50 Best Coffee Shops in Louisville

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

“Kiwa Teahouse is such a gem. It’s my go-to place for studying and coffee. The space is clean, cozy, and comfortable, with a calm vibe that makes it easy to focus. The food is fresh and healthy (their salads are amazing), and the staff is very friendly. The owner is always present, making sure everything is perfect and interacting with customers — they really make you feel valued and remembered. If you’re looking for a peaceful spot to study or unwind, I definitely recommend Kiwa Teahouse.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Fresh donuts and great coffee! Tokyo nights has been one of my recent favorites!“

“Stopped in for a coffee, left with a DELICIOUS peaches and cream latte and a newfound love for canned fish — thanks to Meg Z. She made the dreamy, summery latte and somehow inspired us to try a tin of smoked trout I’d normally be too scared to touch. Spoiler: it was delicious.

The place is cozy, creative, and just weird enough in the best way. Come for the coffee, stay for the surprises (and maybe a designer tin of mackerel).“

“First off parking was amazing!! Second and most importantly the coffee and service was fantastic! I ordered the Almond Joy with oat milk and I had what I needed to start my day! Seating inside was cute and pleasing to the eye. I will come back when I'm out this way!“

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

“Great specialty coffee, but ive never seen five baristas behind the bar produce drinks so slowly. Four groupheads and four steam wands and theyre putting out one milk drink every two to three minutes while six customers sit around waiting at the bar.“

“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.“

“delightful coffee and food options“

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

“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!“

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

“If you are looking for top end coffee, Fante's has the best beans in town. They source directly with the farmers and hand roast everything themselves. Each bag is hand marked with the date/roast/etc.

I talked with one of their roasters, Derek, and he walked me through all the details about each blend. You could tell he was a craftsman and knew his art. Lots of different choices, and each bag brings out the best of what that particular bean or blend of beans has to offer. If you want to taste what coffee actually is supposed to taste like, get your beans here. Best in city!“

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

“Great coffee, friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere.“

“I love this location...but they need to bring Ali back to morning! She can make a bad start to my day disappear in the 6 minutes I spend with her in the drive thru. Her vibe just puts you in a good mood. I missed her this morning had to resort to my play list to get my mood right!#bringAliback #ilove7brew“

“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!“

“So yum! Great atmosphere! Very welcoming“

“Treating customers with dignity isn’t hard. That includes ICE.“

“Great coffee, healthy food and some of the most pleasant folks in Louisville. My go-to picks are usually the Miel, the Smooth Brew, the Curried Tuna and the Turkey & Salami Melt.“

“sooo good. the best coffee in Louisville.“

“Barista was very knowledgable. 3 options for our over. The Trail Mix was awesome. Love the fruity aroma and taste. The African blend was good as well.“

“great service, great prices, friendly“

“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.“

“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 :)“

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

“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.“

“Best chocolate chip cookies 🍪 💗“

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

“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 !!!“

“Bae's Bakery made my wedding cake and they did a fantastic job. They brought my vision to life and the cake was beautiful. The pumpkin and vanilla cake with cream cheese icing was delicious! Thank you all for delivering such a great wedding cake!!“

“This Starbucks is hands down the top Starbucks in the area. Awesome customer service yo and Brooke is the best! She's super friendly and funny - makes the morning grind more bearable. Starbucks better treat her well cause if she goes, I'm finding a different coffee place for sure. Also, the cinnamon pull apart bread is game changing - don't let that go either... #bringbacktheograspberrysyrup“

“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! 🖤“

“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“

“Tried for the first time today and love it“

“I get the Bahama Mama energy drink pretty much every time and it’s always on point!!! You can tell they care about what they’re making. Beyond the drinks, the customer service is what keeps me coming back. Everyone is so kind, upbeat, and professional. It’s rare to find a place that’s this consistent and this friendly. Definitely one of my favorite stops! Highly recommend this seven brew…“

“When I think of how a coffee shop should run, I think of Greg and the gang. I have gone there at 5:00 am everyday for the past year. (I have a sleep issue and wake up at 4:45 am everyday). I get a sugar free vanilla cold brew and it’s become routine. I’m diabetic. The highlight isn’t the drink, or quality of the product, it’s the crew. I’m talking about, Meghan, Rachel, Alex, Sydney, Justin(who even offered up a streaming service password to me), Bailey, Carson (the person who makes my drink like, 90% of the time and crushes it), and everyone else. I’m always greeted with a smile. Everyone there is a prime model employee. They also write on my cup.“

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Hands down the best experience I’ve had at any 7 Brew around Louisville. Jewell from Bowling Green was absolutely amazing, super happy, energetic, and genuinely helpful. I asked for suggestions and she nailed it with great options that fit exactly what I wanted. Her vibe alone made my day better. If I could give 10 stars instead of 5, I would. Outstanding service all around, shoutout to Jewell! 🙌☕️“

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

“My barista Abby really made my visit something special here. She made me a peppermint iceburg (something that was not on the menu) and quickly but was really friendly and she upped the size of my drink for me and let me use my rewards credit to pay for it so it was no charge to me. Thank you Abby for going above and beyond for me. You are awesome.“

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

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

“I’ve been to 2 different 7Brew locations, Fort Walton Beach and Mobile. Both locations had super friendly staff and great coffee! Glad to have some choices in town!!“