Still one of my favorite local coffee shops in the city. The Germantown neighborhood has become a…read moregreat area for local restaurants and a great coffee shop to boot. Coffee and service are excellent. Although there is only street parking you can generally get a close by spot. This used to be a blue collar working class neighborhood with few options. How times have changed.

When in the area Bean continues to be a regular stop for me and with my oldest now at UL he's a…read moreregular. He and I stopped by on a weekday for food and drinks, including bagels, sausages biscuit, turkey and swiss, hot chocolate and lattes. I enjoyed the sandwich. In fact my son ate half and I was still happy. It came with a side of chips. My lavender lattes are strong there, almost too much. I need to remember that and ask for less or try another syrup. When I took my first sip today I understood why people compare it to soap. My stops here tend to be quicker. I'm realizing this has more to do with the space and available seating than my schedule. It's not a space that's as comfortable to me so I don't crave to come and linger or meet people for conversation. Fairly easy to grab street parking nearby and no meters to pay.

Friendly service, the current $2 drip coffee special is hard to beat. Every pastry, food item I…read morehave tried has been fresh and tasty. Love the late hours.

I absolutely loved the iced lavender matcha I got. Service was fast & I Can't wait to go back & try…read moreother things. The inside was nice & calming. You can tell they care about their business.

I had a meeting with another person and the space is inviting, lots of different seating options …read more I was a bit early so I opted to get a BLT and a latte. Both were great Service was quick and friendly felt at home . Coffee was really good and was invited back by the gentleman who owned the place. I will return

Let me preface by saying, I think it's the barista, NOT the coffee shop. Ordered the Blak Girl…read moreMagic iced. Only it wasn't cold and she told me they make it with oat milk and up charged me .50c. LOL! If you make it with oat milk there shouldn't be an extra charge unless I ask for an upgrade. At 20oz I had to add a third shot which industry-wise is appropriate for the size. It's clear she made the coffee hot and put ice on top. It's not cold at all. Oat milk has a very distinct flavor and the one used here isn't made for coffee. It's too watery. Idk what happened here but the lady w/the nose ring that made the drinks is NOT a barista or coffee professional; she just works there. I hate to say it but I definitely wasted $18.02 here. Coffee is too expensive to get it incorrect. I wouldn't return.

I decided to treat myself for the day. I have been to Phalcha in Germantown long time ago. I had…read morechance to stop by in St. Matthews. I already know about their neat coffee flights other form of drink flight. The parking can be tricky because of that area. For me, I got lucky to park on street as nearby this location. I entered and it waa beautiful. I decided that I want to try the summer flight. It is quite long waiting for this drink flight. I believe it took about 20 minutes. Also I had some trouble to hear when they call out. But I got my flights. They are look so beautiful. Those drinks were delicious. My favorite was cookie and cream and the matcha colada. The other two weren't that bad. Next time, I will just order one drink. But if you want fun neat experience. Order flight.

This location is awesome! There's street parking and some free lots nearby…read more The space is beautifully decorated, clean and spacious. There are outlets as well, and lots of seating. The upstairs loft space is beautifully decorated too with unique seating and a restroom as well. The iced coffee flight was so fun to try, all had strong and unique flavors (although a little on the sweet side). Service was very good and quick as well. Would definitely come again!

I absolutely ADORE everything about Ntaba, from its gorgeous colorful décor to its delicious…read morecoffees (their pistachio latte is my favorite), to its lovely owners--Dayana and Rueben---who are gracious beyond measure! And if you're lucky, you might get to meet their darling little ones--Lyly (age 6) and her baby sister, Anna. So much joy! Ntaba is one of the most soothing environments ever--bathed in natural light from floor to ceiling windows on 3 sides, the kind of space I search for in a coffee shop. It's as though they've sifted through the most delightful qualities of beloved coffee spots and whipped them into something magical. And if you check the calendar, you'll see that many groups -from musical to spiritual-- gather there throughout the week. If you haven't heard of Ntaba yet, DO make a special trip. It will be well worth your time. I promise that you'll have glorious comments to share, too!

Today was a quick stop and carry out for drip coffee. I was a bit disappointed in the cup. When my…read morehusband brought it to me, it was barely lukewarm. He walked my coffee back inside and requested they warm it, which they did, but I left curious how fresh it was. I'm glad to see this location of Ntaba continue. When I mention it to people, most are not aware of the business. It is quiet - other than driving by, I don't think I see much promotion of it. Today's experience won't cause me to rush back, but I'd stop by when I'm in the area.

Stopped by on a whim during my visit to Louisville and was looking for something out of my normal…read moreAmericano and everything bagel with cream cheese. The staff took my preferences in and suggested a great oat milk latte speciality drink ( unfortunately I forgot the name) which was totally worth the risk of taking a recommendation. They were able to get me in and out of the store in under 10 minutes. Would go back again if I ever find myself in the area.

We needed a quick coffee breakfast before starting our day. The servers were great! The salted…read moreCarmel coffee was yummy AND we loved the Southern Bagel - egg, pimento cheese, bacon. It was perfect and ready to go. We stayed to eat quickly, cute little store. Perfect for a quick bite.

This is a fun hidden gem! Service was awesome. The young woman who helped us was polite and very…read moreknowledgeable. We popped inside but they do have a walk up window which is nice. The inside has a Mexican vibe worth checking out. I had the Sassy abuelita. Their take on the traditional mocha. Very well balanced and great flavor. It's a warm spring day so I went iced. Definitely one of the better I've had in the city. Will be back to try some pastries another morning!

I returned to this bakery this morning. The chorizo empanada was spicy and delicious! I bought two…read morepastries made with sourdough to go including a chocolate croissant that I ate later in the day that was excellent. The coffee with sugar that I ordered was very good but not to order if you do not like really sweet drinks. In my opinion, this is the best bakery in Kentuckiana and one of the best kept secrets of places to go especially for a pastry.

Stopped here on a rainy morning while we were in Louisville. Service was great, everyone behind the…read morebar was friendly and attentive. They weren't super busy when we first walked in but business picked up when we got our order to go. We each got a latte and a dessert cause who doesn't want something delicious for breakfast. All of the items behind the counter looked DELICIOUS. It was hard to choose which one to get. I got the magic bar since it was one of the few gluten free options available and one of the best I've had. My boyfriend got the apple strudel and it was tasty. Their baked goods do not disappoint! Cute and tasty place to stop for coffee or breakfast!

We were surprised to see how expensive the menu was for pretty basic cafe fare. Not a complaint but…read moresomething to keep in mind! The chai tea was very good, the sandwiches were tasty. They had a variety of baked good items that looked pretty good but we passed on trying. Quite a few tables were dirty and staff were not the friendliest hence the two stars off.