Twig And Leaf

Reviews

• George P.

  star star star star star 14 June 2026

  I was delighted to come to this little spot, picked randomly by my friend who was visiting town. The charming diner atmosphere is akin to a much nicer, homier Waffle House - you can watch the cooks prepare food behind the counter, for instance. The ambience was great for people-watching the after-church crowd, and CNN was playing on flat-screens above the cooks--not distractingly, but a fine break if we had a lull in conversation.
  I ordered the biscuits and gravy with fruit, and my friend ordered pancakes. I wanted to add tots to my order at one point and was able to easily, thanks to the waitress checking on us frequently and courteously.  The food was delicious, including the fruit salad--it met expectations by being nice and simple. This is not a bougie spot with amazingly thoughtful dishes, nor is it a diner with gigantic portions! Dishes are somewhat small so take advantage of the incredibly inexpensive and a la carte menu ($13 for the two of us).
  
  As for the negative reviews, a lot of them seem to pertain to their lunch food. My breakfast was delicious. Again, think of this place as charming, hometown Waffle House with staff who care more and less grease and cheese.

• Corinne K.

  star star star star star 9 June 2026

  The Twig (as we called it in high school) has been an institution on Bardstown Road for a looong time. It was always kind of shabby looking but consistent in the food department (standard diner fare) and open 24 hours, making it a great late night spot after show or parties or wandering on Bardstown Road. A few years ago they closed for a sort time and reopened with new granite table tops and a cleaner look. They also close at night now which is okay by me, but probably bad news for bar hoppers. Lately we have come a couple of times with me and my husband and our baby girl in tow. It's becoming a nice little family ritual. We grab the corner table and get a reliable yummy diner breakfast for a good price. We enjoy the nostalgic feel, mismatched coffee cups, and friendly service. I'm pretty sure ownership has changed at least once but it still has the same cozy feel. Casual, cheap, and now cleaner and updated. I dig it. Long live The Twig!

• Shelby Z.

  star star star star star_border 4 June 2026

  You could think of Twig and Leaf as a local version of a Waffle House, except the employees actually care and it's better. This place has been around forever...or at least it seems that way. Regardless, it's a great little diner to pop into for breakfast, lunch, or just to get some cheap eats.
  
    For a diner, they do have a lot on their menu. Everything has that dirt cheap diner price also, which is awesome. I ended up going with the Twig burger, which was just a classic burger served a la carte. I got some fries to go with it and it was a pretty good lunch.
  
    It's definitely not a place to come in with high expectations, but it's a simple restaurant to offer simple pleasures. Not to mention lightening fast service and the friendly folk who work here!

• Angie L.

  star star star star star 1 June 2026

  In town for a concert and came across this little diner. Been in business for over 60yrs. Good comfort food. I had the "womb to the tomb"..an open faced double bacon chili cheeseburger. Oh my goodness. Couldnt finish it all. And my all time favorite crinkle cut fries. Definitely worth a try. They also have breakfast that is served all day. One.of the owners was our waitress, she was very nice and gave us some tips on places to see while ww are in town.

• Anne D.

  star star star star star 28 May 2026

  Went there yesterday for breakfast and it was delicious as always! Waiter was very friendly and food came out quick, hot and fresh. Twig Taters are a favorite in our house!