Featured local stop
Happy Cow Cafe
Breakfast, brunch, coffee, lunch, pastries and ice cream make Happy Cow an easy choice whether you are heading to the lake early or taking a slower morning.
206 Dohoney Trce · Columbia, Kentucky
Eat & shop local
Small-town stops worth knowing
Start with coffee at Happy Cow Cafe, grab a local meal, or spend a little time browsing Columbia’s shops and historic Public Square.
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Coffee, breakfast & treats
Happy Cow Cafe
Breakfast, brunch, specialty coffee, pastries, lunch and ice cream. A friendly all-around stop and the featured local cafe on this guide.
206 Dohoney TrceDirections
The Coffee Hut
A compact grab-and-go coffee stand for espresso drinks, iced coffee and quick morning stops.
1259 Campbellsville RdDirections
Best Donuts
An early-morning local donut stop with pastries, coffee and breakfast-friendly options.
710 Russell RdDirections
Nanwood Market
A downtown shop with a coffee bar, seasonal drinks, gifts and home goods right on Columbia’s Public Square.
206 Public SquareDirections
Local meals
Betty’s Country Cooking
Southern country cooking, breakfast and hearty comfort-food plates in a casual family setting.
2339 Campbellsville RdDirections
BYO Express Cuisine
Fast-casual build-your-own bowls and handhelds with Asian, Mexican and Mediterranean-inspired choices.
211 Dohoney TrceDirections
Four Oaks BBQ & Catering
Locally focused barbecue with smoked meats and homestyle sides.
2391 Russell Springs RdDirections
Acapulco Mexican Grill #2
Casual Mexican food on Columbia’s Public Square, convenient for lunch or dinner downtown.
104 Public SquareDirections
Shop local
The Trendy Farmhouse
A downtown boutique for farmhouse-style décor, gifts, furniture and vintage finds.
114 N Reed StDirections
Old Columbia
A small local gift shop with Kentucky-made and locally focused goods on the historic square.
306 Public SquareDirections
Fifty and Five South
A downtown clothing and accessories boutique with options for women, men and children.
101 Campbellsville StDirections
Gypsy JoLee
A rural-lifestyle boutique with clothing, hats and locally themed styles.
821 Campbellsville RdDirections
313 Maple
A hometown florist and creative studio on the square, useful for flowers, gifts and special occasions.
212 Public SquareDirections
A quick note: local hours and menus can change, especially seasonally. Check with the business before heading out.