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!“

“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.“

“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!"“

“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“

“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!!“

“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.“

“delightful coffee and food options“

“They have a wide assortment of cakes, pastries, cookies, as well as coffee and lattes. We got some cookies and lattes, all of which were delicious and high quality. The people were extremely friendly and helpful. The interior was extravagantly and uniquely decorated. Great vibes all around. Can't wait to come back and try more!“

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

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

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

“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!“

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

“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!“

“Love the vibe! The banh-mi & boba are delish.“

“You won't regret it! Delish!“

“sooo good. the best coffee in Louisville.“

“Love the food, every dish we have had was excellent and the coffee..the best!!“

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

“Great cake slice and chai latte. Nice atmosphere and friendly barista.“

“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.“

“Where to even begin?! This is more than an amazing play space and cafe; it’s a place where caregivers can actually get a much needed breather while kids are able to be kids in a safe space. Plus it’s a hub of activity. They are always offering new classes, camps and childcare options. My kiddo took an art class here that was 10/10. They also are very community-minded. They’ve hosted a pantry on-site and offer play days at significantly reduced cost. Amazing people. Amazing atmosphere. Highly recommended GlowWorm!“

“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 :)“

“am glad to drink. happy is good“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“Love going to blissful blends to get my protein fix me uppers but best of all my boosted tea! They are a great replacement to a sugary drink and it boosts your energy to get through the day!“

“What an AMAZING breakfast indulgence!!!“

“Went here for a tasty treat and they absolutely delivered. The staff here was incredibly kind and helpful. Everything tasted amazing (fruit crepe, chocolate shake, the Arabic coffee !!! the almond biscotti)
I bought some stuff to take with me on the road home because I couldn’t get enough!
Thank you guys🤍“

“amazing staff that make you feel so welcome the moment you walk in there. the coffee is amazing and 💩 on anywhere else in or around louisville.“

“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.“

“1000/10 recommend!! Kids were able to play in a fenced in area off the patio and everything we tried was delicious. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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! 🖤“