Avenue Brew reminds me of Central Perk on Friends. Their chairs are all mismatched. The art is totally random. And it just has the homey feel. We opted for a breakfast sammie and a veggie omelette. The omelettes are open-faced and somehow it works. Although SMOTHERED in cheese. We ended up picking some of it off. There must have been an entire bag of cheese on top of it. Almost all of the locals ordered the biscuits and gravy and we felt left out. So if you're reading this, have at least one person in your group get that dish, it looked delicious. Pros: - Cute atmosphere - Little patio outside - Serves breakfast alllllll day (where my breakfast peeps at?!) - Great greasy spoon kinda spot - Cheap prices Cons: - They have food runners, but they literally walked past the silverware and when they delivered the food and then shared with us "we could go get some if we'd like." This is small gesture but would go a long way if you just dropped some off with the food. - The sausage on my breakfast sandwich was one of those fake frozen patties. It was horrible. I took it off immediately and would not reccomend. If you are hankering for a sammie hit the bacon and skip the sausage. I have to hand it to somewhere that serves breakfast all day. And it seems all of my favorite greasy spoons are slowly disappearing. If I were seeking a cheap, no frills place for a hangover cure I would be back, otherwise this spot was just OK. read more

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Another case where I wish I could do 3.5 stars. I've given Avenue Brew a few more tries since my first review and I've found a lot more positives, but I still can't rate it a full 4. Yays: Coupons ($5 off from Entertainment Book and Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Breakfast Sandwich via Yelp Check-in) Cheerful, helpful service Graffiti wall Window tables so you can people-watch Fairfield Ave while you sit Good food - goetta egg & cheese breakfast sandwich = nom. Also, breakfast served all day Boos: Food orders take foreverrrr so be prepared for a wait Hours - only open til 4pm Inside is not very conducive to working or reading. Music is on the loud side and somehow there isn't the same 'stay a while' vibe that say, Coffee Emporium or even Starbucks gives off read more

The staff is efficient and friendly. I love their iced chai's. The brunch menu has so many great dishes. Big windows, and outdoor seating.

The portions for breakfast were good. The breakfast burrito was ok, not fantastic. The atmosphere was laid back and nice. Overall just decent not fantastic, but definitely not bad. read more

Avenue Brew is a cool eclectic coffee shop centrally located in Bellevue's beautiful historic Fairfield Avenue business district. The shop, recently expanded boasts a full menu of coffees as well as several delicious meals. Trust me, I've eaten at this place almost every week since they first opened. For food I can highly recommend the hamburger which always tastes divine. There is a choice of cheeses and I typically wonder between the pepperjack and the cheddar. The Callahan panini is also a very solid choice. For salads, their chicken Caesar salad is amazing. But why am I talking about food when this is a COFFEE shop right!? Luckily Christine, the owner, has had years of experience as an expert barista. She can make anything and everything from dirty hippies (chai latte plus a shot of espresso) to the perfect cup of house blend. So stop in, get a cup, grab a bite and write your name on the wall! read more

This is a hard review to write because the owners are super friendly and this is truly a "neighborhood" spot. I have been coming here every so often for several years and have always enjoyed the coffee or snack I ordered. The environment has always been a little all over the place with a ton of decor and clutter. The other day I went in to grab a quick breakfast sandwich and drink. After I ordered I sat down and waited while no other customers came in. I waited for 20 minutes and finally went back to check on my order. The girl asked what I ordered again and said "oh, I guess the didn't make it, I'll make it for you." I waited another 10 minutes to finally get my little sandwich. She barely gave me an apology when I left. I think this place would benefit with a little bit limited menu and more training on service. I know the service business is hard but at least when you mess up you can offer something as an apology. I will give them props for all the handmade food and they seem to know all their return customers. read more

Avenue Brew - Sweets! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellevue, Kentucky

Very cute coffee shop in the heart of a business district. I needed a place to eat some bacon and get some homework done so I parked my car and just walked into the first coffee shop I saw which was Avenue Brew. The coffee was super affordable a little more than 2 bucks for a large iced coffee. I thought I ordered a BLT but accidentally ordered a club which took a while to come out but it was huge and fresh. There's flexible seating, free WiFi, and friendly service. I am sure I'll be back. read more

Avenue Brew - Huge Turkey club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellevue, Kentucky

Great service. Treat you like family. The food is epic! The caffeine is legit. Always an absolute joy popping in here. Tell Christine ZacharyLee the dread head biker sent yuh. Everything made with love read more

Avenue Brew - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellevue, Kentucky

Very quaint breakfast joint with some awesome window seating and friendly staff. Chai latte is a delight and have plenty of options to choice from when it cones to the menu. This was my first time here and will definitely be back for more. read more

This place is such an great stop in the morning. The people are always friendly and the coffee is fantastic! Christine's Dirty Hippie (iced) is my favorite drink! Plus they make a mean goetta breakfast sammie. The baked goods are to die for as well! read more

By far my favorite coffee shop in Bellevue, always a warm smile and a welcome along with great breakfast sandwich and coffee. Often it's just a quick stop for coffee but they always have a unique Brew and a friendly hello. First place on my list for a hot cup in the morning read more

Love the staff. Love the food quality too. Unfortunately every time we order takeout, napkins are placed directly on top of the (hot) food. The napkins adhere to various parts of what is ordered and require throwing those parts away.... Come on! Smh read more

I live so close to Avenue Brew and I so want this to be my go-to coffee spot. But, it just can't be. The main problem is the speed of service here. Most of my coffee stops are when I'm already running late to be somewhere else. Every time I've stopped by I've left frustrated with how long it took to get my latte or even a cup of coffee sometimes. I will say though that this slower service can lead to a more relaxed atmosphere. This spot is good for sitting around with a friend for a few hours. Or grabbing a muffin and a cup of coffee and tackling the cross word puzzle in the paper. read more

Love, love, love. Great coffee, great breakfast food and most important...fabulous service. Also this place has a cool artsy look and feel. I can see myself coming here to work and being very productive. read more

Coffee is just ok. Little faint for my liking however they have a ton of drinks and several pastries and breakfast foods. Very good pancakes and other breakfast meals. Great people that run the place. Fiancé loves the cinnamon bread pudding. read more

I live in the lovely neighborhood of Bellevue so I frequen the Avenue Brew. Regarding the poor review below, I generally go to the store 4+ times a week and I have NEVER seen anything like you mention in your review. Just sayin'. The coffee is great! I buy beans here to brew at home and they are phenomenal. I think I have probably sampled nearly every baked good offering and they are all very tasty. Plus they make ALL of their food in house, unlike the big chain coffee joints. Try anything on the menu---you won't be disappointed. Particularly recommend the caprese panini. What really makes this place are the owners, Christine and Larry. They are warm, welcoming and genuinely happy to see each and every customer (unlike the teenagers working at McCoffee-type joints). Also I heard from Christine that there is soon to be a patio opening up! Sweet! read more

I live near this coffee shop and thought I would shop local verses stopping in starbucks on my way to work. Ive been in here several times and each time I get more turned off.... 1. SLOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! There will be 5 people in line and one person working during the am when I would assume it's busy as people are getting coffee on their way to work. 2. Price- is on the mark, but each time I get my drink it's a different price depending on who rings me up lol. Weird 3. I got a iced coffee once, and the coffee was still hot, just brewed, so the ice melted immediately haha ughhh thanks for the luke warm iced coffee. 4. Cool decor and they have a tab system. You can put coffee on your tab and pay weekly. Thats pretty cool I guess! read more

Service was so friendly which is very refreshing these days. The seating options are unique which makes it fun to pick a table. The owner made a point to introduce herself and share some information about the place and the neighborhood. Banana chocolate bread pudding and chocolate, chocolate chip muffin were delicious and fresh. Coffee was excellent. I can't wait to come back and try more items!! read more

Friendly place with better coffee prices than say Starbucks or similar places, not to mention reasonably priced menu for food options too. Unique decor. Great food as well! Overall, wonderful place. I cant wait to get back there and try something new. read more

I am a regular Avenue Brew customer and a Bellevue neighbor. This is a great, eclectic little coffee shop that works hard to make its customers happy. The environment is friendly and the staff even remember my regular coffee order. Best of all, they are dog-friendly at their outdoor tables and they even bring each of my pups a biscuit treat when we stop by for a visit. Recommendations: 1) Specialty coffee drinks - I personally can't get enough of the Mocha Latte (with Ghirardelli chocolate syrups in regular or sugar-free) or Dawn's Frozen Peanut Butter Mocha Frappe if you're looking to cool down on a hot day. I also go for the Dirty Hippie or the Caramel Macchiato but I think you'd have a hard time missing on any of their coffee drinks. 2) Baked goods - Almost all of the baked goods are made on site from scratch and I've yet to have one I didn't thoroughly enjoy. My personal favorites are the massive chocolate chip brownie (more than enough for two people), the cinammon muffin and the blueberry muffin. 3) Hamburgers -- One word - excellent! 4) Expanded new menu -- if you haven't tried the Brew in a while, give it another look-see. Their menu has expanded for breakfast and lunch with lots of new items to try. I enjoy the new yogurt parfait and the hummus plate, as well as the new french toast and pancakes on the breakfast menu. Favorite stand-bys would be the breakfast sandwiches or the quiches. Room for improvement: 1) Crowded weekends -- this place gets crowded on weekend mornings so don't plan to get in and out in five minutes, especially if you're ordering food. You'll have a bit of a wait through the line to order and a 10-15 minute wait for your food orders. Keep in mind that you can call ahead and they will have your drink and food ready to go for you when you arrive. 2) Seating -- I saw a couple of reviews in here that say the seating is uncomfortable. I've never felt that way. It is a hodge-podge of random furniture but, in my opinion, that's part of what makes it homey. There are several types of tables/chairs, including some that are tucked up in the store-front windows for a quieter experience. All in all, Avenue Brew beats the pants off the chain coffee shops and is an awesome addition to Bellevue's Fairfield Avenue shopping district. If you get a specialty coffee from Christine and Larry, I guarantee you won't be too impressed with Starbucks after that!! read more

Their burgers are awesome. I like that their fries are baked! If you order anything I'd stick with the burgers. It is a cute place with a lot of space inside. They are slow when busy so be mindful if you are in a rush! They have beer in the back with a small patio which makes it one of the few places in Bellevue open late. The owner is great and full of energy. Turns out she owns the store next door called "splendid things" read more

I happened upon Avenue Brew about a month ago when I realized I had an almost-expired LivingSocial deal. I'd been meaning to check the place out but hadn't really found the time. As it turns out, time is a good thing to have when you go to Avenue Brew. Two of us went and ordered breakfast omelettes, and it might have taken us over 15 minutes to get our order. But, I realize that they're limited by their facilities. The important thing is that the food was DELICIOUS, relatively well-priced, and served in a friendly, cozy environment. I'll definitely be back, and I recommend that you check it out too - just don't go when you're in a hurry. read more

Have had both breakfast and lunch here, both excellent. The coffee is very good, what you'd hope for in a coffeehouse, and there's a nice selection of pastries -- try the scones. Lunch means burgers. Opinions vary on the perfect burger -- I like them well-browned on the outside and juicy on the inside (rather than uniform all the way through), and that's how this place cooks them. Decor is funky, with mismatched chairs, and a few tables up a couple of steps right in the picture windows of the old store. If you're in Bellevue, give this place a try. read more

Went here for Saturday brunch and it was my first time in Bellevue. Avenue Brew is a very nice coffee shop - friendly workers, comfortable and roomy interior, and a nice but pretty standard selection of coffee drinks. This would be a nice place to come for a cup of coffee and some reading. The food menu left something to be desired - muffins were pretty good, spinach quiche was small but tasty but the vegetable omelette was pretty run of the mill and had a lot of cheddar cheese on top. Not sure I would come here again for brunch, but if I am in the area I will not hesistate to grab some coffee. read more

This coffee shop on Bellevue's main drag is a unique, kitschy neighborhood joint. The decor is an interesting mishmash of punny signs and (I swear) those old red and white striped TGI Fridays tables. Their coffee is more pretty darn good and they make a good breakfast sandwich. Their menu has grown within the past year and now includes pancakes and breakfast burritos, but I've always got my food to go and breakfast burritos are close to impossible to eat on the go. The service can be a bit slow so I make sure to call ahead if I don't have time to wait. All in all, this is a solid option if you'd like a relatively quick and cheap meal. read more

INTRO: I recently ventured across the river to Bellevue to visit my boyfriend. We decided to stop by Avenue Brew, as we've done several times before, to grab coffee and a bagel. ARRIVAL: On this particular Sunday morning, they were very busy. We waited in line while the staff behind the counter buzzed around fulfilling food & drink orders for those who had arrived before us - and we watched as more people kept piling in through the door. CUSTOMER SERVICE: As someone who worked in the restaurant industry for 5 years I know how overwhelming it can be when you have never-ending customers and infinite orders to fill. I was very pleasantly surprised when the woman working the register greeted us with a smile and such a positive attitude. Come to think of it, I've always had nothing but positive customer service experiences at Avenue Brew. I feel like every time I interact with staff they are always so genuine, happy, kind, and helpful ---which is way more than I can say about staff at most other places I've visited. RECOMMENDATIONS: I'm boring and simply drink my coffee black - but I can say I dig their house blend. As far as food goes - I'm a vegetarian and can say that vegetarians can definitely find something good to eat there (I usually just go for a bagel, fruit, or granola bars). read more

When I posted my first review of Avenue Brew in 2010 ended it with "Let's hope the upward trend continues." It has. The place has improved on their drinks and food and they've become a part of the community like no other shop on Fairfield Ave. I stopped by on Saturday and while the place was busy Kristen and Joe not only served us - with just a touch of confusion - but made us feel at home and comfortable. read more

Delicious latte! And reasonably priced as well! The girl working was so sweet too. Very cute little spot! Perfect spot to cure the caffeine cravings. read more

Avenue Brew - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellevue, Kentucky

I wanted to sample a few items before I reviewed... I keep trying to find something to complain about. But I got nuthin. Folks, this is NOT just another coffee shop. They have a wide variety of pastries, cold drinks, hot drinks, AND BREAKFAST & LUNCH. Eggs, bacon, toast, pancakes, gravy, omelets, clubs, etc. can't go wrong! Indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly staff. Tunes are always lovely but unobtrusive. I usually just get the drip coffee... Highlander grogg, coconut pecan, and hazelnut are way yum. Starting Memorial Day they'll be serving alcohol! read more

BEST COFFEE SHOP IN BELLEVUE! We meet here many times a week with friends, family, and clients and are so thankful that this is in our city! read more

Super cute and cozy spot in historic Bellevue. Great selection of lattes and fun coffee drinks as well as baked goods! They also have a pretty big food menu! The staff is friendly and everything is decently priced ! read more

Great environment!!! Food is fresh and delicious!! Stop in and check out the new bakery items!!! read more

Avenue Brew - Yummy cinobuns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellevue, Kentucky

Easily the highlight of the house is Christine and Larry, they make you feel welcome and appreciate your business! The food, is awesome! Try Larry's firehouse gravy and biscuits! If there for lunch; Mett and Bree burger!!! read more

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We had Avenue Brew on our list of places to try for about a year and just never got up and did it and I gotta say I'm kicking myself for it now. We went for breakfast today and it was truly truly fantastic! I got the breakfast with eggs, sausage, toast and potatoes and my SO got the sausage egg and cheese biscuit. My food was so well made, everything tasted soooo good, the sausage is maybe my new favorite sausage, as it was just the right amount of spices and had a flat top char on it, the eggs were seasoned nicely as were the potatoes which are big round slices like a huge potato chip and are amazing and the toast was just how I like it, not too brown but just crunchy enough. The sausage egg and cheese biscuit was immaculate as well, the biscuit was very soft, the other components were just perfect, it was everything you want the McDonalds one to be only better. The place itself oozes charm and is just absolutely lovely, it was fast even though there were a decent amount of people there, overall this was just an awesome time at an awesome place and I can't wait to go back! read more

Staff is always super friendly. I live nearby so I usually run in for a blueberry muffin and coffee on my way to work. Ive eaten in a few times both times the fries egg on my sandwich was over cooked. Great local place to run in and grab a delicious coffee to go though! read more

One of the best breakfast places I've ever visited. Quiet and unpretentious. The food is to DIE for!! Locals love it and we all understand how important that is. We went back two days in a row because it was just terrific. read more

Soo good! We stopped by for some late breakfast and sat outside. The food was cooked perfectly and totally hit the spot with a hot coffee! The owner and employees were friendly and personable. Definitely will be back! read more

Quaint place to eat! Love the outside patio where you can bring your puppy to brunch! This place is a must in the summertime and makes for a great stroll down Main street in Bellevue. read more

This is my favorite local coffee shop! The location is prime right off Fairfield Ave in Bellevue. The owners are so nice and welcoming and prices are extremely reasonable. My favorite things to order are Christine's dirty hippy (dirty chai) SO GOOD iced, bread pudding, regular coffee, and the lunch wraps. They sometimes have local performers and it's just generally a great neighborhood place. read more

One of my favorite coffee shops! Staff is amazing. Food is delicious and prices are great. Breakfast sandwiches are bomb as well as everything else I've tried. Highly recommend! read more