Visited on a Wednesday morning around 8 a.m. There was plenty of parking, and it wasn't very crowded. 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. read more

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Go here! Delicious food (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. read more

I was throughly impressed with my coffee! I love an iced latte where you can actually taste the coffee 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. read more

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Excellent service, coffee and sweet treat. Definitely returning during our visit. Art forward vibe with a relaxed ambiance. read more

Quills Coffee - Excellent coffee, friendly service, relaxed artsy vibe. The espresso chocolate chip scone was an amazing sweet treat with our coffee. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Great coffee and syrup selection. My dad (who hates sweet coffee) loved the salted bourbon caramel flavor! read more

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My family of 4 had a great experience today - and based on the crowd inside and out, we weren't the only ones. This location offers a lot of seating and I was so thankful for the shade outside. My iced pumpkin latte was yummy and my husband felt the same for his hot version. My son was craving hot chocolate and his hit the spot. Service was friendly. It took some waiting for the drinks but worth it for the level of crafting the mixtures. Street parking easy to find. read more

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The coffee and strawberry roll tasted amazing! The baristas were very friendly. It's a cute spot to sit and chat or get work done. read more

Quills has been one of my favorite roasters for a long time. I was introduced to it through Drink Trade coffee subscription and Quills was a highly recommended place to order coffee from. The Inkwell roast became my new favorite and I still enjoy ordering it. I live in Iowa and I'm currently here for a concert this weekend and knew Quills would be my first stop on my adventures. This location is so cute, open and spacious. I love the outdoor seating options as well. The staff are super friendly and helpful! Thank you for bringing my coffee experience full circle! :) read more

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I am a sucker for foam so I got a second drink with just milk and brambleberry foam. During this foam craze (2025) in coffee shops, this is hands down the best foam I've had so far. Plus the staff was accommodating and understanding of how much I appreciated it! Come to Quills coffee where their decorations match the season (I came a little after Halloween) and the mascot is super cute! read more

Quills Coffee - Dirty chai with brumbleberry foam - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Service was great! There's plenty of places to sit inside the cafe. Our drinks hit the spot and if we were hungrier, those pastries looked really good. read more

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The employees were very friendly and it had a nice vibe. I ordered an iced latte (the large has 4 shots of espresso) with their house made vanilla and housemade Carmel bourbon syrup with almond milk. Unfortunately, I couldn't take the espresso or syrup in the drink so the entire thing seemed like I was sipping almond milk. I can only assume I got the caffeine that I so desperately needed. I have been a few times and never had a truly spectacular drink. I think this was the last time I'll visit and I'll look for another local coffee spot that has a strong enough espresso that you can enjoy it. read more

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Tiktok made me do it and didn't disappoint! Quills Coffee is such a gem! Located right in the middle of town, it has a great vibe with both indoor and outdoor seating. Perfect spot to relax or get a little work done. I had a cortado and a croissant--both were spot on. The cortado was perfectly balanced and paired beautifully with the buttery, flaky croissant. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

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It is 1,000% justified that this is a popular local chain. The coffee is consistently good at every location. This was my first visit to the NuLu spot, and it's absolutely gorgeous. Spacious interior seating with a quiet, shaded exterior patio. It's a great place to relax, read or get some work done, as they have free WiFi. I ordered their summer special, The Boardwalk, a cold brew with salted coconut cold foam--it was perfect: strong, not too sweet, and also pretty to look at. The baristas are always friendly, too. I'm new to Louisville, and this has become a trusted go-to spot. My only wish is that they had more savory and gluten-free food options, like avocado toast or breakfast burritos. read more

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We love Quills Coffee! We don't live here, but if we did, this would be our regular coffee spot. We've been in Louisville for a few days, and you've come here every day. The people at the register and the ones who call your name for your drinks and food are very friendly. My husband loves their iced cold brew, and I love hot chai tea. We also ate the lemon blueberries, scone, and maple bacon scone, but I forgot to take pictures of them, so check out my picture of the case with all the scone options. Attention, all the people with Fur babies: You can bring your dog inside and even get a treat at the register. There are tons of seating options: regular-height tables and chairs with benches along one of the walls under their cool art. Also, a high-top table and chairs run through the center of the whole shop, and then is an outdoor patio in the back. read more

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My coffee was delicious, the service was friendly and the atmosphere was chill! It was super busy when I went, but got in and out in under 10 minutes. read more

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Great coffee. The location is lovely. Cute place. Constant flow of people. Menu doesn't bog you down with choices. read more

Quills Coffee - Cold brew and drip - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Large indoor area and cute outside seating Food is basic choices but delicious Service is quick with a smile read more

Quills Coffee - Bacon, egg, cheese wrap and cortado - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Really good specialty coffee experience in Louisville! Ordered their Gayo Natural Sumatra and it was tasty. Also ordered their Ethiopian drip. Service was quick. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a cool industrial vibe. Would highly recommend read more

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Solid place to get coffee in Louisville! The inside is concrete and modern, very trendy. This is definitely a hipster coffee shop vibe. The service was fast and friendly. I don't remember the prices but that probably means they were very reasonable. The food looked great, my colleague said her coffee and croissant were awesome. I had the chai tea latte - thankful they do offer alternative milk for an up charge. I'm lactose intolerant and so being able to still find something I can drink is great. Tbh - not the biggest fan of their CTL. It was mixed like halfway so the top had clumps of powder floating around still. Not sure if this is intentional or not... either way I didn't really care for their specific chai. Lots of seating inside if you want to get work done. Atmosphere is busy but relaxed. Overall good experience - I'd probably get an iced coffee next time! read more

Back again to review the world's best chai latte; not just consistently fabulous, but also the comfort of all comfort beverages. read more

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Enjoyed my coffee but what I really loved was their outdoor space! Sat outside and read my book for awhile. Plenty of seating inside as well. read more

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We enjoyed coffee from this shop today.. The first sip was perfect. The right flavor, the right temp and so smooth. Cute place, great staff and coffee you remember. Thanks!! read more

This place was in walking distance to my Airbnb and it was amazing! I went back everyday. They have pastries and a small breakfast menu. They also make all their own syrups. I had an iced salted maple latte with oat-milk. They have regular standing menu items as well as seasonal flavors. The service was great and the vibe was relaxed. read more

Great local coffee shop. I've traveled and had coffee all over the world, and Quills is up there with any of the places I've been.

Always a great go to! It's a convenient location, perfect for business meetings or even to work remotely. It's pretty spacious. I'm basic with coffee, and just get a regular cup of black coffee with cream, but they have a lot of options to choose from. They're always quick service and super kind and polite. I'm always pleased when I go here and will continue using this spot. read more

Very kind and knowledgeable staff. Open layout with modern style. I got a cold brew with a sea salt caramel coconut foam, which is one of their summer specials currently. It was delicious! read more

Quills Coffee has a few locations scattered around town and this location in Nulu has quite the vibe. This place is pretty big... It mixes together a modern, industrial indoor space with a whimsy outdoor space with string lights and no matter what you're in the mood for, there's a seat here for you. If you're coming here to work like I did, you're all set. There's easy parking out front, the wifi is strong, and there were plenty of outlets for me to plug in my laptop. Everything I needed. Whether you're coming here to work or not, one thing is for certain. They have all the coffee, tea, and even kombucha you may need. Just in case you end up needing a snack... They have a small menu of food options as well. They even have a coffee subscription so you never run out at home. They've pretty much checked off all the boxes. read more

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Loved the iced salted bourbon caramel latte, so good! Definitely my favorite coffee during my visit to Louisville. I didn't love the cinnamon roll, though, it was really dry. Service was fast and friendly and it is a huge shop, plenty of seating. I think there's even an outdoor courtyard. read more

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The service was quick and friendly. We ordered a cappuccino and a latte with an eggnog gingerbread scone. The drinks were great but served in a to go cup, not a mug. We enjoyed them and the scone had a lot of flavor, but the textures were not there. Definitely a great place to get your morning coffee vibes read more

Quills Coffee - Cappuccino and latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

It took a while for me to warm up to their cold brew, but this place is turned out to be a great coffee shop and I'm glad that it is a Louisville staple read more

After attending a Hands Off Rally downtown I decided to stop by for a cup of coffee. Service was friendly. The coffee was hot and fresh and the ambiance serene. It's an old fire house converted into a coffee shop in the NuLu neighborhood just east of downtown. Do note that it's street parking only but you can find a number of parking spaces on Main Street or the cross streets(free). read more

Quills Coffee - Quills coffee. Note that although the mug says Indianapolis I'm at the NuLu location. The Indy location has opened up a year or so ago. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I got an iced salted bourbon caramel latte! it was wonderful! Great service and a short line.

Great place overall! Roasts their own beans and makes their own syrups. As far as lattes go, would give it the 5/5 stars. The largest size is a quad shot which I always appreciate. No burnt taste and the salted carmel syrup was fantastic. I didn't have the drip or plan espresso, so it's hard to give an overall assessment of the coffee. Seems like a nice place to meet up or get some studying done. Off a busier road but still would make the trip! Bought a bag of the Blackstone beans that they use for espresso so I can try them out on my home machine! read more

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I met up with a friend here on a Saturday morning around 9am. There was no line, and I was able to place an order right away. Since I planned to stay awhile, I was happy to see that Quills offers ceramic coffee cups (one size only). I ordered a decaf Americano, and I have to say that it was delicious. Hot, perfect flavor profile, and just the thing for a cold February morning. For what it's worth, I also had a plain, toasted bagel with cream cheese. The cream cheese came in a small container with a plastic knife. I did notice that after the bagel cooled down, it became as solid as a rock. Almost like it came from a petrified forest and with the minuscule amount of cream cheese that I was able to scrape over the its crusty surface, it was inedible! I'm guessing that the bagel dried out during the toasting process, and when it cooled off, all of its moisture escaped it. (Or it could have been baked the week before, who knows.) I would NOT order a toasted bagel again, but the coffee was to die for! read more

Really cool coffee shop with high quality flavorful drink options. The interior is spacious with a minimalist and funky vibe. The seating area in the back is cool and would look great at night with all the hanging lights. The service was super friendly and helpful with our questions. If we lived in town this would be one of our preferred coffee spots. If you're looking for quality coffee drinks then this is the place for you! read more

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I love quills. They have the best coffee in NULU imo. I usually just get it to go, but today I decided to hang around and work on some thing s on my laptop. I have a new laptop, so I'm sure it wasn't my computer. Their wifi is REALLY slow. Definitely not the place to sit and work all day on your computer if you have lots of browsers to open. Service was good (per usual). Did I mention they make their syrups in house? read more

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I had a chai and a bagel while I studied. Both were super yum! It's conveniently located near the extreme skate park! read more

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Really neat shop and great coffee! This was just a good experience, nothing to complain about. I got a seasonal latte and it was delightful. Smooth and flavorful. Everyone was nice and cheery in the cafe. I parked on the street no issue. Lots of seating too. read more

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Friends and I visited Louisville for the weekend and we walk across this place. As newbies to the city, we had trouble finding the inside as we came down the side street. We really liked this place because it had an private and spacious outdoor seating area. The interior was also clean and spacious. The coffee menu was eclectic. You had your standard coffees and lattes but there were other cocktail like drinks. Everything is with a try. Next time I am back in Louisville, we will go back. read more

Quills Coffee - The baristas at work. Just passed by this gem walking around. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Appreciable, trendy, local craft coffee shop with a mod indoor & outdoor sitting experience. Things you should know: I. LOCATION A part of the NuLu district. You could camp out here and work / socialize or grab a coffee to-go and experience the nearby shops the area has to offer. II. SERVICE Friendly & accommodating III. QUALITY My coffee-snob-self always orders a cold brew. Pretty rich and acidic ~ full of density and flavor. My palate very much approves and I highly recommend. Their craft coffee cocktails are unique and interesting ~ definitely worth a try as well. It's nice to see their syrups are house made and also pleased to see they have a guilt-free sf vanilla option too. IV. CAPACITY We waited in line for about 15 minutes, but that's to expect for a Saturday morning. There was available seating, though. Happy to see this business thriving. read more

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