Cold Smoke Bagels

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Now that I've visited a handful of times, I feel like I can give an honest review. These are the best lox bagels in the city! My favorite combo is the pastrami lox on everything with chive schmear. I've also tried the Zaydie. It was delish, but had just a little too much egg on it for my tastes. If you like horseradish, try their red horseradish schmear. The horseradish is subtle at first, but kicks in after a few bites. It's located in the new Mashup Food Hall. Staff is super friendly and service is always quick. I just wish they were open later so I could get them for dinner :) read more

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We visited the relatively new venue of the Mashup Food Hall located on Jefferson Street and happy to see Cold Smoke Bagels. This was a Sunday lunch visit and my friend had the bagel with a schmear, saying it was a generous schmear enough for 3 bagels and that the bagels are on par with those in NY. I opted to change it up and try an egg cheese biscuit and added on pickled red onions, which was uniquely heavenly -- tender biscuit, fluffy eggs, gooey cheesy goodness, and crunchy sweet onions. The food hall has nearby street parking as well as a QR paid parking lot across the street. Building is easily accessible and this food stall is located midway into the venue. Staff were helpful and friendly. Looking forward to future visits. read more

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Updating my review now that Cold Smoke Bagels has moved to Mashup Food Hall. And happy to report -- the great quality bagel sandwiches transferred with them to their new home! On my recent trip to Mashup, I got the Classic Lox & Bagel, on an everything bagel with a plain schmear. The lox was great quality, and this more than hit the spot. This sandwich is comfort lunch food for me. I also love that Cold Smoke has Dr. Brown's sodas. I got the cream soda, though maybe someday soon I'll be brave enough to try the celery soda. The owner was also there when we were and chatted us up a bit. It's clear he has pride in his business. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Great service and the bagels are delicious. Unique options for sandwiches. The Mashed Up food court is a great concept. read more

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This place was great. They just opened in the new food hall in Nulu called mashup. The service was really nice and helpful making recommendations and answering questions. And most importantly, the food was delicious. Zaydie Egg Sandwich - fantastic. The egg was cooked perfectly. It was moist and fluffy and flavorful. The bread was delicious and the lox was great (not fishy at all). I especially loved the pickled red onion. Pastrami Lox Bagel - this was so good. Great amount of schmear, the lox was delicious, and the pickled onion again so good. This was a more refreshing taste where the egg sandwich was a warmer taste. We got an dverytuung bagel that was delicious. Bagel options: plain, everything, sesame There is plenty of seating available in the food hall. read more

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Just visited the new Cold Smoke location in Mashup Food Hall! Still just as delicious. The smears are soooo tasty and I love that they have such a great selection. I personally prefer the scallion, but the have regular, veggie and more! My friend (what's up, Emily!) got the lox bagel and really enjoyed it. Their fish is always so fresh. I enjoyed their veggie bagel with fresh, pickled veggies, and add a soft scrambled egg. Wow, that egg was gorgeous! It was a delightful meal in a an exciting new space (Mashup was buzzing!) that was perfect for a well-balanced lunch. If you want carbs, some protein, and veggies so you can be fueled, but not exhausted after eating--this is your spot! read more

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Being from NYC, the bagel and lox capital of America, this was a LEGIT bagel spot. There are a variety of different lox and bagel combos, and they've got the preparation down to a science. I opted for the Classic with red horseradish cream cheese, and it was a very hearty portion. The bagel was excellent -- a little crispy on the outside and soft on the inside -- and the lox was fresh and flavorful. The cream cheese icing on the cake was def the addition of red horseradish, which gave the sandwich an extra dose of spicy goodness. It's in Logan Street Market, which is an awesome location, and there's plenty of bench seating right in front of the bagel counter. The food came out fast and friendly, and I can't wait to go back and try some of the other combos. read more

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I tried every bagel here and there was nothing short of 5 stars delicious, hearty, filling and fulfilling sandwiches! These are easily the BEST bagels and BEST breakfast sandwiches in Lousivlle! Each sandwich is more seductive than the other and the taste screams quality! You get what you pay for! Located inside the Logan street market so they're closed Mondays! It is family friendly and spacious atmosphere and good customer service, every bagel comes with complementary smile. Their hours should allow you to find easy street parking too! Don't sleep on this spot! Bon appetit read more

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I tried the egg and cheese sandwich on Challah bread with avocado. The texture was super soft and rich, which could have used a sauce to match the richness with some zestiness. Still a great spot with friendly staff! Mashup food hall doesn't miss read more

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The worker at the register was super helpful when I couldn't decide on a bagel, and ended up choosing one of his favorites (which I've forgotten the name of!) It was pastrami lox, eggs, mustard, and pickled red onions -- and I chose a sesame bagel. It was so delicious! Really flavorful and filling, and as an egg appreciator I was a fan of the thickness of the eggs. The bagel spot is located inside of Logan Street Market, which has many different vendors so it's especially great if you're with friends that have different tastes. read more

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Came here for bagels on a Sunday morning. Great hospitality and fresh foods. The bagels were huge and super good!! We got the pastrami and avocado mash. Would love to come back to this cute market! read more

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One of the worst habits of displaced New Yorkers is complaining how you can't get good (read: what they're used to) bagels/Chinese food/pizza/etc. outside of New York. My advice to my kindred is, "I agree but also I like it here so leave." Cold Smoke Bagels are what a bagel should taste, feel, and smell like. If you ask the snobbiest New Yorker in Kentucky (my sister) they will tell you that indeed these bagels are what bagels should be. This place warmed my little Sephardic heart, even if bagels aren't Sephardi. I love the pastrami lox and recommend it, highly. This is the only context in which I will eat salmon. I have gotten bagels to go, I have eaten bagels in my car and made a huge mess, I have eaten them in the market and made a moderate mess. They don't have cinnamon blueberry bagels because those are failed donuts. I don't appropriate your culture, ma'am, back off. read more

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Brad C.

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Holy Smoke! Fantastically authentic Jewish comfort food unlike anything you will find in town. Our family of 5 rolled in for breakfast on an uncharacteristically slow morning at Logan Street Market. Lucky for us- the owner promptly took our orders and filled our bellies with the most delicious food. The bagel sandwiches came out deliciously toasted (mine was extraordinary - scrambled egg, avocado, pastrami lox on an everything bagel). Do yourself a favor and add CSB to your breakfast and lunch rotation. read more

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Ben R.

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Stopped by and got the pastrami lox with the jalapeño cream cheese and it might be the best I've ever had including the delis in New York City. I will definitely be back read more

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I came super early to get a few bagels for the fam. I don't live nearby and I work from home, so it's tough to get all the way over here during the work week. They had just opened for the day. No worries really. I got a couple everything bagels and one plain. I think the bagels are from Payne Street? They don't have many options here. When I came, they had plain, everything, sesame, and whole grain. I did like that you can add lox to make it a sandwich. They also had vegan cream cheese! So i asked the guy to put it on the side. I loved it, my mom loved it, my sister loved it. It's great when people know to add dairy free options on the menu!! They sell day old bagels discounted too. Anyway, can't wait to try the lox next time! read more

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One of the best lox bagels I have had. Well worth the $11 - they definitely don't short you on the salmon. Worth going out of your way for. read more

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Jeremy L.

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'Ats what I'm talking about. Look at this beautiful platter. Tastes as good as it looks. Plenty for two. Micro greens under those tart pickles. read more

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A must! We stopped here while visiting the area and had the absolute best bagels and sandwiches we have ever eaten. Great customer service too! read more

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Great location in Logan Street Market! Parking is street parking, or a open space lot down the block. Plenty of indoor seating. I got the veggie sandwich with light vegan cream cheese on an everything bagel. Delicious and kept me full for hours. My favorite bagel shop in Louisville! read more

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The Egg and Cheese on Challah was one of the best breakfast sandwiches I have ever had. Eggs were perfect. Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese was glorious. read more

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When your craving something fresh, cold, filling, and amazingly delicious look no further! Located in Logan Street Market Cold Smoke Bagels is a great place to have an amazing Salmon Lox Bagel. If you can't tell in the pictures it is massive! I had to save some for later cause it was a lot of food! The salmon tastes perfectly delicious, the bagel was filled with a great amount of scallion schematic, slices of tomatoes, green onions all on a crispy doughy everything bagel! Now my only thing is that It was a bit on the saltier side and that's because I didn't realize that the salt of the bagel, plus the taste of the schmear and the lox would all together but to salty. Now I know for next time to go either with a different bagel or a different schmear! read more

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Bagel w lox is sooo good!! Cute little location in Logan street market also. Love it!! read more

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Ronado G.

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Wow wow wow. This place is a small stall and located in the Logan Street Market. Their menu is fairly straightforward and the prices are reasonable. I got the Zaydie style sandwich on a Challah Roll, it was incredible! The sandwich had salmon on it that was marinated with pastrami spices providing one of the most unique flavors I've ever had. It really helped from the salmon being too overpowering which I loved. My buddy got a bagel with butter and it was three dollars so not too bad at all. Also I tried the celery soda and although it was very sugary it was very unique and delicious. The staff/potential owner was super helpful and cool to talk to. I'll definitely be coming back the next time I'm in Louisville! read more

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Their Classic Lox Bagel Sandwich is amazing. I ordered it on the everything bagel with the jalapeño cream cream. The jalapeño cream cheese is definitely spicy. Cost $10. read more

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As an ex New Yorker visiting Louisville this place warms my heart. These are truly what bagels and a bagel experience should be. I grabbed the classic lox on everything today. The last time I was here I got the pastrami lox and both are incredible. I devoured both with equal vigor and excitement and would gladly do it again and again. And you should too. read more

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Great service and workers were very helpful when ordering! The avocado smash was great! Definitely recommend! read more

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Deanna U.

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I moved to Louisville 9 months ago, and this Lox sandwich is still the best thing I've eaten here. Every single time. It's a great value for the price- and always consistent. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. read more

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So I was at Logan Street market, I hadn't had lunch yet and I wanted to eat some thing that would be good but not terribly filling since it was a late lunch. I browse through all the booths, and I ended up swinging back to Cold Smoke Bagels. I've passed by this location multiple times but I've never actually bought anything. The gentleman behind the counter had been very kind so I figured let's go try this place out. I got the vegetarian sandwich bagel. I didn't realize they came with the options of what kind of bagel I wanted. I went with sesame of course. And sesame bagels are my favorite. And then I also got the option of what kind of cream cheese I want it well there's a jalapeño option so how could you pick anything else. The sandwich came out pretty quickly it was delicious. It was filled with fresh basil cheese and some pickled veggies and the jalapeño cream cheese was incredible. I'm so glad I got to try cold smoke bagels. This was an excellent option for a late lunch. And I can't wait to go back. read more

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Gorgeous food. Perfection. Lox, avocado, and egg melt in your mouth. Fresh. Just wish they had rye or pumpernickel bagels. read more

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I am so excited for Cold Smoke Bagels! We got our first taste of their product at a pop-up, since their space isn't officially open yet. And everything was awesome! Currently, they don't have bagel making equipment, so they're using Nancy's Bagels, which are of course delicious, and they're adding their own schmears, lox, capers, pickled vegetables, etc. The toppings are really where it's at, y'all! You've got to try these homemade schmears and pickled goodies! I'm super excited for the opening of Logan Street Market, and I'm even more excited that Cold Smoke Bagels will be located there. I can't wait for many future visits, and to see what else they have in store! read more

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This is a must try if you're at the Logan Street Market. I had the sampler box so I could try everything since it all looked so good. My favorites were the Herring (probably some of the best I've ever had) and the Pastrami Smoked Salmon as well. The sampler box had a bagel cut up to resemble chips, a couple different types of salmon, red onions, capers and pickles. It was all so good and I'd definitely go back to try it. To add onto it the guys working were really nice and even threw in a couple extra samples to make sure I got a full tasting. read more

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Good and definitely above average bagel sandwiches but nothing insanely amazing. The market setting was cute and the employees were very kind. I liked that they had a vegan schmear option! read more

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Was looking for a place to get a bagel on a Tuesday when Payne Street Bagels was closed because I had some really good lox. I figured this place, with "Bagels" in the name, would be a good choice. I got 1 everything bagel for $3 for an everything bagel with nothing on it is very high. But a rock hard everything bagel is just crazy. read more

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Michele C.

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I'm so happy I finally was able to try this little deli. After picking up last minute stocking stuffers, I headed straight for Cold Smoke Bagels. It was absolutely delicious! I ordered the classic, minus the capers. I also added the olive cream cheese instead of the plain. Perfect! I was completely full after eating the sandwich. You get so much salmon and cream cheese on the bagel. Very satisfying. I will definitely be back! I need more of the Olive cream cheese schmear! read more

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Located in the awesome Logan Street Market, this place has the best bagels in town. The lox and egg sandwich is insane and a whole meal in itself. Can't wait to try everything on the menu! read more

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Tried this spot for the first time after hearing lots of good stuff about it. I got the veggie everything bagel sandwich with vegan cream cheese and I was thoroughly impressed. The cream cheese was good and the sandwich itself was packed full of fresh veggies. Food was also ready super quickly! We waited less than five minutes. read more

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I came specifically for the Matzo Ball Soup. A good one can warm your bones and this one did not disappoint. They told me it would be a minute as they heat the soup to order. It was piping hot and had two medium sized, herby balls that were just perfect. A nice texture, not dense but not all fluff. The broth was rich with some carrots and onions. $6 for a bowl of warm love. I'm not wishing a cold on anyone, but if you find yourself under the weather, this is the soup you want. read more

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Excellent veggie filled bagel! Would definitely recommend stopping here for a bagel sandwich. read more

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Sooo good! Tried a Zaydie Style and Avocado Smash. Pick up service was fast and easy and convenient location in LSM. we will be back! read more

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I ordered catering for a post wedding brunch this past weekend and I could not have been more pleased! I was pretty specific about exactly what I wanted in terms of which types of salmon/cream cheese/condiments and they were happy to help. They put together a beautiful platter and everyone raves about how delicious it was! If you haven't had the pastrami smoked salmon with the beet horseradish cream cheese you absolutely need to! read more

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750 E Jefferson St
Ste 101
Louisville, KY 40204
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What time does Cold Smoke Bagels open?

Cold Smoke Bagels opens at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Cold Smoke Bagels opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Cold Smoke Bagels close?

Cold Smoke Bagels is closed on Monday.Cold Smoke Bagels closes at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Fri 8:00 AM - 3:00 PMSat-Sun 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Yes, Cold Smoke Bagels takes credit cards.

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Does Cold Smoke Bagels serve alcohol?

Yes, Cold Smoke Bagels serves alcohol.

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Does Cold Smoke Bagels have parking?

Yes, Cold Smoke Bagels has parking options. Street Parking

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Yes, Cold Smoke Bagels has free WiFi.

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The Café

3.9(639 reviews)

My latest visit to The Cafe was a lunch order for the BBLT - a BLT with bourbon bacon jam. I…read morerequested mine on the side and for me, that was a good decision. A little goes a long way. The bacon was thick and a great portion. The fries are thin and super salty. I'd recommend a different side to go with your sandwich. I noticed a pick two for a salad, soup, or sandwich. It included a drink, which made it a good deal. The menu offers several breakfast and sandwich items, plus bakery, salads, and sides. Plenty of seating and I enjoyed the brightness of the main room with its high ceilings. We had a table of 40+ people. The food came out together and our server hustled with a smile.

The cafe is a beautiful restaurant and space, but my most recent visit was disappointing…read more Upon getting to the restaurant, the main doors were open to let in freah air which was great! I started off with a diet coke and it fell flat. The menu listed a fountain drink and it was coke served from a soda gun. The carbonation wasn't strong and didn't last past the first few sips. I ordered off the breakfast menu and got the huevos rancheros and a blueberry muffin. The eggs were cooked to order and the potatoes were delicious! The muffin was okay. It was a bit on the dry side and would be skipped next time. My friend got a BLT and wasn't impressed. One piece of bread was soft while the other was hard, almost stale. It's a beautiful space but the meal was a disappointment.

1.8 mi•West Main, Downtown

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Thelma's Deli

2.8(34 reviews)

They didn't have any drinks besides like 4 things. Also they were rude when we were ordering.read more

Coffee is not good, honestly I wouldn't even call it coffee. I didn't see anything brewed fresh and…read morewhen they made the latte, they just pushed buttons, it reminds me of the machines at a gas station.The coffee was bitter and burnt. Definitely not good quality coffee at all. In my opinion, it's not a coffee shop for sure. If you enjoy gas station coffee, then you might like this. Menu is really random with a variety of items which are all frozen and warmed up so definitely nothing fresh here, nothing.

1.9 mi•West Main, Downtown

Thelma's

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The Misfit Lou

4.6(19 reviews)

The smash burger with a pretzel bun was perfect. The benny burrito was full of flavor and nicely…read moregrilled. Staff was fun and engaging. Great overall experience.

A friend and I came upon The Misfit Lou by chance after attending a friend's gallery opening. I…read moreordered the Smashburger and my friend ordered a chicken taco (on pita bread). Mine was a little dry and the top of the nice pretzel bun was burned. Had I ordered it with mayo I'd probably have been happier with it. The pita/taco was more successful - a little spicy but not overly. We should have gone downstairs to the bar where live music was ready to commence, but we opted to run through the rain to our car instead. It's an intriguing place with unusual decor. It's a 'place your order and wait for it to be delivered to your table' kind of place with a friendly counter man.

1.6 mi•Downtown, East Main

A view of the place from the top.

PBR braised Philly toast beef sandwich -- amazing!

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A view to the east with the TV projection

Troll Pub Under the Bridge

3.8(895 reviews)

Nice divey experience, felt uniquely Louisville, which was a good start to a weekend there. Good…read moresized place, appropriately grungy/sticky. Decided we'd do a dinner of beer cheese, salad and wings. Enjoyed the beer cheese and pretzels, though it's not something that I'd order regularly. Side salads fine, nothing memorable, but at least they were fresh and crispy. Liked the wings, I got hot, the wife got sweet thai chili. When ordering, she said she'd give me one or two of hers, but she liked them so much that she finished off the plate, so that's a rave review! My hot wings were reasonably spicy and meaty as well. Appreciated the wipes! It's not going to win a Michelin star, but if we were in the area, we'd visit the troll again.

Visited this spot recently while passing through Louisville, and was not disappointed! I was…read moresearching online for any restaurant that serves Kentucky's famous "Hot-Brown" plate. This place was one of the first recommended online, also plus: if you go on their website and subscribe to their e-list, you get a free appetizer included! I arrived at "Troll Pub" (love the name) and walked downstairs. The ambiance is dark, but welcoming. I was taken to the bar-area, and the barista was extremely nice and helpful in choosing my appetizer (fried pickles) and of course, getting my taste of my first Hot-Brown. The pickles were absolutely delicious. Fresh, crisp, with a bit of sour. Absolute 5/5. Now on to the Hot Brown ---- this is hot open-faced sandwich --- let me stop, here's the accurate description: thick-sliced turkey and bacon on toast, smothered in a creamy Mornay (cheese) sauce, and baked until bubbly. What I liked about their particular hot-brown (like i could compare...), was that the bread was torn into pieces, so it was very easy to eat. I get it now , Louisville! If ever your near the area, go to their website, get that free app --- then pop-in to try Kentucky's famous Hot-Brown. 5/5 experience.

1.0 mi•Highlands- Tyler Park, Bardstown Road

Inside the bar

Cowboy Burger

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Imagine coming around the corner and seeing this guy?

Stevens Deli

4.2(164 reviews)

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Stevens Deli was recommended to me as a real deli, something we don't have in Lexington. I ordered…read morethe 1/2 Pastrami and a side of potato salad. A winner! The pastrami, the rye bread (specially made for them) and the potato salad were excellent. I was glad to have ordered the 1/2 sandwich as it was quite enough with the potato salad. The crew is great, and so friendly. Props to Marilyn. Lucky Louisville. 100.

Several of the restaurants on Bardstown Road are closed during lunch on weekdays so we opted for…read moreStevens and Stevens Deli for a late lunch before a hike in Cherokee Park. There is a large menu board as you walk in the side door (the deli is located in the back of Dittos restaurant). They primary have soups salads and sandwiches and daily soup specials. You order at the counter, pay for your order, get your drink at the beverage area and have a seat. They will then bring your order to your table. We both opted for the pick two combo. I had a half ruben sandwich and a bowl of white chili. Both were excellent. A huge half sandwich and a large hearty bowl of white chili. The chili was flavorful but not spicy. It had lots of shredded chicken, beans and corn (which could have been left out in my opinion). My friend had the chicken salad sandwich and the white chili and said her sandwich was good, also a very large. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, parking on the side and in the back of the building. I had not been for years but it was a good choice for a late lunch.