50 Best Coffee Shops in Louisville

“the coffee, the ice cream and the vibes are on point“

“Excellent whole-bean coffee; best anywhere! Fantastic ethic, excellent customer service.“

“Awesome experience! The quality of their tea’s are amazing! Natural flavors and spices are so good you will not even need sweetener. Our group really enjoyed this place!“

“Stopped to grab a coffee and sign a contract with my realtor because it was close by and it was the perfect stop for a delicious lemonade, a pumpkin spice latte, and free wifi. I’ll definitely be back when I’m in the area again.“

“i follow a blogger on youtube that travels the world. he is visiting Ethiopia and through watching it learned that Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee. So i googled Ethiopian coffee shops in Louisville and found Abol cafe. visited today and had some pour over coffee, it was the best coffe i've ever had, and i have tried coffee everywhere!!!! believe me when I say this place has the best Coffee around. This place more than exceeded my expectations of Ethiooian Coffee!!!! I will be visiting this place alot more.“

“Found this absolute hidden gem and I’m so glad I did! This was my first time visiting Goldies, and the experience was 10/10. The coffee is amazing—easily some of the best I’ve had lately—and the customer service was wonderful from start to finish. I really loved the 'grown' vibe of the space; it’s sophisticated, relaxing, and exactly what the area needed. I’ll definitely be back!"“

“while at work today, we were gifted some delightful and delicious cake type donuts which are my absolute favorite type of donuts!! there were so many different flavors and I had two I had the blueberry which was amazing and a regular glazed and every bite was so rich in Flavor <3 thank you so much for allowing our staff and residents at Crestview Nursing home get to enjoy these great tasting treats!!“

“So much easier on our emotions than visiting a shelter, so you can interact with the fur babies and relax until you reach a decision. Great coffee from Quill's Coffee and yummy snacks! Amazing volunteers who help to make the entire experience very relaxed and chill.“

“great service, great prices, friendly“

“This is a fantastic place to get your coffee fix and a quality breakfast. The staff are very kind and personable, they want to get to know you. The espresso is very very good, locally roasted by Ithmah Coffee Roaster. It has a cozy atmosphere with comfortable seating. They also hold many events that you and your loved ones can attend. 10/10 would recommend!“

“They've started a new tradition; end of the month pancakes and we're all in!! You can choose from blueberry, strawberry, chocolate chip or whipped cream; I always get the Country Platter with a biscuit and sausage gravy on the side and I love it! The people are so friendly, the owner so attentive, the atmosphere makes you wanna stay!“

“Excellent whole-bean coffee; best anywhere! Fantastic ethic, excellent customer service.“

“I spent my mornings here during my stay in Louisville during Louder Than Life. There was no better way to start your day than to chit chat to the beautiful owner of this place. I am missing my morning Americano brew and a yummy sandwich as I get back to my "normal" life here in Canada. If you are in the vicinity of this cafe, please do yourself a favor and drop in. I hope I get to make it back next year for LTL and a fresh brewed cup.“

“Excellent whole-bean coffee; best anywhere! Fantastic ethic, excellent customer service.“

“delightful coffee and food options“

“The best iced mocha I've ever had. friendly and helpful staff!“

“I moved to Louisville 2 years ago and this has been one of two coffee shops I regular. The coffee is good (iced vanilla latte goes for about $7-9) and its a great place to study/work for a few hours. The staff (and owner) are always friendly and its always very clean and well kept.“

“Love Quills. Excited for the new St. Matthews location to open up soon.“

“They ain’t kidding when they say this espresso is stronggg & smooth!! This espresso is like a cozy slap in the face that wakes you up & makes you wanna kick the day’s butt. This coffee is not for you if you like drinking milk & sugar with heavy syrups & a hint of coffee. I would say the lavender paired with the strong espresso might be a little close to overbearing. BUT. Still one of the best lattes I’ve had. Really cool atmosphere & a staple of the Louisville area.“

“My kids and I like having a little breakfast here. This place makes you feel so welcomed. They care about how they serve others. Favorite coffee spot!“

“This 7 brew is my favorite! I go here very frequently. Most of the staff is very nice and my drinks are always on point. Today I had a run in with the same employee I’ve had an issue with in the past but the male manager on duty came to speak to me directly about the girl, apologized to me and also tried to compensate for the issue. I never got his name but he is always so upbeat and gives off the BEST energy! I always stop here before work in the morning and he makes my day start off so bubbly! This guy is top tier!“

“Great coffee, friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere.“

“Great food, tasty coffee, and amazing baristas! They also have a great selection of non coffee drinks and cute stuff from local artists.“

“Stopped in after a Doctor appt downtown and was so surprised at how good it was! The latter was great but the turkey and swiss was amazing! Real bread, with substance! Great service too!“

“sooo good. the best coffee in Louisville.“

“Love Quills. Excited for the new St. Matthews location to open up soon.“

“The zebra coffee, cheesecake, and pineapple upside down cake were phenomenal! Camille is so kind and down to earth. The environment makes you feel right at home.“

“Great place, great coffee, great cookies amazing service“

“This place has everything you need!! I just moved to the area, and have been to a few shops, trying to find where I can make my regular place, and everywhere I looked didn't have even one thing that I was looking for.. until I found Smoke Buddy and they had it all!! They just became my one stop shop!!“

“definitely the best cubano in town :)“

“I ordered this on Uber Eats so I can’t rate the atmosphere (thought it looks adorable.) The Ube Matcha was the best matcha I’ve ever had, definitely in Louisville but probably anywhere. I also got one of the croissants and it was DELICIOUS. I can’t wait to come in person. Also everything was packaged well for delivery. 10/10 I want this matcha everyday now“

“I am a regular at the farmers market in Jeffersontown. first thing I do is head for the coffee get atleast 3 cups lol. Bought on of thier vikings mugs for my BF for fathers day. could not wait to give it to him a huge hit with him. the ladies that sell the coffee are super nice and knows what they are talking about.“

“Very chill, laid back atmosphere on a Sunday. Despite only one person working up front, service was very quick. I had the spiced shaken espresso and Dubai croissant. It was very hard to pick because their pastry selection was out of this world. Maybe my new fav local coffee shop!“

“Best chocolate chip cookies 🍪 💗“

“I had such a pleasant experience at a beginner-friendly cake decorating class with Bae’s Baekery! She hosted such a fun, entertaining, and exciting class where we were walked step-by-step through the process of decorating a cake. My friends and I were able to create beautiful and magical cakes with the help and guidance during the class! I’m so glad we chose to participate in this event and definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested!
I had such a kind interaction after the class, as well, that continues to prove that Bae’s Baekery has a strong passion for her business and her customers! Five stars from me.“

“I love this Starbucks. Fast, Friendly Service with a smile💚💚“

“I have become a regular of the Bardstown Road location in Louisville. The coffee and the food is always consistently good but It is the constant, great customer service that keeps bringing me back. I wish I could send this with all of the staff names that treat me so great but unfortunately, I do not know all of their names. Jess is one that truly stands out. Even if she is not working the window, if she hears my order over the speaker she makes it a point to say, hey. It is obvious that she is sincere about making sure the customers have a great experience.“

“My friends and I just spent 3 days in the Highlands, and we visited Safai Coffee every single day. Every drink we tried was fantastic, and every food item was delicious! We also stocked up on their awesome merch as well (yay LGBTQIA+ friendly businesses!). We are now back home in Illinois and I’m craving a Black Magic latte like crazy! We will definitely be back next time we are in Louisville! 🖤“

“Tried for the first time today and love it“

“7brew is better than Starbucks and its not even close. Anywhere you go their drive-thru is packed, yet get thru pretty fast. Lots of choices and very good! It won’t take too many years for them to topple Starbucks market share. They will at the rate they’re going!“

“Great customer Service Always! Their mocha shake is still standing as the best coffee I’ve experienced.“

“i usually just stick to my same old same old coffee order every time but i decided to spice it up a little and i asked my server trinity what she recommended . she was very thorough and asked me what flavors i would enjoy , what kind of drink vibe i’m going for , and if i had any special requirements that needed to be changed ( such as oat milk instead of regular milk ) she was so personable it made me feel like i was just talking to a friend ! the drink was amazing and is one of my new favorites thanks to trinity !!!“

“Hands down my favorite coffee in the Louisville area. I look forward to coming to this side of town just for the coffee!“

“How do you tell a great barista ? They make your drinks come true !“

“A wonderfully curated cocktail & coffee menu sure to please any palette. Highly recommended.“

“Love Quills. Excited for the new St. Matthews location to open up soon.“

“I'm so grateful to have a place like this locally, kava has really been a blessing to me, and I hope more folks can give it a try . it's a great beverage to socialize n relax with for those choosing not to drink alcohol. keep doing what you're doing cave valley kava 💖“

“How do you tell a great barista ? They make your drinks come true !“

“Stopped in this morning by chance for coffee and pastries. Got the Cubano with a chocolate croissant and an almond croissant.🔥🔥“

“i never write these posts but i had to shout out Russell and Simra/Samra (unsure of the spelling). They work at the Fern Creek location and really helped turn my bad day around today!! they went out of their way to make sure that i was okay and even gave me a free drink when they didn’t need to. this location is so far out of the way for me but because of their service and warm personalities i will be back!! please somebody make sure they see this“