Christi&#x27;s Cafe

Great experience and food! My server Kaitlyn was great & super friendly and sweet. The atmosphere…read morewas nice and chill even for a busier Saturday afternoon. :)

Great food fast service Clean place very friendly…read more Love this place 5 star I will be back soon.

17.3 mi•Crescent Hill, The Avenue

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Burger Girl Diner

3.5(260 reviews)

Came by for dinner with a friend! It's open 24/7 and they serve breakfast all day…read more Had to go for the burger of course! $15 for the combo which comes with fries and a drink. The burger was nice and juicy. Couldn't taste the special sauce. Would love more of it on there. Fries were crispy and had a nice seasoning. My friend ordered the same thing and later on wanted something sweet, so he got a milkshake. Not bad! Service was quick. One server. He was very personable and funny. Made conversation with customers and didn't seem rushed/stressed. There are two rooms with tables but people kept coming in and out. It got busy ish but not slammed. Some were in groups and some came alone. Also saw a few folks do take out orders. Honestly, I would love to come back! The breakfast looked good. Parking lot was a little strange. A few spots in front. And the entrances are not super noticeable (at least for me they weren't!).

I paid $17.91 for a burger and fries. The fries were $4 extra, and when I opened the box, I laughed…read moreand took a photo, because are you kidding me? I don't expect an entire separate box of fries, but more than 10 would be nice- especially for $4! They were sure to tack on a $1 service charge as well, even though I was picking the food up. Burger Girl used to be a Louisville classic, but lately that's come to mean less "don't skip this if your life depends on it" and more "renowned for their awful food." As time goes on, I am honestly becoming more and more disappointed with Burger Girl. The point of a greasy spoon is to be cheap, quick, and filling, and Burger Girl misses on all of those fronts. For their prices I could go to a nicer restaurant with better food and a better experience. Honestly, as inflation continues to soar and quality continues to plummet, I find myself asking why I even bother going out, when I know I'll just be disappointed in the end. This might be the last straw for me, at least when it comes to Burger Girl. It just doesn't feel worth it anymore.

Perfection on a bun. Dressed grilled chicken sandwich

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Burger Girl patio area

Gaslight Diner

4.0(90 reviews)

19.4 mi

Such a great Diner Right in the middle of the square with…read moreGreg food and cool retro decor Breakfast is always amazing Hosting a sales meeting this morning with my team. Everything was great

Gaslight Diner is an undiscovered gem off the beaten path. Why go to Cracker Barrel or Waffle…read moreHouse when there is the Gaslight Diner?! We came here mid-morning on a Monday and there were only a few customers. We were served by the best server, Beth. She was cordial and knew the menu inside and out was unafraid to make recommendations, perhaps steering you away from some of the menu items. The highlight of my visit was the Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Absolutely and totally the best Grilled Cheese Sandwich I've ever had the pleasure to eat. Made with Texas toast, the sandwich was grilled perfectly and delicious. Gaslight needs to market their Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe. It's really that good! JP ordered a Mushroom Burger. He declared it the best mushroom burger ever! Excellent meat! Our friend ordered the Avocado Omelet. She found it to be very good, though perhaps the avocado could have been a bit fresher. Gaslight has desserts. Based on our server's recommendation, I purchased a chocolate and peanut butter square. It was absolutely delicious. This is definitely now our go-to breakfast/brunch spot in the J-Town/Fern Creek area.

Wall of vinyl records

Chess Bar

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Burger Boy Diner

3.4(358 reviews)

12.9 mi•Old Louisville

We came here after a visit to Speed Art Museum based on a recommendation from our Louisville friend…read moreto try Burger Boy's seasoned fries. Burger Boy is open 24/7. We were greeted by a friendly and efficient server. I ordered the double quarter pounder. I got mine sans lettuce and pickle. The default cheese on the burger was American but I was able to get mine with Provolone. You can also get Pepper Jack or Swiss. My burger was excellent, made with quality meat. The seasoned fries were very good with a definite note of garlic. The size of the fries order is plenty petite though. Shake flavors are limited to chocolate, strawberry and vanilla. I ordered a chocolate shake and it was pleasantly thick and tasty. We also got some oatmeal raisin and chocolate chip cookies to take home. They were of the most and chewy varietal (I prefer crispy) but were still good. Burger Boy has a digital station that allows you to select music to be played in the restaurant. I do need to point out that the price for a single patty burger was well over $10 so prices are high. But sure, if I was in the neighborhood and was craving a burger, I'd come back.

Shout out to the entire night crew team. Slammed with…read moreorders, line out the door and they held their composure and cranked it out. They moved like a well oiled machine and yes the food takes a little bit longer but for being as busy as they were and only waiting 20mins we were all so happy with our choice. Food was hot and correct and you best believe this will become a permanent staple in our late night rounds. Do yourself a favor and stop in here. Fun times and great diner atmosphere.

Chili Cheese Fries

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Shirley Mae's Café

4.3(208 reviews)

14.2 mi•Smoketown

I was disappointed that it is carry out only, the food was amazing. One of the few places where…read morethe food was seasoned just right. In fact when I put hot sauce on the greens, I thought it tasted better without it. Looking forward to my next trip to Louisville.

I am so torn here. The food was like food my grandmother would make, which I really appreciate…read morebeing able to eat since she's passed on. It was not the best food in the world but the food here tastes like home to me. Just really well seasoned and old school. Now here's my issue. This establishment had me wait almost 90 minutes on a 92 degree day (WITH MY FIVE YEAR OLD) for two meals. They had already taken my money, otherwise I would have booked it. Here's what I ate: 1. Fried Pork Chop with mashed potaotes (they were out of potato salad) and greens, gravy on the side 2. Ribs with macaroni and cheese and Pinto Beans I also got a blackberry cobbler. I checked in after 30 minutes and they weren't sympathetic. I looked at these reviews later and saw that someone said the customer service at this establishment was hilarious and they were not kidding. Here's how everything tasted: Pork Chop: very flavorful, glad I got fried and not smothered for texture reasons Mashed potatoes: good and real, but nothing to write home about Ribs: They were okay. tender. tasted like they were boiled and that's not my preference...they were also swimming in sauce. I feel like ribs should be able to stand up without the sauce and I was not sure this could happen here. The bbq sauce is part of the dish for them. Greens: overly salted, underseasoned...they needed to be eaten by the pinto beans Pinto beans: absolutely no salt--would not order again Macaroni and cheese: this is the creamy kind, not the baked kind (not my preference. Gravy: excellent Blackberry Cobbler: FIVE STARS. Delicious, buttery, so tasty. I went home and tried to make one. Seriously: no notes here. It is a must try. Charging 2 dollars for a cup of kool-aid is insane. with this kind of customer services, it would be nice if they threw that sugar water in for free. I skipped it, but just thought I would mention if you plan on trying to have some for nostalgic reasons. I haven't had any in about 30 years and I was planning on it but not when I saw the price tag. I live in Illinois, but if I ever do visit again I will call my order in, go sight seeing and then pick up my food. Don't bring your kids to this establishment unless they have confirmed your order is ready!

14.8 mi•East Main, Downtown

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Wild Eggs

4.3(1.6k reviews)

Family member recommended it and it was close to our hotel.. so we had to check it out and loved…read moreit. I had the Loco Hash (skillet potatoes topped with crispy carnitas, queso, sautéed onions, bell peppers and jalapeños with 2 eggs topped with sour cream, avocado, pico de gallo, and green onions) and it was amazing .... I ate every bit of it! Service was great and vibe was cute. One little note... sometimes they are not downstairs to greet you, so if you see a sign that says wait and you've waited a while, you should go upstairs to get seated - they were super apologetic but we understood that they do get busy. Would I go back? Yes! so much more to try. [side note, I heard their cinnamon rolls are very good]

I had the 2 mimosas peach and pomegranate very delicious. The hot brown was so delicious I think…read moreone of the best in town. The morney sauce was so good. The tomatoes were not ripe so I'm glad I got those on the side. Service great. Even the chef greeted me and I loved that. Ambiance good

15.9 mi•Clifton, The Avenue

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The Silver Dollar

4.1(898 reviews)

Recently had a mediocre visit to Silver Dollar that left me smelling like grease and unhappy with…read morethe vibe and food. First off - I love this local gem, and I think it was just an odd/off night. It started with a scary trip to the ladies room, and it was just a mess. The first part of our evening (meeting friends) was great. Cocktails were tasty and the music was vibing. Fried pickles were AWESOME. At one point, the bartender changed the record and it became crazy loud - we literally couldn't hear the person 2 feet away speaking. A member of our party got up and asked the bartender if he could turn it down (asked politely), and was ignored. Literally ignored - bartender looked at my friend and the just walked away (and not to turn down the music). Next cocktail was AWFUL... food came out, and it was hot but nothing great; fries were oily. Churros were tough and overcooked as well. Our server (a younger woman) was attentive and friendly, and that was the highlight of our visit. She did turn down the music when we asked (and after another table I believe also asked). It wasn't a busy night, and I love the vinyl vibe and cool venue - we will come back and try again, but when 3 cocktails, an appetizer, and entree cost close to $100 before tip (for 2 - our friends were the same, so $200 for a table), you really need to be on point and provide solid service.

Stopped in while visiting from out of town to meet up with friends for brunch. It wasn't until I…read morewas sitting down that I realized I had been here before, and that it had been good--still was! There are a lot of brunch cocktails (variations of mimosas and bloody marys, beer and tomato juice concoctions) and there massive bar if you're wanting something else. Prices on all pretty fair and pours are generous. For the food, I had the chicken and waffles and it was really good--the waffle was crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, perfectly toasted. I love the overall ambience/atmosphere of this place. Our server was fantastic, very kind and efficient. Didn't rush us out as we took our time with each course and spent the morning catching up.

Black bean chili & veggie burger, etc, etc.

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Sopes

Breakfast AF

4.4(230 reviews)

13.6 mi•Schnitzelburg

This place is great!!! We came on a friend's recommendation and it was delicious. First of all…read morelooks 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

This place looks small from the outside, but once you enter you see there is more to it than meets…read morethe 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.

Wifey's Chicken and Waffles

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Patio dining.

Check's Cafe

3.8(255 reviews)

13.3 mi•Schnitzelburg

Look, checks is a Louisville institution. Is it a fine dining institution? No, of course not it…read moreprovides exactly what you'd expect. A place where the locals go and a sense of community. The food is fresh and some amazing staples. Stand outs. Fish sandwich Chili Chicken and dumplings Meatloaf Is there bad reviews? Yes and they are from lame out of towners that don't appreciate being apart of a culture. If your looking to have you ass kissed and wine and dined. Don't come here, but if you want a truly authentic experience and to rub shoulders with some real salt of the earth people... please stop in. Cheers.

We hadn't been to Check's in quite some time and our group of friends met here to play music bingo…read moreand have dinner. I ordered one of my favorites -- chicken livers -- and was a happy camper. I only ate 1/2 of the order because it was such a large amount and it is a very rich food. This business typically offers efficient counter ordering and taking a number, then with the food orders subsequently brought to the table. Since we went on a night with an activity, there was a bit of a festive atmosphere and patrons were likely all hanging around for a couple of hours. Our group of 6 enjoyed catching up while having some lighthearted fun. Has a dive bar, lived in, neighborhood local feel, with what seems to be plenty of regulars. Parking can sometimes be a pain, but there is free street parking when parking lot is full.

Inside looking towards the entrance.

Chef salad - but mainly a bag of $2 salad mix

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The Goose Eatery & Hangout

4.1(142 reviews)

20.1 mi

Good food but as much impressed by service. Lots of personnel--very active. The place is…read moreterrifically designed and super clean. Also:relatively inexpensive. Oh--and Camera--a unique name, was our server. Very knowledgeable of the menu, the way the food was cooked, etc. Award her a gift card-LOL As Arnold says--I will be back.

Great first impression. First, Morgan took great care of us and offered several menu suggestions -…read moreand got us in for $3 off a starter minutes before the special ended. We hadn't had a mozzarella wheel in ages. This was a good one, especially the marinara sauce. The beer battered cod with two sides is a great choice or the 2- or 4-pc fried chicken. If you're a fan of chicken fried chicken with gravy, this was a large portion. We tried the fried green tomatoes, broccoli slaw, mashed potatoes, and green beans as sides. The tomatoes came with a sauce and it had a kick of heat. We weren't big fans of the green beans, mainly because they took the flavor of the broth they'd been cooked in. The menu is huge. We noted we'd gotten a lot of fried items; however, The Goose offers more variety to avoid that. The space is large and can accommodate groups. The parking lot is shared with other businesses and has several spots.