50 Best Coffee Shops in Louisville

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“great service, great prices, friendly“

“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.“

“delightful coffee and food options“

“Lovely coffee shop! I ordered a seasonal drink which was delightful. The rosemary scone was warmed up by the barista and was delicious. The atmosphere is welcoming and homey, very relaxed. I love the outdoor patio and landscaping, I would love to sit outside next time I come back on a sunny day. Baristas were also very friendly and helpful. I will certainly return and am excited to try other menu items!“

“Well this little place used to be a bar then became a restaurant slash church on Sundays Now the church moved found new place of worship but the tiny little coffe shop still serving everyday ran by wonderful people coffee out of this world food even better“

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

“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!“

“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!!“

“Great coffee, friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere.“

“Stopped in today at 4:45 (they close at 6] so I didnt expect much bc usually bakeries are sold out later in the day. This was the cutest bakery, the ambiance was 🤌 chefs kiss! So cute, the cakes all lined up show her true talent. Literally beautiful cakes. Something to be so proud of. I loved the set to such a beautiful bakery.
The selection was amazing, even with it being so late. My first visit and we tried 2 slices of cake (red velvet and funfetti) , an eclair, the biggest cinnamon roll ever, a cookie butter brownie and a cookies and cream cookie. All of that was like $27!
When I tell you we all sat in the parking lot and shared that cinnamon roll, it didnt make it out of said parking lot. Every single item was TOP NOTCH!!!! I wish I had tried it sooner. & We will be back and we will be regulars! Loved everything about it! Congratulations on the new location, I see why you keep outgrowing places. You truly deserve the success! 😍“

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

“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.“

“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!"“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“We did the SUP yoga class and loved it. Thanks for tailoring it to our group and giving us play time along with leading us through poses.“

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

“My favorite coffee shop in Louisville! This place is always popping but the service is fast and the staff is so friendly. I’ve never had a bad cup of coffee from here. Their seasonal menu is always amazing, but the dirty chai latte is my favorite. I love grabbing a coffee and heading to the farmers market down the road.“

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

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

“sooo good. the best coffee in Louisville.“

“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! 🖤“

“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!“

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

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

“The barista was so friendly and easy to chat with plus the coffee was delicious. I got the bees knees minus the peach and it was amazing! I will definitely be back to make my way down the list of things to try.“

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

“You won't regret it! Delish!“

“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!“

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

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

“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“

“WE LOVE STARBUCKS.Thank you for excellent .for excellent customer service so appreciated.♥️♥️♥️😇😇😇✝️✝️✝️👮‍♀️👮‍♀️👮‍♀️“

“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!“

“Im dakota rice i went there today and I was blown away by the immediate service and how fast it was and the drinks were incredible also the manager Christy storts was very awesome and friendly and even gave us great suggestions for the next time we stop by will always stop by this one just because of how they were with me today I will be a customer for life.“

“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 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.“

“definitely the best cubano in town :)“

“What an amazing atmosphere for a coffee shop! I studied here for a few hours and was amazed by how cozy the ambience was and how sweet the baristas were. My pandan matcha with no foam and vegetable bagel sandwich were delicious. I also must note that the menu boards were so beautifully handwritten and decorated.“

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

“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!!
Update: 07/06/26: they are still my one stop shop!!“