I recently popped in before an author event at Carmicheal's, and discovered that in the evening,…read moreCrescent Hill Coffee becomes Supertonic Elixir Cafe. Elixir specializes in mushroom coffee and other healthy tonics. And I was able to chat with the owner for a bit about his business and passion behind it. It's clear he is very knowledgeable. He was eager to take me through the menu. And I ended up getting a caffeine-free chai latte, that was perfectly sweet and hit the spot. This spot has blends you can buy and take home. I also like how this business seeks to give people an alternative to bars, when you want to get out, sip on something, but be careful about it. This is definitely worth a visit to learn more.

Crescent Hill is a cozy haven! Bathed in natural sunlight, as soon as you enter, there is a warm,…read moreinviting atmosphere. I enjoyed a calming cup of tea, tempted to chill on their retro couch and pull tarot cards (they had a 'Dark Crystal' tarot deck out for guests to use!), but I sat by the window, surrounded by plants, and people-watched on and off as I worked a little. After an hour - yes - tarot time! An added perk is its attachment to Eggs Over Frankfort. The staff in the cafe, who was very sweet and helpful, let me know I can order food from them and still enjoy their cafe! I will definitely be back for a drink with Crescent Hill, then a meal from next door. I absolutely love the openness of working together, both uplifting each other, and therefore uplifting the community. This is what I love about living in Louisville.

Top notch. Great coffee. Great pastries. Friendly proprietor. Not flashy, but quality.read more

I was greeted warmly by a very awesome, sweet, and friendly staff. By far the best part of the…read moreexperience. I asked about the bon bon flavors, since they were not labeled and it seemed that most of them has the same filling even though the outside was different. Mm... excited about that. But still got a few. Also got a caramel, which was rich, delicious and a great consistency. The bon bons were fine. Nothing to write home about. I also got a swiss roll. The flavor was okay, the cream was good, but it felt a bit confused in flavor and I didn't love it. But worse yet, there was a string in it that I unfortunately did put in my mouth and chew. Lastly I tried a cinnamon lollipop. It was hard to get the wrapper off of it as it stick the the pop. The shape was odd and jagged. The flavor was a nice spicy cinnamon, but unfortunately the texture seemed off. It was hard, but also sticking to my teeth, but not in the way you expect. So I tossed it. I hate to add on to what is already a pretty critical review, but as soon as I walked it just felt a little cluttered and uninspired. There were display shelves, but they looked a little dusty and ignored. I think calling yourself a French patisserie just puts an absolutely high standard on your shoulders, and for me this was (at least this visit) a let down.

Sunergos Coffee in St. Matthews is easily one of the best coffee spots in Louisville. From the…read moremoment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully curated -- the perfect mix of cozy neighborhood café and high-quality coffee shop. The staff is always friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do. The coffee itself is outstanding. You can truly taste the quality and care in every drink, whether you're ordering a perfectly balanced latte, a bold espresso, or one of their seasonal specials. Everything is crafted with consistency and attention to detail. Even the pastries and small bites pair perfectly with the drinks. We love the cheddar chive biscuit! What really makes Sunergos stand out is the experience. It's the kind of place where you can meet a friend, get some work done, or simply enjoy a quiet moment with an incredible cup of coffee. St. Matthews is lucky to have a coffee shop this good. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-tier coffee, great people, and a relaxing atmosphere! They also have added a mini print vending machine , you will need $1.25 in quarters to purchase!!!

I came by around 11a on a Saturday morning and the shop was full of people…read more I was there to pick up a Christmas gift of Yeti winter blend and the line moved quickly. Since I wouldn't be handing them off for a couple of weeks, I opted not to have the beans ground; however, the team will handle that step for you. No available seats for anyone incoming. Thankfully, my intent was not to hang out today or I'd have left to find a spot elsewhere. Small private lot, but most often you'll need to find street parking. Be careful for signage indicating parking reserved for specific restaurants or shops.

I love this little coffee shop and their vibe. I come here to meet up with Michael or make…read morederivative art. They have a small menu that they do very well. Their pricing is reasonable, and the place is always very clean. My only complaint is that there are usually people here having loud conversations when I want to work about the weird problems that evangelical have or on weird evangelical dates. I thought your church had coffee shops, but I was wrong. Also, its tough for this nosey therapist not to ask follow up questions. This is a great place to produce ribbon of art or have a drink with friends. Also a great place to hustle creepy dates.

Really unique drinks that are absolutely gorgeous!! Felt like an Instagram influencer posting these…read morephotos!! Each one has perfect layers and cute toppings (petals, toasted marshmallow, cookie). We tried the two coffee flights they offered; some of the options were a little unique and I probably wouldn't order a full size one, but it was a really fun experience to try them all! We also had a duvet stuffed with crab and a blueberry scone which were delicious

Been to Fante's a few times over the years but, never left a review (Until Now). My friend and I…read morehave come here mostly for the Annual Books and Brews for the Louisville Free Public Library. This is not a place we regularly visit, although maybe we should. Our experiences have always been great and have no complaints during all of our visits. It is a nice quaint little place just off Grinstead Drive. The space here is decent and seating can be limited depending how busy they are. It's like being in someone else's home while feeling at home at the same time. They have seasonal menus like most local coffee shops do. I love their winter drinks where you get a small butter cookie and you can dunk it in the drink. Staff is always wonderful here and welcoming. We do love Fante's and plan to come back again, maybe not wait a year at a time.

I have passed by Fante's Coffee so many times and had a coffee date to finally make me go. I…read morecould kick myself now because it is amazing!!!! Seriously why do I do that? SMH.... This coffee shop is so stinking cute. They have coffees, smoothies, scrumptious looking baked goods and so much more. The baristas were so friendly and the vibe was just spot on for me. They had the best decor. You could tell they take pride in their coffee roasting. The place smelled amazing before you even walked in the door. I did purchase some Mexican coffee beans and the barista was so sweet asking me if I needed any information about the different kinds of bean. If it hadn't been closing time, I probably would've. I hated to keep them any longer than we already had. I got a vanilla latte and my friend got a smoothie with whipped cream. My vanilla latte was amazing. And I will admit I did have to open up my bag of coffee beans and grind a cup up and it was so so delicious. So the moral of the story is people don't pass by this place stop walk and get a phenomenal coffee and whatever you want and I promise you, you will not be disappointed. Don't let this place pass you by like I did.

Amazing pastries. Yummy coffees. Seasonal flavors of coffees. Great service. Great breakfasts and…read morelunch. Some parking in back busy many street parking. Hard to turn left out of their lot due to cars parked on both sides. No drive thru. Seating is adequate. We usually walk in and take it to go. Even if there is a line it's pretty quick service and totally worth it to not be going to the big chain coffee place.

I had a wonderful brunch yesterday at Blue Dog and already can't wait to go back!! We have tried a…read morefew times to have brunch here but of course we always pick a busy time on the weekend then decide we don't want to wait. We'll thankfully my husband and I both had a Friday off work so we had no wait! The food was delicious, the patio was cozy, and our waitress was super friendly!

I feel apologetic that I do not visit here more often, which has more to do with proximity. I…read morepromise that I make up for it with recommendations! This shop taught me that an iced lavender latte can be divine, and I indulged in one this weekend. Still delicious! I do wish they offered larger drink sizes. Their largest option is a medium compared to other shops. Parking can be tricky. It's a small parking lot so you'll likely have to maneuver parking on the side streets.

Didn't know this place even existed until I saw them on our Books and Brews passport for the LFPL…read more I'm always up for trying new places. I asked my friend to come here since it was on the way to another destination. It is definitely a unique little building. The inside was rather quite interesting, one side is the coffee/bakery/market side. The other has inside seating. We definitely looked around and at the menu to decide what we wanted. They have a cooler in the middle of the store for drinks. Since we were in a hurry (to get to our destination) my friend got a bottled glass coke and I got bottled glass Fanta. The employee behind the counter was quite interactive and was interested in knowing what prizes we got after getting the stamps on the passport. I wish we weren't in a hurry otherwise, would love to have sat down and enjoy an iced coffee and maybe a bakery treat. There's always next time.

This little local bakery does not disappoint. Bagels have a…read morecrispy outside and soft inside- plain bagel has a buttery flavor and add in the cream cheese - so good. Blueberry cream cheese- whipped and full of fresh blueberries to give a pop of freshness. Chocolate chip scone- texture is spot on with the oustide crunch and each bite is full of chocolate chips and the buttery scone flavor

PSBH is a Louisville institution and I understand why. They were packed as soon as they opened on a…read moreSaturday morning. They make their bagels and cream cheese in house in addition to other pastries. The best part of this experience was the cream cheese spreads. Super rich and flavorful with a great bite. The lox quality was very good as well and all the veggies were fresh. The egg was overcooked unfortunately and the bagel itself was just ok; no better than a chain bagel shop. I was expecting a better texture from homemade bagels. The staff and atmosphere were pleasant, so overall a good experience.

Go here! Delicious…read morefood (the egg & cheese wrap is my favorite), outstanding service (shout out to Joel!), top-notch coffee (and I'm picky about my coffee) and a nice vibe (great seating out back). Tied for the best place in Louisville to hang out with a book, crossword puzzle, friends and a coffee.

I was throughly impressed with my coffee! I love an iced latte where you can actually taste the…read morecoffee and not just a cup of milk. I ordered a small ice latte with bourbon caramel and it was delicious. The service was quick and each barista was friendly and did a lovely job with the coffee's. It's very spacious inside, so if you want to bring your computer or meet for coffee, it's the perfect place. I also loved that the back had a nice patio so you could sit out there and sip your coffee. Very cute.

Food here was good, and well portioned, I've seen multiple reviews complaining about the portions…read morebut if you wanted to go out to get full go to a restaurant not a cafe. The only complaint for me was the waffle being overly sweet for me, but with the tart strawberries it balances out just fine so nothing to cry about. The drinks were on point we ordered the matcha latte and the hojicha. Services was great, welcoming, helpful, they answered all the questions I had and the ambiance was very open with plenty of seatings, this place is kept very clean.

So glad I finally tried Kiwa! The art of the walls is super cool and the staff is helpful…read more Mom and I met up for lunch here and split the spicy tuna sandwich, surprisingly delicious and also super filling. We also shared an order of macarons which was fun and a nice little treat. Since it was my first visit, I went for the every day matcha which was great! Definitely worth the money for a matcha which is hard to find. Next time, I'll try a flavored one, maybe the ube!