Places to eat

700 College Rd, Cumberland, KY 606.589.3088, Facebook

“A little Southern hospitality in every bite”

Located in Falkenstine Hall on the campus of Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College (but open to ALL), a full menu is available to satisfy everyone’s tastes. Check their Facebook page for the weekly menu and times. Also available for catering large or small events.

1615 E Main St, Cumberland, KY, 606.894.0421

This small sandwich and pizza shop offers a variety of tasty, high quality subs, sandwiches, salads, burgers, and pizzas.

2207 East Main St, Cumberland, KY, 606.589.5402, Facebook

A staple in Harlan County known for its burgers and ice cream. And be sure to see where a spooked bear ran through a window straight through the store. Remember: Do not pet the fluffy dogs!

35 Black Bear Avenue, Cumberland, KY, 606.589.2007

Lunch and dinner favorites, tacos, enchiladas, and much more.

216 W Main St, Cumberland, KY, 606.446.3033, Facebook

Come up, stop a spell. You can pick out your very own mug and try a fantastic cup of coffee. Make it a day and choose from the special of the day for lunch or one of their heavenly desserts. A large section of locally written books and lots of Raven Rock merch!

203 Kingdom Come Dr, Cumberland, KY, 606.589.6318, Facebook

Come hungry, leave happy. Be prepared to get satisfied with Emma’s down home cooking.

2005 East Main Street, Cumberland, KY, 606.589.0107

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

1814 East Main Street, Cumberland, KY, 606.589.5912

Visit Hardee’s® for charbroiled 100% Angus burgers, breakfast, Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwiches and Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shakes™.

100 Central Ave, Benham, KY, 606.848.3000, website

Due to Covid-19, the restaurant is currently closed but catering services are available. The hotel remains open.

1 Main Street, Lynch, KY, 606.894.0007, website

Full service gourmet coffee shop housed in the old miner’s restaurant building, built in 1921. Serving snacks, baked goods, light breakfast, and lunch. Free Wi-Fi. The shop is an outreach of a local ministry and is a must-stop if you are in the area.

Lynch, KY, 606.733.9088, Facebook

Whatever the event is, let us do all the work!

7181 US-119, Eolia, KY, 606.446.6050, website

Situated on the beautiful, picturesque Pine Mountain, The General Store at Pine Mountain Crossing is the perfect combination of Coal Miner’s Daughter and a classic Hallmark Movie.

Stop in and sit a spell while enjoying the expanded menu of sandwiches, salads, and sides. And don't forget to grab a treat from their award-winning bakery.

8724 US-119, Totz, KY, 606.621.5039, Facebook

Get your grub on at Rail House Grill. Dine-in, curbside, take-out, or delivery.

Harlan, KY, website

The city of Harlan is 20 minutes from the Tri-Cities on Hwy-119 (south) and offers a variety of restaurants.

Whitesburg, KY, website

The city of Whitesburg is 20 minutes from the Tri-Cities on Hwy-119 (north) and offers several restaurants.