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    Parc Cafe (Maysville, KY)

    Published: Mar 30, 2023 · Modified: Oct 8, 2023 · Leave a Comment

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    The delightful Parc Cafe in downtown Maysville, Kentucky, is the perfect place to relax with coffee and pastries all morning long.

    By: Alisha Trenalone
    Tables and chairs in light-filled dining area at Parc Cafe.

    Occasionally, I have to play chauffeur on a drive over to Maysville, Kentucky. Once I arrive, there's usually an hour or two to wait. And I always drop my passenger off with the same words:

    "I'll be at the Parc Cafe."

    It's a coffee shop that's been my little haven for years, though I don't get to visit often enough. I was sad when it closed for a few months in 2022, but it's re-opened under new management and I'm happy to say that my latest visit was as fantastic as ever.

    Outdoor sign for Parc Cafe.

    Have you discovered this little gem in downtown Maysville yet? Here's why it's worth a visit.

    The Vibes at Parc Cafe

    The building that houses Parc Cafe may seem unremarkable from the outside: a tall, blocky, brick structure with few embellishments. The cobblestone drive might make you start to wonder, though.

    But inside!

    You may well feel like you've been transported to a little European restaurant. The high ceilings, the huge windows streaming light, the lovingly renovated architectural touches everywhere. And the strains of Vivaldi and Schubert keeping company with patrons' casual conversations.

    It's a lovely, relaxed place that does a great job of making customers feel welcome to settle in for the morning. And that's without even talking about the food and drink. So let's move on to that.

    View of tiled floor at entrance of Parc Cafe coffee shop.

    The Menu

    As of spring 2023, Parc Cafe is open for mornings only. They have some pretty substantial breakfast offerings (that would also be tempting if you arrive closer to lunch time).

    Chalkboard menu at Parc Cafe.
    Menu Board

    Check their Facebook page to verify hours of business.

    If, like me, you're looking for more of a coffee break than a meal, check out the pastries on display. The gentleman behind the counter kindly described each item, which I appreciated very much as it gave me time to make up my mind!

    Pastries atop display case by ordering counter.
    Pastries on Display

    Tea, coffee, or wine are available, including a couple of house specialty drinks that they'll be happy to explain to you.

    Chalkboard drinks menu above food preparation area.
    Drink Menus

    On my latest visit, I went for a cappuccino (not flavored) and a blueberry scone.

    The cappuccino was wonderfully smooth and pleasant, and the blueberry scone had been slightly warmed. It wasn't extremely sweet, which is just the way I like it.

    I settled in to enjoy the ambience and some leisurely reading.

    Each table had a rosebud in a glass!

    Blueberry scone and butter on small plate next to cup of coffee and rosebud in tiny vase.
    Blueberry Scone + Coffee

    I don't think anything can really beat lounging around in the café for a while, but on a particularly beautiful morning, I have been known to take my coffee out to the neighboring park.

    Limestone Park is small but has gorgeous springtime flowers and attractive stonework.

    Bed of yellow tulips with Parc Cafe in background.
    Tulips at Limestone Park

    It's easy to see why Parc Cafe is so beloved by Maysville locals – and definitely worth a trip if you're visiting from out of town!

    Tables and chairs next to floor-to-ceiling curtained windows in Parc Cafe.

    Curious about other stand-out local coffee and sweet shops in Kentucky? Try The Fuzzy Duck in Morehead, Dewster's in Elizabethtown, and La Petit Delicat or European Delights Bakery near Lexington.

    About Alisha Trenalone

    I’m Alisha and I live in eastern Kentucky. Discovering good food is one of my joys in life, but you will also find me doing lots of reading and dreaming of travel. Having worked at a local newspaper for several years, I’m avidly interested in the written word and the art of sharing stories. Now I help Sarah out in various ways here at Champagne Tastes!

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