Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
Nord's Bakery
2118 S Preston StBest maple bacon doughnuts!
Sunergos Coffee
2122 S Preston StNeighborhood Coffee Shop
The Post is our go-to for Pizza. Dining in is fun, however take out is a great option for larger groups.
155 locals recommend
The Post
1045 Goss AveThe Post is our go-to for Pizza. Dining in is fun, however take out is a great option for larger groups.
Monnik Beer Company
1036 E Burnett AveWonderful Beer & Burgers
This traditional neighborhood cafe has been around for years.
No frills, order at the counter.
I recommend the Grilled Cheese, Chili, Fried Fish or Fried Chicken.
50 locals recommend
Check's Cafe
1101 E Burnett AveThis traditional neighborhood cafe has been around for years.
No frills, order at the counter.
I recommend the Grilled Cheese, Chili, Fried Fish or Fried Chicken.
Dairy Del
1516 S Shelby StIce Cream
The atmosphere is not amazing (has a basement feel) however, the food is delicious! Fried Mac and Cheese Balls...need I say more?
158 locals recommend
Hammerheads
921 Swan StThe atmosphere is not amazing (has a basement feel) however, the food is delicious! Fried Mac and Cheese Balls...need I say more?
bar Vetti
727 East Market StreetDelicious Italian Food
Jack Fry's
1007 Bardstown RdFor a nice date night vibe with delicious food.
Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar
127 W Main StClassic southern-style food.
Cheddar Box Too
109 Chenoweth LnBest Breakfast in town
Le Moo
2300 Lexington RdKnown for their steak dinners and weekend drag brunches.
Open during the weekdays, stop at Ollie's Trolley for a one-of-a-kind burger.
11 locals recommend
Ollie's Trolley
978 S 3rd StOpen during the weekdays, stop at Ollie's Trolley for a one-of-a-kind burger.
Great authentic Mayan cuisine - absolutely delicious!
Get a reservation before you go.
125 locals recommend
Mayan Cafe
813 E Market StGreat authentic Mayan cuisine - absolutely delicious!
Get a reservation before you go.
Seviche A Latin Restaurant
1538 Bardstown RdDelicious Latin Cuisine
Delicious food served in a small plate format.
Intimate atmosphere.
48 locals recommend
Mojito Tapas Restaurant
2231 Holiday Manor CenterDelicious food served in a small plate format.
Intimate atmosphere.
Outdoor dining on the river- food is good, but, we mainly visit for the river views.
Sunday brunch is great.
52 locals recommend
Captain's Quarters Restaurant
5700 Captains Quarters RdOutdoor dining on the river- food is good, but, we mainly visit for the river views.
Sunday brunch is great.
Plehn's Bakery
3940 Shelbyville RdBest iced cookies
Coffee/Tea shop- order a chocolate chip cookie- the best ever made. Also a "Friday Afternoon" tea!
145 locals recommend
Please & Thank You
800 E Market StCoffee/Tea shop- order a chocolate chip cookie- the best ever made. Also a "Friday Afternoon" tea!
Volare
2300 Frankfort AveBlue Dog Bakery & Cafe
2868 Frankfort AveCon Huevos Restaurant
2339 Frankfort AveNulu Market Place
823 E Market StRiver House Restaurant and Raw Bar
3015 River RdDrinks & Nightlife
Zanzabar
2100 S Preston StNeighborhood bar features live music on the weekends.
North of Bourbon
935 Goss AveCraft Cocktails with a speakeasy vibe.
Best Whiskey Sour
Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter Ave
Hell or High Water
112 W Washington StSpeakeasy
Butchertown Grocery
743 E Washington StNouvelle Bar & Bottle
214 S Clay StEnjoy a glass of wine in the courtyard.
Copper & Kings American Brandy Company
1121 E Washington StRooftop Bar
8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen
350 W Chestnut StRooftop bar with great Louisville views
The Champagnery
1764 Frankfort AveIf you want to Dance the night away- check out play!
Fun Drag Shows
53 locals recommend
Play Louisville
1101 East Washington StreetIf you want to Dance the night away- check out play!
Fun Drag Shows
Parks & Nature
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdOne of the beautiful Olmstead Parks in Louisville.
Seneca Park
3151 Pee Wee Reese RdWaterfront Park
- take a ride on The Belle of Louisville
-walk or bike across The Big Four Bridge
-enjoy live music on The Great Lawn
183 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
129 River RdWaterfront Park
- take a ride on The Belle of Louisville
-walk or bike across The Big Four Bridge
-enjoy live music on The Great Lawn
Jefferson Memorial Forest
11311 Mitchell Hill RoadBernheim Forest
Arboretum WayShopping
Great for fun gifts, decor, clothing etc.
There is a bar in the store.
32 locals recommend
Butchertown Market
1201 Story AveGreat for fun gifts, decor, clothing etc.
There is a bar in the store.
My absolute favorite candy store.
Old school vibe with excellent homemade candies.
Bourbon Balls & Modjeskas
12 locals recommend
Muth's Candies
630 E Market StMy absolute favorite candy store.
Old school vibe with excellent homemade candies.
Bourbon Balls & Modjeskas
Joe Ley Antiques
615 E Market StNeat Antique Store in NuLu.
Forage is an adorable, local plant store- They sometimes offer workshops etc.
Frankfort Avenue is worth the trip- so many unique shops, restaurants, and bars.
8 locals recommend
Forage
1201 Goss AveForage is an adorable, local plant store- They sometimes offer workshops etc.
Frankfort Avenue is worth the trip- so many unique shops, restaurants, and bars.
The quintessential Louisville souvenir.
Visit Louisville Stoneware and grab a gorgeous julep cup while you are in town!
15 locals recommend
Stoneware & Co.
731 Brent StThe quintessential Louisville souvenir.
Visit Louisville Stoneware and grab a gorgeous julep cup while you are in town!
Essentials
Kroger
1265 Goss AveLiquor World
2403 S Shelby StBeer, Wine, Liquor
Walgreens
808 Eastern PkwyEntertainment & Activities
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
528 W Main StUnique Distillery Tour
Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main StDistillery Tour
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveHome of The Kentucky Derby
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StIf you are a baseball fan- this is a must.
Historic Locust Grove
561 Blankenbaker LnThomas Edison House
729 E Washington StOld Forester Distilling
119 W Main StDistillery Tour on Historic Whiskey Row.
Copper & Kings American Brandy Company
1121 E Washington StBrandy Distillery in Butchertown
Rabbit Hole Distillery
711 E Jefferson StDistillery in Butchertown
Arts & Culture
The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
501 W Main StThe Yum! Center
2432 South Floyd StreetFrazier History Museum
829 W Main St