First time here, but it definitely will not be the last! Service was fast, very friendly, and very…read morehelpful! We settled on lunch specials which included a drink, appetizer & entreé. The summer roll was so fresh! My companion got beef banh mi which was incredibly tasty! My tofu & veggie pho was filling. Both were presented beautifully with taste to match. Restaurant ambiance is typical Asian with plenty of tables that aren't too tightly packed. They also have a generous happy hour M-F and we will definitely go check that out soon.

I made a reservation for 5p Sunday for a group dinner and when I arrived early there was no one at…read morethe hostesses station but there were people sitting there waiting in a table when the restaurant didn't look that busy to me. I waited for about 6 minutes before the hostess showed up and I was seated. They were very accommodating about my party size changing last minute and seating me in a more comfortable spot until my party arrived. The food was amazing though. I had the red curry with chicken and rice and my friends ordered wontons and lettuce wraps. Everyone loved their food.

This is one of my go-to places to eat!…read more Heart & Soy and Roots share a kitchen but have two separate dining rooms. Heart & Soy is more of a casual dining room where you order at the counter and grab your own drinkers. Whereas Roots, you have a server and a whole dining experience. You can order from either menu no matter which room you decide to sit in. I typically eat vegan and gluten-free. There are a variety of items available for all diets and a lot of their items can be made vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free! They even have desserts, chocolate bars, and vegan jerky. I've had a few of the chocolate bars and they are delicious! They haven't had the pistachio chocolate bars that are usually in the fridge in a while but if you happen to see them in there GET THEM. It's my favorite appetizer ;) I got the Japanese Eggplant Curry today with a side of White Rice. I love the comforting, curry flavor of this and they cook the eggplant perfectly every time. I just wish the rice was included in the price. I appreciate the mindful dishes they create as well as the service and cleanliness.

One of my fav places and always a goto when I want a comforting nutritious meal. Heart and soy…read moremakes their tofu in house and has Kentucky's only tofu manufacturing machine. They have take away dessert and you can always get food as well.

Naive is back open with new owners and a new menu!…read more Service was *excellent.* our waiter was friendly and we sat outside and there was another lady who never let our water go empty. Their outdoor patio is one of my favorites. It's crisp and clean--and the weeping willow is gorg. Drinks were fire--regular marg, spicy marg, avocado marg (don't be scared--delish), and cab The new menu is Latin inspired, compared to the old menu that as very vegetable forward (which I loved). Still smaller, shareable plates, fresh ingredients with flare.

Love naive! Took my friend from out of town here and she loved it as well. For my drink, I tried…read morethe avocado margarita which sounded weird at first, but the avocado made it extremely creamy. The star of the show for us was the tuna ceviche tacos. The mango salsa on them was delicious. We also got the sweet potatoes which we liked as well. The service was great with recommendations from our server.

This is a super fun brunch spot connected to Hauck's in Germantown. The back patio has games,…read moreawesome decor, and plenty of seating. This is a great spot to have summer brunch. The brunch cocktails are incredible, especially the Cinnamon Toast. The food was very solid and the portions are huge. The avocado toast was cold but I think it may have been intentional. Empanadas tasted fresh and the pancakes were the right level of sweetness. Super friendly staff. We will be back!

This place serves amazing food and drinks! The atmosphere is fun the food is beautiful and every…read morebite is perfectly done.

One of the best breakfast spots in Louisville -- Foko never disappoints. The coffee is excellent…read more(their cortados are a highlight and has become a regular coffee order around town), and the menu brings creative Southern-Mexican fusion flavors that hit every time. I almost always get the Wake Up Burrito, which is loaded and satisfying, but I've heard great things about the breakfast sando, chilaquiles, and pancakes from friends too. The space has a cool, artistic vibe, the staff is welcoming, and it's the kind of place you want to linger at with a second cup of coffee. Whether you're a local or visiting, put this on your list!

What a complete disappointment. It was my birthday and I had a speaking engagement nearby so I…read moreinvited 10 friends to join me for brunch after I went in three hours before we were going to eat and asked if I could have a table for 10 to 12 and was assured that would happen when my party arrived there was no table, but they cobbled something together which was nice. Of the 10 friends only two said the food was OK. The rest were very disappointed. My food arrived 45 minutes to an hour after everyone else's my burger was raw and I had ordered it well done. I took one bite and threw it away. When Management came to ask how everything was I deferred to my other family members because I did not want to complain then they specifically ask me and I was honest. Instead of offering to comp or refund my meal, they offered to remake my burger, but we had already been there for 70 minutes and it took 55 for my burger to come out. They brought me a beet juice which was delicious. I just sold my café four months ago in Montana and anytime a customer was not completely satisfied. I comped their meal or reimbursed them for the purchase price. I love the people here. I love the concept, but today was a complete disappointment and I know nine people will probably never return.

Daniel brings a unique venue and a welcome environment!…read more Wish there was a location in St Matthews!!

When starting work in a new location, you sometimes go on the hunt for new food close by. A…read morecolleague had mentioned this place. Oddly enough, as much as I'm in the area I had never noticed this place. We checked online. You can order online and pick it up so perfect. Order placed. ETA given. Walk to pick it up. They place your order in a bag with your name on it at the door. You don't have to speak to anyone. Perfect! Walking up to this place feels like you're transported to another dimension. It doesn't feel like Louisville at all. The place was busy. Atmosphere was inviting. I could definitely hang out there while I eat. I'll try some more of their dishes but I do have a few things to note. The cost: It's downtown so an expectation of higher prices is expected. They do give you a decent portion size but with other options and the ultimate option of bringing your lunch with you, it's going to be hard for me to revisit this place in the future. I do hope I can give their breakfast a try if I'm down there early enough. Even with their breakfast, it better be DOUBLE GOOD because the PNC building has breakfast nearby and you can have an excellent breakfast there for 5-10 bucks. The food: Achiote Chicken Taco Bowl - White rice. Achiote Chicken Thigh. Diced tomato. Monterrey jack cheese. Sour Cream. Tortilla Chips. Avo smash. Cilantro. Charred pepper ranch. It was good but nothing really stuck out about it. Bites had flavor but eventually it turned into a bland dish. I ended up saving it for later time leftovers... but when trying to eat it later on in the day, it had that same bland taste that developed. I think the biggest issue with it was all the smashed avocado. It definitely didn't need so much. It ended up overpowering all the other flavors. It's a good spot to change it up from other options downtown but I can't rave about it until I come across my 'go-to' dish here at some point.

There's just something about Against the Grain that takes me back to my first years in Louisville…read more It embodies that weird, wonderful Louisville spirit. It's creative with a sense of joy, irreverent, one of a kind. And I'm happy to see it last in its spot next to Slugger Field. I got to visit recently when a bunch of friends were in town. We ended up visiting during trivia night, which added a fun twist to the experience. Our team, The Electric Sheep, got second place! And along with the fun vibes, we had great food and beer. I got The Smokehouse OG, which is its pulled pork sandwich served on a Cuban roll. If you like pulled pork, you'll like this sandwich, though typical to their fashion, AtG puts a twist on it with its Brown Note BBQ Sauce. We had to get the pork belly on a stick -- a menu fave. And for my beer, I tried the El Nopal Mexican lager (cracked up at the name) and Cold Ass Beer red ale. AtG is a Louisville original that's not to be overlooked.

I've never gone wrong with Against the Grain! I came here for Louisville burger week wanting to try…read moreas many different places as I could. I was stoked to see AtG on the participant list. I got the burger in special, the Dirty Burger. Pretty standard burger dressed with their "not so secret" sauce and fancy pickle. Super solid, very well executed. In the words of Samuel L. Jackson, this is a tasty burger! The location is pretty tough to beat with how convenient it is, and how close it is to all downtown has to offer. The atmosphere is industrial but relaxed. The staff was so wonderful and personable. Will definitely be back!

We stopped by on Sunday afternoon and were seated quickly out on the patio. The roof top was not…read moreopen. My wife loved the swinging chair she got to sit in while we ate. We ordered the Trio of Guacamole and they were all fantastic. I ordered an Oaxaca Old Fashioned. The presentation was crazy. It smoked and bubbled. For dinner, my wife and I split an order of Tacos Al Pastor. Again they did a great presentation on this entree. This has to be the best Mexican food I have ever eaten.

3.5 Star rating I…read morelove the vibe at Guacamole, it's a huge restaurant in the NuLu neighborhood downtown. I would recommend making reservations! When we arrived we had a brief wait before we checked in, and were seated on the second level. Our server was excellent, our service was quick and he was always around without hovering. It was bitter cold outside so instead of my usual margarita ($14+) I opted for a beer ($6). We started with the salsa trio, one of my favorites with handmade assorted chips. It includes three salsas, somewhat spicy, sweet tomato and tomatillo - the spicy and sweet were my favorites. Next we ordered the tacos el carbon and carbon burrito - pricing is expensive! We both ordered our steaks medium rare. My tacos had a beautiful presentation, the meat came out on a skewer and smoking from the hot coals. All toppings were repeated on the plate. The steak was overcooked and tough though. Had a nice smoke to it, but very chewy. My husband enjoyed his burrito but wasn't the best he's ever had. They also had a mariachi band walk around but they had "tips" all over their instruments and clothes. Overall we had a nice meal but the price point doesn't equal the food quality.