The Giving Plate
The Giving Plate
Buy a meal.
Share a meal.
A neighborhood cafe and floral space in Russellville, Kentucky. Order what you love, and give one back.
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Care should be visible, shared, & accessible.
The Giving Plate is a cafe and floral space in Russellville, built on a simple idea. What began as a catering company has grown into a neighborhood spot where good food, fresh flowers, and kindness live under one roof. Order what you love. Give one back. That is the whole idea, made one meal at a time.
THE CAFE · FLORALS · RONALD KENNETH CHOCOLATES
“You don’t build a fence, you build a bigger table.”
Shawn Lowery, co-owner, The Giving Plate
HOW GIVING WORKS
Give one as you get one.
Our wall, every token represents one meal.
01
Order what you love.
Every visit to The Giving Plate works two ways. Order a meal for yourself, the same way you would anywhere else.
02
Give one as you get one.
Choose to give a meal back. A token goes on the wall, right here in the cafe, standing for a meal set aside for someone in the community.
03
Anyone can take a token.
Anyone who needs a meal can take a token from the wall and receive a meal.
04
Nothing goes to waste.
Any tokens still on the wall go toward local outreach.
That is give one as you get one. Simple to do, and it adds up fast when a whole community does it together.
See what's cooking.
Whether it is a sandwich, a warm bowl of soup, or something from the bakery, there is a reason to stop in. The lineup shifts through the year, so there is always something new to try.
Sandwiches
Made to order, with both beef and chicken options.
Soups & Salads
Warm bowls, crisp plates, and the Sticky Finger Chicken Salad regulars keep coming back for.
From the bakery
Croissants, pastries, and sweets baked fresh, made to sit next to one of our coffee specials.
Chocolates
Ronald Kenneth Chocolates, a full chocolate counter under the same roof.
The menu changes with the season.
Call (270) 847-4884 to hear what is on today.
OUR CUSTOMERS
What others are saying.
“A great addition to the community. The pastries and coffee were both great, but the mission behind it was even better!!”
Adam Mayhew
“Such a wonderful addition to our community! The food is delicious! I’ve had breakfast, pastries, lunch and coffee and their amazing teas! All have been wonderful! The staff is friendly, and the perfect atmosphere for visiting with friends! Give them a try if you haven’t already!!!”
Anne Etheridge
“Clean establishment. 5-star service. Food is delish. Had the Shrimp Po-Boy and chips for lunch, VERY tasty! Followed up with a cinnamon roll and cup of coffee, a worthy combination any time of the day. The staff are friendly and the barista is a hoot! Service above self...I like that!! This place believes in helping people!”
Phillip Manuel
The Historic Saddle Factory
Just steps from the cafe, The Historic Saddle Factory is our event space, ready to host up to 50 guests. Whether it is a shower, a rehearsal dinner, or a community gathering, the space carries the same spirit as everything else we do here: good food, good company, and a little bit of history under one roof.
Seating up to 50
Available for Showers & Rehearsal Dinners
On-site Catering
Call (270) 847-4884 to start the conversation.
Come say hello.
VISIT
281 E 4th St
Russellville, KY 42276
HOURS
Monday - Saturday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Pastries & Coffee: All day
Kitchen: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Let’s stay connected.
New menu drops, seasonal features, and stories from the wall.
One short email, once in a while.