![]() ![]() Mutton is an Owensboro delicacy, and there is a story behind it. It’s a no-frills establishment that started in 1918 and is known for its famous mutton, award-winning bar-b-que, and cooking sauce. The historic Old Hickory is six generations in the making and a local favorite. Day 1 in OwensboroĪfter a day at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana, we made the short drive to Owensboro and grabbed dinner at Old Hickory Bar-B-Q. A special thanks to Visit Owensboro for hosting my trip. If you have any questions, feel free to read my disclaimer and privacy policy. This helps keep the blog running and supports my family – at no cost to you. If you click on these links I may earn a small commission. Follow my itinerary to see what we did on our weekend getaway – it was an experience!ĭisclaimer: Blog posts may contain affiliate links and/or ads. Except without the hustle and bustle of big city traffic, noise, and cost. With a braggable arts and music scene, I left Owensboro feeling like I had visited Nashville, Tennessee. They have a fabulously revamped downtown and riverfront with eateries, coffee shops, parks, museums, and hotels. It is the county seat for Daviess County, known for Bar-B-Q, Bluegrass, and Bourbon. I spent the weekend with my husband, Paul, in Owensboro (although, I could foresee a future girl’s getaway here as well). It’s a great destination for families and couples, and those visiting Santa Claus who are looking for a variety of lodging and dining options. And only 30 minutes from Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, one of my top things to do in Indiana. We will be Giving. Dennis has a heart to ultimately love and help people.Owensboro, Kentucky is just a hop, skip and jump over the Ohio River from Indiana. You will see regular experiments and specials in donut offerings. We long to be Creative. Dennis is always up for new things and we want the same. We want to be Fun. Several of the donut names and visuals you will see are directly related to his corny jokes and sayings. ![]() He would never turn down talking to or caring for a stranger and neither will we. We aim to be Warm and Inviting to everyone that walks in. We are Local to Owensboro just like Gramps himself. Since then, Dennis has recovered from cancer and he is Alive & Kickin’! Their hope is that the name and the shop encapsulates everything he is…including the sass that he brings to life. Because of this, they knew they had to name it after him and they knew the best name for it was Gramps, the name given to him by Greg and Amy’s youngest son. When they started to investigate opening something in Owensboro, they knew they wanted it to be warm and inviting, but with a twist (just like Dennis). This prompted Amy and Greg to realize life is short and they needed to go after their dreams and open a coffee and donut shop. He was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, which is a bone cancer that caused him to be in the hospital for weeks. Two years ago, Dennis had to stop going to coffee shops for an extended time because he found out he had cancer. There would often be jokes from others about hoping he would be at North Lime Coffee and Donuts when they got there so they could hear a corny joke and potentially get a free donut and coffee out of him. He loved the authentic community it would generate and it gave him a chance to live out his faith. But the story goes deeper than that.įor years, Greg’s dad, Dennis, could be found hanging out in coffee and donut shops, meeting with and mentoring people. And for years, Amy had a dream to start a bakery where she could serve people and bring them joy. Greg and Amy Gilmore have always aimed at being hospitable and treating those they come in contact with as family. The story of Gramps Coffee & Donuts is simply one of family and hospitality.
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