Jake's Louisville Guidebook - Delor
Coffee & Bakeries
Hard to beat this bakery and its long-standing tradition in Louisville.
121 locals recommend
Nord's Bakery
2118 S Preston StHard to beat this bakery and its long-standing tradition in Louisville.
Another local chain with great coffee & atmosphere (also a location on Preston St)
163 locals recommend
Sunergos Coffee
2122 S Preston StAnother local chain with great coffee & atmosphere (also a location on Preston St)
Quills is a local staple for coffee and my personal favorite! This Firehouse location is downtown in the Nulu area. Their Baxter Ave location is also great.
47 locals recommend
Quills Coffee Firehouse
802 E Main StQuills is a local staple for coffee and my personal favorite! This Firehouse location is downtown in the Nulu area. Their Baxter Ave location is also great.
Food (& Drink)
Louisville is known for its food scene, so you really can’t go wrong, but here are a few favorites
The Post
1045 Goss AveGreat pizza, patio, and beer list
Monnik Beer Company
1036 E Burnett AveSome of the best beer & burgers in town
Local dive with the best ribs, game, and burgers in the basement of a converted house! You won’t regret giving it a try!
158 locals recommend
Hammerheads
921 Swan StLocal dive with the best ribs, game, and burgers in the basement of a converted house! You won’t regret giving it a try!
Big Bad Breakfast Barret Ave.
Breakfast/Brunch: local spot with great serving sizes
Dragon King's Daughter
if you are craving sushi... (great drinks too)
Must sees
A few Louisville staples that you must check out if you have time
Logan Street Market
1001 Logan StFood vendors, shops, bar, and coffee.. all under one roof
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveNo explanation needed!
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StTake the walking bridge over to Indiana to check out some bars and restaurants. There is sometimes events going on at the Lawn on the Louivsille side
214 locals recommend
Big Four Bridge
1101 River RdTake the walking bridge over to Indiana to check out some bars and restaurants. There is sometimes events going on at the Lawn on the Louivsille side
Lynn Family Stadium
350 Adams StBreweries & Bars
Atrium Brewing
Small local brewery with a great indoor & outdoor seating option close by
a personal favorite with indoor & outdoor seating & a great overlook view of downtown
107 locals recommend
Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter Avea personal favorite with indoor & outdoor seating & a great overlook view of downtown
Looking for a night on the (down)town? Awesome new venue on Whiskey row that has live music every night of the week, food, games, and plenty of space.
Number 15
Looking for a night on the (down)town? Awesome new venue on Whiskey row that has live music every night of the week, food, games, and plenty of space.
Bourbon
Distilleries & Experiences
Bardstown Bourbon Company
New downtown experience of Bardstown Bourbon Co's distillery
Hip, old distillery located right in the heart of downtown.
171 locals recommend
Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main StHip, old distillery located right in the heart of downtown.
Probably the closest of the distilleries and a great overall experience to see the history and learn about the bourbon-making process.
27 locals recommend
Stitzel-Weller Distillery
3860 Fitzgerald RdProbably the closest of the distilleries and a great overall experience to see the history and learn about the bourbon-making process.
Rabbit Hole Distillery
711 E Jefferson StNew modern distillery in NuLu with a unique experience