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

I've wanted to try other menu items but can't get past the "Tri Tip Rib-eye Burger." One of the best burgers I've ever experienced especially with an egg on top and a pretzel bun. Our server Evelyn was amazing and the most personable waitress we have ever had. The only negative was an overcharge by the older lady barkeep. An intervention by the manager remedied that situation.

We held a private event at Kaelin’s 80/20. Daniel worked with us on arrangements and menu. Stephanie provided service that evening. Everything was just perfect! The food was delicious, service was excellent, the space was lovely. All of our guests enjoyed the evening. We would definitely recommend.

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!

Super cute restaurant! I highly recommend the burgers and their fries are delicious!! Definitely disappointed they were out of the brussel sprouts. Will have to go back again!

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.

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.

It's a Tuesday night in December, everything just kind of sucks, and I crave the coziness only a burger and fries can provide. Can Kaelin's deliver the magic? Dear readers of Yelp, yes, yes it can. I sat at the bar...calm vibes on a Tuesday eve. The bartender, she was informative and kind. I ordered the 80/20 burger, medium, with fries. Execution was perfect. Like food stupor perfect. Paired it with a Pinot Noir because I'm bad and bourgeois. Complaints? Maybe the temp in the room was a bit cool for my taste, but I can't nitpick in the face of greatness. You exceeded my expectations, Kaelin's. And baby, let's be real, we live in a timeline where nothing does. So thank you.

Boom! As usual, Everything from the service (Evelyn) to the food was fantastic!! Always a great meal!!

I understand it's a wonderful neighborhood bar and Grill. Been around for many years. Home of the original cheeseburger. But if you did not know all that and you went for lunch, it's kind of a letdown. The positive points is the wonderful staff and manager, the fact that they accommodated the 16 of us with no problem, and the fact that they honor veterans with a discount. Also, help yourself to a scoop of ice cream... Absolutely luscious, try the bourbon, flavored ice cream, it's delicious. However, to order the original cheeseburger, in hopes of something spectacular, is much less than. This basic cheeseburger was $13, others going up in price accordingly. What I thought was also interesting is that there were three menus of liquor/beer and one menu for the food. If you like that sort of thing, you will love this restaurant. They do a big lunchtime crowd... Just not my thing with a $50 Lunch bill for two.

Took my two girls here the other night for dinner. It was a little pricey for burgers, but man it was probably one of the best burgers I have had in a while. My girls loved their burgers too. I also got the brussel sprouts, they were good, but a little greasy. They were very oniony also, but that made my 11 year old daughter love them! She LOVES onion. We also learned about a new fun sport called Sail GP. My 11 year old daughter and I were very invested in watching it. The service was good and the Ambiance was too. I also really liked that on the bill was a QR code to scan to pay. It made paying quick and easy.

This is always a great place! They have fantastic happy hour specials and their food is always presented prettily & it tastes as good as it looks! Service is fast & friendly.

Hello again. Brought my husband and 2 boys in for lunch today. Tried the pretzel baguette with beer cheese for the first time. We really liked it! Softer than a normal pretzel and less dense. I got the 80/20 burger with no onions. The bun was a little thick for my liking but I removed the top one. The fries and tater tots were excellent. Hot, crispy, and salty. My husband tried the bbq pulled pork sandwich and he thought it was good but said he wouldn't order it again. Our service was fine but the guy working the door couldn't stop coughing and they had him delivering food! After watching him cough into his hands and arms for an hour I was less than pleased with that. That guy should have been sent home. It's a restaurant after all.

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.

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.

We were in town for our son's volleyball and it was time for a late lunch. We didn't want to get full so we grabbed a few beers along with fried pickles and smoked wings. Oh. My. God. The smoked wings are the best I have ever had. Tasty, super juicy and a generous amount. Service was great...nice and low key. It was a great place to warm up, get a few beers, have some good food, and watch a game. I will definitely go back for those wings!

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

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!

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.

Excellent burger, attentive staff and love the outside patio. Definitely come for the happy hour and burgers.

It's a cool vibe, but the burgers are far too small and you will need at least 3 orders to be fulfilled

80/20 at Kaelin's Stopped by for happy hour and the vibe was more casual family spot than bar scene -- bright lighting, pop music, and a few kids from the school across the street. Not what I expected, but still a chill place to unwind. I ordered a burger that was really good but basically impossible to eat with my hands -- fork and knife required . The flavors were rich and juicy, and swapping fries for Brussels sprouts made it feel lighter. Started with champagne, then switched to sparkling water with lime, which oddly tasted just like soda -- super refreshing. Overall, it's a great spot for a low-key meal or solo dinner when you just want good food and no pressure. Highlights: Flavorful burger Relaxed atmosphere Happy hour deals Great side options Would definitely come back -- maybe for the half-off wings next time.

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!

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.

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'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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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).

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!

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..

Fun atmosphere and good pub food. The beer cheese appetizer was very good. My hamburger was fantastic and my husband enjoyed the wings (which were air-fried). My son order pasta with shrimp that was just OK. We will definitely come back to try some other menu items.

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.

Absolutely, The atmosphere is pleasant the Burgers are superb And most of all ; Because they were the masterminds of the cheese burger ‼

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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!

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!!

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.