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Where’s lunch?

Wednesday’s local food board

One daily board for all local food: trucks show where they’re parked and when; restaurants show today’s hours — tap a row for today’s special.

Showcased: locally-owned spots we verify and keep fresh daily.

Food trucks

Wednesday, Oct 7 Showcased

BBQ plate from Hillbilly’s BBQ

10 AM–2 PM · Truck Palooza, Opportunity Center (Oct 5–11 schedule, verified Oct 7)

1101 E. Byers, Owensboro

Weekly schedule
  • Mon Oct 5: Closed
  • Tue Oct 6: 10:30 AM–1:15 PM · Wayland Elementary, Hartford, KY · 4–7 PM · Deer Valley–Utica
  • Wed Oct 7: 10 AM–2 PM · Opportunity Center Truck Palooza, 1101 E. Byers
  • Thu Oct 8: 11 AM–7 PM · Kroger–Starlite Drive
  • Fri Oct 9: Audubon Metals–Henderson (time TBA)
  • Sat Oct 10: 4–9 PM · Southern Komfort Campground–Benton
  • Sun Oct 11: Closed
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Hotdog from Montago’s Tasty Tings

10:30 AM–1 PM · Country Heights Elementary (posted Oct 5)

270-228-5569 · call ahead

Weekly schedule
  • Wed Oct 7: 10:30 AM–1 PM · Country Heights Elementary School
  • Thu Oct 8: 10:30 AM–1 PM · South Hancock Elementary
  • Fri Oct 9: 11 AM–1:30 PM · Food Court, 1761 W. Parrish Ave.
  • Sat Oct 10: 11 AM–2 PM · Cavco Home Center · 4–7 PM · Sunset Cruisers Car Show, 4800 New Hartford Rd.
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Loaded fries with egg rolls from J’s Good Grub

11 AM–1 PM · Morgantown Care & Rehab, Morgantown, KY (posted Oct 6)

201 S Warren St, Morgantown, KY 42261 · 270-903-4567

Weekly schedule
  • Wed Oct 7: 11 AM–1 PM · Morgantown Care & Rehabilitation Center, 201 S Warren St, Morgantown, KY 42261 (call-in orders 270-903-4567) — closed tonight, no evening service
  • Fri Oct 9: Signature HealthCARE of Hartford Rehab & Wellness Center, Hartford, KY (time not announced — from the truck’s comment)

No weekly schedule posted — the truck announces stops day by day.

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Gyro with grilled meat, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki from Mezze Street Kitchen

11 AM–12:30 PM · US Bank (posted Oct 6)

802 Moreland St, Owensboro · open to the public

Weekly schedule
  • Wed Oct 7: 11 AM–12:30 PM · US Bank, 802 Moreland St (open to the public)
  • Fri Oct 9: private event
  • Sat Oct 10: 10 AM–4 PM · Wings Over Western KY Air Show, Madisonville Regional Airport
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Hibachi platter with glazed meat, fried rice and broccoli from Torera Hibachi

11 AM–3 PM · Tractor Supply, Beaver Dam (posted Oct 7)

Tractor Supply, Beaver Dam, KY

Today’s special: Salmon (posted Oct 7)

Weekly schedule
  • Wed Oct 7: 11 AM–3 PM · Tractor Supply, Beaver Dam (salmon featured)

No weekly schedule posted — the truck announces stops day by day.

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Restaurants & diners

Showcased
Libertalia Coffee & Bagels Coffee & bagels · Open today · 6:30 AM–5 PM
Cortado with latte art from Libertalia Coffee & Bagels

Open today · Regular menu (checked Oct 7)

Hours6:30 AM–5 PM
Standing pickLong Islander — Boar’s Head bacon, seasoned eggs, hand-whipped chive cream cheese, Vermont cheddar
Find Libertalia2682 Frederica St, Owensboro
Wednesday status Open today Standing menu
Niko’s Bakery & Cafe Cafe favorite · Open today · 7 AM–4 PM
Green Goddess Buddha Bowl from Niko’s Bakery & Cafe

Open today · Green River Bourbon Balls (posted Oct 7)

Hours7 AM–4 PM
Today’s specialGreen River Distilling Co. Bourbon Balls — dark chocolate ganache (posted Oct 7)
Standing pickChicken Salad Croissant · $7.25 (public menu snapshot, Sep 26)
Find Niko’s601 Emory Dr, Owensboro, KY 42301 · 270-478-4441
Wednesday status Open today
Shiloh’s Lounge Smoked & soul food · Open today · 11 AM–10 PM
Tray of smoked king crab legs from Shiloh’s Lounge

Open today · Smoked king crab legs (posted Oct 7)

Hours11 AM–10 PM
Today’s specialSmoked king crab legs — special order by the lb (posted Oct 7)
Standing pickShiloh’s Burger · $12.00 (from menu photos, not yet merchant-verified)
Find Shiloh’s1846 Triplett St, Owensboro, KY 42303 · (270) 240-1352
Wednesday status Open today Regular menu on open days

Schedules and specials change daily. Check with the business before heading out.

Shop local favorites

Search products, services and menu items from Owensboro businesses.

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Quick shop
Croissant-style donuts with hot and iced coffee from Gramps Coffee and DonutsOfficial menu item

Back In My Day Donut

$2.75

Original-glaze croissant-style donut

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Dark olive Katin Harold corduroy shirt jacketMen’s style

Katin Harold Corduroy Shirt Jacket

$129

Dark olive

Shop men’s
Stacked gourmet sandwich on artisan bread with chips at Niko's Bakery & Cafe

Chicken Salad Croissant

$7.25

Confirm current price with Niko’s

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Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum exterior at twilightExperience

Adult Museum Admission

$14

Youth, senior and military admission: $12

Plan a visit
Freshly cleaned carpet shown by Hawkins Carpet Cleaning

3 Area Carpet Cleaning Special

$190

Deep cleaning with stain removal, odor elimination and pet-friendly solutions.

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Reid's Orchard Apple House storefrontSeasonal

Gala Apples

Price not listed

Seasonal—call ahead before visiting

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Colorful New York-style bagel with strawberry cream cheese from Libertalia Coffee and Bagels

Bagel

$3.00–$4.50

Official menu snapshot · Sep 27, 2026

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What’s happening around Owensboro

Pick a date to browse 46 researched event listings through December 31, alongside events from participating businesses.

Around-town events checked October 2, 2026 · Participating-business schedules checked through September 28, 2026 · Dates and times marked ⚠ rely on a third-party listing or have details still unpublished. Still awaiting confirmed 2026 dates: Hometown Christmas/tree lighting, public Nutcracker performances, Hot Chocolate Hop, Holiday Forest, Veterans Day parade, Trail of Treats, Energy on Ice, SantaCon/Peppermints, Illuminate and Noon Year’s Eve. Check the linked organizer or source for the latest details.

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