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Sweet Owen Country Store – Authentic Southern Cuisine & Friendly Southern Hospitality in Owenton, KY

Sweet Owen Country Store in Owenton, KY, is a charming blend of authentic home-cooked Southern fare and a unique gun shop, offering an inviting, family-run experience. The warm hospitality from the mother, daughter, and stepfather owners creates a genuine sense of community. Standout dishes like the pork chop special and hearty breakfast favorites evoke the comforting flavors of traditional Appalachian cooking. Visitors appreciate the cozy, old-school atmosphere paired with fair prices and friendly service. Whether you're fueling up after a day of clay shooting or hunting, or browsing Tom’s well-regarded gun shop, Sweet Owen Country Store delivers a memorable experience rooted in heritage and warmth.

Sweet Owen Country Store at a glance

  • Address 5850 KY-22, Owenton, KY 40359, United States
  • Phone +1 502-484-1020
  • Restaurant type Restaurant , Gun shop .
  • Popular for Breakfast , Lunch , Solo dining .

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Sweet Owen Country Store: Reviews & Ratings

Savannah McCoy
5

I absolutely love this place. It's a mother, daughter, and stepfather who run it and they all are extremely nice. The daughter remembered me when I came in again and that meant alot. I also got the pork chop special with a baked potato and side salad for $11. The food reminds me so much of my mamaws cooking.

joe m (JoeMKY)
5

This was a nice hidden gem that I came across one time 10 years ago when I was driving up 127 and they had a sign pointing down a road saying "Burgers and Guns". Naturally it caught both my interests in burgers and guns. So I drove down the road to find this store and just keep coming back to it. I enjoyed the burgers, and I enjoy the gun store that Tom runs, and just keep coming back for their products and friendly service.

Tyler Bennett
5

This place rocks! Old school hospitality, prices, and feel. Little bit of almost everything. Gun store is cool. Tom is really nice to deal with. Truly a place where your word is still your bond. Can't recommend highly enough.

Eric Sztanyo
5

Perfect stop after shooting clays at Elk Creek. Friendly service, tasty food, cozy inviting atmosphere.

Harold Davis
5

Have breakfast nearly every day during hunting season. food and the folks there are amazing .Summer treats you like family, and Tom will keep you in the woods with his gun smithing skills. This restaurant/Gun shop is 5 stars every day . If you don't try this place, you're missing out. And if you try this place you'll understand my post. Hunting season is 6 month away, and i can already smell my sausage and eggs by the wood stove. Check out the gun shop , GREAT people, GREAT service, GREAT selection. Tom will take care of you. LOVE YOU GUYS

Cherie Peters
5

Quaint primitive store and cafe with wood stove. Great blackberry cobbler! Sweet tea. Great deli sandwich with quality meats. Unique fried balogna and egg sandwich was the reason we drove out if our way to visit. Gun shop downstairs.

Wayne Guilliams
5

I love this little place. It’s like stepping back in time. Good food, love the fried bologna sandwiches. The older gentleman that waits on is a treat. Gun store down stairs. We stop by every time we go to Elk Creek shooting range.

Location

  • Sweet Owen Country Store
    Sweet Owen Country Store
    5850 KY-22, Owenton, KY 40359, United States Hotline: +1 502-484-1020

Sweet Owen Country Store, nestled in the heart of Owenton, Kentucky, is more than just a restaurant—it's a genuine slice of Southern hospitality woven into every meal. Located at 5850 KY-22, this family-run gem delivers a comforting, home-style experience that feels like a warm embrace from generations past. The aroma of fried bologna and eggs mingling with freshly baked biscuits smothered in rich gravy invites you in, calling to those craving hearty, nostalgic flavors crafted with care.

What truly sets Sweet Owen apart are its signature dishes that evoke memories of a rustic country kitchen. The fried bologna and egg plate is a humble masterpiece—simple yet deeply satisfying, each bite reminding you of traditional Kentucky breakfasts. Meanwhile, the biscuits and gravy are decadently smooth, balancing savory sausage gravy atop tender, flaky biscuits that melt in your mouth. These dishes are an ode to comfort food, served with a generosity that speaks volumes about the restaurant’s soul.

Beyond the food, Sweet Owen Country Store cultivates a sense of community rare in today’s fast-paced world. The close-knit team—a mother, daughter, and stepfather—exude warmth that customers like Savannah McCoy cherish. It’s this personal touch combined with authentic flavor that makes every visit memorable. Add to that the unique charm of a connected gun store, run by Tom, offering not just products but trust and expertise to those passing through. Regulars like Harold Davis find comfort here not just in the meals during hunting season, but in the genuine camaraderie that fills the cozy, inviting atmosphere.

Whether you stop in after a day of shooting clays or seek a hearty breakfast before heading out into the Kentucky wilderness, Sweet Owen Country Store delivers wholesome food paired with sincere hospitality. Here, each plate serves a story—one of heritage, heart, and honest service. It’s a rare find where your word is still your bond, your appetite is always satisfied, and the spirit of Kentucky’s countryside lives on in every bite.

Business Information

  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • On-site services
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards