City of Harlan
Arby’s
US 421 & US 119 Intersection, Harlan
(606) 573-0616
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A fast food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot and cold sandwiches, fries and shakes. You know you have entered Harlan once you have crossed the 119 bridge and see the Arby’s sign on your left.
Located inside Happy Mart.
Dairy Hut
US 421 South, Harlan
(606) 573-5402
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Dairy Hut is a staple in Harlan County known for its burgers and ice cream especially hot fudge sundaes, dipped ice cream cones, banana boats, hot fudge cakes, and much more. Their grill is also something to brag about, serving up delicious meals such as the famous Dairy Double Deluxe Burger, Foot-Long Hot-dogs (dressed many different ways), curly fries, pizza sticks, and their signature milkshakes. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating.
Dairy Queen
US 421 North, Harlan
(606) 573-1880
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Both soft-serve ice cream and signature shakes top the menu at this classic burger and fries fast-food chain. You will find this restaurant on your right hand side once entering in to Harlan County at red light #2.
Don’s Super Saver
200 Waldon Dr
(606) 573-4063
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Don’s Super Saver is a locally-owned community supermarket with a hometown touch. They provide both excellent customer service and great deals in all departments. They offer a variety of national brands at great prices as well as an assortment of items that others just don’t carry. Additionally, their deli offers hot and cold meals ready to eat.
Double Kwik
104 S Cumberland Ave
606-573-4022
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Double Kwik is your one stop shop for fresh, made-to-order foods such as burgers, sandwiches and breakfast items. This also includes a hot bar and daily specials. Choose from a wide variety of fountain drinks, Freezuns, coffee, and fresh blended smoothies.
El Charrito Mexican Restaurant
135 Village Center, Harlan
(606) 573-8795
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This authentic Mexican restaurant will always have you wanting to come back for more. El Charrito’s Mexican Restaurant has been with Harlan County for little over 10 years, serving up their famous Pollo Harlan as well as many other Mexican meals. This restaurant can be found at red-light #11 at the Village Center Mall. Come in today and enjoy this genuine Mexican cuisine with some of the best service in town. You can choose from both indoor and outdoor seating.
Food City
2478 US-421
(606) 573-3311
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Food City is a community focused grocery retailer committed to offering quality fresh food, a hot bar, deli bar, and great value every day. If you’d rather satisfy your sweet tooth, make your way to the bakery. Shop for your grocery needs or grab a ready to eat meal to go.
Hardee’s
US 421 South, Harlan
(606) 573-3910
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Fast-food chain serving up fried chicken, big burgers, and made from scratch biscuits. You can find Hardee’s past red-light #5 on the right hand side of the road.
Harlan County Beer Company
120 E. Central St. Harlan
(606) 909-2114
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Enjoy craft brew, cocktails, and locally inspired dishes in a historic building on the downtown courthouse square. Pick up HCBC merch and enjoy trivia, live music, and events. You’ll also find special days like Pay What You Can Brunch, Crafts & Drafts, and Brewhouse Brunch. In addition to their indoor atmosphere, you’ll love the Backporch area complete with lawn games, firepits, and pet friendly areas.
Huddle House
US 421 KY 38 Intersection, Harlan
(606) 573-4900
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Our local Huddle House also tends to serve up a few meals and specials based on local palettes. You can find this restaurant at red-light #5, turn left then turn right and you will see your destination.
The Hungry Goats
KY 72, Harlan KY
(606)714-0203
The Hungry Goat is known for serving up delicious home cooking and many other great meals at even better prices. You can not only find some great traditional American flavors at this restaurant but also some Indian cuisine to honor Little India Harlan, the restaurant that proceeded the Hungry Goat. This restaurant is located at red-light #7 on the left hand side of the road.
KFC
US 421 South, Harlan
(606) 573-7268
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Fast-Food chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, wings, and sides. Also known for their buffet bar satisfying their customers for many years. This restaurant is located at the first bridge on the right side of the road before you reach red-light #10.
Little Caesar’s
94 S HIGHWAY 421, Harlan
(606) 621-5099
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Known for its HOT-N-READY pizza and famed Crazy Bread, Little Caesars has been named “Best Value in America” for ten years in a row. Little Caesars products are made with quality ingredients, like fresh, never frozen, mozzarella and Muenster cheese, dough made fresh daily in the stores and sauce made from fresh-packed, vine-ripened California crushed tomatoes. You’ll also find their drive thru pickup window convenient.
McDonald’s
US 421 South, Harlan
(606) 573-9373
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Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries, and shakes. This restaurant is located right past red-light #10 on the right side of the road. Additionally, the location at the entrance to the 421 walking track makes it a great stop for a quick snack or a cold drink.
Moonbow Tipple Coffee & Sweets
119 S Main St, Harlan
(606) 515-8360
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Moonbow wants to serve you some Appalachian magic on Main Street in Harlan. The Moonbow Tipple Coffee & Sweets is now open in the historic Buttermore Building. This beautiful setting was formerly Harlan’s first hotel, constructed in 1898. They have preserved the original stage, making it an ideal setting not only for your coffee fix but also for community events and weddings. In addition, they offer their venue as a space for private events so contact them for info on venue rental and catering!
Panda Garden
US 421 South, Harlan
(606) 573-8800
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Panda Garden’s delicious dishes and dedicated owners have combined to make Panda Garden a must visit restaurant. Known for their sweet and sour chicken meal, general tso’s chicken, various lo meins, rice, and many other great meals.
Panda Garden is especially dedicated to Harlan and providing an flavor that has become comfort food for a lot of our locals. If you are interested in an evening meal other than fast food stop by the Panda Garden and experience a great meal with outstanding service. Panda Garden also features a lunch buffet.
Papa John’s
US 421 South, Harlan
(606) 573-PAPA
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Take-out/delivery chain offering classic and specialty pizzas, wings and breadsticks, plus dessert. Located past traffic light #11 the second left after you pass the #11 red-light. Customers also find their drive thru pickup convenient.
Pizza Hut
US 421 South, Harlan
(606) 573-6324
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Family-friendly chain known for its made-to-order pizzas as well as pastas and salads. Located across the first bridge before red-light #10. Their drive thru window makes picks up both quick and easy.
Portal Pizza
101 North Main Street,
Harlan, Kentucky 40831
(606) 573-0505
The Portal is one of Harlan’s newest restaurants serving wood fire pizza, pasta, subs, and salads. They also feature great appetizers such as garlic knots, jalapeno poppers, mozzarella cheese sticks, and much more.
The Portal is a unique restaurant that is well known for their pizza such as Black Mountain Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Manalapan Meat Lovers, Ava’s Delight, and many others. They specialize in preparing meals to your desire and satisfaction in an atmosphere that is dedicated to Harlan’s Heritage. The restaurant is located in the building formerly home to Harlan National Bank. You can also see remnants of the banking history in the building. Their AfterHours Lounge upstairs is known for hosting live music, great parties, and karaoke nights. They also offer private rooms for meetings or small get togethers. The FX series Justified made the restaurant famous when it featured a similar restaurant in a memorable storyline.
Railhouse Grill
8724 N US Highway 119, Totz, KY 40870
(606) 621-5039
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Whether you are starting the day off with our hearty breakfast, craving a famous Rail House Burger or picking up dinner, they have you covered. They are both the nearest fuel stop and restaurant to Black Mountain Off Road Adventure Area. In addition they carry a wide variety of provisions. Everything from firewood and charcoal to grocery items such as bread and milk.
Rax
US 421 South, Harlan
(606) 573-7922
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Rax is another local favorite in Harlan County. Both the atmosphere and food combine for a delicious Harlan County experience. Rax features roast beef sandwiches, chicken sandwiches and legendary milkshakes. This restaurant has been dedicated to Harlan for quite sometime and they still have as much respect for their customers as ever. Once a nationwide chain, the Harlan Rax is the only Rax remaining in Kentucky. You can find this restaurant past red-light #10 on the first left.
More at www.RaxRoastBeef.com
Sazon Steakhouse
1908 US 421, Harlan
(606) 574-9705
This Steakhouse houses some of the best steak you can find as well as local favorite Mexican dishes! This restaurant has been serving Harlan County for nearly 5 years before adding a variety of steakhouse options. ! It is one of the best meals you can have in town. Sazon is located to the right of red-light #7.
Sports Cafe & Catering
Eversole Street, Harlan
(606) 573-1271
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Serving salads, soups, and fine country cooking. This local deli/café is famous in the community for their chicken salad. Sports Café also features daily specials which ranges from a traditional country fare to sports arena style hot dogs. They offer both indoor and patio seating! If your interest is in a good food and relaxation come by and enjoy a peaceful meal with friendly service.
Starbucks
US Hwy 421, Harlan
(606) 573-3311
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Serving a full menu of beverages alongside cafe and snack offerings.
Subway
Village Center Mall, US 421 South, Harlan
(606) 573-9147
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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches, pizzas, and salads with health-conscious options. Located at red-light#11 at the village center mall.
Taco Bell
US 421 South, Harlan
(606) 573-6227
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DFast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and nachos. This restaurant is located at the first bridge right before you approach red-light #10.
Wendy’s
US 421 South, Harlan
(606) 573-9790
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Fast-food burger chain known for its shakes, as well as sides such as chili, and baked potatoes. This restaurant is located at red-light #11 on your left.
Tri-Cities
Cumberland, Benham and Lynch
Black Mountain Exchange
16 East Main Street, Lynch, KY 40855
(606) 848-3600
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Ministry-based Convenience Store/Gas Station operated by Meridzo Center.
Hometown Heroes
1516 E Main Street, Cumberland
(606) 589-2218
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Enjoy sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and more at this local favorite!
Roseanne’s Hut
2207 East Main St, Cumberland
(606) 589-5402
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Roseanne’s Hut is a staple in Harlan County known for its burgers and ice cream which includes hot fudge sundaes, dipped ice cream cones, banana boats, hot fudge cakes, and much more. Their grill is also something to brag about, serving up delicious meals such as: the famous Dairy Double Deluxe Burger, Foot-Long Hot-dogs (dressed many different ways), curly fries, pizza sticks, and their signature milkshakes. Roseanne’s Hut knows how to keep their customers happy and satisfied with their Americana style burger, fries, shakes, and ice cream.akes, and ice cream.
Emma’s Southern Style Cooking
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With a menu full of both homecooked favorites and comfort foods, you’ll feel like you’re sitting around the Sunday dinner table.
Hardee’s
Addr1814 East Main Street, Cumberland
(606) 589-5912
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From fluffy Made From Scratch™ Biscuits to crispy bacon on our classic breakfast platter, to charbroiled burgers like the Third Pound Original Angus Burger that you can’t get anywhere else…Hardee’s® serves food just the way you like it. Trust us, you’ve never had breakfast (or lunch) like this before. Visit your local Hardee’s® at East Main Street for charbroiled 100% Angus burgers, breakfast, Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwiches and Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shakes™. Feed Your Happy at Hardee’s®
Lamp House Coffee
1 Main Street, Lynch, KY 40855
(606) 894-0007
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If you like a side of history with your meal, then this is the restaurant for you! It is a full service gourmet coffee shop serving snacks, baked goods, light breakfast and lunch. Homemade sandwiches and soups served on big, buttery croissants are community favorites! Free Wi-Fi and complimentary local newspaper with purchase. Since opening, they have become a favorite stop for visitors to Portal 31 just across the street.
The shop is housed in the old miner’s restaurant building, built in 1921. It is perched above Looney Creek as the water runs beneath the coffee shop. The original floor exists and tells the story of the old diner set-up and the segregation era in which it was constructed. (There are two front doors and evidence of a dividing wall that once existed on the floor.)
Luigi’s
408 Main Street, Cumberland
(606) 894-0008
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Satisfy your hunger for pizza, subs, sandwiches, salads, pastas, and more at this spot in downtown Cumberland. In addition to the delicious menu, you’ll be only steps away from unique shopping and attractions!
Raven Rock Coffee, Tea, & Curiosities
216 W. Main Street Cumberland
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Enjoy made to order drinks, home cooked meals, and cafe favorites. While you’re there, browse their collection of unique gifts and items.
Sazon Mexican Restaurant
35 Black Bear Avenue, Cumberland
(606) 589-2007
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Enjoy both Mexican favorites and pizza or calzones!
Subway
2005 East Main Street, Cumberland
(606) 589-0107
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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Evarts / Cloverfork
Dairy Hut
KY 38, Evarts
(606) 837-3891
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Dairy Hut is a staple in Harlan County known for both its burgers and ice cream which includes hot fudge sundaes, dipped ice cream cones, banana boats, hot fudge cakes, and much more. Their grill is also something to brag about, serving up delicious meals such as: the famous Dairy Double Deluxe Burger, Foot-Long Hot-dogs (dressed many different ways), curly fries, pizza sticks, and their signature milkshakes. Dairy Hut has been serving the community of Harlan since opening nearly 50 years ago. Off-road riders are especially fond of this location adjacent to campground.
Jerry’s Market
107 S. Main St. Evarts
(606) 837-3346
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This convenience store also offers a full grill and specials! You can pick up both convenience items and a hot meal!
Marathon
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Enjoy both grill orders and pizza at this gas station located nearby to the Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure park and the surrounding campgrounds.
Subway
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Choose from fresh salads, custom sandwiches, or pizzas topped to order.
Verda Grill
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A quick stop with an impressive grill. Since opening, they have become famous for their Grippo salad.
Suzy Q’s Pizzeria & Cafe
Main St Evarts
(606) 837-0097
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Enjoy burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, hand dipped ice cream, and a full drink menu. If you have a sweet tooth, then their dessert menu will win you over!
