Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
Locally owned, seasonal, farm to table cuisine inspired from the Yucatan peninsula area of southern Mexico. Booking a reservation recommended.
125 locals recommend
Mayan Cafe
813 E Market StLocally owned, seasonal, farm to table cuisine inspired from the Yucatan peninsula area of southern Mexico. Booking a reservation recommended.
Locally Owned. Bagels made fresh every day. Coffee from the finest locally owned micro-roastery in Louisville (Sunergos). Less than a block away!
32 locals recommend
Nancy's Bagel Grounds
225 S Spring StLocally Owned. Bagels made fresh every day. Coffee from the finest locally owned micro-roastery in Louisville (Sunergos). Less than a block away!
Locally owned. Great food, great atmosphere, in a popular artsy district of Louisville.
109 locals recommend
Dragon King's Daughter
129 W Market StLocally owned. Great food, great atmosphere, in a popular artsy district of Louisville.
Vietnam Kitchen
5339 Mitscher AveLocally owned. Hands down, best Vietnamese food in the city!
Locally owned niche restaurant with innovative, outside of the box foods selections and a unique artsy environment.
30 locals recommend
Lydia House
Locally owned niche restaurant with innovative, outside of the box foods selections and a unique artsy environment.
Locally owned. Irish cuisine - Best fish and chips in the city (in my humble opinion).
43 locals recommend
The Irish Rover
2319 Frankfort AveLocally owned. Irish cuisine - Best fish and chips in the city (in my humble opinion).
Please & Thank You
800 E Market StLocally owned. Great coffee and atmosphere. Very close!
North End Cafe
1722 Frankfort AveOsaka
2039 Frankfort AveGreat Sushi about a mile away.
Asian Wok
2235 Frankfort AveChinese / Japanese food delivered to your door. Vey close.
Locally owned artisan bakery. Stellar quality baked goods.
120 locals recommend
Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe
2868 Frankfort AveLocally owned artisan bakery. Stellar quality baked goods.
VINT
2309 Frankfort AveLocally owned, close, great coffee, outside seating.
Impellizzeri's Pizza
1381 Bardstown RdLocally owned - voted best pizza several years in a row.
Wick's Pizza Parlor
975 Baxter AveLocally owned. amazing pizza.
If you want authentic Korean food, this is the place to go. Its a bit of a hole in the wall - but hey, you can grill your own bulgogi at the table if you want to.
Koreana Restaurant II
5009 Preston HighwayIf you want authentic Korean food, this is the place to go. Its a bit of a hole in the wall - but hey, you can grill your own bulgogi at the table if you want to.
Parks & Nature
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill Rdolmstead park series
Waterfront Park
129 River RdIroquois Park
Part of the ohlmstead park series
Arts & Culture
The Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd StMonthly artists bizarre that features works and food from local creatives.
9 locals recommend
Flea Off Market
1000 East Market StreetMonthly artists bizarre that features works and food from local creatives.
Sightseeing
Belvedere
141 N 6th StDowntown waterfront.
Easily walk from Louisville to southern Indiana and take in breath taking views of the city, bridges, the river, and waterfront along the way.
214 locals recommend
Big Four Bridge
1101 River RdEasily walk from Louisville to southern Indiana and take in breath taking views of the city, bridges, the river, and waterfront along the way.
Drinks & Nightlife
Headliners Music Hall
1386 Lexington Rd2 blocks away. Great music venue.
Locally owned microbrewery, music and event venue. Within walking distance.
107 locals recommend
Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter AveLocally owned microbrewery, music and event venue. Within walking distance.
The Green Building Gallery
732 E Market StHopCat
1064 Bardstown RdMonnik Beer Company
1036 E Burnett AveEssentials
Kroger
1265 Goss AveClosest Grocery.
Everything Else
East Market District