Stopped here on a rainy morning while we were in Louisville. Service was great, everyone behind the…read morebar was friendly and attentive. They weren't super busy when we first walked in but business picked up when we got our order to go. We each got a latte and a dessert cause who doesn't want something delicious for breakfast. All of the items behind the counter looked DELICIOUS. It was hard to choose which one to get. I got the magic bar since it was one of the few gluten free options available and one of the best I've had. My boyfriend got the apple strudel and it was tasty. Their baked goods do not disappoint! Cute and tasty place to stop for coffee or breakfast!

The coffee of the shop was really refreshing in a good pick me up for walking around downtown. I…read moredid get the bacon breakfast sandwich on an onion chive biscuit, which was really filling and super tasty. The service was very friendly and helpful with the menu as it was my first time at this coffee shop. Parking downtown is like your typical downtown parking. It's a bit of a hit and miss especially on the weekend. Overall, I would recommend the shop for your coffee and a quick bite to eat needs.

Family member recommended it and it was close to our hotel.. so we had to check it out and loved…read moreit. I had the Loco Hash (skillet potatoes topped with crispy carnitas, queso, sautéed onions, bell peppers and jalapeños with 2 eggs topped with sour cream, avocado, pico de gallo, and green onions) and it was amazing .... I ate every bit of it! Service was great and vibe was cute. One little note... sometimes they are not downstairs to greet you, so if you see a sign that says wait and you've waited a while, you should go upstairs to get seated - they were super apologetic but we understood that they do get busy. Would I go back? Yes! so much more to try. [side note, I heard their cinnamon rolls are very good]

Fun and vibrant, excellent service and amazing food, we loved it so much we made it twice in our…read moreweek in Louisville.

This shop is defiantly awesome-special. It was just a short walk from our [Galt] Hotel and we came…read morehere for breakfast prior to our daily visit to museums, etc... When we came here we did not realize that Proof on Main is a not only a wonderful restaurant/bar but also a 24/7 free museum. You can order drinks and then walk through the exhibits. We just opted to eat breakfast first. As soon as you enter, you are standing in a colorful and fun art museum. The walls are adorned with many different types of art from living artists. The staff also encourages you to walk through the dining room and if able they will walk along as your own private docent, explaining a lot of what you see. We had to pause the dining room and bar exhibit tour for a short time to have breakfast which included: - BREAKFAST SANDWICH - Scratch Biscuit, House Sausage, - FRENCH TOAST - Ricotta, Strawberry, Pistachio - BISCUITS & GRAVY - House Sausage Gravy, Sunny Eggs, Chili Crisp Scrambled Eggs, Melty Cheese, Hash-brown - STEEL CUT OATMEAL - Spiced Apple Butter, Apples, Candied Walnuts I will not go items by item but I will say that everything was so perfect-tasty-fresh. The portions are very robust here and I am sure no one goes aways hungry. They have a lot of unique twists on items as you can see by the menu we had. After breakfast, we resumed our tour of the main floor then the basement. It's hard to describe just how large the viewing area is and all spots within the area are used for some kind of art display... Even the bathroom. Everything is so unique and I tried to capture a fair amount of it in photographs and information about the piece as well. This too should be a must visit if your in the Louisville area. Set aside an hour or two to stop in and relax with some great food and art. KUDOs to the team at Proof on Main.

Service was great, very cool atmosphere. The food was horrible. Ordered the amuse bouche the…read moreoctopus t he pork c hop and a foccacia bread the foccacia 2as burnt yhe first octopus was extremely small and so chewy that it would have been easier to eat bubblegum. The second one they brought out smelled like sewage. I said id pay for it but dont bring anymore. The pork chop was very good tasting but super thin. Ive eaten all over the world, gor $42 im not saying it should be massive, but not like this. Needless to say I dont think id come here for anything other then a drink at yhe bar

David is an awesome bartender, really knows his stuff and haz great tips for visiting Louisville…read more The vibe is very chill...so cool!

Friday night cocktail and dinner as a first time visit to this restaurant. Parking is available in…read morethe general area on the street and in several nearby lots, as well as valet service is available. Enter street level Grady Hotel lobby and can proceed down the hallway straight ahead to an elevator or head to the right to a flight of stairs. Check in is at base of the stairs and reservations are available. I chose to be seated at the bar and seating was fairly comfortable, although bar height was a bit high. Service is phenomenal. Both bartenders were welcoming and personable and checked in multiple times without being intrusive. I tried one of the featured cocktails, New Sparrow, and it entailed one of my favorite things -- a chef's butane torch -- which enhanced the rosemary sprig. The drink was fantastic and well balanced. I selected the seared swordfish entree nestled on a bed of couscous and with the addition of arugula, orange glaze, roasted tomato medley, and almonds. The highlight was the couscous, as the fish was slightly rubbery. Restaurant is lovely and overall seems to be a hidden gem. Nice ambiance, relaxed, and cozy. Well worth a visit and plan to return to try other interesting menu items touted by past patrons.

It's starts with a very cool place with a patio of memorabilia, enough to satisfy any one. Topped…read moreby artistically creative menu expertly prepared. Cool people too! A must stop!!

This place is great!!! We came on a friend's recommendation and it was delicious. First of all…read morelooks can be deceiving, the place looks tiny but they have plenty of seating in the back. It's like 3 business combined seating areas and you should be able to find a spot inside or outside here. Great ambiance for kids and a calm chill vibe. There's even a playground as well For food I opted for the bacon croissant sandwich. It's was verrrrry good. Thick crispy bacon paired with a delicious aoili on a butter croissant. What more can you ask for??? I also got the orange juice which was freshly squeezed. Loved it

On a recent trip to Louisville, we stayed in Nulu and were looking for a walkable breakfast option…read more Luckily, Biscuit Belly was just a few blocks away. The menu is pretty large for a fast casual restaurant, so there is something to every palate or just about every dietary restriction. I had the delicious Edgy Veggie: Fried green tomatoes with mushroom gravy on a biscuit with an iced coffee. The coffee is lovely and there is a good range of specialty lattes (hot or iced) including milk alternatives for the dairy challenged, such as myself. The staff was delightful and friendly, and equally as cheerful was the decor of the restaurant. No boring gray here! Despite many options our second day in town, we decided to return the next day. I wish we had Biscuit Belly in the Chicago area!

Not as Gluten Friendly as I thought - but a cute little spot nonetheless. I read a review for…read moreBiscuit Belly boasting GF options; but was sad to see there was not GF biscuits, just a few GF plates. My partner ordered biscuits, though, and said they were great! The service was excellent, but the line was super long (around the building) - so be aware of that as well.

The lamb meatballs are delicious! The tomato sauce they're resting in....I wish there was more in…read morethe skillet! Our server (who's name I wish I remembered) was very kind and he helped suggest dishes for us, as we aren't from the area and we hadn't been here before! I ordered the Brisket Grilled Cheese and my boyfriend ordered The Dip. Both sandwiches were very delicious. The French fries were exceptionally good.

Recommended to us by our whiskey expert during a previous experience, the Mussel and Burger Bar is…read morelocated in downtown Louisville, within walking distance from the Louisville Slugger museum and factory. My wife and I stopped in for lunch, and found the remodeled inside to be just gorgeous. But the service was just OK, with the quality and size of the mussels being subpar. Moule Frites is one of my favorite dishes, and something I've tried to eat whenever it is available, often sopping up the delicious juices with crusty bread. So was super excited seeing mussel as part of a restaurant name. Sure enough, they have 6 dishes using mussels, with sizes coming in appetizer ($16) and entree ($20). What fills you up in a mussel dish is going to be the bread and french fries, so figured ordering three appetizers for me would be fine (Moles Basquaise, Curry Cream, and Ponzu). My wife does not like mussels, so she ordered 'the Dip' $17.99 (a french dip on a fresh baguette), which came with french fries, so I didn't have to order any. My wife liked her sandwich fine, and she liked her bread much more than I liked it. The fries were just OK as well, a bit greasy and overcooked. The same bread came in half loaf with each of the apps. Would have worked a lot better if the bread had been toasted considering it tasted like regular white bread without any bite or flavor. As for the mussels, they ranged in size from being very small (probably shouldn't have been served) to small, and because of the shrinkage during cooking, there really wasn't much meat. I loved the Basquaise sauce and would absolutely get it again with pasta or rice, just something more filling and better than the accompanying bread. The ponzu and curry cream didn't work...both mention asian influences and I really didn't see it. I intentionally hadn't ordered the meuniere (french white wine and garlic butter) which is what they use for pommes frittes. That would have been a much better choice. As for the service, she was just...there. Not really able to answer any questions, and just worrying about bringing our food out. Didn't really do anything to make it a better experience, considering the nature of this restaurant. I understand sourcing is often at the mercy of whatever the supplier can send you....but these PEI mussels just weren't great. Maybe expand the menu to include other types of mussels (such as New Zealand green mussels) that come frozen, but are consistent in their size and quality. The three sauces I tried would have gone better with them...they were too heavy to take advantage of the flavorful but delicate juice that a live mussel releases as it is being cooked...but would have been good with the meatiness of the NZ variety.

While traveling to Louisville for a festival, I grabbed an UBER from downtown to have a brunch…read morehere. Thank goodness I did! From the moment you walk in the vibe is friendly and positive. The inside is also beautiful designed with plenty of space for groups and a nice sized bar. Chef Heyde curated a menu that has something for everyone. If you want a comfort, healthy or simple dish, you will find all these options on the menu. I went with the MF's breakfast sandwich. SO GOOD! Eggs, Crispy Candied Bacon, Avocado, Blackberry Jam, White Cheddar Cheese on toasted Hawaiian Bread. What a sandwich! They also have DOUBLE mimosas! YES! That is rare , I of course indulged. Loved everything about Morning Fork. If yo are in the downtown Louisville area, be sure to check it out - you won't be disappointed.

From the outside, this place looks like a normal house in the Highlands of Louisville, which…read morehonestly adds to its charm. You enter from the back, and right away the staff greeted us warmly. We had a party of four and were seated quickly. The inside was beautiful with a great atmosphere definitely a cozy and welcoming vibe. Our server came to us in under a minute very fast, professional, and attentive. I ordered the cinnamon roll as an appetizer, and for my main breakfast I had the banana bread French toast, biscuits with eggs and cheese, and orange juice. The orange juice was amazing super fresh, natural, and sweet. The cinnamon roll was good (not the best I've ever had, but still enjoyable). The food overall was solid. The banana bread French toast was really good, the eggs were cooked well, and the biscuits and gravy were also very tasty. On the downside, one of the plates came out a little dirty, which wasn't great to see. Other than that, the place itself was clean, the staff was friendly, and the experience was enjoyable overall. Rating: 4/5 stars

Went here for lunch because we had tickets for a free drink or dessert. I just love the ambience of…read morethe Brown hotel very a very classic historic vibe. I love that they had cute fresh flower arrangements at the table. Our server was very friendly and personable. Surprisingly my husband did not get the hot brown. He got the shrimp and grits. They looked amazing. I dont eat shrimp but I did sample the grits. They were delicious. I got the fish sandwich with fries. They were really good.

Maybe we had a super off day, but based on this lunch, there's a reason why the Hot Brown has…read morestayed in Louisville and most people haven't heard of it. My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I came here two Fridays ago ahead of a bourbon tour (thinking, correctly, that we should probably have a hearty meal beforehand so we didn't end up face-first in a gutter somewhere). Several Kentucky natives told us that we had to try a Hot Brown during our visit, and since it was literally created at the Brown Hotel, this seemed like the logical spot. The actual Hotel has some gorgeous interiors, especially upstairs in the lobby. We didn't see that area until after our meal, so when we laid eyes on the Lobby Bar & Grill, we knew immediately that that was where we SHOULD have gone for this Hot Brown dish. J. Graham's, I'm sorry to say, doesn't have the history and personality of the rest of the building and just looks like a generic breakfast spot you'd find in any hotel. It probably exists solely because the other dining options in the hotel aren't open until later and they want to give tourists and their own customers a place to eat at all times of the day, which isn't a terrible reason in my book. But it's also unfortunately not very good, and the dirty walls and overall meh appearance of the establishment just make it very clear that the hey day for this hotel overall was decades ago. The service was the biggest miss here. Our waitress was scatterbrained, often not around or around but hanging out with co-workers or talking up other customers. It was honestly pretty mystifying because when she DID come by, she was often overly apologetic and trying to make amends. But the best way to make amends is not to have to keep doing that throughout the meal. She forgot my friend's coffee (didn't write anything down when we ordered, which is fine if you remember everything but...) and when my chum asked what was in the hummus (one of just three apps), she didn't know and had to go ask someone in the kitchen. That's arguably a nitpick and she DID try to figure it out, but the lunch menu is pretty small and it was a little odd that her menu knowledge was that limited. The bigger problem was that we were in there for over half an hour longer than we wanted to be because she wouldn't come by our table. I actually actively looked for her on the way to the bathroom so I could remind her to come to our table, but instead found her off to the side gossiping with other staff. Not a good look at all. So this might have been an overall positive experience if some of the hospitality from the hotel had spilled over here. We actually both enjoyed the apps, which were the only real positives of the experience. The Bourbon Barrel Fries and the Two Timer, featuring Smoked Bourbon Hummus (bourbon tends to be the theme of your days in this town, I've found) were both really good, and I probably ate more of those than the actual entree. The fries were cooked perfectly and were well seasoned/addictive. The Hot Brown was fine for what it was (we split it to try). It's basically a dramatic turkey melt, with slices of turkey coated in cheese and other sauces. It also came with strips of bacon on top, which on a personal palate level I didn't think really helped the dish so I barely nibbled on those. It's definitely a solid entry but it wasn't mind-blowing for either of us. Maybe it's just from where we come from in the Northeast, but I'm conditioned to like my turkey with accompanying stuffing, and usually in the latter part of November. I think it felt kind of weird to be eating turkey with warm cheese. But I'm glad we tried it and got the context at least. You might have a completely different experience with better service, but I'd still recommend going upstairs for any dining. It's a much better atmosphere and you can really appreciate where this hotel fits in the chronology of Louisville. You're not going to get that from going here.

Went to cook this morning as it was a birthday celebration for 2 incredible people…read more It was a delicate and well put together spot filled with incredible folks working. The food for top tier and the ambiance made it easy to spend time together while discussing a variety of Subjects. Our table was somewhat of a glass mosaic that brought the charm of Logan street alive. Just like the wonderful day that is going to take place today. I feel that it was a wonderful first experience at foko with two phenomenal guests.

What a complete disappointment. It was my birthday and I had a speaking engagement nearby so I…read moreinvited 10 friends to join me for brunch after I went in three hours before we were going to eat and asked if I could have a table for 10 to 12 and was assured that would happen when my party arrived there was no table, but they cobbled something together which was nice. Of the 10 friends only two said the food was OK. The rest were very disappointed. My food arrived 45 minutes to an hour after everyone else's my burger was raw and I had ordered it well done. I took one bite and threw it away. When Management came to ask how everything was I deferred to my other family members because I did not want to complain then they specifically ask me and I was honest. Instead of offering to comp or refund my meal, they offered to remake my burger, but we had already been there for 70 minutes and it took 55 for my burger to come out. They brought me a beet juice which was delicious. I just sold my café four months ago in Montana and anytime a customer was not completely satisfied. I comped their meal or reimbursed them for the purchase price. I love the people here. I love the concept, but today was a complete disappointment and I know nine people will probably never return.