Deaton’s Cafe

A breakfast and lunch stop on US Highway 68 East in Benton.

A little local context

Start with breakfast. Stop back for lunch.

Deaton’s Cafe serves breakfast and lunch, making it another option for a meal during your Kentucky Lake visit. The local tourism guide describes it as a traditional breakfast and lunch diner.

Breakfast & lunch

Plan your stop at Deaton’s Cafe.

Find the cafe at 4238 US Highway 68 East, Benton, KY 42025. Call for current opening hours, menu choices and food service before you go.

Call: (270) 354-8015

Official Facebook page

Google Maps directions

Kentucky Lake dining guide

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From the cafe

A look at the plates.

Photos from Deaton’s Cafe’s Facebook page, used with permission. These show dishes pictured by the cafe; ask about current choices and availability when you visit.

Folded flatbread sandwich with sliced meat, tomato and onion, served with fries and a cup of sauce — A sandwich with fries ↗

Sausage topped with green peppers and onions beside crinkle-cut fries — Sausage, peppers, onions & fries ↗

More from Deaton’s Cafe on Facebook ↗

Breakfast selection

A good start to the day.

Big Pappa Breakfast Special
Nene Breakfast Special
Western, ham and cheese, veggie, meat lovers or cheese omelets
Country Ham Plate
Pancake Special
Deaton’s Scramble Bowl
Breakfast burritos
Avocado toast

Lunch selection

Make time for a bite.

Hamburger or cheeseburger
Big Pappa burger
Chicken sandwich
BLT
Reuben
Ham and cheese sandwich
Patty melt
Hamburger steak, grilled chicken breast or chicken strips basket lunch plates

A little more

Sides, kids & drinks.

The menu also includes home fries, French fries, steak fries, tater tots, onion rings and grilled vegetables.

Kids’ choices include chicken strips, a cheeseburger or grilled cheese, each with French fries. Drinks include coffee, iced tea, soft drinks, milk and orange juice.