J. Graham's Café (The Brown Hotel)

J. Graham's Cafe

A café on the ground floor of The Brown Hotel, where you can try the Hot Brown, a Louisville signature invented here.

The Hot Brown was created at The Brown Hotel in 1926: toast topped with turkey and tomato, covered in Mornay cheese sauce, baked until bubbling and finished with bacon. J. Graham's Café sits beside the main entrance on the hotel's ground floor and serves only breakfast and lunch, closing around 2 p.m. Hot Browns come in a small portion (about US$20) and a large one that serves three (about US$33). Dining guests get two hours of free valet parking. The hotel's English Grill and lobby bar also serve the dish in the evening. It's in the downtown Fourth Street area and within walking distance.

Opening hours

Mon–Fri 7:00–14:00, Sat & Sun 8:00–14:00 (breakfast and lunch)

Birthplace of a classic dish · Time-honored brand · Hotel restaurant

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