanted to try Kaelin's and decided to give it a go, and boy am I glad I did! Look no further for a juicy, well cooked burger with amazing French fries. The burger is thick and juicy all the way through. The meat tastes fresh and does not fill you up too hard. Eating this burger made me forget about the meal I was originally craving. The sauce and toppings are also delicious. The flavor combinations for their burgers seem limited by the menu, there should definitely be a BYOB option to show their selection of ingredients. The fries were hot all the way to the bottom of the tin. Beer battered fries tend to get boring after a while but these weren't overly crisp and felt easy to eat while paired with a thick burger. I will be back to get a milkshake for sure!

Super duper yummy and uh the burger is so good and sweet but also salty and yummy and delicious. The fries lowkey hurt my teeth but they're still super duper delicious

This place had a lot of history behind it so it made the inside, pretty unique looking at all the photos on the wall walls. The food was good I especially like the pimento cheese balls.

The service was really good but unfortunately the dish I got the shrimp scampi wasn't the best. Still, everything else was great. Will definitely be back

Grabbed lunch here last week. Got there about 11:15 and it was pretty empty, but by noon it was filled up. Gets a little loud when it is crowded, but it is crowded for a reason. The food was 100% on point. The burger was fresh, cooked perfect and the fries were great. I also had a salad which was fine, but the burger is definitely the star here.

Delicious spot for burgers and ice cream! The restaurant pays homage to the original owners and has a great vibe indoors. Our server Nathan was excellent and walked us diligently through the menu, although I really don't think you could go wrong with any option. We both opted for the Kaelin's Original which was a delicious, classic burger. They had a strong mustard on the bottom which wasn't my favorite, but definitely unique and am glad I tried. Ice cream was also delicious! A bit icey, but really good flavor.

This place has now become our go-to for happy hour. Fantastic prices on beer & wine and a nice selection of appetizers to pick from. Their patio was a great place to enjoy the tease of fall weather.

This place could easily be my favorite restaurant in Louisville. Yes, I know that there are approximately 1800 eateries of various flavors in this town. I have been a patron of a good portion of them. I am still looking for new experiences. However, At Kaelin's I am never disappointed. The quality of the menu items never wavers. The menu has a varied selection. Service is always friendly and smiles. The restaurant has a laid back atmosphere inside and a patio for outside seating. The restaurant has a full bar as-well-as domestic and craft beer from local micro breweries. Lastly, they have a private parking lot.

This was my second visit in about 3 weeks! They are the best place to go for your summertime hamburger and fries cravings! They cook hamburgers to order. My medium rare hamburger had just the right amount of pink in the middle. The French fries remind me of the old A&W drive in fries. Happy hour begins at 2pm. They also offer ice cream and shakes. One dip of ice cream is just $4. This is my new favorite hamburger place!

I've lived in louisville majority of my life and I have had not heard of this spot until it was suggested to visit in my foodie group. It was a large group of us so it was nice to be able to reserve online without any issues. When I arrived, I was able to find my group quickly. Once I was seated, the waiter came right away to get my drink order. I ordered a cosmo. I looked over the menu ahead of time so I knew exactly what I wanted. Once the group arrived, we placed our order. I do not eat beef or pork, but they do have other options. I ordered a fish sandwich. We also ordered some shareables like the pretzel and beer cheese and the pimento cheese arancini. When the food arrived it was hot and very good. I really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. It was family friendly and had a full service bar. I will def be going back.

Overall this is a great place apart from a few gripes. Firstly the food is pretty good. I got the fish sandwich and it was delicious. Kind of didn't expect it to taste that good honestly with it being a burger place. The service was also excellent. Our waitress was great even though I was in a big group. I'd probably be more ready to come back if it wasn't for the menu and the prices. The entrees really do not have a lot of diversity in my opinion. I also feel like paying more than 12-13 bucks for a burger is kind of a rip off, a double cheese here was almost 20 bucks.

Took clients today for lunch. I made reservations the other day because there was going to be 12 of us. When I arrived a few minutes early, the tables were set up. Everything was ready. Brussels sprouts, beer, cheese, and fried pickles were absolutely incredible. The burgers, are amazing by themselves. But the service was just as good as everything we had. Check this place out. It's amazing!

If you're looking for a delicious burger then look no further! They have a variety of burgers so there should be no problem finding what you like. I'm a plane Jane so a plain ol'cheese burger is all I needed. It was cooked to perfection and the fries were a yummy and crispy side. They have a winter cocktail menu out now and this chocolate vodka drink tasted just like Christmas! Our server was wonderful and checked on us numerous times and was ready to bring us whay we needed. I thought it was cute because they had some Disney music playing in the background, not sure of that's a normal thing or not. This place is for the young and the old

We had reservations for 8 at 12:30 pm. 2 members of our party used wheelchairs. Our table was ready when we arrived. Our server Stephanie was so kind and friendly. The manager Will went the extra mile to make our event just perfect. I had the shrimp and grits which was heavenly. Several people had the meatloaf and mashed potatoes with gravy and said it was great. One BLT and one Pimento grilled cheese also got good reviews from our friends. The atmosphere was fun and bright for our friends birthday. I highly recommend Kaelins 80/20

Expensive burgers that are okay but very messy. Had the ribeye burger, which they claim was their tastiest meat (tasted like a hamburger). Didn't even notice the 80/20 sauce on it. Had a blueberry- pink lemonade milkshake, which was excellent.

Solid burgers! Also a really cool vibe in the restaurant. Great service as well!!!!!!!!

The hush puppies and ribeye burger were delicious. They have a large drink list to choose from. The waitress, Alexa, was friendly and the service was quick without feeling rushed. They have a retro soda shop style that is cute and the tables aren't right on top of each other.

I love Kaelin's and generally have good meals here. Even my most recent order the fries were great and my patty melt solid. But this is the second time we got a to go order and the second time it came with a nothing salad and my partners burger was raw.

Service was great . Atmosphere nice but cold even away from the door .. I ordered the 1/2 chicken dinner with potatoes and Mac and cheese with roll well I liked the breading but was over cooked and the dark meat was bloody pink can't figure that out I did show and tell waitress she said oh ok and the Mac and cheese was very dry and not very good flavor the potatoes were ok and the roll/ biscuit odd flavor with the gravy which was ok .. Wife had the Burger and fries was ok at best .. after a couple years of finally getting in was disappointed.. would do in a pinch a solid 6.5 sorry but the truth..

Great burgers, sides, drinks, and people! The essence of comfort food is in that moniker. Sitting at the bar here, preferably with a cool breeze from the patio (weather permitting), a nice pour of bourbon or a cold draft beer in hand, and a Kaelin's Original cheeseburger (make it a double...triple at your own risk, I suppose), and a side of beautifully crisp and chewy fries is quintessential comfort. The more deluxe burgers are solid, but the original just hits the mark with a good sear, unadorned except for melted cheese and a dab of mustard (and an onion, if you like that). And lots of other classic dishes as well--fried chicken is a healthy portion and nicely battered, meat loaf is a hair fancier than Mom made but not over the top. The Brussels sprouts are a must-try. And do not leave without a shake! Seriously, don't do it. Hand dipped to order, always a good variety of options, including boozy options (and they'll booze up a normal one if you ask nicely for that upgrade). Service is great. Super friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Patio is spacious (watch some times of year, the sun can have a bad angle, alas), and the inside is larger than you think (there's a great upstairs space you don't realize is there til you're there pretty much).

Ordered the brisket grilled cheese. Way too cheesey and nothing tasted like pimento cheese. I only took 3 bites and that was it for me. Never tasted brisket. Just cheese. Top of sandwich was toasted really nice. Bottom was a soggy mess Fries were good. But that was it

I haven't been to 80/20 @ Kaelin's for years. My friend suggested we meet there for dinner before a football game. I know the restaurant has changed hands a few times so we weren't sure what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised! I ordered wings as my entree and they were great. Everyone enjoyed their meals. We did have to stop our server a couple times for refills on water and again for napkins but other than that, it was a good experience. If you haven't been for a while, I recommend you visit 80/20@ Kaelin's.

I had been wanting to come here for such a long time and recently got to try it for burger week! Admittedly, I didn't get the burger week burger because it didn't sound like my thing, but my boyfriend did and he said it was good just not his favorite. I got the 80/20 burger and it was spectacular. We also tried the pretzels with beer cheese as well as the brussel sprouts. We weren't a fan of the pretzels but the brussel sprouts were delicious. We also tried the fries and they were well seasoned. Finally, we ended with two milkshakes - the mocha and the nutter butter. The mocha was the best but both were phenomenal! The service was so kind and attentive too, and I love that one floor is more restaurant focused while the other has a fun 50's ice cream parlor feel. I'd like to go back and try more here!

My family and I had a wonderful lunch here. We had the Brussels sprout and hush puppies for appetizers. The Brussels sprouts were absolutely amazing! My daughter and I had burgers and my wife had the shrimp and grits, all were good! We finished up with ice cream and the bourbon apple butter flavor was delicious. The staff were extremely nice as well, we forgot our daughter's leftovers and a gentleman run out after us to hand them to us.

Dinner with a group of 20, seated in the main dining room at 2 tables of 10. Our entire group was served by one waitstaff and he was terrific. I wish this place had a slightly larger parking lot since it can be difficult to find a spot when it's very busy. I ordered the original cheeseburger with a single 4 ounce patty option $12, although there is an option for a double $15 or triple $18. It is dressed with onions, lettuce, pickles, Dusseldorf mustard, and American cheese on a potato bun and comes standard with French fries, although I changed the side to onion rings, The onion rings were greasy and skimpy on onion and heavy on gluey breading, which seemed fairly telltale for a frozen, not-from-scratch item. I felt the food was fair for standard grub and service was great. Noise level was fairly loud due to it being busy and bustling and with lots of hard surfaces in the fairly large open dining area, so it was difficult to have conversation. The metal dining chair was quite uncomfortable for my big behind to sit for any length of time, but I bet a person with a bony butt would voice the same complaint. I know from past visits that there is also dining upstairs, which I have sat in a booth on the second floor with a smaller group. It is quite nice, more intimate and not as noisy in case someone wants that option. Even so, I do plan to return to try different menu items and I also REALLY want to try the Big Lebowski boozy milkshake!

The classic cheeseburger was possibly the best burger I have ever eaten. I live in Knoxville, TN and have traveled all over. That was a MEMORABLE burger! The wings were also lights out. Service was great and I loved the location and building!

Unbeatable service! This was our first time and I've loved in Louisville for 40 years. The 80/20 burger knocked my socks off, and the fries were well seasoned and yummy. I tried my husband's fried chicken, potatoes and biscuit and gravy which were also exceptional. Definitely go for the burgers though. They accepted reservations for Valentines day which was a welcome surprise and we had no wait. It is super clean and the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive

Such good burgers! The restaurant itself has a super unique vibe that I find really charming. Super quick service and a really sweet patio to dine at!

80/20 @ KAELIN'S is known for their burgers and ice cream, but it's actually located in one of the original buildings of Harlan Sanders Chicken. It's only fitting that they have their own house brined fried chicken recipe. My husband had a fried chicken craving tonight, and any local restaurant that can feed my entire family for about $40, and have dinner on my table in 15-20 minutes, is friend of mine! The whole chicken meal comes with a double portions of mashed potatoes and green beans, four biscuits, and sawmill gravy. Everything is seasoned well. My husband still dipped his in hot sauce, but that's not abnormal. I won't pretend to be a fried chicken expert. It's further up my husband's alley. If you generally eat fried foods with high salt content, I would think this would be at the top of your list. I took my blood pressure after and it appears I'm going to survive. In all seriousness, it was delicious. My kids beg to have a picnic at least once a week. I have trouble coming up with creative carryout ideas that aren't fast food, but this meal would be perfect. It would be good for game day, for a day of boating, or anytime you need a meal everyone can agree on. Who doesn't like fried chicken? It's been some time since I've picked up a bucket of KFC. I'm betting the price to feed a family of four isn't significantly different, but the quality 80/20 @ KAELIN'S is significantly better.

This spot as at a really cool location. The inside seems trendy, music is a tad loud even when there was not many people in there. Maybe they turned it up because people weren't in there. I ordered a kids chicken tenders meal and the 80/20 burger with Brussel sprouts. We honestly were not fans of the food at all. The burger was over cooked and hard by the time I got home. I think they also forgot to put the special sauce on the burger. It barely had any flavor. The brussel sprouts were ok but I expected them to be a tad crispier. My son said the chicken tenders and fries did not taste good. I would go back for the atmosphere but not the food. Maybe it was the end of the day and were rushing to wrap. Not sure but not fans.

Been wanting to try this place for a while. I was craving a good burger This place did not disappoint us! My burger was amazing and his chicken sandwich was good also. I picked up our order as my partner was to tired to go out. The staff when I waited for my food was super nice. After looking around we will definitely be back to either eat in or take out!!

Went out for the 1st time since I lost my Dad 2 weeks ago..My cousin and I went to Kaelins since we haven't been for a while and we sat at the bar for a less formal evening. After 2 meals and 2 drinks we ordered a to go order for my partner since he had to work late. I mind you at this point we have been there for an hour and a half we both had a meal, salad, appetizer and 2 Cosmos which were fairly small and served in a coupe cocktail glass not traditional cosmo glass. So I get the bartenders attention to get another cosmo while we wait on the to go order and she responds to me with " my GM said I'm not allowed to serve you anymore" OK wait what? Why? " he said you all are too intoxicated for me to keep serving" EXCUSE ME? I have been coming to Kaelins since I was 15 among many other highlands restaurants and bars. I have in fact likely been too intoxicated at some point in my 23 years of being old enough to drink. BUT I HAVE NEVER BEEN REFUSED SERVICE AT ANYTIME ESPECIALLY WHEN I AM CLEARLY NOT INTOXICATED IN ANY SENSE OF THE WORD! I was not rude but I asked for an explanation which I never got other than "my GM said you are too intoxicated to serve" So I will end with Kaelins will no longer be receiving my patronage at thier resturant..which i am very sad about because I truly love the place!

Absolutely must try! Atmosphere is light casual fun. Good for families, groups and they take reservations for parties. Three sitting areas outdoors, bar and indoor. Food is fresh service was friendly. Menu selection was so appetizing. I did not use the restroom and but there's parking in the rear location is on a street easy to find.

My friends told me about this place and I was excited to try it. We ordered the hush puppies and fries pickles for appetizers. I didn't get a picture but the portion of fried pickles was tiny. Roughly 15 chips? And maybe 8 hush puppies. Both very good though. I ordered the ribeye burger. Very messy and the burger patty fell apart while eating it but again it was very good. We all ordered malted shakes and that was probably the biggest surprise for me. They were so good! Hush Puppies 8.5/10 Fried Pickles 7.5/10 Ribeye Burger 8.5/10 Fries 8/10 Chocolate Mocha Brownie Malted 9.3/10 Portions are average sizes but the prices were a little steeper than the online menu showed. Atmosphere was good and would be a great place for summer nights.

Dropped in Saturday for lunch. Had the beer cheese appetizer and the brisket grilled cheese. Both were very good. Had some tiramisu ice cream for dessert. The service was great. Our waitress was very helpful and the manager stopped by the table just to ask how things were. Great laid back place for a drink and some good food.

Great ambience and the food was excellent. Lots of menu choices so everyone in our party found something they liked! Service with a smile and very efficient!

We had shrimp and grits and the 80/20 burger, they were both excellent. The service was very good. They have the nice patio outside which we used because it was a comfortable night. We'll definitely go back again

As a general rule I like their hamburger here but was a little disappointed with their Southwestern burger. It's burger week and they had it premade but I expected better with their sides. I brought someone here that has never been here and they were not to thrilled with the food. We got the crispy Brussels sprouts and it was loaded with onions and their was nothing crispy at all. Our other side was the macaroni and cheese which definitely was not exciting at all. The best part of the meal was The Big Lebowski (boozy milkshake). They had outdoor and indoor dining.

Four of us visited for lunch. We all had burgers. Tasty burgers, hot fries, fast service! We didn't try the malts but looked at the menu. Unique, one of a kind concoctions.

Our lunch was unedible! We should have told sent it back but didn't want to make a scene. We both got the Fried chicken dinner.. the chicken was burnt on the outside and tough on the inside. The mashed potatoes looked like they were scraped from the bottom of the pan. Not sure what kind of strange cornbread we had. Not good. So disappointing. But we decided to get 2 $10 malts to go and they were really good! Won't be back.

I want to start by saying the food was great as always but the service is what I was left upset about. First off it took nearly 10 minutes for someone to come to our table to greet us. Then we were greeted by a trainee who told us to let the server know she was doing great but the server never came by during the visit at all just the trainee. About halfway through my meal I went to the restroom and as soon as I sat back down she grabbed my plate and asked if I was ready for desert but I was not fully done with my meal. Then she came back with the check and tried to rush us out without offering us any boxes or drinks to go so we paid and left but I'm not sure I want to go back for in house service anymore if that's how I am going to be treated.

Ordered multiple things everything sucked not sure how this plac is rated so high leaving a review so I know not to return

80/20 @Kaelin's was a solid spot that I want to explore more. I went for the hook of burger week. The burger was okay, they were prouder than it was delicious. But the rest of the menu looked solid and i'd like to give them a shake at some things that aren't a one off special for 5 days. Looking forward to trying more.