Lite Side Bakery & Cafe

Lite Side Bakery & Cafe Since 1994 we have been well known for providing healthy breakfast, lunch, baked goods and picnic. Our food is exquisite in taste and presentation.
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You can count on us for a wonderful, out of the ordinary, cafe experience. You can dine with us inside the Garden Cafe, eat outside at one of our 7 patio tables or let us pack you a picnic for the road. Bob and Irene (owners) lived in San Diego for 20 years and bring a little of their California style to Western KY, Irene does all the baked goods, Bob cooks breakfast and they both will put your lu

nch together for you. Consistency is what they pride themselves in and there is no question on "who is the cook today?" Because they are the only cooks!

This is the sourdough bread loaf recipe. Still working on the roll recipe. Sourdough starter available for sale $25 Satu...
12/05/2025

This is the sourdough bread loaf recipe. Still working on the roll recipe.

Sourdough starter available for sale $25 Saturday at the cafe 9-2.
2063 Dover Rd, Grand Rivers, KY

Sourdough Bread Loaf

2 cups of bread flour

1/3 cup of sourdough starter that’s been recently fed

2 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

1 teaspoon of salt

2 1/2 tablespoons of sugar

1/2 cup warm water

•Stir the starter before measuring it out.
• Add all of your ingredients into your bowl. Mix by hand or in a stand mixer until all of the ingredients are incorporated.
• Knead on a floured surface. Form into a ball, put in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
• Allow it to double in size in a warm place. This will take anywhere form 6-10 hours depending on the temperature of your home and strength of your starter.
• After it has doubled punch down the dough.
• Knead again and shape into a loaf. Place into greased bread pan and cover with plastic wrap.
• Allow it to rise again until doubled.
• After it has doubled preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the plastic wrap and bake for 30-40 minutes. It usually takes about 35 minutes. If the tops are getting darker than your preference, place a sheet of foil over the top to finish the cooking time.
• Allow it to cool before cutting so that the middle will not be doughy.

We found this recipe of Irene's and would like to share 😊Spiced Apple and Fig Hand PiesIngredients:1 Tbs Butter1 1/2 C G...
12/01/2025

We found this recipe of Irene's and would like to share 😊

Spiced Apple and Fig Hand Pies
Ingredients:
1 Tbs Butter
1 1/2 C Granny Smith Apples, peeled and cut into 1/4” pieces
1/4 C Honey
1/2 teaspoon Apple Pie Spice (or Pumpkin Pie Spice)
1/2 C Dried Figs cut into 1/4” pieces (or dried cherries)
1/4 C Slivered Almonds
Pie Crusts
1 Tsp Powdered Sugar
2 pie crust doughs

Preheat oven to 425. In a 10” nonstick skillet melt butter over medium heat. Add apples, honey and apple pie spice. Cook 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until apples are tender. Remove from heat. Stir in figs and almonds. Set aside.

With 3” round cutter, cut 8 rounds from 1 pie crust. With 3 1/4” cutter cut 8 rounds from second crust. Place 3” rounds 2 inches apart on large ungreased cookie sheet. Spoon 3 tablespoons filling onto each round to within 1/4” of edge. Top with 3 1/4” rounds. Press firmly with fork to seal. Cut slits in top crusts.

Bake 12-16 minutes until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

You can use purchased refrigerated pie crusts or this recipe Irene liked for pie crust:

3 C Flour
1 tsp Salt
1/2 C Butter Crisco Shortening
3/4 C Regular Crisco Shortening
1 Egg
5 Tbs Ice Water
1 Tbs Vinegar

Sale Today! Sourdough starter still available at 10:45! Also lots of personal kitchen equipment as well as industrial ki...
11/22/2025

Sale Today!

Sourdough starter still available at 10:45! Also lots of personal kitchen equipment as well as industrial kitchen equipment left.

We're here 9 to 2!

1 stove available, household refrigerator/ freezer, display case, shelves, refrigerated prep station, cash register, misc coffee equipment, crockpot, pressure cooker, utensils, bakery boxes, etc

In case you missed out on the sourdough starter last week, we've got more of Irene's Lite Side Sourdough Starter ready t...
11/21/2025

In case you missed out on the sourdough starter last week, we've got more of Irene's Lite Side Sourdough Starter ready to sell tomorrow, Saturday from 9AM till 2PM while supplies last. $25

In case you missed out on the sourdough starter last week, we've got more of Irene's Lite Side Sourdough Starter ready t...
11/20/2025

In case you missed out on the sourdough starter last week, we've got more of Irene's Lite Side Sourdough Starter ready to sell this Saturday from 9AM till 2PM while supplies last. $25

Sorry we are out of starter today. However there will be more next Saturday
11/15/2025

Sorry we are out of starter today. However there will be more next Saturday

Irene’s Lite Side Bakery 30-year-old sourdough starter is available Saturday, Nov 15 from 9AM till 2PMfor $25 at Lite Si...
11/13/2025

Irene’s Lite Side Bakery 30-year-old sourdough starter is available Saturday, Nov 15 from 9AM till 2PMfor $25 at Lite Side Café, 2063 Dover Rd, Grand Rivers, KY.
Irene’s starter uses potato flakes, making a soft dough with a slightly sweet flavor.

Care and Feeding of your starter: Feed once every 1-2 weeks. Feeding Mixture: Heat 1 cup water and let cool to warm temp. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons instant potato flakes. If your mason jar is full, use some of your starter in a recipe or pour out all but 1 cup. Add the feeding mixture to your remaining cup of starter and stir. Cover your mason jar with a paper coffee filter secured with rubber bands. (This will let air in and keep fruit flies out.) Let the starter stay at room temperature for about 8 hours and then you can move it to the refrigerator if desired. The starter does well in an undisturbed location. Let it warm up to room temperature before using it for baking.

We are also selling kitchen equipment and Holiday decorations on Saturday. All proceeds go to Irene’s estate. We hope to see you there!

Big Restaurant Estate sale Saturday, Nov 8, 9:00-3:00. Lots of bargains, including electric ranges and refrigerators. Ou...
11/07/2025

Big Restaurant Estate sale
Saturday, Nov 8, 9:00-3:00.

Lots of bargains, including electric ranges and refrigerators. Outdoor furniture half price. Come early for best selection!

Proceeds go to Irene's estate.

Lite Side Cafe, 2063 Dover Rd
Grand Rivers, Kentucky
United States

I know everyone has been asking about Irene's recipes. I apologize for this taking a while as life has just gotten in th...
11/03/2025

I know everyone has been asking about Irene's recipes. I apologize for this taking a while as life has just gotten in the way.

As far as we've been able to tell she kept the muffin recipe in her head and did not write it down. However, we did find these. The Red velvet cream cheese bundt cake recipe was found to have fallen behind some equipment. The strawberry rhubarb cake was given to me by a friend and we found it typed out in her cafe. Both of these sound perfect for upcoming holiday season.

I'm sorry I can't give you guys more as I know her muffins and other baked goods were probably a huge part of some of your holidays.

For sale Saturday...Lite Side Sourdough Starter $30Lite Side Mixing Bowl, 9", $5Lite Side heavyweight Mini Muffin Pan, 1...
10/31/2025

For sale Saturday...
Lite Side Sourdough Starter $30
Lite Side Mixing Bowl, 9", $5
Lite Side heavyweight Mini Muffin Pan, 13"x18", $10
Heart-shaped Springform Non-stick Pan $8
Lite Side non-stick Bunt Cake Pan $9

Sale tomorrow at 9 am includes:Table & chairs set $85. We have 3 sets. Cookie Cutters! 25 cents each or 5 for $1 Coffee ...
10/31/2025

Sale tomorrow at 9 am includes:

Table & chairs set $85. We have 3 sets.
Cookie Cutters! 25 cents each or 5 for $1 Coffee carafes ($20) & Electric Tea Kettle ($10)
Mini muffin pans, makes 24. Heavily used by Lite Side. ($20 each because we just have 2).
Very large almost new Crockpot $25. Refrigerated Merchandiser. Works great $500. Large Bakery Case $850;
Medium Bakery Case $300
Lite Side Sourdough Starter $30

We'll be selling kitchen equipment, appliances, dining sets, baking equipment, dishes and more Saturday starting at 9AM.
10/30/2025

We'll be selling kitchen equipment, appliances, dining sets, baking equipment, dishes and more Saturday starting at 9AM.

Address

2063 Dover Road
Grand Rivers, KY
42045

Opening Hours

Friday 8am - 2pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm
Sunday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+12703624586

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