Step 1: Attend beer festival in Louisville Step 2: Stumble…read more(quite literally) upon the Happy Belly food stand and order the pork tacos The set up didn't look like much, but boy these tacos were UNREAL. The corn tortilla was perfectly crispy and they're absolutely loaded with juicy pork that's full of flavor. I could've eaten them for every meal!

Great food from a great Chef. Ashlee and her crew have always provided great eats! I have been a…read moresupporter of here for years and love the menu each time i go! Here is there most recent.

A big restaurant with a chill vibe that has authentic Syrian and other Middle Eastern options, this…read morerestaurant holds its own in the Arab food scene in Louisville. The Mansaf was solid with tender meat and good flavor. The chicken shawarma was very tender with good sauces and the beef shawarma was flavorful albeit a bit drier. The baba ghanoush was mediocre. They have great family platters at a good price that I look forward to trying.

Not a hidden gem (it's easy to spot), but feels like an overlooked one. Excellent shawarma, lamb,…read morekebabs, and some other quality Middle Eastern fare at good prices. Service is fast and friendly (order at the counter, and they'll bring the food to your table; take-out is also available). Relaxed space, super casual. Always enjoy stopping in here.

I had the bourbon smoked pecan on a waffle cone and BWE had the passion fruit guava sorbet. The…read moresmoked pecan was outstanding! The smoke didn't overpower the flavor. The pecan flavor shined while the smoke was a nice complementary undertone. Waffle cone was not too sweet which I loved. The sorbet was not like other sorbets. This one was less icy and more creamy. Delicious! When we arrived, there was a line out the door and halfway down the block. We walked up anyway and found that the line moved quickly. Service is unmatched! It's a small place with just a few seats inside but the vibe is cool. Loved it!

The sundae was very good and ingredients were well balanced - not too much sauce, and a good ratio…read moreof blondie to ice cream. Staff were less than friendly. I'm not sure if we were actually greeted, and they offered no support or insight on our first visit. Space is small but we were able to grab a table.

Tommy's was noticeable due to the delish smell from baking pizzas. We asked for half cheese, half…read morepepperoni. Delish! Thin, crispy edges, flavorful. We bought a few items from booths at Mash Up today and this was my favorite. Next time we visit I'm trying the bacon and pickle pizza ... he has one with banana peppers too. Can sodas are available. Tommy is as friendly and had our pizza ready to go in 10 minutes. Even nicer, he walked it over to us. We'll be back to Mash Up for more pizza!

Great pizza! They're located in Mashup Food Hall, but I believe they also do popups at bars…read more Pizzas range from $12 to $15. The menu is small, but that's not a bad thing. They also have a variety of dipping sauces. Looks like they do a pizza of the month. I ordered the pickle bacon pizza. It was fantastic! I loved the crispy crust. Super thin and crunchy--similar to Derby City Pizza. It's the perfect size pizza for one person.

We spent 2 evenings at the Chow Wagon this week listening to music, hanging with friends, eating…read morejunk food and enjoying the crowd. Always a fun way to spend sometime Derby week connecting with other Louisvillians. The crowds were fairly sparse both evenings but especially on Thursday. I had a really good virgin Pina Colada one evening, a corn dog and an elephant ear. All were good, served hot and tasty. Music was also good both nights. We listened to the Wilson Brothers one evening and Sound Machine the other. A complaint is the parking, closed streets and fenced off areas. They have made it difficult to get to the entrance and parking garages are charging $15 to $30 to park. Prices inside are also expensive for drinks and food. Although a Pegasas Pin gains you entrance the associated costs are pricy. Be prepared. The balloon glow was canceled the night we were there due to weather but always worth checking out. They also offer helicopter rides, carny games and amusement rides.

completely disappointing. this was advertised as a food truck event, but it's really just…read moreoverpriced fair food and lackluster environment. I'll never go back.

Dairy Kastle, please don't change…read more (Especially now that you take credit cards. Now, for reals, don't change!) My famiy and I visited last night to get our dog, Millie, a pup cup for her 14th birthday. And we also got ice cream while we were there ... obviously. There was a line, as you'd expect, but the staff kept it moving, and we didn't have to wait long. Dairy Kastle is an outdoor ice cream stand, with a mix of cool treats on the menu. My husband and I got the Fat Elvis shakes (a mix of peanut butter, banana and vanilla ice cream). It's our favorite thing on the menu. My son tried the Dole whip for the first time, and he'll definitely get that again. My daughter got the vanilla soft serve with chocolate sauce. And Millie got her pup cup -- two Milkbones with vanilla ice cream on top. Dairy Kastle provided the quintessential Louisville summer experience to end a good weekend. Like I said, please don't change!

This spot is an establishment for the area. Seasonally open and a fun spot to get a sweet treat…read more They do take cc payments now but it was cash only for a while. Limited parking and walk up window only. The soft serve is my fav!

Hot & fresh Mini donuts is a good stand setup inside the Kentucky fair and expo center in…read moreLousiville Kentucky. They offer as the name suggests mini donuts. They sell them in either a dozen or half dozen. Pricing isn't too bad for "event" food. They do offer other small snacks and drinks as well. The donuts are as the name suggest mini. They taste exactly like the state fair funnel cakes or elephant ears depending on what your area calls them. I ordered a dozen at my daughter recent cheer event and split them with her and it was a nice easy, relatively inexpensive breakfast. Hit the spot and served the purpose for what we were needing.

Best donuts, mini donuts, covered in cinnamon sugar, served hot. The only reason I look forward to…read morethe truck and tractor pull every year is for these donuts!

Picked up a grilled cheese with steak while downtown for an art festival. It was $12 and came with…read morechips and a pickle spear. The first few bites were tasty, but then the grease and butter overwhelmed me. My stomach wasn't happy after I finished. If less butter was used, I think this sandwich would be really good, the flavor was present.

Is there anything more comforting than a grilled cheese sandwich? *Spoiler* Yes - a GOURMET grilled…read morecheese! And this is the sweet spot where Lil Cheezers lives, taking that childhood favorite that every former-kid I know remembers fondly, and elevating that experience for your adult tastebuds. My latest Cheezers experience was a caprese grilled cheese sandwich, with basil, tomato, and balsamic vinegar adding that familiar tang to the rich mozzerella and chewy grilled bread. Served with a pickle and potato chips and my tastebuds are in *heaven.* My 7 year old daughter got the Plain Jane and finished both halves of her sandwich, a minor miracle that let me know she loved this lunch option. I haven't had a chance yet to try the hot brown grilled cheese but that's in my sites for next time we meet the Lil Cheezers food truck. Finally - there's rumor of a *secret menu* item. I learned from friends yesterday that you can ask for the s'mores dessert and they'll hook you up with this off-menu dessert. I couldn't possibly eat more after that filling lunch but it may be perfect to split amongst friends in the know.

Jumped onto the Louisville Street Food website to find a nearby food truck/stand to my work place…read moreand stumbled across Bully Dogs. One look at the menu and my co-worker and I were sold. The owner is out on 6th and Chestnut on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the lunch hours (11:30am-2:30pm). He serves up four different types of dogs: veggie, turkey, 1/3 all beef and 1/3 all beef Polish. You can "BYOB" (Build Your Own Bully) or you can it in one of his five styles: Carolina/Southern, Coney, Chicago, New York or Seattle. The most intriguing were the Carolina/Southern (chopped onions, BBQ sauce and coleslaw) and the Seattle (grilled onions and peppers and cream cheese), but I opted for a 1/3 Polish Chicago Style with chips and a drink for $6.00. (My two co-workers opted for the two turkey dogs with chopped onions and BBQ sauce, chips and a drink for $5.00.) The dog itself was delicious. Poppy seed bun, good-sized dog with a bit of a kick, cooked to perfection with all the right toppings (I only wished he had some hot peppers!) Definitely a solid dog. The set-up was clean and efficient. The owner definitely knew what he was doing and was easy-going. And he gave us a tip: when the cold weather rolls around, he would probably switch things up and start doing homemade white bean chili. Definitely a good incentive to get out of the office and brave the elements in the winter! (He doesn't have a website, but his Facebook page has a couple menus and pictures of the food.)

These donuts are amazing. They are fresh made and you can choose the toppings. They do take a…read morecouple minutes but are worth the wait. They also have coffee and even hot dogs for breakfast!

The atmosphere of Drip n Dough is very nice. I pulled over to this spot after breakfast because I…read morewanted to try it since it's new! One of the owners was there and was a super kind dude. Very excited for the growth of this place. The donuts are made fresh and you can tell when you eat them. The dough is sweet, light and fluffy. I think they should be cooked a little longer so that they don't taste cold and wet when covered with toppings. I am looking forward to trying the hot dogs next. The cold brew lacked the maple flavor, but maybe that can be fixed with more syrup. The cold foam was great. Overall, will be back. It's a new place so this review will likely be edited and rated higher when we revisit.