At our bed and breakfast, we believe that a memorable breakfast goes beyond the ordinary. While pancakes are delightful at home, we take great pride in offering a gourmet breakfast experience that reflects the rich flavors and thoughtfulness of a culinary tradition. Prepared with care and passion, our breakfasts feature farm-to-table ingredients and seasonal produce, ensuring that each dish is as fresh and aromatic as it is memorable. Our goal is to create a nostalgic, indulgent morning that will stay with you long after your stay.
At Old Louisville Stay, breakfast is one of the signature experiences of your stay. Each morning, our team serves a rotating gourmet breakfast featuring house-made specialties prepared from natural ingredients and preservative-free recipes. Rather than relying on packaged hotel fare, we focus on distinctive dishes that showcase flavor, creativity, and craftsmanship.
The breakfast you'll enjoy has been thoughtfully selected by our culinary team and reflects the same care and attention we bring to every aspect of hospitality. Depending on the season, you may discover Apple Croissant Soufflé, chilled strawberry soup, globally inspired breakfast creations, or recipes that draw inspiration from both Kentucky traditions and our travels around the world.
Our gourmet breakfast is a curated experience rather than a made-to-order menu. While we are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions and food allergies whenever possible with advance notice, each morning's offering has been intentionally selected to showcase a unique dish and provide guests with something they may not prepare at home every day.
We believe breakfast should be more than fuel for the day. It should be memorable, surprising, and worthy of the historic bed and breakfast experience.
Serving Time
Breakfast is served between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. For those with early schedules or business travelers, we’re happy to offer a grab-and-go breakfast. Just let us know by 6 PM the day before, and we’ll have something ready for you to take along.
Dietary Accommodations
We are delighted to accommodate various dietary preferences and restrictions, including gluten-free, vegan, and more. Please let us know when making your reservation or give us a call prior to your arrival, and we’ll ensure your breakfast is tailored to your needs.
Coffee, Tea, & Juices
We invite you to start your day with a lavish breakfast experience that begins with a warm, welcoming beverage. Choose from our freshly ground gourmet coffee, or enjoy a cup of hot tea—whether it's a calming green or a robust black blend. To complement your morning, we also offer fresh orange juice free from concentrate, or a tangy cranberry juice.
Fruit Starter Course
Your journey to a Victorian-inspired breakfast begins with a delightful fruit starter, crafted to awaken your senses. From perfectly poached pears to plump, drunken plums that are a bit tipsy with bourbon, or chilled fruit soups made with the freshest fruits and berries, our starters are made from scratch and offer a sweet and refreshing beginning to your meal. The chilled fruit soups are served with our signature crunchy cardamom shortbread cookies—an original creation, made with the finest fresh cardamom pods, to add a unique and aromatic touch to your breakfast. While these cookies are a perfect pairing with our chilled fruit soups, they are also a delightful accompaniment to your hot tea or freshly brewed coffee, offering a flavorful complement to your morning beverage.
Main Course
Our main course is where the true heart of your breakfast lies. Each day brings a new culinary adventure, with an entrée paired with a thoughtfully chosen side, along with a protein such as crisp bacon, or our homemade rosemary-infused sausage, and a fresh garden element. We rotate between savory entrées with sweet sides and sweet entrées with savory sides, ensuring a varied and delightful experience each morning. A star entree among guest favorites is our Tangerine Berry Delight—a soufflé crafted with fresh oranges, cranberries, croissants, butter, eggs, and cream cheese. This rich and flavorful dish strikes a perfect balance between sweet and tangy, making it a memorable start to your day.
Testimonials
What Guests Say About Our Breakfasts
Breakfast was gourmet and delicious! Friendly, clean and made us feel like old friends. Rooms: 5/5Service: 5/5Location: 5/5
Paul Whiteside
Guest review
The breakfasts were great. The cook really knows what they're doing & the innkeepers explain the items in detail. Wish we could have gotten some more! Stepping into Central Park Bed & Breakfast feels like stepping into a different time. The building itself, the decorations, the rooms, and so on have an old soul feel to them. The smell of freshly baked cookies invites you in & makes you want to see more. Perhaps its the grand piano near the entrance or the intricate glassware in the dining room, but there's something about the place that makes you feel just a little fancy & perhaps underdressed, yet comfortable & at home.
Anna Kalandyk
Guest review
Wow! Just staying here was an experience in itself! A delightful trip back in time. The decor was SO very pretty everywhere I looked. I was always finding some new exquisite detail to marvel at. I hated to leave. Checking in was SO easy, even though I arrived late. Breakfast started with a poached pear regally presented on a background of a mixed berry sauce and drizzled with house made lemon curd, garnished with mint for the "leaves" at top. Continuing with a savory baked egg dish with a backed apple sweet on the side to top with an absolutely amazing Bourbon maple syrup. It felt like a Victorian tea room. I can't say enough good things about this B&B.
Donna Cori
Guest review
The staff was amazing, providing attentive service at breakfast. Speaking of breakfast, the food was amazing, and they accommodated our dietary needs (celiac) very well. The owners were very involved, even helping to serve breakfast, which provided the opportunity to get to know them. Highly recommend this B&B!