For those who know this is one of the culinary gems of Louisville. So many sandwich choices and a…read moreclassic deli setting. Just like a classic NYC deli (I'm looking at you 2nd Ave Deli) you can have Dr Brown's soda with your Pastrami on Rye. Service is always friendly and the vibe is chill with groups of friends and families. A must stop whether you're a first time visitor or a life long Louisvillian.

I stopped by Stevens Deli and tried their pastrami Reuben. I'm personally more of a corned beef guy…read morewhen it comes to a Reuben, so I'd probably prefer it with corned beef, but the pastrami was still very tasty and flavorful. The sandwich was a really good size and definitely filling. The place was pretty crowded inside, and it was honestly a little hard to find. I actually walked into the restaurant connected to it first and tried to order before realizing I was in the wrong spot Once I figured it out, though, everything was good. My only real complaint with the Reuben was that I wish it had a little more sauce. I think that would have taken the sandwich up another notch for me. The total came to $18.02 after tax, which felt a little pricey for a sandwich, but the portion was big. Overall, I enjoyed it and would definitely eat here again. Four stars from me!

I so want to love Good Belly…read more But their hours suck. Always call before going because this "boutique" - "I'll be open when I feel like it" sandwich shop is never open. Want to go for breakfast? Nope Want to go for dinner? Nope I just drove there only to see a hand scribbled note taped to door saying - not open. The tiny window of (maybe open) operations is not worth the trouble.

I decided to give Good Belly Sandwich Shop a try after seeing a TikTok review that made the…read moresandwiches look absolutely massive and incredible. Based on that video, my expectations were pretty high. My wife and I made the trip out there, and I ordered the Reuben while she ordered the Turkey Reuben. The restaurant itself was clean and nice enough, although nothing particularly memorable. Their homemade chips were definitely the highlight of the meal--they were fresh, crispy, and probably the best part of our visit. Unfortunately, everything else fell short of what we were expecting. The Reuben lacked the bold, savory flavor that makes a great Reuben memorable. I was hoping for something that reminded me of the oversized, flavor-packed deli sandwiches you'd find in New York City, but this just wasn't it. In fact, I honestly think the Reuben at Jason's Deli has more flavor and is a better sandwich overall. Service also left something to be desired. While ordering drinks, we asked what they had available since they weren't listed on the main menu. Instead of simply pointing us in the right direction, the employee gestured toward a small drink menu sitting on the counter and made us feel like we should have already known it was there. As first-time customers, that wasn't a great first impression. Another thing that made the experience uncomfortable was an employee who continually walked around the dining room, clearing tables while closely watching people who were still eating. I understand keeping the restaurant clean, but it felt like we were being rushed, and several times it seemed like he was hovering over diners rather than just checking on the dining area. To top it off, I ended up with heartburn shortly after leaving, which didn't help my overall impression of the meal. I really wanted to love this place because the online videos made it look like a hidden gem with giant, authentic deli sandwiches. Unfortunately, my experience didn't live up to the hype. While the homemade chips were excellent, the sandwich, service, and overall atmosphere just didn't justify making another trip. Sadly, this is one place I don't plan on visiting again.

Although the barista was not present the drip coffee was accompanied by a Biscoff and a small…read morevessel of cream, a sign that the food and presentation would surely go alongside the pleasant, quaint, and delightful ambiance. I've never used any of those adjectives in a review and they are perfect to describe this place that I will surely be back to.

I dined there recently with a friend of mine for an early dinner. I have been there a few times…read morebefore. We split a gelato which was quite good and came with a biscoff cookie placed in it. Life is short, eat dessert first, right? I asked if they could accommodate me with a non-alcoholic vanilla Coca Cola, and they were able to with only a 50 cents upcharge. I was impressed with the creativity and variety of selections on the menu. I ended up selecting the eggplant pizza which I had never seen anywhere before. My friend also tried part of it. The crust was delicious and eggplant was meaty yet it would have benefited from something like olive oil to drizzle over it. When I got home and had two more pieces, I tried it with olive oil drizzled on it and it was better. The staff were pleasant and nice. It appeared that the customers might be regulars. There was a mix of American, European, and Latin American food.

i know a deli hate to see me coming…read more recently (what took me so long??) i've become obsessed with kayrouz deli on frankfort ave. kayrouz deli is known for their longtime family recipes, meats cooked in-house, & daily specials that you'll think about for the rest of the week. and the vibes, the vibes in there are just too good. pictured is the roast beef dip special (pretty much a french dip), chili, hot brown, & fries. anyway, when i tell you kayrouz deli has entered my personal hall of fame... i meannnnn that. 3202 frankfort ave · mon-sat 11am-8pm

I finally stopped by Kayrouz Delicatessen on Frankfort Avenue and tried the Papa Joe sandwich. It…read morewas $13, and I'd give the overall experience a solid 4 out of 5. The Papa Joe is definitely not your typical Reuben. It's pastrami, corned beef, Swiss, dill pickle and sauerkraut, but instead of the Thousand Island or Russian dressing you normally get on a Reuben, Kayrouz uses Düsseldorf mustard. That gives it a completely different flavor and makes it stand out from the other Reubens I've tried. I really liked the atmosphere here, too. It's an older building with a cozy, old-school feel, and I enjoyed looking at all the pictures throughout the inside. It has some character to it that you just don't get in a newer restaurant. The staff was also very friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better. There's also some pretty cool Louisville history behind the Kayrouz name. The family has been in the restaurant business here for generations, going all the way back to the 1920s. The current deli carries on recipes and traditions connected to J.P. Kayrouz, so you're getting more than just another sandwich shop when you walk through the door. Overall, I enjoyed my visit. The Papa Joe was good, the staff was great, and I really liked the atmosphere. It wasn't my favorite Reuben-style sandwich I've had, but I'd definitely come back and try some of the other things on the menu. There are several sandwiches that caught my eye, so I'll probably be back to see what else Kayrouz has to offer.

Lucked up on the jewel in a Sunday. There's indoor and patio…read moreseating. Portions are just the right size. Street parking in front of restaurant and public parking lot available for a short walk.

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.

This little local bakery does not disappoint. Bagels have a…read morecrispy outside and soft inside- plain bagel has a buttery flavor and add in the cream cheese - so good. Blueberry cream cheese- whipped and full of fresh blueberries to give a pop of freshness. Chocolate chip scone- texture is spot on with the oustide crunch and each bite is full of chocolate chips and the buttery scone flavor

PSBH is a Louisville institution and I understand why. They were packed as soon as they opened on a…read moreSaturday morning. They make their bagels and cream cheese in house in addition to other pastries. The best part of this experience was the cream cheese spreads. Super rich and flavorful with a great bite. The lox quality was very good as well and all the veggies were fresh. The egg was overcooked unfortunately and the bagel itself was just ok; no better than a chain bagel shop. I was expecting a better texture from homemade bagels. The staff and atmosphere were pleasant, so overall a good experience.

The food was really good. You can get most things vegan including a vegan quiche which was really…read moredelicious. The smoothies are already vegan. There's lots of baked options and the tomato jam is excellent. Service was quick. I appreciate the compostable straw and cups and the fact that there's recycling. There isn't compost though and I ordered to eat in but basically the only difference is no lids which is a difference but I'd like to see reusable tableware and also the plastic utensils were not even compostable. I love the outside picnic tables and games to borrow. Place has a fun and health conscious and community vibe. A great find in my short time needing food in my travels. Would definitely go back if I were to find myself back in town.

I can't wait to go back and try everything on the menu!! I got the vegan burrito and not only was…read moreit huge, it was delicious!!! They had to go food as well which can be helpful if you're in a hurry. I also really appreciated the signs around, knowing that my money is going to a place that cares makes me happy.

Sadly do not make it over here as often as I should, as it's an excellent spot. I am by no means…read moreone of those anti-chain snobs or anything, but I do very much appreciate locally-sourced menus, and Red Hog is clearly connected with some quality suppliers! Food is fresh and delicious (an elite smashburger, I should give that shout out in particular), and it's hard to leave hungry. Good drinks too. Friendly and welcoming servers and staff. The community table on the patio is a pretty neat setup. Also just kind of enjoy dining indoors--not a huge space, and the wood-fired oven just makes it feel cozy to me...but that may really just be me!

After all the hype I decided to try Red Hog for lunch on a Saturday afternoon…read more It was pretty busy for lunch but we were seated inside. Lunch menu was a little pricey but we figured this meat must be amazing to have these prices. First the cocktails. Pricey at $15 a pop. We tried two that sounded pretty different the Spanish Pipe Dream and bourbon based Velvet Goldmine and they were just ok and kind of tasted way too similar. These were supposedly on the sweeter side but I'd give them a 6/10. We tried the $17 dry aged burger with an additional $2 charge for fries and it was pretty good but after all the hype it similar to all smash burgers. The dry age flavor really wasnt there. Bun was standard brioche type, not toasted. Good burger but nothing special though. I did enjoy the sauce and toppings giving. It a unique sweet flavor. 6/10 but just go to Toastys for a similar cheaper one with way better fries. The fries were disappointing. Soggy, floppy, zero seasoning and salt on the. Tasted like the oil they were fried in and that's it. Not the best. 5/10 Turkey club. 8/10. $18 with no sides. The bread and sauce really do 99% of the work because taste wise the turkey was not discernable from supermarket deli turkey. The bread is a delicious oven baked pizza crust folded over and the sauce combo tastes like a Cesar salad. I highly recommend this , it's a simple but amazing sandwich, but it at this price point for salad and turkey on pizza crust it really should have a side. Service was 2/10, non existant. Took 1.5 hours to get out of there because of how it took 20 minutes to order and another 20 just to get our drinks, and our server was busy with tables outside so we didn't see her until we were asking for our checks. Overall the food was good, drinks just ok, but the hype this place gets , at least for lunch, along with the service is grounds for dissapointment.

Mon Dieu! The best New Orleans style cuisine that I have had since visiting New Orleans! The…read moreservice was timely, courteous, and well informed. The atmosphere was spot on. We started with the crawfish Bayou dip, followed by the shrimp and grits, and topped off with bread pudding. Outstanding experience!

Great atmosphere. Love music on a patio! Josh Logan was fabulous!…read moreThe jambalaya was amazing! The bananas foster cheesecake was the best thing I have EVER tasted!

If you visit Louisville and don't stop here for a bite to eat, I feel sorry for your taste buds and…read morebelly. All of the reviews about the Danwich are TRUE! True people! Because it was bigger than my head (ok, maybe this is a slight exaggeration but not by much) i had to disassemble it to eat it in stages. First off were the waffle fries and I found them to be tasty, crunch and fluffy in all the right spots. Once the taters were off I cut that biggie baby in 8 'Oh My Danwich' slices. Y'all, I rarely find myself at a loss for words, even my high dollar, 10 letter ones, but I can't fill this space with all the adjectives I would want in describing this sanwich that would make you want breakfast for every meal. The sausage had that savory salty pork taste that makes you happy you're not a vegetarian with an egg slice that was fluffier than my German Shepherd's downy fur. The cheese even had a nice pull with the topper being their chive aioli. And that sandwich was just the beginning because I also ordered a Strawberry Cruffin, Bourbon Peach hand pie and a raspberry Danish to have as late night snacks. The handpie didn't do it for me. The peaches lacked flavor that I found myself asking bestie if she wanted it because I was jiat going to toss in the trash after just 2 bites. The strawberry mascarpone cream in the cruffin was silky smooth and berrylicious with the croissant being flaky and fluffy. It was almost like a sweet and savory after school snack. The kind of bakery item that keeps you coming back for more. And more. And the piece de resistance was the raspberry Danish. I've lived my 61 years learning to never turn down raspberry anything and today, my raspberry research paid off. One hundred percent tenfold. Even though the glaze drizzle was super sweet, the flaky danish offset it with that light crunch but fluffy innards. Y'all, with each bite I just fell more in love. The Danish was so good that when I came to my last bite not only was I sad that it would soon be gone but I wanted to cry. Cry y'all. Over a Danish! Yes, do it. You only live once. Order the Danwich & the Danish. You won't be sorry. You can pay me in Butchertown gift cards. Or Bourbon. Hubby's brother lives across the Ohio so, next time he goes to visit them I'm going with him. Just so I can drive over here and try their lunch items and grab more danishes. The folks were super friendly, the place both clean and quiet. Which, kinda surprised me because the food is so good I couldn't understand why there weren't lines around the block. That changed the longer we dined in as folks just started roaming in. I said to my friend that the Louisville folk must get started late in the day.

We were looking for something different from a Starbucks stop on our drive from Nashville, and…read moreButchertown Grocery Bakery was recommended by my ChatGPT (yes! Haha) as a good choice along the way that fit my criteria. And I have to say, my virtual assistant wasn't wrong! The place had a historic feel, located in 19th century building. With big deli counters but also with heavy wooden shelves with bourbon/liquor! How'd that for a one stop shop! But more importantly, the food was very tasty and service - excellent! We tried The Butcherblock and The Wag sandwiches - each great in their own way! (They did forget to put the cookie but when we prompted about it - they handed us 2 instead!) ah and coffee was good too. So, if you are in the area - absolutely worth the stop!