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    J. Graham's Cafe - Deviled eggs

    J. Graham's Cafe

    4.3(265 reviews)
    5.7 miFourth Street, Downtown
    $$

    Went here for lunch because we had tickets for a free drink or dessert. I just love the ambience of…read morethe Brown hotel very a very classic historic vibe. I love that they had cute fresh flower arrangements at the table. Our server was very friendly and personable. Surprisingly my husband did not get the hot brown. He got the shrimp and grits. They looked amazing. I dont eat shrimp but I did sample the grits. They were delicious. I got the fish sandwich with fries. They were really good.

    Maybe we had a super off day, but based on this lunch, there's a reason why the Hot Brown has…read morestayed in Louisville and most people haven't heard of it. My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I came here two Fridays ago ahead of a bourbon tour (thinking, correctly, that we should probably have a hearty meal beforehand so we didn't end up face-first in a gutter somewhere). Several Kentucky natives told us that we had to try a Hot Brown during our visit, and since it was literally created at the Brown Hotel, this seemed like the logical spot. The actual Hotel has some gorgeous interiors, especially upstairs in the lobby. We didn't see that area until after our meal, so when we laid eyes on the Lobby Bar & Grill, we knew immediately that that was where we SHOULD have gone for this Hot Brown dish. J. Graham's, I'm sorry to say, doesn't have the history and personality of the rest of the building and just looks like a generic breakfast spot you'd find in any hotel. It probably exists solely because the other dining options in the hotel aren't open until later and they want to give tourists and their own customers a place to eat at all times of the day, which isn't a terrible reason in my book. But it's also unfortunately not very good, and the dirty walls and overall meh appearance of the establishment just make it very clear that the hey day for this hotel overall was decades ago. The service was the biggest miss here. Our waitress was scatterbrained, often not around or around but hanging out with co-workers or talking up other customers. It was honestly pretty mystifying because when she DID come by, she was often overly apologetic and trying to make amends. But the best way to make amends is not to have to keep doing that throughout the meal. She forgot my friend's coffee (didn't write anything down when we ordered, which is fine if you remember everything but...) and when my chum asked what was in the hummus (one of just three apps), she didn't know and had to go ask someone in the kitchen. That's arguably a nitpick and she DID try to figure it out, but the lunch menu is pretty small and it was a little odd that her menu knowledge was that limited. The bigger problem was that we were in there for over half an hour longer than we wanted to be because she wouldn't come by our table. I actually actively looked for her on the way to the bathroom so I could remind her to come to our table, but instead found her off to the side gossiping with other staff. Not a good look at all. So this might have been an overall positive experience if some of the hospitality from the hotel had spilled over here. We actually both enjoyed the apps, which were the only real positives of the experience. The Bourbon Barrel Fries and the Two Timer, featuring Smoked Bourbon Hummus (bourbon tends to be the theme of your days in this town, I've found) were both really good, and I probably ate more of those than the actual entree. The fries were cooked perfectly and were well seasoned/addictive. The Hot Brown was fine for what it was (we split it to try). It's basically a dramatic turkey melt, with slices of turkey coated in cheese and other sauces. It also came with strips of bacon on top, which on a personal palate level I didn't think really helped the dish so I barely nibbled on those. It's definitely a solid entry but it wasn't mind-blowing for either of us. Maybe it's just from where we come from in the Northeast, but I'm conditioned to like my turkey with accompanying stuffing, and usually in the latter part of November. I think it felt kind of weird to be eating turkey with warm cheese. But I'm glad we tried it and got the context at least. You might have a completely different experience with better service, but I'd still recommend going upstairs for any dining. It's a much better atmosphere and you can really appreciate where this hotel fits in the chronology of Louisville. You're not going to get that from going here.

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    J. Graham's Cafe - Omelette Bar! This does turn into something else for the afternoon hours.

    Omelette Bar! This does turn into something else for the afternoon hours.

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    Hot Brown.

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    Wiltshire Bakery & Cafe - Spanakopiita croissant

    Wiltshire Bakery & Cafe

    4.4(164 reviews)
    7.1 miOriginal Highlands
    $

    We had a delicious breakfast here last weekend! My husband ordered the black bean tostada, I…read moreordered the salsa verde polenta cakes, and we shared the homemade strawberry poptart. It was all excellent! It's a cute little place with delicious options.

    Went to Wiltshire Bakery during Sunday brunch and it was pretty busy with a decent line but it…read moredidn't take too long to order. Food took a bit to come out though maybe 15 min. Got the lox on a sourdough bagel. The bagel itself is big and pretty doughy, which I liked. They load it up with sweet pickled onions.... honestly too much, it kind of buries the salmon. And there's not a ton of lox to begin with. This isn't a loaded NYC lox bagel, you get one slice a side. What's there was a bit not sure about how they cure the salmon here. Still good overall, just not balanced. $14 feels a bit high for what you get. Tried the ham and cheddar quiche too. Nice and creamy, good flavor, slight smokiness. Solid, but really small for $10. Like a tiny slice of pie. Comes with a small fruit bowl but come on. The spanakopita croissant was probably the best thing I had. Good size, flaky, buttery, nice spinach and cheese flavor. Definitely should be warmed up for max yum factor, but for $5.50 it's a great deal. Overall, ok spot. Brunch spots know they can just charge anything and people keep going.

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    View from the back tables

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    Old Louisville Coffee Co-op

    Old Louisville Coffee Co-op

    4.0(53 reviews)
    6.4 miOld Louisville
    $

    The only thing I did not like about Old Louisville Coffee Co-op is that it made me jealous we don't…read morehave something similar in Chicago! It was so chill with plenty of fun decor and a nice collection of board games. A plethora of plants were for sale. My husband had a panini, and I couldn't believe the affordable pricing for that and my iced coffee. I would come here all the time if I was local. Ample seating and quick service make this an excellent stop for anyone looking for a coffee on-the-go or a relaxing coffee date spot with friends. Additionally, Historic Old Louisville is a great area to walk around for travelers who love looking at historic neighborhoods. I encourage tourists to grab a cup-to-go at Old Louisville Coffee Co-op and explore the neighborhood!

    The co-op is exactly what a community coffee shop should be-chill, welcoming, and supportive of…read morecommunity people, events, and artists. On weekend mornings it gets busy and you will wait. So keep that in mind and browse some of the local jewelry, plants and other handmade goods or hang outside on their patio. As far as coffee, they really do a great job creating balanced drinks. My go-to has become an iced americano with whole milk and raspberry. It's got a little sweet fruity kick, but a nice depths from the espresso. A super inclusive vibe, lots of opportunity to enjoy evening activities like open mics, poetry, etc. And a good playlist humming along in the background.

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    Old Louisville Coffee Co-op
    Old Louisville Coffee Co-op
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