Paul's Fruit Market is a Louisville staple and, in my opinion, a must stop for anyone who cares…read moreabout good food. Fresh fruits and vegetables, local products, prepared foods, a solid butcher counter, and even seasonal essentials all in one place. It is honestly a perfect little grocer. I have been coming here my entire life, and that consistency is part of what makes it special. No matter how much the city grows or changes, Paul's always feels like Paul's. This Christmas morning, I stopped in to grab fruit and it felt like the rest of the city had the same idea. Busy, lively, and still incredibly well run. This year alone, my family ordered firewood from Paul's for the winter and also had them cater Thanksgiving. Both were excellent. That kind of range says a lot. You can pick up beautiful produce, plan a holiday meal, grab something ready to eat, or take care of seasonal needs without bouncing all over town. If you are a Louisville native, I truly hope you already know Paul's Fruit Market. And if you are new to the city or just passing through, this should not be an "if you know, you know" situation. This is one of those places that defines the community. Go once and you will understand why people keep coming back for decades.

After a visit to Yew Del Gardens we stopped at Paul's on the way home. Their peaches and plums were…read moreno more expensive than Kroger's and actually much better. We also bought a 1/2 apple caramel pie that was a bit more expensive than the supermarket variety but definitely worth it. You can't go wrong with Paul's Fruit Market.

Stopped in for a bagel sandwich to go. Bagel was super fresh and sandwich was made to order…read more Service was quick and staff was friendly There are a few small tables available inside and out to dine in.

While my family periodically stops in Heitzman for doughnuts, after being exposed to more bakeries…read morearound Louisville, this local shop doesn't stand out like it used to. We've tried several deli items as well as stopping by to order off menu and eat there. Almost always it's been a below average meal and we've now written this off the list for grab and go. Traditionally Heitzman will be loved for its custom cakes, cookies, doughnuts, and bread. The team is often hustling behind the counter to get our orders - so while there's no time for conversation, they are helpful and get you back home quickly. No issue with parking. The shop sits in a shared strip shopping area and there's plenty of spots for a quick visit.

We visited Pop's Pepper Patch booth at the Dare to Care's Taste of Derby charitable event. Their…read moreoffering of smoked pork loin and habagardil deviled egg was delicious. The pork loin was especially flavorful and tender. We look forward to sampling more of their items in the future and plan to seek them out soon. Representatives manning the booth were all very kind.

I first tasted one of Pops' Pepper Patch pickles at the Red Herring bar, where I was introduced to…read morethe 50x pickles. They are absolutely hotter than hell and I needed to find more. Unfortunately they are not sold online so I reached out to them on Facebook. I was responded to quickly and was invited to come in on the next business day to the warehouse. From there I met the staff and the owner Bill. We all had good conversation and I bought a variety of pickles and hot sauces and pepper jelly. This is one awesome local business and I will always continue to buy their pickles over anyone else. Two thumbs up!

It's the holiday season - so I wanted to refresh this review and remind Yelpers about this local,…read morefemale-owned shop full of delicious bourbon truffles and chocolates. I've always been impressed with the variety, including a bourbon trail themed box. A perfect, unique gift! I'm also a fan of their chocolate covered modjeskas and chocolate covered orange peels. Some non-chocolate items are available, with other pieces attentive to allergies. This shop is nicely laid out, making it easy to shop and select. You'll find the same ease at their other location. Check out their website for a preview!

A unique chocolate art infused shop that offer many dessert options that work for gift giving as…read morewell. We were friendly greeted upon entry and told they have a second location downtown on Main St. We purchased five non bourbon chocolates: White Chocolate Small Horsehead rated 1 out of five, very little flavor. White Chocolate Oreo, rated 1 out of five, bad flavor. Sunflower Butter Chocolate rated 3 out of five, ok multiple flavor option. Cookie Butter Drops rated 4 out five, very smooth melty treat. Milk Chocolate Bar rated 5 out 5, home run 9th wonder of the world super treat! We only got a small amount of the many desserts they sell, so much more to try. Will definitely try them in the future.

Today the University of Louisville students get a five dollar token to spend with vendors…read more My second market food truck, candles, homemade bread candy and shaved ice. Shaved ice reminded me of "snow" cream I would hear my grandmother talk about

Thursdays in the summer are a blessing if you're in the hospital area. This market is awesome…read more Not only do you have several farm vendors to get your produce, eggs, meat, cheese, honey, etc., but they offer several excellent options for prepared lunches. Dreamcatcher Farm has a great burger ($5) and quiche and I'm enamored with their tomato pie, which only seems to show up some of the time. Kassidy's Kackle House offers $4 sandwiches with freshly (and locally) made chicken salad or egg salad (among others). This week a Texas-style tamale stand showed up. And Cake Flour is always there with their breads and sweets. Plus, you can get your soaps and flowers and baked goods, canned goods, if that's your thing. I think the market has acquired enough of a following that the number of vendors is only going to improve. It's great to have access to fresh, locally grown food in the downtown area. And to have another good & affordable lunch option. Runs mid-May through October.

We decided to go to the night market. The weather was perfect. There was a live band, food trucks,…read moreand vendors. It's next to 3rd Turn so I grabbed a pineapple bourbon slushy to enjoy with my meal from one of the food trucks. A fun way to enjoy a beautiful spring evening.

We visited here last Saturday evening for a special farmers market event. They had live music. They…read morehad food, vendors and taco trucks and drink some beer and all kinds of fun stuff. It was great environment and a good experience for sure.

OMG what a find. Spotted this place while in town trying to find my way to a zoo event. Didn't have…read moretime to stop, but did make it a point to check it out the following day and it did not disappoint. There is space to hang out and devour your goodies on site. The coffee smelled delicious. But I was here for the baked goods and I took a whole box home with me. The lingonberry Danish as well as the wild berry cheese Danish were among my favorites. There was a dark brownie looking wedge with a powdered sugar decor, don't remember the name, but highly recommend this delicious piece of heaven. I had some cookies and a rosette and I do regret not getting more of those. You can also get some freshly baked breads and many Scandinavian groceries and supplies. This is a wonderful place with very welcoming staff. I will make it a point to stop by here from now on any time I happen to be in town. Keep in mind the parking is a bit limited and also tricky. When you try to leave, you have to back up into a busy street and only have limited vision.

Hidden gem in Louisville. This Nordic bakery has fresh baked goods, mostly on the sweet side…read more They're known for their knots that have a cardamom base. The staff are super friendly, and guided us through the menu. Highly recommend their bakery. They also have Nordic goods and breads you can pick from, and the cafe sits on a little corner lot.

I finally made it & this placed exceeded my expectations! I…read moreplaced an order online at work & went to pick it up on my lunch break. Parking was super easy. The front door oddly was really heavy (heavy enough to make me think the door was locked). So if you run into this problem, just keep pulling! The store was very clean & very well organized. My order was ready when I arrived. I told the guy behind the counter that this was my first time here so he went over everything with me from their special weekly menu, prepped orders, the summer menu, and more. I specifically chose to place my order on a Thursday because their prepped meals are 50% off (as they are set to expire the following day). I had the pork carnitas bowl. It blew me away. It was super fresh. The pork was tender & juicy & just tasted incredible. The entire bowl was full of flavor. The portion size was great too. Since the carnitas were a part of their weekly specials I will def be back this weekend to get another bowl before it's gone. I also got the the Turkey Chorizo Breakfast Bowl & ate it the next morning at work. Incredible! So full of flavor. & still delicious even though it had been made a week ago. The portion size was perfect too. I also got a cup of the Cashew Curry & had it tonight for dinner. I highly recommend it. It had a nice spice level to it but one that just lingers in a way that you can continue to eat & enjoy. Perfect portion size again. And last but not least, we also got the Hawaiian Chicken Bowl which I had tonight. It comes with a yummy Gochujang BBQ sauce that is spicy. The bowl was fresh & flavorful. Because I had the soup beforehand, I have half of the bowl leftover. But I do believe this is the perfect portion size too. I cannot wait to order more food from here!

I can't believe this little gem of a place exists and I'm so sad it's taken me this long to…read morediscover. I've only had the grab and go Hot Chicken bowl and avocado toast, but it's safe to say I will be back for the thoughtful flavor profiles and healthy eats to try. Next up I'll have to try some of the actual meal prep meals and I have a feeling it's going to be a game changer!