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Gold Rush Cafe

About Us

We're Gold Rush Cafe' and we've been a restaurant and catering service here in Paducah, KY, since 1999. We're a neighborhood eatery loved by both locals and tourists we’ve been voted multiple times as having the best breakfast in Paducah, known for our unique dishes like bread pudding waffles, scotch eggs, and exclusive mash-up dishes highlighting local restaurants. We started this business when the opportunity arose to purchase the restaurant from the previous owner at a great deal. We have a love of food, culinary training, and a drive to provide the best dining experience possible for each and every guest. We're looking forward to growing our business to continue to serve Paducah and the surrounding areas. We'd like to personally invite you to stop in today for a patron favorite Forty-niner mac and cheese, scrumptious breakfast sandwiches, classic Monte Cristos, weekly off-menu specials, and so much more! We are an equal opportunity employer and we're currently filling positions for staff who would love to work in a fun and positive environment.

Our Story

Korey Vasquez opened Gold Rush Cafe’ in 1999 out of his lifetime passion for food. His passion for cooking started as a young child and continued through his pursuit of culinary school and eventually, his own restaurant. Now, Gold Rush Café is a neighborhood eatery loved by both locals and tourists, and they have been voted multiple times as having the best breakfast in Paducah.

What makes Gold Rush Café special is both the experience and the food itself. We offer an extensive menu of breakfast, brunch, and lunch items, from traditional classic dishes to our own unique dishes like bread pudding waffles or scotch eggs. We also offer weekly off menu specials and exclusive mash up dishes highlighting local restaurants.

When you walk through our door, you will notice we have a bright, fresh approach to all your favorites, like our omelets or delicious breakfast sandwiches. For lunch, we offer lunch plates like tenders with sides and sandwiches such as classic Monte Cristo, and a patron favorite, the Forty-niner Mac & Cheese. As your neighborhood eatery, our menu is extensive, and you never get tired of ordering the same things because there is so much to choose from. There's something on the menu for everyone at Gold Rush Café!

We believe the number one way to get up and start your day off right is by eating a delicious breakfast that will fuel you up and keep you happy throughout the day. It’s always a sunny day when you get to eat with us, we have the flavors you crave and the warm, friendly ambiance you enjoy. Our community has taken excellent care of our staff and restaurant, and in return we aim each day to serve and improve our community.

If you are looking for a local favorite restaurant to enjoy a fresh and unique breakfast, brunch, or lunch, call Gold Rush Café at 270-443-4422 or visit to learn more.

Areas Served

Paducah, KY | Mayfield, KY | Murray, KY | Princeton, KY | Cadiz, KY | Grand Rivers, KY | Reidland, KY | Wingo, KY | Benton, KY | Wickliff, KY | Boaz, KY | Fulton, KY | Metropolis, IL | Union City, TN | Martin, TN | Calvert City, KY | Ledbetter, KY | Kevil, KY | La Center, KY | Symsonia, KY | Sedalia, KY | Kuttawa, KY | Fredonia, KY | Marion, IL | Salem, IL | Smithland, KY | Vienna, IL | Goreville, IL

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Testimonials

On 1/16/2025 Bon V. had this to say:
Great array of Southern breakfast and lunch offerings. Amazing biscuit breakfast bacon egg and cheese sandwich and an amazing hardworking staff as well

On 1/1/2025 R Pergande had this to say:
Wife & I have been here a few times before. It's rare. Bc the operating hours are early. Closes at 2 pm. Everything about this place is great. Only bad thing I could say is It's kinda small, but I believe they are remodeling for that. For as good as this place is. They need the room. People are always coming in. I always come in for the Fried green tomato sandwich. Ain't gonna find it anywhere else.

On 12/30/2024 J Harold had this to say:
Really outstanding breakfast! Bread pudding waffle is a must try - Staff is very friendly, courteous and helpful - HIGHLY recommend a visit!

On 12/30/2024 Foster Lewin had this to say:
Really yummy breakfast, great service, and fun atmosphere. Have to try the bread pudding waffles- they are amazing.

On 12/26/2024 Tracy K. had this to say:
The ambiance is fab! You'll spend more time reading the walls than the menu. The food is great! The cheese sticks were logs!

Contact Us

Gold Rush Cafe
400 Broadway St Paducah, KY 42001
Phone: (270) 443-4422
Email: goldrushcafepaducah@gmail.com

On the corner of 4th and Broadway

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Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Cold outside, but our kitchen's hot! Gold Rush Cafe delivers the comfort food you crave all winter long, within a 45-mile radius. Let us cater your corporate parties for an event your team will rave about!

Warm up this winter with hot eats at Gold Rush Cafe! Our breakfast and brunch will heat up those cold days. Visit us or order online anytime! We also host and cater corporate gatherings—spread good cheer with Gold Rush goodness.

Fall into flavor at Gold Rush Cafe! Savor our autumn-inspired breakfast and lunch specials. Cozy up with us in our indoor/outdoor seating or get it to-go! Plus, we cater corporate parties to bring the café goodness to your workplace.

WE ARE HIRING! Join our Gold Rush team or our new ice cream shop!! Get great perks, discounted ice cream, and have a great time at work! Call us for more details.

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