Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
One of our favorite spots is Blue Dog Bakery! Go Saturday morning and pick something up from the bakery like a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit or a sweet bakery treat. You can also grab a table between 10AM-2PM for brunch, but they do stop serving breakfast at Noon.
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Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe
2868 Frankfort AveOne of our favorite spots is Blue Dog Bakery! Go Saturday morning and pick something up from the bakery like a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit or a sweet bakery treat. You can also grab a table between 10AM-2PM for brunch, but they do stop serving breakfast at Noon.
Looking for a fun restaurant to eat or drink outside? Check out Red Hog! This new restaurant just opened up by the same people who own Blue Dog Bakery. They have great cocktails and pizza!
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Red Hog Restaurant & Butcher Shop
2622 Frankfort AveLooking for a fun restaurant to eat or drink outside? Check out Red Hog! This new restaurant just opened up by the same people who own Blue Dog Bakery. They have great cocktails and pizza!
The hippest coffee shop on Frankfort Ave. is definitely Please & Thank You! Grab some of their delicious cookies and hot coffee while enjoying the old jukebox that plays in the cafe. It's a short walk from our home.
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Please & Thank You
800 E Market StThe hippest coffee shop on Frankfort Ave. is definitely Please & Thank You! Grab some of their delicious cookies and hot coffee while enjoying the old jukebox that plays in the cafe. It's a short walk from our home.
The best margarita's in town are served at El Mundo! It's quite the experience and some awesome Mexican food. Head upstairs to put your name on the list for a table or order from the to-go line on the first floor. This place fills up fast so go early or expect a long wait.
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El Mundo
1767 Frankfort AveThe best margarita's in town are served at El Mundo! It's quite the experience and some awesome Mexican food. Head upstairs to put your name on the list for a table or order from the to-go line on the first floor. This place fills up fast so go early or expect a long wait.
The BEST burger and beer list in town. It's a short drive from our home, but it's in this really cool church that's been renovated into a hip restaurant and bar. Order from the counter or head upstairs for a table. If the weather is nice, you'll enjoy hanging outside.
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Holy Grale
1034 Bardstown RdThe BEST burger and beer list in town. It's a short drive from our home, but it's in this really cool church that's been renovated into a hip restaurant and bar. Order from the counter or head upstairs for a table. If the weather is nice, you'll enjoy hanging outside.
We are serious about our coffee so if you would like to really experience the coffee scene in Louisville then head over to Quills for a great coffee experience.
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Quills Coffee
930 Baxter AveWe are serious about our coffee so if you would like to really experience the coffee scene in Louisville then head over to Quills for a great coffee experience.
Heine Brothers' Coffee is very close to our house and the best place to quickly run down and grab some local coffee.
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Heine Brothers' Coffee - Crescent Hill
2714 Frankfort AveHeine Brothers' Coffee is very close to our house and the best place to quickly run down and grab some local coffee.
Sometimes you just crave BBQ...If that happens to you then we suggest heading over to Feast BBQ and make sure to try the fried pickles!
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Feast BBQ
909 E Market StSometimes you just crave BBQ...If that happens to you then we suggest heading over to Feast BBQ and make sure to try the fried pickles!
This local spot is the best place to experience a really nice dinner in style.
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Porcini Restaurant
2730 Frankfort AveThis local spot is the best place to experience a really nice dinner in style.
On a hot day in Louisville, you'll find everyone at Steel City for their gourmet popsicles.
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Steel City Pops
117 St Matthews AveOn a hot day in Louisville, you'll find everyone at Steel City for their gourmet popsicles.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for cocktails and a fun atmosphere for a date or to hang with friends. Some nights they'll have live music.
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Butchertown Grocery
743 E Washington StGreat for cocktails and a fun atmosphere for a date or to hang with friends. Some nights they'll have live music.
A fun, new bar in the NULU neighborhood that provides a cool atmosphere and awesome drinks.
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Galaxie
732 E Market StA fun, new bar in the NULU neighborhood that provides a cool atmosphere and awesome drinks.
Parks & Nature
Cherokee Park is the best park to visit inside the city. It's great for a walk on the trails, mountain biking, running, or a nice picnic. It's not too far away but you'll definitely want to drive to the park.
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Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdCherokee Park is the best park to visit inside the city. It's great for a walk on the trails, mountain biking, running, or a nice picnic. It's not too far away but you'll definitely want to drive to the park.
A big, open park close to the river that depending on when you are here there will be a lot of activities on the waterfront.
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Waterfront Park
129 River RdA big, open park close to the river that depending on when you are here there will be a lot of activities on the waterfront.
Entertainment & Activities
There are so many great bands that will come and play at this place. Even if there isn't a band playing that night, they have a lot of vintage pinball machines that are fun to go play at night.
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Zanzabar
2100 S Preston StThere are so many great bands that will come and play at this place. Even if there isn't a band playing that night, they have a lot of vintage pinball machines that are fun to go play at night.
Learn about the bourbon industry and how Angel's Envy is made at this new distillery.
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Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main StLearn about the bourbon industry and how Angel's Envy is made at this new distillery.
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveArts & Culture
One of my favorite museums to explore since it is free and contemporary. You can also grab a drink at the bar and go explore all the art throughout the building.
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21 US-31E
21 US-31EOne of my favorite museums to explore since it is free and contemporary. You can also grab a drink at the bar and go explore all the art throughout the building.
This newly renovated art museum is worth the visit to experience some of the best art in town.
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I-Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd StThis newly renovated art museum is worth the visit to experience some of the best art in town.
Essentials
Traffic can be heavy during peak times like 5pm during the week.
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Whole Foods Market
4944 Shelbyville RdTraffic can be heavy during peak times like 5pm during the week.
Traffic can be heavy during peak times like 5pm during the week.
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Trader Joe's
4600 Shelbyville RdTraffic can be heavy during peak times like 5pm during the week.
Kroger
1265 Goss AveShopping
Looking for a local gift? Consider heading over to Revelry to find some awesome local art and crafts made by artists in the city.
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Revelry Boutique Gallery
742 E Market StLooking for a local gift? Consider heading over to Revelry to find some awesome local art and crafts made by artists in the city.
One of the best local bookstores. Grab some Heine Brothers' Coffee and explore the many books in their store.
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Carmichael's Bookstore
2720 Frankfort AveOne of the best local bookstores. Grab some Heine Brothers' Coffee and explore the many books in their store.
Wanting to find some vinyl? You'll want to check out Guestroom for an awesome selection of old and new music.
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Guestroom Records
1806 Frankfort AveWanting to find some vinyl? You'll want to check out Guestroom for an awesome selection of old and new music.