Martha Lee’s Kitchen

Martha Lee's Kitchen

Fresh, local fare in the heart of the garden.

Located in the heart of the gardens near the upper pavilion

Fresh & Simple.

While Theodore Klein’s artistry and horticultural prowess often get top billing, it was the partnership with his wife of 67 years, Martha Lee, that was the secret to the success of Yew Dell Farm. As Klein family lore has it, Theodore would constantly show up in the kitchen at lunch time with varying numbers of nursery guests and Martha Lee always had just the right amount of food to send everyone off happy and well fed – nothing fancy but always right on the mark. We celebrate Martha Lee’s legacy with our own fresh, simple and just right fare at Martha Lee’s Kitchen. Enjoy!

We are closed for: The Kentucky Derby, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Winter Break: December 21, 2025 - January 5, 2026

Theodore & Martha Lee Klein

Spring Menu

All pricing includes 6% Kentucky sales tax. Credit payments preferred, cash payments accepted. We do not accept $100 bills. Menu items while supplies last.

Starters and Snacks

Soup of the Day | 5
Pimento Cheese, Fresh Focaccia | 7
Sweet Pea Hummus, Micro Greens, Toasted Almonds, Fresh Focaccia | 7
Sausage Kebabs, Flatbread, Garden Chutney | 8
Chocolate, Almond Granola Yogurt | 6
Balsamic Marinated Olives and Fresh Cheese Curds | 8
Chicken and Mushroom Lumpia, Sawsawan Sauce | 8

Lunch

Spring Garden Chop Salad | 11

Field Greens, Radish, Sweet Peas, Feta, Cashews, Sweet Basil, Lemon Balm Vinaigrette | Add Chicken Salad - 4
Seasonal Turkey Panini | 13

Roasted hand carved turkey, White Cheddar, Caramelized Onion, Garlic Mayonnaise, Wheat Bread
BLT | 13

Bacon, Field Greens, Tomato Chow Chow, Special Sauce
White Bean Burger | 12

House Made Patty, Garlic Mayonnaise, Tomato Chow Chow, Field Greens, Pickled Onion
Pot Roast Sandwich | 13

Served Open Faced, Pan Gravy, Pickled Onion
Country Ham Sandwich | 13

Garlic Mayonnaise, White Cheddar, Country Dill Slaw
Lemon, Tarragon, and Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwich | 13

Lettuce, Apple, Brioche Bun

Kids Menu

All meals include chips

Grilled Cheese | 6
PB & J | 6
Cheese, Cracker, Carrot, Apple Tidbits | 6

Sides

Roasted Potatoes w/ Garden Chutney | 4
Fresh Fruit | Mkt.
Country Dill Slaw | 3
Side Salad | 4
Kettle Chips | 2

Sweets

Salted Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie | 2
Assorted Pastries | Mkt.
Craft Soda Float | 3

Drinks

Bottled Water | 2
Fountain Soda- Assorted | 2
Fruit Juice - Assorted | 2
Sparkling Water | 4
Hot or Iced Tea | 3
Hot or Iced Coffee | 3
Craft Soda (bottle) - Assorted | 5