I've lived in Louisville for 10+ years and finally made it to this staple. Mt husband and I went for breakfast on a Sunday morning before running errands. Staff were nice, service was quick, and our food came out in a timely manner. Everything tasted very fresh and not greasy. Can't wait to go back for lunch/dinner? read more

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This is one of Louisvilles old school diner that my Mom (now 89) used to go to on dates. The absolutely wonderful newest development is that they now have a few guys from Guatemala working the grill. So half of the menu is good old Americana fried chicken, country fried steak, biscuits, burgers - and the other (better) half is the yummiest pupusas, tacos, tortas, gorditas, etc ever (and I live in Atlanta now so I get a lot of great food) Do yourself a favor and check it out - something for everyone, super friendly staff, and tons of food for great prices! read more

Twig And Leaf - Pupusas and gorditas, with churros for dessert! - Diners Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Amazing customer service our waiter was very attentive to our orders as I'm picky and so is my girl. Burger exceeded my expectations, didn't need any condiments which says a lot to me. Can't lie best burger I've had in a while. read more

Twig And Leaf - Twig & Leaf Burger - Diners Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I love this place! On the beaten path but so often forgotten because it has been here soooo long! The thing is, IT HAS CHANGED! Quite a bit may I add. Twig and leaf has been around since 1962 servings traditional diner food from burgers and fries to the best French toast. Recently they added an extra flair serving the most delectable Guatemalan food. They make their food in house from tortillas to various salsas. They serve large generous portions and the gentleman who leads, is ALWAYS genuine, welcoming and a wonderful host. It's one of the few places where we can go anytime and know the food and service will exceed expectations and leaving you will be happy and full. Always a great combo. Some favorites are definitely the Gorditas and Guatemalan tacos. For brekki- and shoot even lunch or dinner- French toast! Everyday, all day! The country fried steak is a winner! Perfectly crispy and the gravy is just right. All in all, nostalgic diner vibes paired with some Latin flare make this a 10/10 and one of my go to spots. read more

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Highly recommend! I've lived near this place for 20+ years and I avoided it until recently. They were always a greasy spoon breakfast place, with emphasis on grease. It still looks much the same if you walk by. But it is now under new management and SO MUCH improved! Their chef is Guatemalan and he is both a sweet person and an outstanding cook! I think they only bring out the Guatemalan menu after 4 pm (but you can try asking for one of his specialties). But I've been there 5 times in past 6-8 mos. & it got better every time. The gorditas and pupasas are especially recommended! For those who want breakfast, they still have plenty of egg and pancake choices too. These days this place rocks! Check it out, esp. if you live nearby. A great local business to support! read more

Love the service here. This place is amazing, I come at least three times a month. It's just a nice place to come and relax and enjoy great breakfast food. read more

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Twig and Leaf is not what it used to be. I hadn't been since it reopened under new ownership, but I've been hearing the buzz about authentic Guatemalan cuisine. Apparently, it's served everyday except Tuesday. You'll have to get your taco Tuesday fix elsewhere and save this place for every other day of the week. I had the Guatemalan taco platter. I've heard it's the most authentic around. I haven't been to Guatemala to be able to confirm those accolades, but I can confirm that these tacos are phenomenal. My husband and children ordered chicken and pork tacos and our experience was both affordable and a crowd pleaser. There were multiple sauces available on the table, but my favorite was the one on my plate. It was spicy, but not so spicy that it overpowered the flavor of the tacos themselves. It was super fresh tasting with cilantro and chunks of avocado. The meat portions were generous. It's hard to imagine the meals I had decades ago were from the same location now serving these tacos. If you're a Louisville native and haven't been back, it's time to give this place another try. The atmosphere has changed. The food has changed. The service has changed. All for the better. We look forward to putting this restaurant in our regular rotation! read more

Twig And Leaf - Diners Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

This place is a great place to eat breakfast all day I really enjoyed it and the service is very good I went to eat breakfast there yesterday with my friend read more

Why would anyone hate on such a highlands staple. Enjoy the grease and vibes. Soak it in

This place serves AUTHENTIC Guatemalan food. Their empanadas are incredible. Don't miss out! read more

Twig And Leaf - Chorizo burrito - Diners Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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New ownership and new menu. The authentic tacos are really quite delicious. Tried and assortment - chicken, pastor, chorizo and all were extremely tasty, mixing zesty flavors with fresh veggies. The Tostados and Taquitos made for a lot of food, but were delicious in their own. Queso isn't on the menu yet but they serve it so be sure to ask - it has a kick that adds another layer to an already good app. This is a big step uo from the old menu. The old school vibe is still similar but the new owners are incredibly friendly and warm. Encourage you to try it out! read more

Twig And Leaf - New menu entres - Diners Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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It's crazy that this place doesn't have more stellar reviews than I see here. My experience was top notch! We had the papusas and empanadas, and I couldn't get enough of it. Perfectly seasoned and authentically prepared. Inexpensive, large potions. Service with a smile! Plus I can't resist a quaint diner setting like this. I can't wait to come back and sample every single thing on their Guatemalan menu. read more

Twig And Leaf - Signage - Diners Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I have been past this place many times as often as I have been on Bardstown Road and never came here until recently with a friend. They have changed their hours from 7am-3pm as of this review being posted, we basically came here for an early lunch since they close early. Street parking available, we went in at around 1-1:30 in the afternoon. Place was somewhat busy and there were a few empty tables, most of them hadn't been wiped off yet but, I'm giving the benefit of the doubt beings there was a counter/server and only one cook that we could see working. Coming in there is an overwhelming old building smell that I will say is unappealing but, this place is old so it is expected. We did find one table that looked somewhat clean and sat there. It did take a few minutes to be waited on. We both ordered the Single Twig which is a Single patty burger. I got seasoned fries and my friend got the crinkle. Now to the food. I will say the burger was well cooked which that's how we like it. Not the best burger out there but it was decent. Seasoned fries were delicious. We were both satisfied with the food and left full. My understanding they used to be open later but, I assume that there isn't enough help like it is most everywhere. I hope to see them open later at some point in time and hopefully I can come in earlier and try their breakfast that is served from open to close. read more

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They have everything the food was grate nice and hot and ready recommend best place and when I mean everything they got everything it's grate food and service 10/10 and there was 6 French toast and it was grate read more

Twig And Leaf - I ate all of it and there was 6 French toast - Diners Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Tried twice in 4 years and the original experience was enough to put this off my list for years, but I came back for another shot. I've always heard you don't come here for the quality of the food, but you come here for a cheap breakfast that could barely shrink your wallet. This time, as the last, the bacon was over-crisp and crumbly, my scrambled egg was more like an omelette shell and bland, and the OJ tasted much like Sunny D. I'm not sure what's going on here, but with all the breakfast options in town that are amazing, inexpensive, and near this one, I'll be skipping it for another 4 years. On the plus side, the service staff were very friendly, prompt, and considerate, but that's not enough to offset the food experience. read more

Twig And Leaf - Bacon looks like it should be good. But it's burnt crispy and bland. The egg.. well that's a 2-egg scramble. - Diners Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Oh boy, where do I begin? First, I'll start with the positives because there were a couple! The breakfast food was hot and pretty yummy. We came in at 9am on a weekday so it was very quiet. Now for the rough stuff: - It took exactly 40 minutes from us walking in, to receiving our food, despite us being the only people seated for most of our visit. We waited probably 20 minutes before even ordering our food which was wild. - One of our forks had food on it. - Our waitress looked and acted like she wanted to be literally anywhere but serving us. We tried hard to be very friendly and bring some sunshine to her day but it seemed like that only made her more annoyed with us (I will say, by the end she had a hint of joy). - When it was time to pay, they used a good, old-fashioned calculator and register to total everything up which I'm all for! Love the ancient systems, when they're used correctly. But a he typed up our order 3x before giving us a total that was at least $10 more than what it should've been but at that point, we just let it go and took the L. Def won't be back here again read more

You may thank me later! What a treat! great food, super service, and fabulous menu. it's not your grandmothers twig and leaf!

Twig and Leaf now has a Mexican/ Guatemalan menu after 4 pm. The food is amazing, portions large and the prices are very low! .We usually try to eat at different places all the time, but the food is so great here we've been back 3 times in 2 weeks. Everything we've had has been wonderfully flavored; their green and red sauces are the bomb. My favorite so far is the campechano gorditos. Highly recommend! read more

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Twig and Leaf is the spotttt. They have saved me from every hangover UofL gave me and always have fast, amazing service. Severely underrated place, only sharing the secret because I graduated and moved away so y'all can go pack it now! read more

From the moment I walked in I was greeted with a warm and friendly hello. Everyone was very kind and the food was the perfect feeling of diner comfort food. The setting is quaint, dive-ish, and simplistic. The perfect place for weekend breakfast. Great price point and delicious food. I can't wait to visit again. read more

Twig And Leaf - Denver Scramble, Toast & Jelly - Diners Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Food is pretty good and portions are also fair, service is great, diner atmosphere, great place for food and coffee in morning

You could think of Twig and Leaf as a local version of a Waffle House, except the employees actually care and it's better. This place has been around forever...or at least it seems that way. Regardless, it's a great little diner to pop into for breakfast, lunch, or just to get some cheap eats. For a diner, they do have a lot on their menu. Everything has that dirt cheap diner price also, which is awesome. I ended up going with the Twig burger, which was just a classic burger served a la carte. I got some fries to go with it and it was a pretty good lunch. It's definitely not a place to come in with high expectations, but it's a simple restaurant to offer simple pleasures. Not to mention lightening fast service and the friendly folk who work here! read more

Twig And Leaf - The Twig! - Diners Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Food was exellent. Highly recommend large potions also vey friendly Will be back Again for sure

So we ordered delivery from them on a lazy Sunday morning. We ordered at 7:00 am when their website says they're open. The scheduled delivery was between 8:13 and 8:43, and it arrived at 8:45. The food was warm and filling just not much flavor. My wife put it succinctly " this is food you'd find at a cheap diner in the middle of nowhere not in foodie country". That wraps it up. Wish it was better since it's right around the corner from our new house. read more

The Guatemalan specialties are amazing and very affordable, with big portions! The all-day breakfast is also on point, especially the tater tots! Service is great, and you get the old traditional Twig ambiance. read more

Great location. And Twig and Leaf has been around for a long time; it is a designated landmark. It's a diner and the menu reflects it's lineage. The food is good, not fancy and not quite up to the standards of a good greasy spoon. Breakfast anytime is always a plus and they do it well. Nothing fancy, the French toast is done right with some powdered sugar on top for presentation. Bacon is crispy and eggs cooked the way you want them; over medium was just that. My wife had the chicken sandwich and fries - LOVED the sandwich, but the onion rings appeared to be from freezer to deep fat fryer. Great views from your booth with floor to ceiling windows looking right out onto Bardstown Road and Douglass circle. It's clean with molded seatlets at the bar and booths with the same molded seats/tables. The seating isn't uncomfortable, though I never really got comfortable. Service was okay. Our server took our order and got it, but she wasn't happy to be there. My guess is that she was working because she had to; granddaughter of the owner. I walked so I can't swear to the parking situation though there is street parking and there's a bus stop right outside the front door. 3 stars as a restaurant, but as a Highlands landmark with good not great food (except the chicken sandwich), it's a 4 star. read more

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Their new Guatemalan/Mexican menu was very appealing to me and I was so happy to try it. The pupusas were tangy and delicious. I loved the gorditas and the sauces were very flavorful. I look forward to trying the rest of their menu! read more

Twig And Leaf - pupusas and gorditas - Diners Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Love the Guatemalan food option for dinner. Reasonably priced and delicious. One of our favorites!

Cinnamon rolls are the best! They make them super soft and warm right when they come out.

A classic Highland establishment, with a long history of serving up no fuss, solid diner breakfasts and other food. Service was great and I'd happily become a regular here. The only thing missing is a rotating pie case. :) read more

My dad and I stopped in here on Saturday around lunchtime after a yoga class in the highlands. He raved about Twig and Leaf being one of his favorite staples in Louisville. We sat in a booth and were quickly approached by a friendly waiter. I decided to get The Melt with fries, off the lunch menu. My dad orders the biscuits and gravy platter. My melt came on the wrong type of bread and it had holes in it. The patty was a little chewy which weirded me out..the fries tasted like OreIda frozen fries that just popped out of the oven. My dad really liked his biscuits and gravy but said his bacon was very cold. This place could absolutely use some sprucing up, visually. It's definitely a "hole in the wall" type of spot, which I usually love but I doubt I'll be back here again. read more

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Leslie and I like to have what I have decided is "Parks And Rec-Fast" where we order the most Ron Swanson, Leslie Knope meal we can acquire. If you're not familiar with the reference we need to work on Making You Great Again since America is already great, thanks so much. Twig and Leaf is a great place for "Parks and Rec-fast" but please don't come here because I like it's quaintness and you'd ruin it. Did I say that aloud? Naw, bro, I typed it. So, I had the Waffle Platter (because Leslie Knope) and the waffle was alright. It came with two eggs cooked the way you'd want them, your choice of bacon or sausage (I got bacon, duh). Seriously, fifty points to Hufflepuff for getting my eggs correct. I have paid so much more at fancier places for inaccurately cooked eggs. I also added toast to my order and tator tots, the official potato of Lutheranism. Leslie got the French Toast platter which I think also came with eggs and bacon. We had a size of bacon to share because you always leave a seat open for Ron Swanson at Parks and Rec-Fast. The service was excellent too, not only did they get our order right but he was absolutely frazzled the entire time and it was adorable. I don't know why he was frazzled but I remembered to tip well. The décor is really difficult to call décor. It's always clean when I go here and it's quaint AF. It's not fancy. It's not kitschy. It's just doesn't seem have been updated and I'm really okay with it. It's comfortable in there. I can enjoy my meal there, the coffee is good and they refill your drinks with regularity. Seriously, I love this place please don't ruin it. read more

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Had a great experience with this downtown diner! very friendly service , good comfort food I had the melt and has very good and the prices are reasonable read more

Excellent hot beef sandwich. (Manhattan) Waaaay too hot in there. It's 91° out today. Otherwise I'm glad we're went read more

Twig And Leaf - Manhattan hot beef sandwich - Diners Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We ordered tea and them noticed a winged bug on the table, like a termite, then my mom decided she didnt want to eat there and they made is pay the $6 for the tea we didn't touch. And I had laid down $3 as a thank you for bringing the tea but I felt we didn't really need to be charged for the tea as its only worth like a quarter wholesale anyway - well. Live and learn. The front door was dirty which is usually an indication of things not so clean but the insect was a bit gross. But the attitude over the cost of tea just gave me a bad vibe. Thank god we didnt eat anything. read more

Twig And Leaf - Exterior - Diners Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

A Louisville staple but honestly the food is just okay. Nothing special, and I'm also not super impressed with the cleanliness.

Twig and Leaf is a Louisville icon. My whole life I had passed the retro building and neon sign in Douglass Loop and wondered what was inside the throwback diner. Well ladies and gentlemen, if you have ever wondered as well, this is what you can expect from a visit to T&L! A friend and I -- friend being a T&L uninitiated Highlands dweller -- headed up after ensuring that they served up omelets. I love a hearty breakfast of eggs on the weekend, and an omelet bursting with yummy fillings sounded like just the thing I needed. Just like its facade, Twig and Leaf's interior has a retro diner feel. Chrome bar stools line the main counter, which faces towards the open kitchen, while diner booths encircle the perimeter of the restaurant. We seated ourselves and were quickly greeted by a server, who promptly got us our drinks. As we perished the menu, the Denver Scramble won out over omelets, as it had everything a girl could want in a hearty breakfast -- eggs, ham, peppers, and potato sticks. It only took a few minutes for the piping hot food to be delivered. The scramble hit the spot, but the potato "nest" underneath it proved to be a little disappointing. I was expecting some golden and crispy potato sticks, and instead it was a pile of tater tots. Nevertheless, it was a satisfying meal that hit the spot. We left, and the aroma of grease followed us out on our clothes. I love diners, but I don't love smelling like one all day. I'll remember to wear stuff that's almost ready for the laundry hamper the next time I visit! read more

Twig And Leaf - Menu, as of 5/31/2015 - Diners Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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It's important to support our community restaurant and diners. This diner is perfect for a simple cheap meal. And after the meal you walk down restaurant row and get a coffee or dessert. read more

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Simple but satisfying diner spot. You know exactly what you're getting when you order. No frills, but that's the beauty of this place! Biscuits & gravy, hash browns, bacon, eggs & coffee for under $10! read more

Twig And Leaf - Biscuits & gravy platter - Diners Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Really cute little spot, like an old fashioned diner. Breakfast seems to be their specialty. I got the breakfast quesadilla, which had eggs, a little cheese, and a small amount of bacon. It was served with salsa and sour cream on the side, which was needed to add flavor. I also got a side of tater tots, which were nice and crispy. The person I was with got a cheeseburger and fries, which was good but not outstanding. The service was very good, everyone was friendly and it was a warm, inviting atmosphere. This is not a place I'd make a special trip for, but I'd stop in if I was in the area. read more