50 Best Coffee Shops near St. Matthews

“I’ve had multiple bowls and they are all delicious! The employees are very friendly and I love the atmosphere! Can’t wait for the Middletown location to open!“

“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“

“After a LFPL Walking Tour that ended at 7:30 pm Starbucks was the only place nearby where they were open late enough to get a coffee. Fortunately there was no line at the drive through and service was very friendly and speedy. And of course the coffee was piping hot. Sometimes at Starbucks that is not always the case. No complaints.“

“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.“

“delightful coffee and food options“

“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.“

“great service, great prices, friendly“

“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.“

“Best bagels around!!!!!! Great service and authentic NY bagels you can’t get anywhere else!“

“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!!“

“They have the absolute best matcha I’ve ever had 💚 Super friendly, great environment, and the best place to do homework.“

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

“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!"“

“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.“

“My family gets almost all of our cakes from here! They're amazing and so talented! We've gotten baesic cakes, her pre designed cakes, And even a beautiful custom cake for a baby shower. Highly recommend them! I posted a couple of the cakes we've gotten from them recently!

Updating this on 8/16/2026 to add the custom shark cake she made for my sons 6th birthday. Absolutely amazing! Way better than we imagined!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“I received my first order in the mail last night. I’m already planning a trip to the store from Indiana. The tea is phenomenal!“

“They have the absolute best matcha I’ve ever had 💚 Super friendly, great environment, and the best place to do homework.“

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

“Just bought a meal replacement protein shake from Jeff City Mix off Tenth Street in Jeffersonville, IN. I got the thin mint with an extra shot of creatine.

My favorite part is that the shake tastes like a milkshake w/o the sugar and gross feeling, and it doesn’t have that distinct protein shake chalky consistency. It’s so good and I’ll be trying more flavors in the future.“

“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.“

“Love 7Brew and Chloe is always so helpful with helping me pick new drinks“

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

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

“You won't regret it! Delish!“

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

“We stumbled upon Pearl Street Coffee house while visiting Louisville from out of town. The atmosphere is so cozy and the staff are so friendly and helpful! Our coffee and breakfast wraps were delicious and very reasonably priced. Definitely recommend!“

“Love going here the coffee is always good and the staff are always friendly. My only complaint is recently they changed the cups and the lids. The new lids don’t have any sort of tab to cover the drinking hole now and anytime I’m carrying them and it’s anywhere near fill the coffee sloshes out all over my hand now. Bring back the old lids please 😭🫠“

“sooo good. the best coffee in Louisville.“

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

“The baristas are friendly, the coffee is strong, and the pastries are scrumptious! It’s a great place to work (free wi-fi for customers) or relax and read. Great atmosphere!“

“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.“

“Donovan I hope i spelled this right did great and went beyond to make it a great experience. Thank You. 4-7-2019 @ 2pm“

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

“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!“

“love Starbucks at this location. super friendly“

“Stopped in yesterday on my way back to Louisville and the baristas were so nice and the Carmel iced latte was delicious. 10/10 experience“

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

“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!“

“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.“