This place is absolutely amazing if you work downtown and want a great lunch option. The selections change based on the days of the week and that keeps the options fresh and plentiful. Everyone I have interacted with there are super friendly and nice. The food is great and tasty! My favorite so far has been the carved turkey! It's like having a thanksgiving meal! The price is mind blowing in today's world as well. You get a drink, entree and 2 sides for $13. Very reasonable and a perfect amount of food for lunch. The atmosphere is very cafeteria style, you get a tray and go through the line and pick your selections. After that the seating is fine, just a bunch of cafe style tables with a couple of bigger tables if you bring a group. But you can always combine a few tables. One of has Fox News playing and the other has CNN if that matters to you. We go here often and cannot recommend it enough! read more

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my first time eating here. they have a salad bar that looks pretty good. sold by the weight. they have a grill section for hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, etc. they have a regular food line as well. I ordered the cabbage, fried chicken, and hashbrowns. the chicken was cold. I like hot chicken. the cabbage was decent. the hash was ok but had to put hot sauce on it to flavor it. I told them about the cold chicken and they were super nice about trying to rectify it. they gave me another chicken breast but it was equally cold. they said because they lay on a steam table. I don't know what that means but I'm not a fan of cold chicken. I air fry my chicken at home and my chicken is always super hot. I might go back one day. I'll try something different. read more

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This is a Louisville staple, one of Louisville's best kept secrets. Why it is not on Yelp. I have no clue. If you have ever worked downtown I'm sure you've been to this place. Food is hot and ready. Especially, the breakfast. It's all cooked to order. Lunch is Buffet style and can be hit or miss depending on the menu. Service is great and everything is reasonably priced. Plenty of seating for lunch crowds. Folk pile in during lunch hours. read more

Cravings Ala Carte - Catfish, Greens, Mac and Cheese and Cornbread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I discovered this hidden gem on the first day of my trip to the city, and by the end of the week, the place was filled with my colleagues as word spread about their food. The colleagues I brought on my last day were foodies, and I could tell by their faces they were questioning my life choices as we entered the cafeteria. I recommended the "Cravings plate," which is a meat and two sides from the buffet section. I grew up eating made-from-scratch home cooked meals, and no kidding, this food rivaled my mom's meals! My skeptical colleagues were believers by the end of the meal. I enjoyed meatloaf, a pork chop, and a stuffedchicken breast with mashed potatoes, gravy, and cooked carrots and green beans throughout the week. This location is in the PNC Building at 5th/Main, downstairs immediately to your left. Zero stars for ambiance, but with a full belly, you will care not! I have zero food pictures because I inhaled everything immediately. read more

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Cafeteria style at very reasonable prices. I'm surprised they draw a bigger breakfast crowd with this offering. Only negative was I asked for over-easy eggs and they were over-med/hard read more

Cravings Ala Carte - 3 egg breakfast for $12.5 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Omg this restaurant is cafeteria style service I love everything they serve the location is tricking the people are outstanding

We wanted a quick light breakfast. We each had the breakfast platter, two eggs, two slices of buttered toast and four pieces of crispy bacon. As this is a cafeteria, the eggs and toast were prepared as we watched. It was tasty and hit the spot. Being a five minute walk from our hotel didn't hurt either. read more

Stopped in for a quick breakfast. Had an omelette. Good tasting but I actually have to say there was too much inside for only 2 egg omelette. Need to either add an egg or cut back some. Generally I grumble about no filling but this was over the top to much. Prices are great, flavorful was great. Just add and egg :) read more

Delicious food but this was catered through work and so over priced! We eat the at least 2x a month. They charged 315$ to feed 15 people in the office! 20$ a person...I don't link so! I think that is a bit over priced for 1 tray each of... Fried chicken cutlets Green beans Mac and cheese Mashed potatoes with gravy Stewed tomatoes Onion rings A jug of tea 2 x 2 liters of coke read more

Cravings Ala Carte - two quesadillas with a side of sour cream - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I have gotten 3 lunch deliveries from this establishment within a 30 day span. Word to the wise....this is home cooked southern fare. For instance lima beans are more like butter beans and cooked until it is more mush than beans. Fried Cod doesn't seem to be hand battered and didn't have much flavor. I am not sure what they use to make their mac & cheese but I did not care for it much. The double bacon cheeseburger was the shining star of the 3 meals. I definitely could have just went for a single since the patties are pretty large. Fresh bun nicely toasted. Done but not dry. The fact that they deliver to downtown businesses is a big plus. read more

NOT open on the weekends!!! Please update the hours on the site. We just spent time parking and money in the meter read more

What a surprise! Excellent service, quick and tasty food. Cafeteria style so you can get anything you want.

Cravings is a pretty good spot to eat lunch if you work downtown. It's not the kind of place you'd make the trip downtown for, but if you're working in the area it's a nice spot to go to when you're burnt out on the regular downtown restaurants. They offer lots of options, and a menu that differs each day. There will often be snack-type foods, like a soft-pretzel with cheese, as well as meal options, like fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and corn or green beans. So, they tend to have something for everyone, no matter what you're in the mood for. If you work in the downtown area, and especially if you're feeling like you're growing tired of the places you usually go, I definitely recommend checking out Cravings. read more

The food was fantastic and the people were so friendly. We went back a second day for breakfast.

I have been going to Cravings for three years but it's always for a quick workday lunch so I've never stopped to review or take pictures. Cravings is a great downtown lunch place for groups because there is something for everyone. There's a deli, a salad bar, a grill, and a hot bar. There are also plenty of vegetarian options, including veggie burgers. I almost always go with the grill special, but here are some of favorite Cravings dishes: -the fries! -chicken tender wrap (only on Tuesdays) -Stuffed chicken breast (Wednesday's usually) -chicken quesadilla (sporadic grill special) -Turkey bagel sandwich (sporadic grill special) -grilled cheese with bacon -chicken philly (beware it takes a while to prepare and is very messy) -their iced tea The employees are also so so friendly and the lines move quick! It's not quite a five star because some items are just mediocre (not a big fan of their mashed potatoes or fried green tomatoes). But for an under $10 lunch, Cravings is one of my go-tos. read more

For a while there, Cravings was my breakfast place. I get the breakfast platter. Come with eggs, bacon and un/buttered toast. Simple. So good. You can't really mess up any of this but the place has a taste unique to it. I've never got around to check out the lunch situation but I've heard good things. Late in the morning? Stop buy for some cheap breakfast. Those guys behind the grill will take care of ya! It's not a restaurant but more of a cafeteria. It has a large sitting area with bathrooms around the corner FAR from the eating place which is good. Try it! You'll enjoy it! read more

Downtown during the workday? Need soup, sandwich, salad bar, or a home cooked meal? Cravings has you covered! To-go or eat in the only complaint I have is that my cell phones internet does not connect in their basement cafeteria. Otherwise this is the answer to all your cravings. Go early to avoid the rush! read more

Cravings Ala Carte - Grilled cheese and chili on a cold day! Yummmm! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Pretty great lunch spot if you want something quick. I had the southern fried chicken plate. Good stuff. One way I would improve the restaurant is to move the lids to the drinks. I was filling up my fountain drink, and had to search a little bit to find the straws and lids. Other than that it is a pretty good lunch spot. Five stars. read more

Honestly, its just cafeteria food. However, the convinienece of a home cooked meal in downtown louisville earns it 4 stars! Everything is reasonably priced and a huge variety of options. Including grill items! read more

Wow! In town for basketball tournament... nicest people we have met since arriving in Louisville!!! They genuinely seem to love their jobs, want to exceed your customer service expectations... and earned the right for us to return many times during our stay!!!! The food was cook to order and just AWESOME!!!! They even offered to let us order off the menu... no need for us to do so because there were plenty of options and delicious! Whomever owns and operates this place... your staff deserves a raise and/or a bonus!!!! THEY MADE US RETURN!!!! read more

When reviewing any establishment it is oh so important be cognizant of what the establishment is attempting to accomplishment. Cravings is a cafeteria style restaurant perfect for a quick stop for lunch for those working downtown. Anything special? Not really, but they do what they do well and I was satisfied. Cravings is located in the bottom of the PNC building in downtown Louisville, KY. Grab ya a tray and pick a line - they have a good looking salad bar, a burger bar, and a few other fixings. Me and a few coworkers were somewhat in a hurry, so I couldn't really stand around and gander at all the provided fixings. The options in the line I ended up in were meat loaf (huge slices), fried fish, fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, and red beans and rice. I'm a sucker for carbs, so I went with the chicken and dumplings. My sides were the green beans and mashed potatoes and gravy. The chicken and dumplings were good - dumplings tasted homemade and the chicken was tender. The sides were good as well. That, a corn muffin, and a drink was less than $9.00. Not a bad deal as some fast food prices are getting higher and higher now-a-days. Two things to note about the food - it changes daily and the salads are sold by weight (I do not know the price per pound). There is no table service, but all servers behind the counter were friendly and kept the lines moving. The gentleman who took our trays at the turn in area was also very nice. In a world where most folks give you weird looks for saying, "Have a nice day," the staff here provided a fresh attitude that more people in this style of the food service industry need to have. If you need a quick, hearty bite and you're crunched for time downtown, Cravings might just be what you're looking for. read more

I go here in the morning for breakfast eggs are cooked fresh food always looks and taste Great! The gentleman at the grill are always courteous and friendly. Would recommend this over any other restaurants serving breakfast downtown read more

Great place to grab food over lunch while you are in a hurry. The staff is friendly but the do their best to get people through quickly as most customers have a limited lunch break. Their food is pretty good and they have reasonable prices. They have a variety of food including a grill station, soups, a sandwich station, salad bar and rotating hot plate lunch options. read more

Great cafeteria dining for a quick lunch downtown for local visitors or employees. Can order items a la carte, but the best value is found when you take advantage of one of their rotating meal discounts. Not easy to find anywhere to get a hot meal with two sides and a drink for under $10, especially downtown! There is a decent sized seating area nearby, but most people seem to grab and go. Certainly worth checking out when in the area. Enough variety at good prices to keep my business. read more

Quick and convenient place to grab food when you are downtown. The cooks are friendly! The grill is my favorite, especially for breakfast.

I've never been unhappy with a meal from Cravings. I'd call it food like Grandma's.The menu rotates daily. The stuffed cabbage, fried cod, fried catfish, meatloaf and stuffed pork chops are my own favorite entrees. The mashed potatoes, cheesy cauliflower casserole, breaded tomatoes with pasta and mac and cheese are great sides. The cornbread and rolls are like homemade. The Chili with spaghetti and beans, clam chowder and gumbo are good soups. The team running Cravings is friendly, laid back and totally accommodating. I've never had a bad experience here. I make a big deal of this point because it's very easy to encounter disinterested or rude counter help at downtown eateries. It's never happened here. The last day I was there and leaving my tray in one of the dish washing racks, one of the staff asked "How are you doing? Was everything OK?" That attitude is hard to find anywhere in retail or restaurants these days. But it is very much appreciated. read more

Great place for breakfast! Their omelettes are delicious. Great service, nice folks! I eat there at least once a week!

Love the food. They are a bit pricey though. The premade salads are almost $8.00.

The best omelette! We order about 2-3x a week. We had been doing lunch getting the chicken and fish... but when we discovered their breakfast, thats all we look forward to weekly. Always fresh. Good country ham provided. Quick delivery (since we work right across the street). Yum yum and YUM. Had the ham, egg, and cheddar cheese on a croissant today. Sooooooo good. I needed another lol. read more

Fast, and filling, it's a no frills cafeteria style "restaurant" with plenty of options

Cravings is always good for a change of pace if you work downtown. Chili, fried mushrooms are really good. Generally the food is good and a large variety of it. Everything I have gotten there has been tasty for a cafeteria style food, reminds me of the old Blue Boars when I was a kid a little. I like the hamburgers. Pasta dishes are good. Don't order onion rings though, they only give you 6 for $2.40. 3.5 stars. read more

WARNING! This place is stealing credit card/debit card numbers. I work in the building and after my card # was stolen here 2x (and the debit company pointed out this discrepancy) I started using cash to purchase my breakfast. I accidentally used my credit card the other day when I was out of cash and sure as sh*#, my # was stolen (different card than the first time) and used for online purchases! read more

I used them today to cater a company breakfast. Everybody was extremely complimentary of the food and said it was a nice change to what they normally expect with a hot breakfast. They especially commented on the eggs - "Perfect!" - and the size of the biscuits. I spoke to Chuck a few times, and he was always helpful and informative. I would recommend the breakfast catering to anyone who asks!! read more