Best Lunch Spots in Paducah

Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Paducah

Quick answer

Our top picks are Midtown Market, Kirchhoff's Bakery & Deli and Artisan Kitchen.

These Paducah lunch spots include independent cafes, bakeries and delis, plus locally operated sandwich shops. Some serve lunch only during a short weekday window, so check the linked pages for current hours before going.

Editorial illustration: Best Lunch Spots in Paducah

The list

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    Midtown Market

    3000 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001

    Midtown Market is a grocery market with a deli in Paducah. Its site provides a deli menu and lists the Broadway address.

    Best for: deli sandwiches

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    Kirchhoff's Bakery & Deli

    118 Market House Square, Paducah, KY 42001

    Kirchhoff's is a bakery and deli serving artisan breads, pastries and made-from-scratch deli sandwiches. Its deli is listed as open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    Best for: bakery and deli lunch

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    Artisan Kitchen

    1704 Broadway Street, Paducah, KY 42001

    Artisan Kitchen is a cafe, catering business and custom bakery. The cafe serves sandwiches, salads and specials, and the site lists weekday hours.

    Best for: sandwiches and salads

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    Etcetera Coffeehouse

    320 North 6th Street, Paducah, KY 42001

    Etcetera Coffeehouse is an independent coffeehouse opened by local high school teachers in 2006. Its site lists weekday hours and gives the North 6th Street address.

    Best for: coffee and cafe fare

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    Gold Rush Cafe

    400 Broadway Street, Paducah, KY 42001

    Gold Rush Cafe serves American fare for breakfast and lunch. Its menu highlights items including the Forty-niner mac and cheese and Monte Cristo.

    Best for: casual American lunch

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    Kitchens Café

    905 Harrison Street, Paducah, KY 42001

    Kitchens Café is a cafe at the Paducah School of Art and Design campus, operated through West Kentucky Community and Technical College dining. It offers a hot plate lunch and sandwiches, and the college lists service Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    Best for: weekday lunch

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    Flamingo Row

    2640 Perkins Creek Drive, Paducah, KY

    Flamingo Row is a locally owned restaurant with Caribbean-influenced fare and lunch service. Its menu includes sandwiches, salads, burgers, stuffed breads, soups and island rice dishes.

    Best for: sandwiches and salads

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    Jimmy John's

    414 Lone Oak Drive, Paducah, KY 42001

    Jimmy John's is a sandwich shop at this Paducah location, which the company identifies as independently owned. Its location page describes sandwiches, wraps and toasted sandwiches.

    Best for: quick sandwiches