If you are in Louisville and heading anywhere downtown, start your day at Blackbeard Espresso. This…read morequante little coffee shop has awesome coffee, great baked goods and kind service as well. The espresso was fresh and they have seasonal flavors to choose from. The baked goods were delicious, but in limited quantities so be sure to get there early. The vibe inside was chill and the music selection the day we were there was great. I definitely recommend hanging there.

I love their flavors. We were trying different coffee shops and we thought they were the best. We…read moreappreciated that you could taste and coffee and the flavor. I got a lavender latte and it was great! They were really fast. They have food but we were just getting coffee

I love this little coffee shop and their vibe. I come here to meet up with Michael or make…read morederivative art. They have a small menu that they do very well. Their pricing is reasonable, and the place is always very clean. My only complaint is that there are usually people here having loud conversations when I want to work about the weird problems that evangelical have or on weird evangelical dates. I thought your church had coffee shops, but I was wrong. Also, its tough for this nosey therapist not to ask follow up questions. This is a great place to produce ribbon of art or have a drink with friends. Also a great place to hustle creepy dates.

Really unique drinks that are absolutely gorgeous!! Felt like an Instagram influencer posting these…read morephotos!! Each one has perfect layers and cute toppings (petals, toasted marshmallow, cookie). We tried the two coffee flights they offered; some of the options were a little unique and I probably wouldn't order a full size one, but it was a really fun experience to try them all! We also had a duvet stuffed with crab and a blueberry scone which were delicious

Stopped here strolling down east Market st. after the goat race. It's a small place but offers a…read moregood selection of seating. The interior is dark with pops of green and white lit signs. They have fresh cookies, and we split an oatmeal cream pie cookie and It was the best we've had! Perfectly seasoned, and the salt balances the sweetness really well - even better than the little Debbie oatmeal cream pies "by a mile" according to my husband! We didn't try their coffee as it was a little later in the day and they don't have decaf.

Delicious and top tier coffee. I had the Honey Boy which was better than I could have imagined with…read moreespresso, honey, cinnamon and milk. And the most scrumptious food menu item is the oatmeal cream pie. It tastes homemade with tons of love baked in the oatmeal and then the cream is perfection. Sorry Little Debbie! A suggestion would be to put raisins in the cakes since they are like the softest oatmeal cookie ever. The place has healthy green plants all around the shop. I was admiring a Monstera in water and chatted up an employee about how good it looked. We both agreed it might need a shot of fertilizer. I should've got her name, she was working on the to go orders and being so kind! Service was excellent!

Heine Bros offers a beautiful space at the corner of 5th and Main, with indoor and patio seating…read more The windows let you watch downtown while also being tucked inside the space. We commented on the coffee smell coming through the doors. I chose the iced rose vanilla latte - loved it! My cousin gave a thumbs up to their coconut cold brew with sweetener: Friendly and fast service. If I worked downtown this would be a common space to relax.

This location is fantastic for downtown workers. It's saved me on a couple of days when an extra…read morecoffee was needed by lunch time. Both times that I've used mobile order, my order was ready by the expected time. The sitting area looks great to enjoy coffee while on your laptop or to have a coffee with a friend/coworker. It's really bright with the windows. Heine Brothers does a great job switching up their seasonal drinks. I tried the salted honey vanilla tumbled espresso today and enjoyed!

I recently discovered Yemeni coffee and LOVE it! The cardamom might not be everyone's cup of tea…read more(or coffee, hee) but I love it. I got the Moka Spice latte and the Mufawar for a coworker. Both were delicious! The lids are also super cute and handy, although my coworker's lid kept coming off and we couldn't get it to stay on.

Service is a little slow but only because it will be the very best coffee you've ever had and…read moreperfection takes time!

Another perfect Sunday morning at Nook and Nowhere. This time I tried their ham sandwich which was…read morevery rich. Lots of bubbling cheese on top, a nice tang on the dijon mustard, and high quality bread and ham. I might wait a little later in the afternoon to eat this next time, as it is a bit heavier than I was expecting and slightly greasy, though yummy. I really loved my rose mockatil with lemon, sugar, and bitters. A tiny bit sweeter than bitter, but very refreshing on a warm morning, particularly if you are enjoying their outdoor spaex!

Stopped by on our way to catch a show at the Louisville Palace Theatre (amazing!), and this little…read morecafe/bookshop is darling and has loads of places to sit and sip and read and chat. The outdoor patio is perfect when the weather is good, but the indoor seating is also very comfy cozy and would be every bit as good for an afternoon with a book and drink of your liking. The menu of drinks is very wide and appealing: from beer and whiskey, to chai, to London Fog, to energized espresso drinks, it has something for everyone.

Go here! Delicious…read morefood (the egg & cheese wrap is my favorite), outstanding service (shout out to Joel!), top-notch coffee (and I'm picky about my coffee) and a nice vibe (great seating out back). Tied for the best place in Louisville to hang out with a book, crossword puzzle, friends and a coffee.

I was throughly impressed with my coffee! I love an iced latte where you can actually taste the…read morecoffee and not just a cup of milk. I ordered a small ice latte with bourbon caramel and it was delicious. The service was quick and each barista was friendly and did a lovely job with the coffee's. It's very spacious inside, so if you want to bring your computer or meet for coffee, it's the perfect place. I also loved that the back had a nice patio so you could sit out there and sip your coffee. Very cute.

I feel apologetic that I do not visit here more often, which has more to do with proximity. I…read morepromise that I make up for it with recommendations! This shop taught me that an iced lavender latte can be divine, and I indulged in one this weekend. Still delicious! I do wish they offered larger drink sizes. Their largest option is a medium compared to other shops. Parking can be tricky. It's a small parking lot so you'll likely have to maneuver parking on the side streets.

Didn't know this place even existed until I saw them on our Books and Brews passport for the LFPL…read more I'm always up for trying new places. I asked my friend to come here since it was on the way to another destination. It is definitely a unique little building. The inside was rather quite interesting, one side is the coffee/bakery/market side. The other has inside seating. We definitely looked around and at the menu to decide what we wanted. They have a cooler in the middle of the store for drinks. Since we were in a hurry (to get to our destination) my friend got a bottled glass coke and I got bottled glass Fanta. The employee behind the counter was quite interactive and was interested in knowing what prizes we got after getting the stamps on the passport. I wish we weren't in a hurry otherwise, would love to have sat down and enjoy an iced coffee and maybe a bakery treat. There's always next time.

We got a carrot cake from them last week. Such a cute place, the staff is so very kind and helpful…read more We really enjoyed the cake, it was delicious. We were from out of town and just Googled "bakeries near me," and it popped up, and we were so happy it did. It was fabulous, I would recommend coming here rather than going to the grocery store; there is no comparison. You won't regret it.

Our Sunday morning breakfast was delicious! Beautifully plated, extraordinary taste and wonderful…read moretaste balance! Service and ambience were delightful!

This venue was our monthly dining club's choice for a fantastic Sunday brunch. Our group of twelve…read morewas seated in a private dining space separate from the large dining room and this enabled us to have great conversation in a quieter setting. Our waitstaff were all friendly and the general manager also visited our table to provide some historical information about the business and building. Excellent experience! The brunch buffet was delicious with fruit bar, hot dishes, dessert bar, and an omelet station. All items were well stocked, fresh, tasty, and appealing presentation. We were allowed to tour the building following our brunch, which was also an amazing and fortunate experience. Thank you is owed to all of the staff who enabled us to have such a wonderful visit.

In Louisville and decided to check out the Brown Hotel and try the world-famous Hot Brown…read more The hotel itself is beautful and well-maintained. When it's said "they don't make them like this anymore", this place is what they mean. Ornate, elaborate and straight out of another era. I didn't stay at the Brown, so don't know what the rooms are like but if the lobby is an indication, I think it would be pretty cool. Stopped into J. Graham's on a Weds afternoon at 12:30. It was about half full. Service is quick and friendly. From looking around the room, it seemed that most people ordered the Hot Brown even though there is an extensive menu of other options. The Hot Brown is an open-faced turkey sandwich. A thick slice of turkey is served over thick-sliced bread. The turkey is covered with mornay (béchamel with Gruyère cheese), topped with bacon, sprinkled with parmasean and broiled in a gratin-dish, served with a roasted tomato. It's gooey and cheesy, turkey moist and tender, bacon crisp. Very hearty, very filling. Unique, definitely worth trying. Not sure I'm having another one, but glad I experienced it.