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80/20 at Kaelin's, Louisville, KY

80/20 at Kaelin's

4.8
4.8
1105 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Welcome to 80/20 @ Kaelins. A new take on the classic restaurant where the cheeseburger was created. A neighborhood spot where anyone is welcome. Bring your family and friends and join us. A great place to watch a game or enjoy some family time. Featuring burgers and classic comfort food and drinks. Try out the 80/20 Malt Shoppe for some house made ice cream or a shake with your burger. Grab a bourbon or local brew to enjoy at the indoor/outdoor bar. Have an evening relaxing on our large patio. Maybe throw a party in one of our private dining areas where we can offer custom menus from casual to upscale.
We would love for you to join us. And we look forward to taking care of you.
Thanks,
80/20 @ Kaelins

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 200-8020
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Matt Staggs
  • Catering
    Catering options available. Ice cream cart available serving House made Ice Cream from the 80/20 Malt Shoppe.
  • Private party facilities
    We have two Private Party rooms available. Custom menus available. No room fees. From children's birthday parties to rehearsal dinners. Sit down or buffet. Casual to upscale. We will make your event one to remember.
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
  • Cross street
    Speed Avenue
  • Parking details
    Large private parking lot behind restaurant. Street parking available as well.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,105 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Kid-friendly

  • Central Kentucky

    Good for groups

  • Central Kentucky

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Kentucky

    American

  • Louisville

    Kid-friendly

  • Louisville

    Good for groups

  • Louisville

    Neighborhood gem

  • Louisville

    American

1,105 Reviews
  1. MichaelA

    Louisville

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best burgers in town. Love the friendliness of the staff.

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  2. JessK

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was perfect. Food was great. Will come back.

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  3. MartiK

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Loved Michael our server. prices great but chairs not so much. first time there and will return

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  4. JoseT

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Burgers where great and fries amazing. Had the pretzel beer cheese starter and it goes great with the fries too.

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  5. zeus50

    Hawaii

    114 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is the first time we’ve eaten here and we really enjoyed it. The food is deli and the service was fantastic. We’ll definitely be going back.

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  6. ABS0306

    Louisville

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was Excellent and the food was great. Everyone was friendly

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelled expectations . ….,,,,,,,,,,,……………. X

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  8. Boss

    Atlanta Metro

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We eat here often - always great food and service.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service and good food! Perfect place to dine with a large group.

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  10. KentR

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had a large group with a reservation, even though the restaurant was busy our table was waiting when we arrived a few minutes early. Our server was great and the food was very good. The entire group enjoyed the evening, will definitely be back.

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  11. DebbieW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Greeted by very friendly staff and our server was very attentive! We had a great evening and spend almost 3 hours at our table and never felt pressured to leave.

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  12. lindlal

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and service was great!!

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  13. JeffM

    Nashville

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I booked Kaelin’s with short notice with an unexpected visit from family. We were seated promptly and our server greater us shortly thereafter. He was courteous and friendly. Meal was hot and delivered very timely. The BLY, pulled pork BBQ, wings, and salad were all great! Will definitely return. Thanks.

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  14. KyRoamer

    Louisville

    37 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Noisy. Cold. Food average. Prices very good. We’ll go back. Very few places in that price range take reservations. Our grandkids love the place. It is family friendly. Average food isn’t bad food. Service was friendly.

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  15. CindyF

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect place for a family meal with grandkids before going to a fall event.

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  16. MSHM

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service was great. My favorite was the Brussel Sprouts. Everyone in our party was really impressed.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the food here!!! The staff is also wonderful.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great as always. Busy night so it was loud inside.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience4
    Food was great. Waited over an hour for our food with no update and no effort to compensate. A couple drinks or dessert would’ve been appropriate.

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  20. Mary

    Indiana

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing burgers and pulled pork sandwich. Happy hour is great. Will be back soon!

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  21. KathyE

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an enjoyable evening with colleagues and waiter was very attentive. Food and ice cream was great.

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  22. DebbieN

    Louisville

    60 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was consistent as always. Always a great burger! Appetizer of fried pickles seem to be getting smaller - about 10 pickles on the plate. Chocolate malt was great as usual. Our go to neighborhood place!

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  23. Jeff

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food. Great service. Fair prices. Outdoor seating available.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The good was wonderful! Our waiter and every other staff member was excellent. The patio is a great area to enjoy an evening meal. Our kids loved the milkshakes!

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  25. SonyaM

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time I have been to Kaelin's, it has been a wonderful experience. The food is great, service even better. One of my favorite places to go!

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  26. KathrynH

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The 80/20 burger was amazing and I think it’s my new favorite in Louisville! We love the outdoor patio and the service is always great.

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  27. avan

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Amazing food!! A little expensive, but worth it. Service was slow, but it was busy and the food is so good it doesn’t matter

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  28. PatriciaA

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was good. Service was great. Atmosphere was comfortable and friendly.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service for a group of 12. Our family loves this place

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food here was excellent!!! My fries stayed hot the whole time, and the choice of milkshakes are endless!!!

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  31. 1averagejoe

    Louisville

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    One great cheeseburger from the birthplace of the cheeseburger.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our go to for great food, amazing service and family friendly atmosphere. We have never had to wait on our table using OpenTable!! Thanks to their staff for always being so welcoming and willing to accommodate any last minute change we make, because when everyone hears we’re headed to Kaelie’s, we always have extra guests. ☺️

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  33. CCCC

    Louisville

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    beautiful evening on the patio - great service, excellent burger and hot fries!

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  34. energy1

    Louisville

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great cheeseburger and fries. Very casual place. Sat outside on the nice patio. Malt was way too expensive, but tasty.

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  35. KayH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and experience. Great waiter.Would go back.

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  36. TomC

    Phoenix

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time we go, we ask while we have not been here in a while, because this food is always good. The service is great, the history is also fun to share with out of towners.

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  37. AlishaH

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food! Very enjoyable!! Definitely will return!

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  38. Jadams

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I went to Kaelin's Malt Shop as part of our 51st anniversary celebration. We had been to Kaelin's with Mint Julep Experiences Progressive Dinner Tour (you should try these! Excellent!). Kaelin's was the dessert part of the dinner. We had a delicious dessert of apple butter +bourbon homemade ice cream in a bowl with a waffle cone drizzled with a salted caramel glaze. It was completely outstanding! So, we went back on our anniversary to have this dessert again. However, it was not on the regular Malt Shop menu. We asked about it; the server asked the manager chef; the manager came out to explain that that was a dessert especially for the Mint Julep tour group. However, he offered to make something for us as close as he could get. He did and it was beyond fabulous !! It made our evening. Thank you to Kaelin's 80/20 Malt Shop for going the extra mile for us on our anniversary!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, service was great, we will be back!

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  40. topica

    SW Indiana

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience3
    The burger for burger week was disappointing. We picked this place for a birthday celebration. We found out upon arrival the cookies we brought we could not take , and they were ruined. Again a huge disappointment.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from 80/20 at Kaelin's using the Order Online button. 80/20 at Kaelin's also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 200-8020.

80/20 at Kaelin's is rated 4.8 stars by 1105 OpenTable diners.

80/20 at Kaelin's does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for 80/20 at Kaelin's

1801 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Speed Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Large private parking lot behind restaurant. Street parking available as well.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matt Staggs
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (502) 200-8020
  • Catering
    Catering options available. Ice cream cart available serving House made Ice Cream from the 80/20 Malt Shoppe.
  • Private party facilities
    We have two Private Party rooms available. Custom menus available. No room fees. From children's birthday parties to rehearsal dinners. Sit down or buffet. Casual to upscale. We will make your event one to remember.
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