In the shadow of Churchill Downs’ iconic twin spires sits a Louisville treasure that’s been feeding hungry racing fans, jockeys, trainers, and locals for generations – Wagner’s Pharmacy.
Don’t let the name fool you – while prescriptions may have been filled here long ago, these days the only remedy being dispensed is delicious, stick-to-your-ribs comfort food that’s worth crossing county lines to experience.
This unassuming eatery has become the unofficial clubhouse of Kentucky’s racing royalty, where the magic of the track spills over into bottomless coffee cups and plates piled high with homestyle cooking.
Wagner’s doesn’t look like much from the outside – a modest white building with a vintage sign that whispers rather than shouts about the culinary treasures within…