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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“great service, great prices, friendly“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

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

“You won't regret it! Delish!“

“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!“

“sooo good. the best coffee in Louisville.“

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

“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!“

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

“I go to this location two or three times a week and do so because the staff is always so friendly. Specifically, I want to recognize Layton. As I work early myself I am usually there before 6 AM. He is always so friendly and upbeat and he is the main reason I go there. His positive attitude and smile help to get my day off to a good start. Thank you, Layton.“

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

“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.“

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

“love Starbucks at this location. super friendly“

“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!“

“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!!“

“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!“

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