If you miss the food, diners and music of the 1950′s you can go Back to the Future in Owensboro, Kentucky by visiting:

Bee Bops Diner
122 W 2nd St, # A,
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 663-0623

Bee Bops is a retro ’50s diner complete with a soda fountain counter with bar stools.  

Sitting at the counter, it’s not hard to imagine Marty McFly (a.k.a Micheal J. Fox) sitting next to you as you look at the 50′s advertisements and other memorabilia including James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, and Elvis Presley decorating the walls while listening to the 50′s music including “MR. SANDMAN” and “EARTH ANGEL (WILL YOU BE MINE)”.

The food is typical diner fare which includes fresh made to order hamburgers, fries (or onion rings) and shakes.   We had a cheeseburger and found it to be served piping hot with just the right amount of cheese oozing out between the all beef patties.    At Bee Bops, you can load up your burger with as many toppings as you like including bacon and grilled onions.  But, Bee Bops menu is not limited to burger fare — you can also get salads, hot dogs, chicken and several deserts.

So, next time you are in Owensboro, be sure to step back in time by visiting Bee Bops — you won’t need a time machine to get there or back to the 21 century!

Roger’s Tip:  Stop by for breakfast as Bee Bops serves has a great breakfast menu that is made to order.

We’ve seen many mixed reviews of the Briarpatch restaurant in Owensboro, KY and with good reason.   Our own experience was mixed as well, but overall, the Briarpatch is a good place to dine.

2760 Veach Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303-6219
(270) 685-3329

Probably the biggest draw to the Briarpatch is their salad bar.    We found it to be very fresh and when you add that they have everything from fresh cheeses to eggs, real bacon, cucumbers, real bacon, tomatoes, carrots, more fresh vegtables and did I mention real bacon?    You can build a salad that even a guy like myself will enjoy.

The mixed review however comes with their steaks.    We ordered the filet mignon and the prime rib.    The filet was excellent and cooked perfectly.   However, the prime rib was over cooked and was probably one of the worst prime ribs that I’ve ever had.     

For the desert lover they have an excellent selection of deserts although on the night we were there we were disappointed with their carrot cake.

We will probably return to visit this Owensboro establishment again, but will avoid the prime rib.

Best Travel Tip:   Be sure to try the soups with your salad bar.