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    Jackdaw Coffee & Bourbon Bar

    3.7 (25 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 11:00 AM

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    Wet, thin gravy without a speck of pepper or seasoning in sight.

    Ordered a small selection of breakfast options while I was staying at the attached hotel. The espresso drinks were all serviceable, even the boozy one I had, but this place has got some of the worst food I've had at a hotel breakfast place. The staff is nice enough, but they mumble a lot and it's not clear which order is ready or who it belongs to. The food is truly awful though. I had an over-cooked and rubbery spinach mushroom omelette, the mushrooms tasted like they were in a can on a shelf for the last 6 months. I had a blueberry scone that was wasn't even done cooking. There was still wet batter in the center like a play-doh filling! The Biscuits and Gravy were the worst of the food crimes committed here. It tastes like they forgot milk, salt, and pepper entirely when making the gravy and exclusively used water and flour.

    Semaria S.

    Located inside of the Cambria, we are here during our stay. Indoor and patio seating which is right at street level. Not too loud but does have bustle from passing traffic. The refreshers were definitely a hit amongst the group. I chose the dragonfruit sparkling lemonade. Perfect choice for the muggy morning heat. My omelet paired with house potatoes and bacon were equally as delicious. Wait times are pretty good. They do have limited hours so be sure to visit before closing which is 11:00. Great spot for hotel guests when you aren't in the mood to venture out for breakfast.

    Jane R.

    I really like Jackdaw's to grab a cup of coffee and relax by the fire. It's a nice hotel, too! I even ordered their biscuits and gravy which was good. However, I was going to stay and read and didn't know that they close around 11:30. For a coffee shop/ restaurant, I would expect them to be open a little longer!

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    Madeline W.

    My husband and I were guests in the Cambria Hitel in Louisville. I took advantage of having breakfast at the Jackdaw Breakfast & Bourbon Bar located on the street level of the hotel. It is a small cafe, and service was fast and coffee hot. They also offer a wide array of other coffees, lattes, and other drinks. I ordered the buttermilk pancakes with blueberries and turkey sausage on the side. The pancakes were super thin but ok. The turkey sausage had a nice mild spice taste which was good. I did have a coffee with a few shots of toffee syrup with my meal. The staff was super friendly too.

    Honey cinnamon iced coffee
    Jessica P.

    Staff wash not only super kind and informative but also made decent drinks. I had the honey, cinnamon hand shaken iced coffee. Was absolutely delicious.

    Aushiana R.

    Lauren made us some pretty amazing drinks! The Irish coffee and espresso martini were top notch. A bunch of very different and good drinks to choose from. Lauren was helpful, nice and had very good suggestions. Will return here! Thankyou Lauren! Very cool music and ambiance here. Had a great time.

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    I almost didn't come here because of past reviews, but met the nice manager and a delightful barista. Wonderful latte.

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    Great place to grab a coffee - especially on a Sunday morning when everywhere else is shut. Very friendly staff.

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    Loved it! Enjoyed a surprisingly goof bourbon espresso. Just what the doc ordered...after a day drinking bourbon.

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