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.

Stevens Deli was recommended to me as a real deli, something we don't have in Lexington. I ordered…read morethe 1/2 Pastrami and a side of potato salad. A winner! The pastrami, the rye bread (specially made for them) and the potato salad were excellent. I was glad to have ordered the 1/2 sandwich as it was quite enough with the potato salad. The crew is great, and so friendly. Props to Marilyn. Lucky Louisville. 100.

If you like matzo ball soup, you need to come here. If you've never tried matzo ball soup, you…read moreneed to come here to try it. Its consommé alone is worth the trip! It is golden, rich and smooth, full of umami flavors. I can sip a whole quart of it. I told hubby this is my panacea if I get a cold. Oh, yes, they also have lots of excellent sandwiches made w handcrafted meats. But I'm usually preoccupied w the said soup. Service is friendly and efficient, too! And you can't beat the vibes in here. I highly recommend this gem!

This is the best place I've found for a pastrami sandwich in Louisville. I came in thinking I knew…read morewhat I wanted, but there were a lot of good choices on the menu, so the staff was great helping me decide. It's a nice open space, great for a quick lunch.

I've heard great things about Caffe Classico. I love Classico Takeout and Empanadas so it was time…read moreI gave this one a try. I was not impressed unfortunately. Don't get me wrong; everything was good, but it didn't live up to what everyone was saying. The location is great. It's on the corner of Frankfort and Clifton. I like all the windows and the chill vibe. It's seat yourself, but they do table service. We got empanadas: beef, chicken, and ham & cheese. They're great--just like the ones at Classico Takeout and Empanadas. They were out of the entree we wanted so we got the salmon. It was pretty good. My biggest disappointment was the pizza. Several people recommended the spicy Thai shrimp pizza. It was just okay. I did not taste any Thai flavor. It was basically a cheese pizza with diced shrimp and a drizzle of buffalo sauce. I didn't care for the crust either. It ended up being a $70 dinner that was just okay. If we go back, it'll probably be for the empanadas or fries. It seemed like almost every table got the pomme frites so they must be good.

I'm torn between 3 and 4 stars because:…read more The service: amazing. Our server was welcoming and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu items, ingredients, and ability to customize. She offered recommendations when we were indecisive, and made sure each customization was executed accurately. The food: unpredictable. Let me explain: I ordered the gazpacho and the ensalada fresca. Both come with a hearty slice of Blue Dog crusty sourdough. Gazpacho: one million stars. SO delicious - flavor is spot on, with incredibly creamy texture for a vegan soup. Salad: not bad, but didn't blow me away. The greens were tasty, and the few tangerine slices and pine nuts scattered on top added a nice depth. The balsamic dressing was also pleasant. As a whole though, I felt something was missing. Maybe a crunchy or warm element? For a $15 dinner salad I expected more. The pricing: a little steep. I understand the goal is to provide elevated European cuisine, however for the quality and quantity I didn't feel the salad was worth it. That said, I would gladly pay $4.50 all day long for that gazpacho. Overall I appreciate the variety of options, especially vegan and vegetarian menu items. I would consider a return visit for the gazpacho for sure, however the issues above merit shoring up.

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

Solid old school deli on Frankfort Ave. Great ruebens, and everything else. Try their hot brownread more

My latest visit to The Cafe was a lunch order for the BBLT - a BLT with bourbon bacon jam. I…read morerequested mine on the side and for me, that was a good decision. A little goes a long way. The bacon was thick and a great portion. The fries are thin and super salty. I'd recommend a different side to go with your sandwich. I noticed a pick two for a salad, soup, or sandwich. It included a drink, which made it a good deal. The menu offers several breakfast and sandwich items, plus bakery, salads, and sides. Plenty of seating and I enjoyed the brightness of the main room with its high ceilings. We had a table of 40+ people. The food came out together and our server hustled with a smile.

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

Hands down the best bagels in Louisville! Without question! Excellent baked goods as well- scones…read morehave excellent texture that is firm and crumbly but not dry and sucking the moisture from your mouth. Yummy chocolate chip cookies too! Also, interesting drinks, albeit expensive at times due to where they are from- lemon hibiscus soda from Turkey, some good iced teas from somewhere in the US- they also have coffee etc. Parking gets kind of crazy but there is room on the street usually. One kind of weird thing is, their outside seating- they seem to have taken over the deck of the house nextdoor...but I haven't heard of any neighbor chasing anyone away with a broom or pitchfork.

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.

HOLY MOLY. My…read morefriend's parents had this restaurant on "the list" for Louisville so we figured we'd check it out. Such a good vibe when you walk in - smells like the pizza oven and tasty food, has a cool covered outdoor patio, indoor seating, everyone happy and smiling and stuffing their faces. We sat outside and had a cocktail, appetizer, and some amazing dishes. The pimento cheese dip was different and really tasty. The wedge was banging and HUGE. The burger actually was simple but perfect and the sauce was amazing. Fish sandwich special was impressive and soo crispy. Let's talk about this club sandwich on the pizza sourdough. OMG. So fun and delicious and I've never had anything like it. Truly amazing. Cocktails were solid. The avocado margarita was a nice surprise and we all had to try a sip. Server was friendly, busy, and great. Very sweet and took good care of us.

Went to Red Hog for the first time over the weekend! It was fantastic! We sat out on the patio and…read moreit was lovely! Did not make a reservation , but next time we will! It was busy on a Friday night! We did not do any cocktails this trip , but their ice tea was fantastic. For appetizer we did the whipped feta and sourdough. That sourdough was CHEFS KISS! For dinner , we did the Denver steak , pizza and Caesar salad to split! No dessert. We didn't want to leave because it was so nice out Friday evening! They have a lovely community table outside as well that's covered! We actually ended up knowing one of the chefs there too. It was nice seeing Aaron! We cannot wait to come back!

Lou Lou on Market was an incredible date night spot! Big variety of options on the menu - something…read morefor everyone! My salmon was perfectly crispy with a hint of sweetness from the bourbon glaze. My fiancée got the hot brown and loved it at well! You have to try the bread pudding - to die for! Service was excellent - our server DeAnne was so sweet and informative. Loved this place, definitely will be coming back!

Came for breakfast when they were hosting "Keg and Eggs." I believe that's what it was called,…read moreforgive me if I got it wrong. I had Crawfish with "Swamp Gravy" and biscuits. The sauce was not heavy like some places and it was delicious. There was plenty of crawfish and it had a true Cajun flavor. My partner had a simple omelette with ham and mushrooms. It was also well made. The patio was the way to go. What a great space it was and the band was perfect. We had a very informative and attentive server. The coffee was solid too. There were some inventive drinks on the menu but we were just there for food, The beignets were the only thing I wasn't impressed with, but it was more for the interpretation rather than the finished product. There was a chocolate mousse served with them that just disappeared in my mouth though. Wow Overall I would come back in a heartbeat. This time for dinner!

So we came back the next day for a danwich and a lemon dream supreme pastry, and they were 100%…read moreworth the trip back! The pastry was full of a fluffy and light lemony cream, and the danwich was just perfection. My husband said the danwich was the best breakfast sandwich he's ever had! Must try!

I came here for a simple banana latte and got way more than I expected. These are easily the…read morebiggest chairs I've seen in a coffee shop and they are so comfortable it makes me want to stay there all day. I did not try the food but I can say for sure the vibes are peak and the staff are fantastic.