Very cool place with great food and good atmosphere. I had the watermelon salad and it was refreshing and delicious. The tomato basil soup was also really good. The people with me got the bbq pork and it had pickled watermelon which was so good. I never would have thought I'd like it. Their menu changes seasonally and ingredients are from local sources. The prices are really reasonable and you can choose to pay what you can or even work it off. You can also pay it forward for someone else to get a nice meal. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. Please go try it! read more

I'd want to give it five stars for the concept alone--and the quality of the food and the friendliness and attentiveness of the service make it an easy call! Unique place. This is a pay what you can, pay it forward to help others if you can, roll up your sleeves and work for your meal setup. So, you might think...ah, cool, enjoy your canned soup and turkey sandwich, I'll go to a "real" restaurant. This would be foolish. The food is every bit as good as you'll find in a more traditional, for-profit setup. They focus on locally sourced ingredients and have a seasonal menu as a result. The food is delicious. Menu is delightfully trim but with something for every taste (salads, soups, sandwiches, sides). Had some meatloaf sliders with pimento cheese when I was there that I'd like to replicate at home. My friends raved about their selections as well. Service is amazingly friendly and attentive. I'm not sure anyone's glass dropped below half-full. And the servers were happy to share the stories behind the concept, which showed the pride they had in the venture. Everyone is welcome here. Might have a table of folks in suits next to a table of folks stopping in from their factory shift next to a table with someone who's looking for a good meal and will be washing dishes after he eats to pay his fare. Just welcoming, casual, good-feeling place. read more

The Table - Meat loaf sliders and Parmesan fries - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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If you like dining for a cause, check out The Table! It is fabulous and my favorite lunch spot, especially for lunch business!

Great service and great food for a more than fair price. We really enjoyed the friendly workers and unique food combinations. The fries were amazing and the smoked chicken sandwich had lots of flavor. This place is a place for everyone and definitely a judgement free zone. Pay it forward and enjoy a great experience! read more

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Food is amazing. The menu changes with the season. Very friendly staff and service. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice and peaceful.

The Table is celebrating their 10th anniversary in the Portland neighborhood. Prices are modest and you get a lot of food for the money. Normally I don't like ham all that much but the ham and havarti cheese sandwich looked promising. It was very good and huge. My wife and I had leftovers. We also shared a basket of fries for $3 that was hot, fresh and more than enough for two. Service was great and and I also had coffee and a refill. It's really quite a bargain. read more

The Table - Ham and Havarti cheese sandwich on focaccia with a side of fries. - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Went here for a work meeting. They were very accommodating with quick service. I ordered the falafel pita, and it was delicious. Full of flavor with a large serving. read more

I stopped in here today for lunch. I got a smoked chicken sandwich with no onions and unfortunately it had onions on it. The sandwich itself was $8 for the chicken sandwich: it was decent nothing great . I waited in line for a good amount of time and finally got my to go order. The ambiance is cool but the area is not good. Be careful going into the place and getting your food read more

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The food is all locally sourced and grown Super cheap, very friendly staff ! I love the food and it's super cheap, if they have the pesto grilled cheese youu won't be disappointed.... I love the smoked chicken on the jalapeño bun and the parmesan fries. The soup is always incredible read more

DDD stop with a pay what you can approach. As a social worker I just love this and tipped big today as all tips are donations to the non-profit that go to help many. Food was good. Service was good. Not open often so we were glad to catch it open today. read more

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Pulled pork sandwich was very good. Also the pasta salad as well. Place was clean and staff was friendly and attentive. Prices are excellent

What an amazing concept for a restaurant! We stopped on our way through Louisville, and I'm so glad we chose The Table. I had no idea what to expect going in, but left the place blown away. Food and service were both incredible, and the entire concept of the "pay what you can" or "will work for food" is amazing. Prices are super low, so enjoy the great food and make a large donation for your "tip" on the money you save...could be saving lives in the process for the less fortunate! read more

A clean, lovely space. Everyone was extremely welcoming and service was spot on. I had the Strawberry-Asparagus salad (strawberries, asparagus, and manchego cheese on local lettuces in strawberry vinaigrette with chia seeds), along with a cup of the soup of the day, which was a rich, thick Gumbo. Honestly my only complaint is the hours. They are only open M-F from 11-3. I was only able to come here because I met a client nearby and it just so happened to wrap up at noon. Please consider offering a weekend day, Table, I think you will find many of us wage slaves who are M-F workers would love a chance to come here and try your amazing food! I know I am looking forward to the next weekday I have off! read more

The Table - Strawberry-Asparagus Salad and Soup of the Day (gumbo) - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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A friend took me to The Table today for lunch and it was wonderful. I had the pulled chicken sammich with bacon jam. I didn't have the jalapeno bun because I don't do peppers Loved the feel of the place and my friend even bought us each a t-shirt. read more

Asked to sit by the buffet area where I could get seated and the server was not having it. Absolute garbage restaurant. What happened to giving the customer what they want read more

This place is nicely tucked away in Portland. Very nice place on the inside and I love its cause. The service was fast and easy. The menu is not very big so shouldn't take you long to pick. It doesn't take them long to bring the food out. If you are looking for a lunch spot to go to that is quick, this is it. I ordered the smoked chicken sandwich that is on the menu all the time. Some of the other items change out with the season. The chicken sandwich was on jalapeño Bread with a bacon jam and ranch on the sandwich. The sandwich was very good. The jam was not a strong flavor so was surprised by that. If I didn't know it was there, I wouldn't have known because it didn't taste like much. I also got the Parmesan fries. I will definitely be back. Service was great, fast, great prices and decent prices. For 2 people, we got tea, sandwich and fries, it was only around $27 as suggested on the menu. That's not bad and it was quality food. read more

The Table - Smoked Chicken Sandwich and Parmesan fries - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We decided to get out of our daily routine and try something new. We drove to Portland not knowing what to expect and .... 1. The food is creative and delicious. We had the smoked chicken and BLT along with a watermelon and eggplant salads. All four were excellent. The menu changes frequently. The prices are very reasonable. 2. The decor is really hip. I had expected a more diner type of place and I was pleasantly surprised. 3. Service is fun. They want you to enjoy the food. They check in regularly. They do not accept tips. In lieu of tips you can make a donation to their mission. They have a wonderful mission, they won't turn someone away due to lack of funds. read more

The Table, located in Louisville's Portland neighborhood, has a rustic/eclectic vibe with natural textures, exposed brick and ceilings, black and white photos, Mason jar glasses, and one of the most unique restaurant concepts in Louisville. We walked in after 2:30 this afternoon (they close at 3:00) and were warmly welcomed and guided to a table. It was still bustling, but not loud. Let's Stay Together, by Al Green, was playing. They promptly provided a high chair, coloring books, and crayons for my children. This is undoubtedly a family-friendly atmosphere. The service is some of the warmest I've encountered in any area restaurant. The Table has seasonal menus offering locally grown food that is accessible to everyone. This inclusive concept allows patrons to pay it forward by volunteering with time and services as payment (pay what you can), paying the suggested meal price (plus some if desired), or by volunteering your time to "pay" for a neighbor to eat. We ordered the following: Meatloaf Sliders- (2) Sandwich meatloaf topped with pimento cheese, house pickles and greens on brioche slider buns Parmesan Fries A (side-size) Watermelon Salad basil watermelon, cucumber, red onions, peppered farmer's cheese, local lettuces, cilantro lime vinaigrette (also available in a larger portion) A (side-size) Summer Squash Salad charred squash, sun-dried tomatoes, sunflower seeds on fresh greens with roasted eggplant dressing (also available in a larger portion) And TWO Kids' Classic Grilled Cheese w/ a side of fruit. Today's fruit was oranges. It's hard not to get caught up in the seemingly rare concept of The Table, but it does not diminish what they offer. Our family of four, at full price, spent $20.14 on lunch (before tip). Wenda, our server, was exceptional, friendly, and personable. She spoke kindly to our children. She encouraged us to take our time, despite the restaurant closing. Every employee we encountered was hospitable. The ambiance was uplifting. Our meal was a crowd-pleaser. I appreciate the availability of healthy food options at cost below that of a fast food drive-thru. I often see inquiries about the best places to get salads...take note. The roasted eggplant dressing was extraordinary. The combination of watermelon, basil, and peppered farmer's cheese, tasted fresh and refined. The pimento cheese and house pickles on the meatloaf were exceptional. I found myself dabbing my fries in the roasted eggplant dressing as to not miss a drop. If you work downtown, or if you don't, this social entrepreneurship (non-profit) offers guests an opportunity to dine with a purpose. If you're a Louisvillian, patronizing The Table is a chance to give love and build relationships in our community. As an added bonus, the food is phenomenal and served at a value that makes giving back easy. Raising your standard of living while simultaneously raising your standard of giving? That's a win-win situation in my book. read more

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Omg, new favorite lunch spot for sure. I've been wanting to try this place for over 2 years but the days/hours of operation always didn't seem to be right when I was thinking about it. But today I got there and holy crap I have been missing out. I ordered the Veggie Pepperoni sandwich and the watermelon salad. They were both sooooo good. The smoked vegan pepperoni is so flavorful, the bread so soft and the red pepper cashew cheese so smooth and creamy. The watermelon salad was so fresh and crisp with an amazing flavorful dressing. And to top it all off when I went inside to pickup I was greeted with amazing smiling faces and great customer service! That's not something you see too many places anymore. Awesome place! Can't wait to try more! read more

The Table - Smoked Veggie Pepperoni Sandwich - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Love the cause and concept but all that aside, rating this as a restaurant, the service and food were both excellent, just as good if not better than most establishments. Hands down THE BEST SWEET POTATO FRIES I've ever had. I am still thinking about them, seriously. Stop by if you get the chance you won't be disappointed! This is a place to refuel physically and mentally! read more

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Nicest servers ever. It is a peaceful place. The food is well prepared, looks good, smells good, tastes good.

What a charming restaurant in Portland! Menu was hard to decide because options were enticing. I chose ham and havarti and tomato on focaccia bread and marinated watermelon salad. It was yummy. My friend got parmesan fries with her sandwich and they were delicious. Waitress was helpful, attentive and friendly. We will go back. A really nice lunch for all 6 of us. read more

Excellent service, excellent food and supports a good cause. The soups are creative, always hot and delicious. The salads , also creative and fresh and crisp. Every sandwich we've had is great. Only open for lunch. We stop any time we are driving through Louisville if the timing is right. read more

Where else can you enjoy fresh of the season menu at affordable prices? With the option to pay it forward and support people needing food, work and housing? Go! Support being in a friendly neighborhood. read more

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Enjoyed the food, love the mission or what they're about even more. Local business on the west end of louisville and supporting the community with their 'pay what you can, pay with your time, pay it forward' mission. We were excited to support this farm to table business and appreciate them giving back to those who may need some assistance. We ordered a variety for takeout--pork sandwich, chicken sandwich, butternaut squash falafel sandwich, french onion grilled cheese, parmesean fries, sweet potato chips and root salad. Everything was delishhh from what i was told by my collegues. Plus the portions were pretty big for $5-$7 sandwiches. I personally had the falafel sandwich and some sweet potato chips. The falafel sandwich was suchhh a good choice! Felt healthy, had some freshness from red cabbage plus hummus in it yummm! The chips have an extra kick which was cool, very thin, some fried better than others but not overly salty. Looking forward to trying out the other choices myself and continue supporting the Table and our community read more

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10/10 wow the food is yummy and the business model is wonderful. The food is insanely under priced for how scrumptious It was. They have volunteers & instead of tipping the money goes to pay for more meals. We definitely cannot wait to pay it forward bc there is nothing like sharing life with food. read more

The Table - I forgot to take a photo but trust me when I say-- we are all of it--- we are finishing the last drops!! - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Went here with coworkers for lunch, and it did not disappoint! We were greeted right away from the nice server who asked us what we wanted to drink. We received our drinks quickly and then another nice server took our orders. This cafe is a pay what you can eat offering locally grown fresh ingredient soups, salads, and sandwiches. The menu is small, but everything looked appetizing. I got the grilled cheese and surprisingly, it was served with apples, which added to the fantastic taste of melty white cheeses and the walnut wheat bread. I also got a small order of the roasted root vegetable salad. It was very good and wasn't soaked in dressing. It was just the right amount of beets, carrots, walnuts, and smoked blue cheese. My coworkers enjoyed their lunch as well, especially the sweet potato fries! We will be back! read more

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Everything we had was delicious. Smoked chicken sandwich, watermelon salad, fries and chips. Staff was so friendly! Quickly was seated for our group of 12. Highly recommend. read more

The Table - Watermelon salad (small), smoked chicken, fries - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I'm not exaggerating when I say that this was one of the best meals I have EVER had. The staff was kind and welcoming beyond belief. The food was absolutely Incredible. And I love the purpose behind this place too. This is seriously the coolest restaurant. I'll absolutely be back! read more

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Even if you don't care about the driving force of the restaurant feeding those that can't afford to dine on such great food choices. But here you pay what you can afford and if that's nothing they find a task for you to work off your meal. If that doesn't inspire you to dine here just come because the food is great. read more

The Table - Meatloaf sandwich and parmesan fries - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Portion sizes and flair for fresh and local is all spot on. You will not leave hungry but usually not with leftovers either. The caliber of cooks and chefs here is top notch. And I adore the simplicity and rotation of the menu through the seasons. We say you can always tell someone's skill by how they make soup and these are the best soups I've ever had. Muligatawny all the way!! Seriously good food for foodies. AND such a wonderful cause and mission. I always leave feeling good. read more

If you are looking for a great meal that supports a great cause, look no further than The Table! This neat little lunch spot in West Louisville has a suggested meal price & rather than allowing tipping you can add to your final total to pay forward the cost of lunch for others who could not afford to eat otherwise. The staff are all local people who both serve in the community &/or benefit from the mission directly. They are super friendly & lovely to talk to. They make everything from scratch in house, too, which is why you should get there early to be sure they aren't out of any of the amazing sides! During this visit I ordered the Smoked Chicken Sandwich. It comes with a pile of steaming pulled chicken topped with bacon jam, ranch, kale & red onion on a cheddar jalapeno bun! It is delicious, messy in the best possible way, & the bacon jam is everything! For my side I chose the pasta salad. It is seriously THE BEST pasta salad I have ever tasted. It has rotini pasta, peppers, red onion, parmesan cheese & a smooth house made dressing to blend it all together. The dressing tastes like caesar, but with some extra Italian spices. I love going to The Table & highly recommend everyone in Louisville give it a try for lunch at least once! read more

The Table - Smoked Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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After wanting to go to this place for several years I just had my first opportunity a couple of weeks ago. I love the mission of the restaurant of helping people who are unable to pay for their meal there. They also have other programs for people there at different times than the restaurant. My friend and I wanted to pay some forward so that opportunity is there if you want it. You are only asked to pay what the price on the menu. I am a pescatarian so I got their vegetarian dish. It was really excellent and was very filling with a cup of three bean soup a well. The service and all of the people we interacted with at The Table was all very pleasant. The vibe of this place along with the food I ate, made the trip very worthwhile and a little magical on the side. read more

The food was delicious. Everything was made to order, fresh, hot and so good! I had the grilled cheese with the blackberry jalapeño jam. I'm a wimp when it comes to spicy and it wasn't spicy at all. I also had the tortilla soup which is vegetarian and also delicious. I stole a few of my husbands Parmesan fries. They were hot and so good, I didn't even need ketchup. I don't live here but if I ever come back, this will be on my list of places to eat. read more

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The food was excellent and surprisingly (based on location) sophisticated & upscale! Gordon Ramsey would be so proud! The service was amazing. We had so many people tending to our every need. We had at least 4 or 5 servers asking us about refills. The prices were ASTONISHING! If this restaurant was in suburbia, the prices would be multiplied by 4. We had a group of 14 and they put us in a large, quiet, private room. We called a few days ahead to let them know about our large group. The room was perfect, especially for the kids and hard-of-hearing grandparents. Speaking of kids, they had a great kids' menu too! The bathrooms were very clean, with a hint of bleach smell; perfect in my opinion. The only thing to be aware of is that this is not in the best part of town and the only parking is parallel on the street. However, our group had four cars and we all found a space close to the door. We did not have any problems in the neighborhood. - Lastly, this place gushes with the "love your neighbor vibe." If you eat here you will feel it. It will make you feel like a better person and will renew your faith in humanity. - Ya, I realize this is a grand claim but it's true. Go! You will leave smiling! You are welcome! read more

The Table - In a private dining room. Our kids playing after lunch while the staff busses the table. - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Wow! All of the nicest people in town work here! Almost every volunteer greeted us! I don't think they have actual workers, they are mostly just kind, sweet-hearted people who want to bring the idea of social enterprise to Louisville. I'd love to see more like this! You can also pay it forward too which is cool. It's not hard to find parallel parking out front since it's quiet during the day. My two friends and I came at 1:40 and there were a few people in here. We got seated quickly. I ordered sweet tea which tasted so fresh! It's some of the best I've had in Louisville right along with the sweet tea they've got at Cunningham's. They also do a great job of refilling your drink for you as soon as you've got about a third left. Anyway, I ordered the meatloaf sandwich with Parmesan fries. So filling! It had beets in it and cheese. The meat was also very tender. Very good! And not a bad price for the sandwich at $7. The fries are nothing fancy. Just fries with cheese sprinkled on top, but I liked the crunch of the cheese and the seasoning on the fries. My friends split the pulled pork sandwich which had BBQ chips on it. They liked it! No sauce on it but yet was still tasty. The chips also have a nice crunch. They both paired their halves with salad. One got strawberry asparagus and my other friend got a house salad. They both liked it a lot and truly loved the price even more. They gave us all the orders on one ticket, but had no issue splitting it for us. We walked up to the counter to the right side of the room to pay. I like the space though. It reminded me of the inside of a cabin. It's not a huge room, but you could totally get to go here or come around 1/1:30. Totally coming here again and bringing every friend I know!! read more

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The best french fries I've ever eaten! We've tried an assortment of sandwiches and salads, pork, ham, veggie cheese and sides -- all delicious, healthy and filling. The usual suspects of dishes that are often fatty and greasy elsewhere are not so at The Table. Can't recommend this restaurant enough for the food alone. I happen to know the place buys raw honey from local beekeepers, and they are very community -- neighborhood oriented. The restaurant cares about the people in the neighborhood whom they serve and gives back. read more

The Table - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I love the fact with my new work location it is easier for me to explore places that are new to me. Today it was The Table. I first learned of it on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. Love the concept of community here. Even while sitting here the place is full of folks from all walks of life. Service is exceptional! I ordered a smoked turkey sandwich with provolone and the parm fries. Both delicious! As you can see from photos you get a lot of food for minimal cost. (Prices are suggested - but you can pay whatever you can afford or pay in service) I love the concept here! I'll definitely be back! read more

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I had been wanting to try this place for a while and finally went for lunch to celebrate my brother's birthday. It was a little bit further than I usually venture, but the restaurant is a nice space. The concept is great also. Fresh food and the price on the menu is a suggestion. You pay what you can. The servers are volunteers from what I understand. From the moment we walked in they were very attentive and welcoming. They gave us the run down on the menu and gave suggestions. There were 3 adults and my 2 year old son. The kids meal was a great deal and hefty portion, grilled cheese and bowl of fruit. We got a variety of salad, soup, sandwiches, fries and homemade chips. At the end of the meal they offered us cupcakes- pumpkin, which were really yummy, very light and delicious. The whole meal was a great value of local foods. We will be back to support this great spot! read more

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Great concept and friendly staff. This hidden gem is worth the stop. The roasted veggie salad and the Parm fries were perfection. read more

The Table - Perfect cup of tea - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky