Louisville Guidebook
Louisville Food
10 MINUTE WALK // This is my favorite pizza in Louisville! You really can't go wrong with any choice here but my personal favorite is the "chicken dinner".
155 locals recommend
The Post
1045 Goss Ave10 MINUTE WALK // This is my favorite pizza in Louisville! You really can't go wrong with any choice here but my personal favorite is the "chicken dinner".
10 MINUTE WALK // Vegan food with a brewery. Great place to try if you're looking for something fun and different.
30 locals recommend
V-Grits
1001 Barret Ave10 MINUTE WALK // Vegan food with a brewery. Great place to try if you're looking for something fun and different.
Local ice cream shop with unique and rotating flavors. There's almost always something on the menu that includes bourbon or mint julep flavors.
40 locals recommend
Louisville Cream
632 E Market StLocal ice cream shop with unique and rotating flavors. There's almost always something on the menu that includes bourbon or mint julep flavors.
Bright and airy design serving locally sourced foods. Also has a cafe and bar.
36 locals recommend
Naive Kitchen + Bar
1001 E Washington StBright and airy design serving locally sourced foods. Also has a cafe and bar.
Ramsi's is a unique and fun place to eat. They have a very diverse menu, everybody can find something they love. Sunday Brunch is a fun experience because there's so many different dishes to sample.
87 locals recommend
Ramsis Cafe On The World
1293 Bardstown RdRamsi's is a unique and fun place to eat. They have a very diverse menu, everybody can find something they love. Sunday Brunch is a fun experience because there's so many different dishes to sample.
Lueberry acai
808 East Market StreetFun place to check out if you're in the mood for a good acai bowl.
North End Cafe
1722 Frankfort AveGreat place for brunch, something for everyone!
Con Huevos Restaurant
2339 Frankfort AveDelicious Mexican breakfast and lunch.
Wonderful place with a cozy southern vibe. Great spot for good food and large selection of unique drinks.
169 locals recommend
The Green Building Gallery
732 E Market StWonderful place with a cozy southern vibe. Great spot for good food and large selection of unique drinks.
12 MINUTE WALK // Tiny-hole-in-the-wall spot that you'll want to keep coming back to. It's in a residential area so it's easy to miss. Look for the giant hammerhead shark on the building. If you're eating here on Friday or Saturday, get there early or be ready to wait a bit. It's worth it!
158 locals recommend
Hammerheads
921 Swan St12 MINUTE WALK // Tiny-hole-in-the-wall spot that you'll want to keep coming back to. It's in a residential area so it's easy to miss. Look for the giant hammerhead shark on the building. If you're eating here on Friday or Saturday, get there early or be ready to wait a bit. It's worth it!
If I had to choose one place to eat at in Louisville, this would be it. Gooooooood BBQ and bourbon slushies.
165 locals recommend
Feast BBQ
909 E Market StIf I had to choose one place to eat at in Louisville, this would be it. Gooooooood BBQ and bourbon slushies.
Fun location and delicious chicken. Also, bourbon slushies! Yum.
80 locals recommend
Royals Hot Chicken
736 E Market StFun location and delicious chicken. Also, bourbon slushies! Yum.
1 MILE AWAY // Great atmosphere for brunch! If it seems crowded (because the food is so tasty) be sure to check for seating out on the back deck.
76 locals recommend
Gralehaus
1001 Baxter Ave1 MILE AWAY // Great atmosphere for brunch! If it seems crowded (because the food is so tasty) be sure to check for seating out on the back deck.
Popsicles, what more could you need to know! Fun atmosphere and endless tasty options.
32 locals recommend
Steel City Pops
117 St Matthews AvePopsicles, what more could you need to know! Fun atmosphere and endless tasty options.
I guarantee you'll have an enjoyable experience at any of the Taco Luchador locations in Louisville. The food is always savory and fresh and I can always count on the tacos to fill me up.
141 locals recommend
Taco Luchador
938 Baxter AveI guarantee you'll have an enjoyable experience at any of the Taco Luchador locations in Louisville. The food is always savory and fresh and I can always count on the tacos to fill me up.
Location downtown with great selections of food and drinks.
71 locals recommend
Against the Grain Brewery and Smokehouse
401 E Main StLocation downtown with great selections of food and drinks.
10 MINUTE WALK // Good vibe and good German food. Only problem is you may have a hard time choosing what to get from the menu because it's so great.
79 locals recommend
EiDERDOWN
983 Goss Ave10 MINUTE WALK // Good vibe and good German food. Only problem is you may have a hard time choosing what to get from the menu because it's so great.
10 MINUTE WALK // A whole in the wall type place serving seafood. Parking is tough so I would recommend walking here.
22 locals recommend
The Fish House
1310 Winter Ave10 MINUTE WALK // A whole in the wall type place serving seafood. Parking is tough so I would recommend walking here.
9 MINUTE WALK // Nice hangout spot with a food menu and full bar. This is the place to go in Germantown for some good food and beers for a fairly cheap price.
70 locals recommend
Four Pegs
1053 Goss Ave9 MINUTE WALK // Nice hangout spot with a food menu and full bar. This is the place to go in Germantown for some good food and beers for a fairly cheap price.
Super charming and unique! A great place to go if you're celebrating something. Also check out their speakeasy bar located around the corner called Lola.
106 locals recommend
Butchertown Grocery
743 E Washington StSuper charming and unique! A great place to go if you're celebrating something. Also check out their speakeasy bar located around the corner called Lola.
8 MINUTE WALK // Great work of art hotdogs in a cute and fun atmosphere. You can play ping pong or pin ball while you wait for your food, too.
14 locals recommend
Red Top
1127 Logan St8 MINUTE WALK // Great work of art hotdogs in a cute and fun atmosphere. You can play ping pong or pin ball while you wait for your food, too.
1 MILE AWAY // A pleasant place with lots of food and drinks to choose from. Their french fries are gooood.
36 locals recommend
HopCat
1064 Bardstown Rd1 MILE AWAY // A pleasant place with lots of food and drinks to choose from. Their french fries are gooood.
13 MINUTE WALK // A locals hangout. Tucked away in a residential neighborhood. Very small parking lot but spacious inside. Big portions with a traditional menu.
55 locals recommend
Come Back Inn
909 Swan St13 MINUTE WALK // A locals hangout. Tucked away in a residential neighborhood. Very small parking lot but spacious inside. Big portions with a traditional menu.
9 MINUTE WALK // Great place for a celebration. Unique Italian food and fun cocktails.
22 locals recommend
Sarino
1030 Goss Ave9 MINUTE WALK // Great place for a celebration. Unique Italian food and fun cocktails.
12 MINUTE WALK // Would recommend if you're looking for a bbq place within walking distance from the loft.
8 locals recommend
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
984 Barret Ave12 MINUTE WALK // Would recommend if you're looking for a bbq place within walking distance from the loft.
Fun local place to visit if you're looking for a spot right downtown.
8 locals recommend
Porch Kitchen & Bar
280 W Jefferson StFun local place to visit if you're looking for a spot right downtown.
Louisville Drinks
15 MINUTE WALK // Monnik's taproom has good neighborhood taproom feels. Good food, beer and experience.
117 locals recommend
Monnik Beer Company
1036 E Burnett Ave15 MINUTE WALK // Monnik's taproom has good neighborhood taproom feels. Good food, beer and experience.
1 MILE AWAY // Super fun atmosphere, located in an old church that is small and charming. Make a reservation to be able to sit in the choir loft as it can get busy here.
128 locals recommend
Holy Grale
1034 Bardstown Rd1 MILE AWAY // Super fun atmosphere, located in an old church that is small and charming. Make a reservation to be able to sit in the choir loft as it can get busy here.
8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen
350 W Chestnut StGreat views of downtown with fancy drinks!
Hell or High Water
112 W Washington StProhibition style speakeasy, fun place for drinks downtown.
Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter AveLovely speakeasy bar. The space is comfortable yet exciting especially when there is live music. Fun place to grab desserts, too!
106 locals recommend
Butchertown Grocery
743 E Washington StLovely speakeasy bar. The space is comfortable yet exciting especially when there is live music. Fun place to grab desserts, too!
Very charming hidden gem! The space is warm and has so many rooms. I love love love the atmosphere of this place. It is decorated to be like the inside of a retro home and kind of feels like you're in a time warp.
6 locals recommend
Odeon
1335 Story AveVery charming hidden gem! The space is warm and has so many rooms. I love love love the atmosphere of this place. It is decorated to be like the inside of a retro home and kind of feels like you're in a time warp.
9 MINUTE WALK // Great dark, friendly dive in Germantown that offers a large list of beers on tap and by the bottle or can. There is also a full bar.
85 locals recommend
Nachbar
969 Charles St9 MINUTE WALK // Great dark, friendly dive in Germantown that offers a large list of beers on tap and by the bottle or can. There is also a full bar.
10 MINUTE WALK // Quaint, chill, intimate setting for cocktails. The exterior is nondescript so look for the brass plaque at eye level near the door.
56 locals recommend
North of Bourbon
935 Goss Ave10 MINUTE WALK // Quaint, chill, intimate setting for cocktails. The exterior is nondescript so look for the brass plaque at eye level near the door.
10 MINUTE WALK // The best dive bar to be found in Germantown.
39 locals recommend
The Pearl Of Germantown
1151 Goss Ave10 MINUTE WALK // The best dive bar to be found in Germantown.
Louisville Coffee & Bakeries
12 MINUTE WALK // Great coffee shop with unique and happy vibe. They server light food as well!
52 locals recommend
Bean
1138 Goss Ave12 MINUTE WALK // Great coffee shop with unique and happy vibe. They server light food as well!
A Louisville must! Coffee shop with 3 locations around town. Coffee and cookies!
145 locals recommend
Please & Thank You
800 E Market StA Louisville must! Coffee shop with 3 locations around town. Coffee and cookies!
Louisville must for good coffee with several locations around town.
47 locals recommend
Quills Coffee Firehouse
802 E Main StLouisville must for good coffee with several locations around town.
Sunergos Coffee
2122 S Preston StSeveral unique locations around town.
VINT
2309 Frankfort AveNice place for coffee and plenty of outdoor seating.
Nord's Bakery
2118 S Preston StBest donuts in Louisville, traditional and delicious.
8 MINUTE WALK // Go here for the best cinnamon roll!! A Louisville must. They also have other nice bakery treats and lighter meal options.
18 locals recommend
Scarlet's Bakery
106 Fairfax Ave8 MINUTE WALK // Go here for the best cinnamon roll!! A Louisville must. They also have other nice bakery treats and lighter meal options.
Blue Dog Bakery is a solid local spot, with coffee, food, lots of seating and free wifi.
120 locals recommend
Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe
2868 Frankfort AveBlue Dog Bakery is a solid local spot, with coffee, food, lots of seating and free wifi.
5 MINUTE WALK // Located in a converted garage, super fun vibe. Walk here for good coffee and breakfast, snack food, or a small supply of grocery items including Louisville Cream ice cream!
18 locals recommend
Full Stop Station
1132 E St Catherine St5 MINUTE WALK // Located in a converted garage, super fun vibe. Walk here for good coffee and breakfast, snack food, or a small supply of grocery items including Louisville Cream ice cream!
Fun building with lots of seating and rotating donut selection.
24 locals recommend
North Lime Coffee & Donuts
1228 S 7th StFun building with lots of seating and rotating donut selection.
Great place for donut if you want something non-traditional, you can create your own or choose one of theirs. Large and super sweet donut dreams!
23 locals recommend
Hi-Five Doughnuts
1940 E Main StGreat place for donut if you want something non-traditional, you can create your own or choose one of theirs. Large and super sweet donut dreams!
1 MILE AWAY // Cute and clean bakery and breakfast spot that has wonderful sweet and savory options.
70 locals recommend
Wiltshire Pantry Bakery and Cafe
901 Barret Ave1 MILE AWAY // Cute and clean bakery and breakfast spot that has wonderful sweet and savory options.
Louisville Shops
Work the Metal
1201 Story AveScout
3626 Brownsboro RdCarmichael's Bookstore
2720 Frankfort AveRevelry Boutique Gallery
742 E Market StMahonia
822 E Market StForage
1201 Goss Ave10 MINUTE WALK //
Louisvillle Explore
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StMuhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StFrazier History Museum
829 W Main StZanzabar
2100 S Preston St21c Museum Hotel
700 W Main StCherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdWaterfront Park
129 River RdChurchill Downs
700 Central AveFlea Off Market
1000 East Market StreetCopper & Kings American Brandy Company
1121 E Washington StBig Four Bridge
1101 River RdLocated in the beautiful Omni hotel Downtown, come here to explore a selection of local treats and eats. Make some time to explore around the hotel lobby, too.
Falls City Market
400 S 2nd StLocated in the beautiful Omni hotel Downtown, come here to explore a selection of local treats and eats. Make some time to explore around the hotel lobby, too.