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Sanders Cafe (Original KFC)

688 Highway 25 West, Corbin, KY - (606) 528-2163
71% Approval Rating (7 votes)

Scorecard

4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
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Highlighted Reviews

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Michael Ferreri
June 12, 2008
"I made a pilgrimmage to Sanders Cafe on my way to Louisville; I was not disappointed. I don't normally do KFC much, but I would say the food here is no different than any other KFC. The real treat is seeing the building where it all began. The dining area is just as ..."   [Read More]
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Jonathan Maxwell - Photos (11)
September 03, 2007
"OK, so a chain restaurant usually is not true Roadfood! But Sander's is an exception. It is so neat to see where one man's dream all began. Completely restored into not only a restaurant, but also a museum, it is literally living history. An addition was built in ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

688 Highway 25 West, Corbin, KY
(606) 528-2163

http://www.corbinkentucky.us/sanderscafe.htm

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
Old lobby with the Colonel greeting you; note the historic Wurlitzer.
"Old lobby with the Colonel greeting you; note the historic Wurlitzer. "
Jonathan Maxwell





Display showing the actual postcard given to guests at Sander's Court.  Reprinted postcards of this style are available for sale.
"Display showing the actual postcard given to guests at Sander's Court. Reprinted postcards of this style are available for sale. "
Jonathan Maxwell


Dining room with recreated room from Sander's Court in the background.
"Dining room with recreated room from Sander's Court in the background. "
Jonathan Maxwell


The kitchen as it was in the beginning.
"The kitchen as it was in the beginning."
Jonathan Maxwell


The old sign, fully restored, and the new one!
"The old sign, fully restored, and the new one! "
Jonathan Maxwell


The entrance is only steps from I-75's predecessor, US-25.
"The entrance is only steps from I-75's predecessor, US-25."
Jonathan Maxwell


A biography about the Colonel.  Click on the photo for a readable view.
"A biography about the Colonel. Click on the photo for a readable view."
Jonathan Maxwell


The story about how it all began.  Click on the photo for a readable view.
"The story about how it all began. Click on the photo for a readable view."
Jonathan Maxwell


The 1990 addition: lobby, food counter, and display of memorabilia.
"The 1990 addition: lobby, food counter, and display of memorabilia. "
Jonathan Maxwell


The Colonel's chicken tastes even better in the historic atmosphere!
"The Colonel's chicken tastes even better in the historic atmosphere! "
Jonathan Maxwell


The wonderful new chicken bowls, served right where it all started!
"The wonderful new chicken bowls, served right where it all started! "
Jonathan Maxwell



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