Southern
Shirley Mae's Café
Louisville, Kentucky · Kentucky Derby
Why stop here: Shirley Mae's Café is a $ southern pick in Louisville for Kentucky Derby travelers. Order Fried chicken & hot-water cornbread.
CuisineSouthern
Price$
TownLouisville
NearKentucky Derby
Family-run soul-food institution since 1988. (Smoketown)
What to order
Fried chicken & hot-water cornbread
At Shirley Mae's Café, Roamward highlights Fried chicken & hot-water cornbread because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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