34 Best Cafes in Louisville

“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.“

“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.“

“Cafe Shiraz is an absolute gem! My sister and I stopped in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. First tempted by the beautiful pastries in the case, we ordered a baklava and an almond croissant. Then we turned to the menu and got the Breakfast Platter For Two. We took our seats in the cozy, bright cafe and ate our desserts first - unbelievably delicious! The baklava was flaky and delectable; the almond croissant was served warm which brought out the flavors of the buttery layers and sweet almond. Then came the breakfast platter! Life changing!!! This was essentially a charcuterie board of breakfast goodness, including fried eggs, ham, a bagel, feta cheese, butter, cream cheese, walnuts, honey, sliced veggies, strawberries, and lavash. We noshed on this wonderful concoction combining different flavors with each bite. Everything was fresh and delicious and the lavash was crispy and seasoned to perfection. In addition to the amazing food, the atmosphere is cozy and bright and the proprietor was extremely friendly. Located on the corner of Brownsboro Rd and William St, close to Mellwood, Cafe Shiraz is the perfect spot for a meal or snack before or after shopping at Mellwood Arts Center or Work the Metal, or walking around Nulu! A solid 5 stars!“

“Every time we come here the place is amazing! The food and coffee is delicious and the service is great. I would recommend this place to everyone and continue to keep coming!

Kid-friendliness: The environment is very kid friendly and the customers greet you when you walk in the door with warm smiles.“

“This place is fantastic! I was recently in Louisville for a conference and went here for breakfast every morning, usually with work colleagues. The empanadas were excellent, the tea and coffee was great, the service was helpful and friendly, and the restaurant was spotless. In particular, there was an exceptionally wide variety of empanadas to choose from. If you like empanadas, this is the place in Louisville!“

“Visiting Louisville for the weekend…We had 2 lattes and the biscuits and gravy and the peach French toast. We just kept saying…this is so good , this is so good. I never write reviews. This place is amazing. We are going again this morning.“

“We happened upon this restaurant while sightseeing in downtown Louisville, and really enjoyed it. The Kentucky Hot Brown originated here, and it was excellent! My husband had the BLT w/ pimiento and liked it. We finished off the meal with a slice of Derby pie (terrific!) and the pavlova (a tad too sweet for my liking and a bit hard to eat with just a spoon, but I still enjoyed it). I would be remiss if I didn't mention the perfect glass of iced tea I was served. It was plain unsweet iced tea that had been brewed to perfection! I would go back for the tea!“

“Sooooo good!!! definitely my new favorite Boba place!“

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

“The owners are absolutely amazing people. It’s like seeing a friend every time you visit. The breakfast sandwiches are amazing. I’m drooling over an idlewild (egg and cheese croissant) as i type. Switched up my standard latte for an iced Karmella today. Soooooo good. The cranberry orange muffin isn’t something I’d normally get but after getting one this morning, I’ll definitely be getting it again vs my normal banana nut. If you haven’t been here, there’s something missing in your life. This is your sign. You need to visit here.“

“Beautiful restaurant! So chic and comfy. Quick service. Everything in here is so tasty! I had something from the bakery, a Korean sandwich and black coffee, and everything was extremely delicious. We were having the time of our life and accidentally broke a cup, I was so ashamed, but someone from the staff was so kind and comprehensive. If I could, I'd be in here every day and try out all the menu.“

“Best sandwiches! Customer service is amazing! I absolutely love this place!“

“The staff & owners are friendly and accommodating. We have never had a bad experience at Blue Dog & we have been customers since 2008. They have the best bread & pastries in Louisville. When my son had an allergic reaction they were so caring and kind to my family. I can’t say enough kind things about this place!“

“It's almost the end of 2024 and I've been having Clean Eatz this entire year. I'd say 90% of everything I've eaten this year has been CE. To say it's been a huge game changer for me is an understatement. I had a stubborn 10lb that wouldn't go away from the Covid years. That was gone in the first couple months. I was also able to set PRs in all distances-5k, 10k, 15k, half marathon and marathon. Having healthy food from Ce definitely played a huge part in that. Prior to this year I'd never ran more than 1200 miles in a year and I'm coming up on 1800 for the year! Also I haven't been sick this entire year where I'm normally sick at least one or two times. It all starts with your diet and I'm so incredibly blessed that I discovered CE.“

“Thank you so much for the Payne Street team, especially their owner Anne, she came in on her off day to make sure we received fresh bagels for our team breakfast. It was DELICIOUS!“

“You guys are killing the game! I stop in every monday close to noon and you guys have yet to dissatisfy me in the slightest. The food is great timing is great on carryout orders I make. Service is outstanding. I’m proud of you guys.

Dietary restrictions: There are gluten free options on alot of foods

Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome there are pictures of eggs on the walls.“

“If you haven’t been to Stomping Grounds Coffee, you’re doing yourself a disservice. Dave and Julie along with the staff are amazing people who do so much good in the community outside of their coffee shop. One example of that is an organization that I started for Veterans and First Responders would have coffee meetups there to network and enjoy the camaraderie we once had in service. Each time we had an event there, we were greeted with such hospitality and love. Of course it helps that Dave is a Marine, but I have seen them do this with many different groups that have come in. For me good coffee and other drinks are one thing, but seeing Entrepreneurs give back while working hard to manage a small business makes all the difference. You have two amazing people trying to live out the American dream of having a thriving business in a tough industry I might add who use coffee as a way to pour into the lives of others. I am blessed to know them both and I hope you get the opportunity to know them as well by visiting the shop, grabbing a coffee, and learning more about the purpose behind their business.“

“I was in Louisville visiting a client when I found this place on his Street. the menu is absolutely amazing. I have to say they probably have the best burger I've had yet in Louisville.“

“Often, we we are busy, we treat our catering team to lunch. Today we chose Crave Cafe. Everyone complimented on how fresh and delicious the sandwiches and wraps tasted. Thanks for feeding our crew today!“

“Food was great and Jacob our server was awesome. Great place to have a Sunday breakfast!“

“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.“

“Thank you so much for the Payne Street team, especially their owner Anne, she came in on her off day to make sure we received fresh bagels for our team breakfast. It was DELICIOUS!“

“am glad to drink. happy is good“

“As a former New Yorker this place has some of the best bagels in the city. Fantastic service as well. 10/10!“

“The food here is always amazing. If you are ever in the area, try it. The Roma sandwich with a Cesar salad are the best!“

“My kids and I ate here on our way to and back on a road trip from Indiana to Destin, FL. We are vegan so we LOVED the options, especially the pastries. The staff were so friendly, the facilities were clean, and the food was yummy. The vegan quiche was delicious!“

“These are some of the best tacos we have had in KY. We live in Lexington, so we make sure to stop by for some tacos whenever we go to Louisville. Their Aguas frescas(natural flavored waters) are really good too, this last time I got pineapple and my husband got mango. Both were awesome. I didn't get a picture since I remembered as I was finishing my tacos. Sorry ?

Parking: They have parking up front and then some side parking too.“

“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.“

“Amazing food with lots of options. I have enjoyed the burgers and chicken sandwiches!! The tots are delicious 🤤 and so flavorful!! I love the milkshakes with some added vanilla liqueur!! I highly recommend them even if you’re not vegan 🌱 I promise you will love it!!“

“Had an interesting spiced coffee with cloves, cinnamon, ginger and cardamom.
The barista was very sweet and hospitable.
Would love to go back and try spiced cappuccinos and the snacks they had
Paid $3.50 for a spiced black coffee“

“Can say with confidence that me and my friends went here tonight for dinner before a concert and it is by far the best meal I’ve had in years at a restaurant. So fun if you’re traveling! 🤘🏼“

“My husband and I stopped in the Westport Village location this morning. The baristas were amazing and very customer service oriented. The donuts were amazing as well. We will be back if we ever find ourselves near one again!“