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.

I don't know if anyone who works here speaks fluent French, but who cares? The staff are…read moresweethearts and even the baker came out from the back to ask if we were very happy. He's a character. We ordered drip coffees and each a fruit pastry. I had the apricot and my mother had the raspberry. Beautiful, shiny and thankfully not at all syrupy. I highly recommend spending a morning or afternoon at La Patisserie Française.

Cute bakery with plenty of seating and helpful staff. I got a strawberry tart and Coke and the…read morestrawberry tart was delightful the freshness of the strawberries with a nice glaze and the custard filling was okay and the crust wasn't too bad. Beautifully presented and a nice sweet treat. The location is on Bardstown rd so street parking is hit or miss nearby. They were sold out of most of their bread items already and mainly just had dessert available.

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!!!

Such a cute, cozy vibe in St. Matt's! I got the iced cold brew with oat milk and it was delicious!…read moreThe baristas were so nice. I will definitely be back.

Really cute coffee shop in Louisville! Me and my friend were in town and looking for some coffee in…read morethe morning and decided to go to this place. They have wonderful coffee flights with really unique flavors and seasonal menu items. The inside of the shop is really cute, small but enough chairs to be able to find a place to sit. We ordered the normal ube latte and dirty ube latte which was amazing! Coffee paired beautifully with the ube and it wasn't overly sweet. The normal ube latte was good, very creamy and milky. Service was quick, loved the cups they used if you are dining in

I was driving by and randomly spotted Phalcha Coffee, so obviously I had to stop! I had no idea…read morewhat was going to be on the menu, but when I walked in, I thought it was SO adorable. And then I got very lucky because they had an ube matcha--and ube matcha is one of my favorite things! I was actually trying to decide between that and the rose latte, but the ube matcha won this time and it was delicious. I'm pretty sure I'll be back because there were several other things on the menu that I want to try. I saw some other people order a flight of four different drinks, and I am very interested in trying that . I love finding little places like this completely by accident!

I think this place has some of the best coffee in louisville, the blueberry pancake latte rocked my…read moreworld. The food was pretty good but I wish the bacon was a little crispier. I love that the lattes came with a little cookie too. My only gripe is that it's really loud and I feel like patrons aren't very mindful of a coffee shop hushed tones, people working, calm area vibe. Not the cafes fault but just makes it kind of hard to sip a coffee and chill. Overall though I loveee the coffee here.

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.

Hands down the best lemon bars you'll find in Louisville! I get one anytime I'm there even if it's…read morejust a quick stop in for coffee. 10/10! The team is always quick and efficient, and everyone is incredibly kind. I've had nothing but great experiences every time I've stopped in!

We had originally planned to take an early morning walk at the Louisville Zoo, but the light rain…read morechanged our plans. Instead, we stumbled upon Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe, and it turned out to be a hidden gem. I'm not sure what it's like on a busy day, but on this drizzly morning, the atmosphere was absolutely charming. We first sat inside, but when I mentioned that we'd love a table by the window, the server kindly helped us move and even took the time to explain the ordering process. Thank you for making us feel so welcome. The food and coffee were good, probably about average. But that's not what made this place special. It was the warm, cozy ambiance that made breakfast with my wife feel like a perfect little date. Sometimes, the atmosphere is what turns an ordinary meal into a memorable experience. We'll definitely be back.

Full Stop is a neighborhood coffee shop that serves fun seasonal coffee drinks and has a fantastic…read morefood menu. There are MANY vegan options. Don't sleep on their quiche! My mom visited and this was one of our stops for a quick breakfast before touring around town. Within a couple days of her visit, we both ended up making homemade quiche because it was soo good.

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.

Visited on a Wednesday morning around 8 a.m. There was plenty of parking, and it wasn't very…read morecrowded. There was also plenty of room for a stroller. As a parent, I probably wouldn't plan to stay long with my kids. I didn't notice any high chairs, and most of the customers seemed to be working on laptops, so it felt more geared toward adults looking for a quiet place to work than families with young children. I ordered a hot vanilla latte, half sweet. I'm glad I requested half sweet because it was still fairly sweet. My sister ordered the iced Miel and also thought it was good, though on the sweeter side. I didn't see any bakery items available, but there was signage indicating that food could be ordered. The service was fine, prices seemed typical for a local coffee shop, and the coffee was ok, though nothing particularly stood out to me. The biggest advantage of this location was how easy it was to park and access, especially with kids or a stroller.

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!