Kacie鈥檚 缅北禁地 Caf茅 in Uniontown serving up comfort food with a smile
When the opportunity arose to open a restaurant in Uniontown, Tom Vernon was uniquely suited for the job.
For over 30 years, Vernon, the owner of Kacie鈥檚 缅北禁地 Caf茅, had worked as a district manager for US Foods. The food distributor serviced restaurants and other food service operators across the country.
鈥淚 think part of the success, in addition to having a wonderful staff, is I know what products to buy for the freshest ingredients and best quality,鈥� he said, noting he opened Kacie鈥檚 because he missed the food business.
Vernon opened his first location on Lebanon Avenue in Uniontown, but five years later, what he thought would be a little diner grew. He had an obvious need for more space.
He and his wife Carla purchased property at 243 S. Mount Vernon Ave. and built a new location from scratch. They also brought daughters Ashley and Jessica in on the family business.
Vernon鈥檚 grandchildren are also involved in Kacie鈥檚, even if only by name at the moment.
鈥淚t鈥檚 the first initial of each of my grandkids. The 鈥楰鈥� is for Kaleb, 鈥楢鈥� is for Addison and Alana, 鈥楥鈥� is for Carson, 鈥業鈥� is for Ian, 鈥楨鈥� is for Eli and Emma and the 鈥楽鈥� is for our dog Scout,鈥� Vernon said. 鈥淪even grandkids, and we get to see them nearly every day.鈥�
From the strong family connections, the classic comfort food and Vernon鈥檚 feeling that he has 鈥渢he best staff in Uniontown,鈥� it鈥檚 not hard to see why residents in Fayette County and beyond get the feeling of home when they walk through the door.
鈥淚 have T-shirts that say Kacie鈥檚 Est. 2013 on the front and on the back, it says, 鈥楨veryone knows your name,鈥� because here, you know everyone and if you don鈥檛, be prepared to meet someone new,鈥� Vernon said. 鈥淚 think people like the atmosphere and the food.鈥�
The menu includes some favorites, including the Garbage Plate, made up of all your favorite breakfast foods and topped with country gravy. The chicken and biscuits is also a popular one, and in the evening, patrons can try the steak or chicken parmesan.
鈥淲e have a special every afternoon, and we post that on social media,鈥� Vernon said.
They offer a sweet treat for those celebrating too.
Vernon works in the South Union Township office with a woman who bakes homemade cupcakes, and he puts them to good use. The staff will sing 鈥楬appy Birthday鈥� to celebrate along with patrons who come to the caf茅 for their special day.
You won鈥檛 see Vernon behind the stove though. He is officially in charge of public relations.
鈥淚 talk to people. I ask about their food and if they need anything. My entire staff is good to people, and we really enjoy it,鈥� Vernon said.
Visit Kacie鈥檚 缅北禁地 Caf茅 on Facebook for specials and up to date information. They also offer delivery service from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.