Louisville Guidebook

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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".
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The Post
1045 Goss Ave
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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".
10 MINUTE WALK // Vegan food with a brewery. Great place to try if you're looking for something fun and different.
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V-Grits
1001 Barret Ave
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10 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.
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Louisville Cream
632 E Market St
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Local 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.
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Naive Kitchen + Bar
1001 E Washington St
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Bright 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.
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Ramsis Cafe On The World
1293 Bardstown Rd
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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.
Fun place to check out if you're in the mood for a good acai bowl.
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Lueberry acai
808 East Market Street
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Fun place to check out if you're in the mood for a good acai bowl.
Great place for brunch, something for everyone!
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North End Cafe
1722 Frankfort Ave
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Great place for brunch, something for everyone!
Delicious Mexican breakfast and lunch.
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Con Huevos Restaurant
2339 Frankfort Ave
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Delicious Mexican breakfast and lunch.
Wonderful place with a cozy southern vibe. Great spot for good food and large selection of unique drinks.
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The Green Building Gallery
732 E Market St
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Wonderful 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!
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Hammerheads
921 Swan St
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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!
If I had to choose one place to eat at in Louisville, this would be it. Gooooooood BBQ and bourbon slushies.
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Feast BBQ
909 E Market St
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If 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.
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Royals Hot Chicken
736 E Market St
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Fun 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.
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Gralehaus
1001 Baxter Ave
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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.
Popsicles, what more could you need to know! Fun atmosphere and endless tasty options.
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Steel City Pops
117 St Matthews Ave
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Popsicles, 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.
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Taco Luchador
938 Baxter Ave
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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.
Location downtown with great selections of food and drinks.
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Against the Grain Brewery and Smokehouse
401 E Main St
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Location 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.
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EiDERDOWN
983 Goss Ave
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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.
10 MINUTE WALK // A whole in the wall type place serving seafood. Parking is tough so I would recommend walking here.
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The Fish House
1310 Winter Ave
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10 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.
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Four Pegs
1053 Goss Ave
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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.
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.
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Butchertown Grocery
743 E Washington St
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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.
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.
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Red Top
1127 Logan St
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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.
1 MILE AWAY // A pleasant place with lots of food and drinks to choose from. Their french fries are gooood.
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HopCat
1064 Bardstown Rd
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1 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.
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Come Back Inn
909 Swan St
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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.
9 MINUTE WALK // Great place for a celebration. Unique Italian food and fun cocktails.
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Sarino
1030 Goss Ave
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9 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.
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Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
984 Barret Ave
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12 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.
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Porch Kitchen & Bar
280 W Jefferson St
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Fun 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.
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Monnik Beer Company
1036 E Burnett Ave
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15 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.
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Holy Grale
1034 Bardstown Rd
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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.
Great views of downtown with fancy drinks!
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8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen
350 W Chestnut St
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Great views of downtown with fancy drinks!
Prohibition style speakeasy, fun place for drinks downtown.
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Hell or High Water
112 W Washington St
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Prohibition style speakeasy, fun place for drinks downtown.
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Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter Ave
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Lovely speakeasy bar. The space is comfortable yet exciting especially when there is live music. Fun place to grab desserts, too!
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Butchertown Grocery
743 E Washington St
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Lovely 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.
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Odeon
1335 Story Ave
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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.
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.
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Nachbar
969 Charles St
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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.
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.
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North of Bourbon
935 Goss Ave
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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.
10 MINUTE WALK // The best dive bar to be found in Germantown.
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The Pearl Of Germantown
1151 Goss Ave
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10 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!
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Bean
1138 Goss Ave
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12 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!
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Please & Thank You
800 E Market St
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A Louisville must! Coffee shop with 3 locations around town. Coffee and cookies!
Louisville must for good coffee with several locations around town.
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Quills Coffee Firehouse
802 E Main St
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Louisville must for good coffee with several locations around town.
Several unique locations around town.
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Sunergos Coffee
2122 S Preston St
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Several unique locations around town.
Nice place for coffee and plenty of outdoor seating.
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VINT
2309 Frankfort Ave
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Nice place for coffee and plenty of outdoor seating.
Best donuts in Louisville, traditional and delicious.
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Nord's Bakery
2118 S Preston St
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Best 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.
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Scarlet's Bakery
106 Fairfax Ave
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8 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.
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Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe
2868 Frankfort Ave
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Blue 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!
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Full Stop Station
1132 E St Catherine St
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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!
Fun building with lots of seating and rotating donut selection.
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North Lime Coffee & Donuts
1228 S 7th St
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Fun 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!
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Hi-Five Doughnuts
1940 E Main St
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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!
1 MILE AWAY // Cute and clean bakery and breakfast spot that has wonderful sweet and savory options.
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Wiltshire Pantry Bakery and Cafe
901 Barret Ave
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1 MILE AWAY // Cute and clean bakery and breakfast spot that has wonderful sweet and savory options.

Louisville Shops

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Work the Metal
1201 Story Ave
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Scout
3626 Brownsboro Rd
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Carmichael's Bookstore
2720 Frankfort Ave
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Revelry Boutique Gallery
742 E Market St
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Mahonia
822 E Market St
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10 MINUTE WALK //
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Forage
1201 Goss Ave
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10 MINUTE WALK //

Louisvillle Explore

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I-Museum ne-Factoy ye-Louisville Slugger
800 W Main St
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Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th St
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I-Frazier History Museum
829 W Main St
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Zanzabar
2100 S Preston St
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21c Museum Hotel
700 W Main St
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Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill Rd
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Waterfront Park
129 River Rd
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Churchill Downs
700 Central Ave
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Flea Off Market
1000 East Market Street
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Copper & Kings American Brandy Company
1121 E Washington St
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Umgwaqo Wamabini Othize
1101 River Rd
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Located 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 St
Located 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.