This place is great!!! We came on a friend's recommendation and it was delicious. First of all looks can be deceiving, the place looks tiny but they have plenty of seating in the back. It's like 3 business combined seating areas and you should be able to find a spot inside or outside here. Great ambiance for kids and a calm chill vibe. There's even a playground as well For food I opted for the bacon croissant sandwich. It's was verrrrry good. Thick crispy bacon paired with a delicious aoili on a butter croissant. What more can you ask for??? I also got the orange juice which was freshly squeezed. Loved it read more

This place looks small from the outside, but once you enter you see there is more to it than meets the eye. I did see there is a patio out front, then there is a small indoor seating area, but the real space is the back yard/porch. That area is impressive. The place is rather rustic. You order at the counter and they will call you when it's ready. No table service here. You are on your own to get a to go container and such. Usually that wouldn't be a problem, but when you are dining alone, it's kind of hard to go fetch anything. Do you leave your belongings? Do you leave your food? If you need more coffee, how are you going to carry it all? Even to just pick up your food. Do you leave your drink? Will you loose your table if none of your stuff is there? It can be a problem. However the food is delicious and the portions are generous with reasonable prices. I love that there is a section for my vegan friend... I always scan the menus for vegan options so I make informed suggestions if we want to hang out for brunch/lunch or dinner. read more

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Great variety of made to order meals! We ordered the chicken n waffles, a make your own omelet, and a breakfast platter with pancake. The breakfast platter was unimpressive with unseasoned eggs and a way overcooked hockey puck like sausage patty. The skillet potatoes were crisp & lightly seasoned and an item to repeat. The side pancake was fluffy and huge, we took most of it to go. The roasted tomatoes in the omelet and the chicken sausage were amazing pops of flavor along with perfectly cooked omelet. My daughter loved the chicken & waffles! Efficient order at counter system and plenty of seating indoors & out! read more

Breakfast AF - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I treat myself to breakfast on Fridays and haven't been in a long time.. the manager gave me great recommendations and tried an omelette with goat cheese balsamic mushrooms and crispy bacon made to my liking and hash brown potatoes and I didn't know if I would like the salad it was so good with the balsamic dressing I got extra dressing ~ the bartender made a delicious pineapple mimosa. Service excellent Ambiance nice patio options or tables in the back as well as inside. read more

Breakfast AF - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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THIS IS HOW BREAKFAST IS DONE! I'm always looking for the local flavor that stands out among the crowd and Breakfast AF (cool name btw), really held true to their brand. Situated an easy drive from downtown, and part of the Schnitzeltown are of Louisville, this apparently was a legacy deli counter back in the heyday and the original corner Hauck's deli sign is still visible. The expansion seems to include a few bars, a pizza joint, breakfast joint, and a revised deli with a smoker actively going at the end of the complex. And it is complex... we sat out front on the patio of the breakfast joint since we had the pup with us, but had I known how large the rear patio was, we would've chosen to sit back there away from the road traffic. I the menu is straightforward... the fare is on the higher side of breakfast pricing, but the portions are enormous and I easily made two meals off my sandwich and home fries. Speaking of which... get it... wich... okay fine. I chose the fried chicken/bacon/egg sandwich on Texas toast and it was... substantial. I added home fries, but honestly, the sandwich was a meal on and of itself. The two succulent chicken tenders exploded with flavor of a distinctive savoriness and that flavor peaked when I dipped them in maple syrup (they have a dispenser next to the coffee pots). The egg and bacon were perfectly cooked, complemented each other well, and the buttery toast just pulled it all together. My wife chose the shrimp-n-grits and that was just a flavor bomb with every bite. Savory grits with the slightly sweet shrimp, topped with smoked pork belly, and drizzled with a chili crisp oil that simply overwhelmed the tastebuds with every bite. It's a line order with pagers, so place your order, grab a table, and the coffee/water is self serve over across from order pickup. The back patio is open air, expansive, and spans the entirety of the multi space front buildings. There's even a soft surface children's playground behind the new deli. I was just absolutely astounded and definitely want to make it back to try their lunch fare next time I'm in town! read more

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Food was ok didn't like my coffee at all. Just didn't taste like anything. Sandwiches were good from the other party but that is about it.

So 5 stars may be overkill for this spot. The Indian inspired avocado toast was good and had some good Indian inspired spices paired with the egg and naan. The bread pudding French Toast though was unexpectedly incredible. Perfect amount of sweetness with a very creamy soft center and crispy exterior in addition to a luxurious homemade whipped cream. The restaurant is mostly self service and also has a nice, casual vibe. read more

Breakfast AF - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

This is a super fun brunch spot connected to Hauck's in Germantown. The back patio has games, awesome decor, and plenty of seating. This is a great spot to have summer brunch. The brunch cocktails are incredible, especially the Cinnamon Toast. The food was very solid and the portions are huge. The avocado toast was cold but I think it may have been intentional. Empanadas tasted fresh and the pancakes were the right level of sweetness. Super friendly staff. We will be back! read more

Breakfast AF - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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We had been wanting to try this place for awhile and it was suggested for Mother's Day! Parking was definitely an issue but we caught someone pulling out. The line was out the door, so it took us about 30 minutes to be able to place an order. You're given a buzzer and you pick up your food. We weren't prepared for how huge the place was outside! Plenty of seating and they had at least three bars for you to de order drinks. We ordered the empanadas and shrimp and grits and both were absolutely divine! The empanadas had a chipotle aioli that was sooooo good! My husbands shrimp in his grits were cooked to perfection. Overall amazing experience. I take a star off for that line! Given the size of the place there should be at least two places to place an order, given that there's three bars! read more

Breakfast AF - Shrimp and grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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This is a walk up to order breakfast place but wait staff brings your food to the table. The day we're there the line was out the door. It was worth standing in line! Everyone at our table was happy with their food. I had the empanadas and they were very tasty. My dear friend loved that a pancake was an actual bread "choice" and not an add on (although you certainly could add pancakes to any order ). The cocktails were generous in size and they had some very interesting options for the month. There is indoor and outdoor seating which is hard to tell just by looking at the small store front. read more

My family and I visited on an early Sunday afternoon. It was moderately busy, so I was pleasantly surprised to see a playground for kids. For my drink, I ordered the Screwed AF and very much enjoyed it. For my late breakfast, I ordered a side of cheese grits. It was the perfect size and absolutely delicious. I also had a bite of my daughter's pancake and enjoyed that too. Between the playground, fountain, and TV playing sports, the patio was such a vibe. It was the perfect spot for our family get together. read more

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Atmosphere is on point, service is mediocre, food was delicious. Definitely a must try location for breakfast or brunch if visiting Louisville. read more

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Asked for medium poached eggs and they came out soupy. Asked to redo and then they were hard as a rock. Bacon - one piece was almost burnt and the other barely cooked. The toast was maybe swiped with a little butter- could hardly tell. Cute place - nice people. I would try again but not for breakfast. read more

Look, if you're the type of person who wakes up hangry and wants your eggs yesterday, this might not be your place. But if you're down to sip some solid coffee, soak up some shade, and contemplate whether your grandkids are cuter than the other patio kids (they are), then welcome to Breakfast AF, aka the brunch spot your whole family didn't know they needed. We were expecting parking chaos, but the brunch gods smiled upon us and BAM--spot right up front. I assume this was a miracle, so don't count on it, but it can happen. Ordering was quick and easy--love that for us--but the food took a while to arrive. Not a dealbreaker though, because the patio is shaded and we were too caffeinated to care. Great place for kids to play if you bring them along. Speaking of food: we had the American breakfast with bacon, a croissant, and eggs over medium--and let me just say, they nailed those eggs. Rare is the restaurant that doesn't undercook them like it's a dare or overcook them into rubbery disappointment. But here? Perfection. Bacon crispy, croissant flaky, and I may or may not have considered licking the plate but remembered I'm a grandparent now and should set an example. The whole vibe is like a brunch commune surrounded by carbs: Pizza AF next door, ice cream a few steps away. I could very easily spend half a day here with my adult kids and grandkids. It's like a family-friendly hangout zone disguised as a breakfast spot. In short: Family-friendly Cute patio with shade Eggs over medium victory Name that makes your mom go "What does AF mean?" Will return. Might try the pizza. Might never leave. read more

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Not quite 4 stars. Maybe 3.75 stars. My friend and I came for breakfast on a Monday morning. You order at the counter, then they give you a buzzer. Coffee is self serve. They have half and half and alt milks which was impressive. Service was good. They asked if we had been in before and gave us the rundown. Even gave us their recs. I ordered black coffee and the chicken and waffles while my friend got oj with chicken and waffles as well. The coffee is just okay. Kinda watered down but did the job. The chicken and waffles were okay. The waffle is cooked pretty crispy...almost too crispy. And the chicken is just tenders with a light breading. It wasn't dry. The syrup on the side kinda soaks into the waffle to the point where you can't even tell it's there. Just not the most satisfying meal. Could be more flavorful for the price. No really memorable. They do have a ton of seating though. The front room is small. But the back area and patio area is large. It shares with Hauck's. Parking is parallel. Easy. I found parking across from it. read more

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Best chicken and waffles I've ever had! Flavor was on point chicken was super crispy and flavorful, it had this delicious hot sweet chili sauce on them which was phenomenally paired with the sweet waffle! You go up and order at the counter so you don't have a waiter but staff will still check on you and make sure everything's perfect read more

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Went on a Saturday morning around 9am. Order at the counter. Plenty of seating inside. Went outside and a lot of tables were filled but still plenty of room. Waited about 15 minutes for our food to come. The smoky bacon croissant was amazing. Also really Enjoyed the French toast and hashbrown side. Highly recommend. Nice breakfast spot where kids can run around. read more

Breakfast AF - Smoky Bacon Croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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First off. The patio here is to die for - best one I've found in Louisville! The food was genuinely really good, even in my simple waffle order! The whipped cream it came with was definitely home made and delicious! The wait was a bit long but staff were so nice, friendly, and accommodating, making it worth it. I can't wait to come back and try more soon! read more

We were actually not prepared for the line nor the ordering process, it took about 15 minutes to get inside where the place is well air conditioned and another 10 to order. You self serve your beverages and you receive a number and wait for your order to be delivered. It is always a journey when traveling with me since I am not only vegan but also have allergies to soy, sesame and peanuts. So I have to be cautious 30 minute wait for meal was a bit long however it is not fast food which I appreciate but I guess I would visit somewhere else if I have limited time. A word to the wise they do not validate parking here so look for street parking if you don't want to pay 8 dollars an hour The meal was yummy. I ordered the vegan empanadas, they were very filling, the guacamole was excellent with just a touch of pepper which is perfect for a morning meal. My sister ordered a pancake, eggs and potatoes and she was pleased with the flavor. I was disappointed I could not order the steel cut oatmeal, but the brown sugar and glazed walnuts are mixed into the oats making that an option I couldn't choose read more

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We went a while ago and enjoyed it- now the portions have gone down, pricing up and there are so many other places to go. read more

Breakfast AF - Shrimp & grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Breakfast AF has one of the best patios in Louisville, it's huge, breezy, and allows for private conversations and child play without feeling crowded. Having been here before and being amazed I will say this second trip was less amazing than the first. The menu options are just as exciting as their affiliate restaurants Pizza AF and Baked AF. The kegs, potatoes, cinnamon sweets all make your mouth salivate. The pancake is great, it absorbs syrup so well and holds a sweet flavor. My favorite thing is the potatoes, literally any potato from this place tastes like well crafted and like they enjoyed doing it. The eggs today fell flat, I don't expect much. But when the eggs taste like the box a liquid they came out of its more difficult to respect a scrambled egg. The sausage was tough, I think a dog would have a hard time enjoying it. The potatoes and pancake really save the breakfast and their amazing drink cooler selection. I love an Energy V8 and this is one of the only place I know that has it as a drink cooler option. I think this was an off day experience, not disappointing enough to give up on. I would give it a 3 but I know they can do better. read more

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When my kids and husband say the chicken and waffles are better than my husbands chicken and waffles that says a lot. The food here is AMAZING!!! Cute ambience, nice music, love the self serve coffee!!! If we lived here I would probably eat breakfast here several days a week. Definitely give this place a try- you won't be disappointed! read more

I recently came here for the first time and oh my goodness so so good! I've been wanting to try it for a while but it seems like there's always a line when I try. But now I know why there's always a crowd The food was delicious! I had eggs, bacon, toast, and a few of their special hash browns (cheddar and bacon). I had a peach mimosa to go along with it and my friend had a fried chicken breakfast sandwich with a cranberry mimosa. Instead of being seated and having someone take your order, you just order at the front and receive a buzzer so you can pick up your food when it's ready. The outdoor seating is great, lots of seating inside and covered inside a patio. There's even a playground area for kids. The only downfall is some of outdoor area isn't covered so when you walk out with your food you do get a little wet. But I believe they're working on that so everything will be covered. Can't wait go back! Staff were all super friendly! read more

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What a unique place! It's a small and cozy place in the heart of Germantown. Food was great too! We went on a Saturday morning and thankfully it was not terribly busy. You have to stand in line to place your order and then retrieve it when ready. I ordered a simple all American breakfast of eggs bacon potato kegs and a croissant. Tasty and hot the spot. I want to come back soon and try something more adventurous. My only comment is that they have good bread, and specifically croissants and brioche. They need to have some better jam choices. The only option was grape jelly in a squeeze packet. Potato keg is interesting. It's like a tater tot but filled with a cheesy oniony mashed potato type filling. My husband got the shrimp and grits and it might have been one of the best ones we've ever had. Just delicious. Salty with the seasoning and bacon, then finished with something sweet. I think maple syrup? Yall gotta try this place. Worth the drive! read more

Breakfast AF - American breakfast with bacon and scrambled eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Good service! Great food and atmosphere. Staff is friendly. Can dine inside or outside in patio. Highly recommend Breakfast AF.

Ordered the All American breakfast (over medium eggs) with bacon and multi-grain toast. The eggs were overcooked by a mile. Over hard. Bacon was crispy but too thick for my liking, but I know that's just a personal preference. Toast was barely toasted. It was really just bread; no satisfying crunch. Too many tables inside makes it almost impossible to move around without shimmying and changing directions with every step. Potatoes were good. That's it. read more

I got the chicken bacon croissant. The chicken was crispy, but the meat was kind of chewy. The bacon had some honey on it, which was the best part. I substituted a croissant instead of Texas toast, which was recommended, but the croissant was basic -nothing special. Atmosphere is good and service was quick. Don't think I'll go out of my way to go back for breakfast. read more

Very trendy place with TONS of seating great for groups and kids of all ages. Out back they have corn hole and a play ground. It's order at the window, pick up when buzzer goes off, grab your own stuff. Which is great and makes it easy. Friendly staff to help, service was good, food was yummy. Definitely a great place to hang out even with small kids read more

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My husband and I stopped in on New Years Day, surprised there was hardly a line - when I was here back in June there was a line a mile long that we waited in, but I guess most people were still in bed from the night before. When we walked in the dining room was full but after we ordered we found there is additional seating out back, you just must walk outside and around the corner to enter an enclosed patio with a fire pit that leads into a dining area. Despite the frigid temperatures it was warm inside. Coffee and Water are self-served, they will give you a coffee cup when you order it so it's not free, so we helped ourselves and went and found a seat. I walked back inside to wait at the "bar" - it's a little drink station to wait for the Mudslide I ordered, which is not blended. It has Chocolate Baileys, Evan Williams Burbon, Coffee Liquor, Cream, and it's topped with Whipped cream, Chocolate Syrup and Candies. It's very fun to say the least. It was good, however much too sweet for my taste, even with the bourbon. We probably waited about 10 minutes for our food to be ready. I ordered the Sausage "Corndogs" and my husband got the Shrimp and Grits. The corndogs were so good, the batter was light a fluffy and comes with syrup on the side. The order comes with 3 which I was honestly surprised for the price. The Shrimp and Grits was huge and full of Cajun flavor that came with 6 shrimp. a poached egg, charred corn with a bacon and bourbon sauce on top of a bed of white cheddar & Mascarpone Cheese Grits. YUM! If you have never been I highly recommend giving this business a try! read more

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For those with ADHD and won't read past the first sentence...this place is a 9.5/10!!! For those who read more than the first sentence...this is a service counter restaurant with no servers. You order at the window, take a buzzer, get your drinks and find somewhere to sit. We (a party of 4) showed up around 11 on a Sunday morning and the line was already out the door. We had a hard time deciding what to order because everything we saw coming out before us looked just as delicious as the last. After the owner greeted us and gave a run down while in line, we settled on the shrimp and grits, steak and eggs, bread pudding french toast with a side of bacon, and a chicken and bacon croissant sandwich. (I wanted to order the biscuits and gravy weekend feature but they were already sold out.) The girl at the register was polite but very soft spoken so we had trouble hearing what she said. The coffee was the perfect temperature for drinking immediately without scalding yourself, and the different flavorings and types of milk/cream to choose from was a major plus! There were no complaints about any of our food except the steak was a bit under seasoned. I had the french toast, and, in my opinion, is enough for 2 people. There was a bit too much whipped buttercream for me but I was able to rake off majority, and the fruit that came on top was so fresh! The bacon was thick sliced and 3 of my 4 pieces were cooked perfectly to my liking - not too crispy, not too soft! We all were part of the clean plate club after eating because the food was that good! I wished now we would have taken pics of our food before eating! It's a shame it came up as #16 on my Yelp search because it wasn't even the least bit on my radar for our breakfast spot. But luckily, the tag line, "The second best thing you can do in the morning", caught the attention of one our male guests Definitely will be back when the chance arises! read more

If you're trying to figure out where to go for breakfast, fear "knot". Go somewhere quality meets people and service still greets you on the way in the door. Sit down in a fresh, retro and clean establishment. I was hungry af don't judge me, yes I ate it all. Too good "knot" to... read more

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What a cute restaurant. We came in and ordered then ventured off to the back where they have their full patio that's connected to a bunch of different businesses. We got a number of different things to cry. Starting with the spam and egg sandwich, it was so good! I could only finish half the sandwich without getting too full to try the rest. But I definitely had it for dinner and it did not disappoint. My husband got the burrito and mentioned that it was a fullll burrito because you needed both hands to eat it but it was really flavorful as well. We tried the pancake corndogs, which were a bit tooo sweet for me. I did wish that it came as nuggets instead of a full dog because it would've been able to enjoy it more. The last item we got was the stuff potato tots. Those boys were loaded and full of flavor they were super crispy but definitely hearty. Overall we had a great experience, parking is street parking and complimentary. The food does take a while since they make everything fresh but is worth the wait. read more

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First time here and I'll definitely be back. Fun, quirky environment with lots of seating. I love a good breakfast sandwich on a croissant and they did not disappoint. Empanadas were great, too, the sauce on top really makes it. For some reason I was very amused by their mini fridge full of Vietnamese coffee which I loved by the way. I do wish the coffees were a bit bigger for the price. Staff was very nice and patient while we looked over the menu. read more

Breakfast AF - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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We stopped by here for a quick breakfast yesterday, right before we drove back to Detroit - we had been on vacation in Louisville for four days. I got the sausage "corn dogs," which was basically a breakfast corn dog (three of them - huge portion for $9.99!) with powdered sugar and maple syrup. My husband got some sort of pancake topped with pulled pork and onions. Our friends got a naan bread with toppings, and another sort of pancake, I believe. You seat yourself when you arrive, then order and pay at the counter, and they bring you your food. Overall we didn't spend much time here, maybe 30-45 minutes, but the corn dogs were very good, and the menu was interesting, so I'd return at some point when in town. read more

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You place your order and find your own sitting. There is also outdoor sitting on sides, front and back of restaurant. There are more indoor sitting next door which you get to by going through the back of the building. Parking is typical, good luck. I got lucky, the second time around driving to find a spot, someone was pulling out right infront of the building. The french toast brought me back to childhood memories. It wasn't an overly eggy. It was a great thick bread and had great flavor. Hash brown keg was very good, food portions are large, you get your money's worth. The stacked pancakes with the whipped cream and berries were to die for. It was delicious. The prices are comparable to the other breakfast spots. I have to warn that being in line and waiting for your food can take a while. They even have a sign at the cashiers that they are not a fast food restaurant so to please be patient. The outdoors area very spacious with plenty of seats and games. They even have a play area for the children. This is a great spot but you have to have patience and prepare for long lines. Warning: The regular grits, they use a special aged cheese.. My sister didn't like it so I told her that I would take it, and she was right. The regular grits did not taste good at all. Maybe someone else may like it but it was beyond nasty to me. Everything else was great. read more

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Love this place! There is a line on the weekend so get there early for breakfast. We've been twice in the past month and love going for brunch with friends or even taking the kids there before we head to the zoo. They're outdoor area is top notch. Nothing like it in the area. It's a huge fencing, eclectic collection of outdoor furniture and even a large playground for kids to enjoy. And now let's get into the food. The food is phenomenal. I've tried multiple items on their menu from pancakes to empanadas to the breakfast sandwich, all amazing and more. read more

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This place was pretty unique in name and atmosphere! The line was kinda long but it went by really fast. The owner handed out menus to help everyone make decision before we got to the register. It was funny seeing old cartoons on the tv! Loved the French toast and my hubby had pancakes and omelette that he loved as well but I didn't get a picture of his food before her dug in lol! read more

Breakfast AF - French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We stopped by around 11:00 on a Sunday morning and there was a line out the door. The line took about 45 minutes to get through; not sure what the line situation is like during other days and times but maybe don't go around this time if you're in a time crunch. After ordering, it was another 35-40 minutes before our food was ready. Again, maybe it was the time of day but it was noteworthy. You order food at the counter, take a pager, and find a spot. There's SO MUCH outdoor seating!! We loved the vibes outside and it connects up with Hauck's corner. If you have kids with you they have a playground area to keep them entertained. Also a bar outside to keep the adults entertained. As for the food, it was amazing. It was kind of hard to pick because the menu has so many things I wanted to try. got the bacon croissant sandwich and my boyfriend got the ham croissant sandwich. Both delicious and I loved the aioli/sauce on it. We also split the empanadas with chorizo which were equally as good. I would definitely go back to Breakfast AF but not if there's a line out the door again. I understand it was 11 on a Sunday so my fault there but it was still a long time before we had our food. Food is great though, I want to try the tacos and chicken and waffle next time! read more

Breakfast AF - Bacon croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Absolutely huge inside! Counter service restaurant that does breakfast and then pizza and a bar at night. Full espresso menu at the bar or grab and go drinks. Food was great, flavorful and made to order. I had the chicken and bacon breakfast sandwich and an iced mocha latte. read more

Only complaint I can give is to the man that shouted at my aunt and uncle to go back step back if they weren't with us- it was just unnecessarily loud for being right in front of him and I thought it was obvious that we were all together (only 4 of us) but besides that the food was amazing, everyone else was sweet, not a long wait at all even with how busy they were. The restaurant was so fun, so many things to look at and enjoy. The vegan options were so yummy, I really appreciated that they had good quality, and deliciously flavorful food for those who eat like me! read more

Breakfast AF - Vegetarian chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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