Glen’s guidebook
Coffee and Baked Goods
Grab some coffee and a cookie to go, or post up to get some work done and put a song on the jukebox (yup... they have a jukebox). Hidden seating around back, if you'd rather be outside.
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Please & Thank You
800 E Market StGrab some coffee and a cookie to go, or post up to get some work done and put a song on the jukebox (yup... they have a jukebox). Hidden seating around back, if you'd rather be outside.
In the Neighborhood
Delicious breakfast spot. The Huevos Rancheros are fantastic!
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Con Huevos Restaurant
2339 Frankfort AveDelicious breakfast spot. The Huevos Rancheros are fantastic!
Authentic Irish restaurant and pub. The Irish Rover has been a mainstay of Louisville culture for decades. Go for the atmosphere, the food and drink, and the people. Fish and chips and salmon potato puffs are a couple of favorites here, among others. Patio seating available seasonally.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Irish Rover
2319 Frankfort AveAuthentic Irish restaurant and pub. The Irish Rover has been a mainstay of Louisville culture for decades. Go for the atmosphere, the food and drink, and the people. Fish and chips and salmon potato puffs are a couple of favorites here, among others. Patio seating available seasonally.
Another Louisville institution, El Mundo offers three different dining areas, including spacious outdoor seating around back. Known for their award winning margaritas and authentic Mexican food.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Mundo
1767 Frankfort AveAnother Louisville institution, El Mundo offers three different dining areas, including spacious outdoor seating around back. Known for their award winning margaritas and authentic Mexican food.
If you can catch them when they're open, Classico has the feel of European cafes. They make a good cup of coffee, have plenty of tasty menu options, and offer outdoor seating (seasonally).
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caffe Classico
2144 Frankfort AveIf you can catch them when they're open, Classico has the feel of European cafes. They make a good cup of coffee, have plenty of tasty menu options, and offer outdoor seating (seasonally).
Red Hog is the sister restaurant to Blue Dog Cafe, both locally owned and operated, both local favorites. Their butcher shop offers a wide selection of charcuterie and regionally sourced meats, while the restaurant side serves a seasonal rotating menu. Go for one of the best hamburgers in town and a selection of local draft beers. Quality is the moniker here, and it shows.
To understand just what goes into making this restaurant special, see their "about" page at red hog artisan meat dot com.
Covered outdoor seating is available seasonally.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Hog Restaurant & Butcher Shop
2622 Frankfort AveRed Hog is the sister restaurant to Blue Dog Cafe, both locally owned and operated, both local favorites. Their butcher shop offers a wide selection of charcuterie and regionally sourced meats, while the restaurant side serves a seasonal rotating menu. Go for one of the best hamburgers in town and a selection of local draft beers. Quality is the moniker here, and it shows.
To understand just what goes into making this restaurant special, see their "about" page at red hog artisan meat dot com.
Covered outdoor seating is available seasonally.
A Louisville institution, the bakery at Blue Dog has been supplying Louisvillians with artisan baked bread for decades. Visit the cafe for a relaxing breakfast or lunch, and be sure to buy a cookie for later. Need to walk off your breakfast?... the Crescent Hill reservoir is just down the way.
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe
2868 Frankfort AveA Louisville institution, the bakery at Blue Dog has been supplying Louisvillians with artisan baked bread for decades. Visit the cafe for a relaxing breakfast or lunch, and be sure to buy a cookie for later. Need to walk off your breakfast?... the Crescent Hill reservoir is just down the way.
Classic, locally-owned Bistro crowned Best Bar in America by Whisky Magazine in 2022
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bourbons Bistro
2255 Frankfort AveClassic, locally-owned Bistro crowned Best Bar in America by Whisky Magazine in 2022
While the service here can sometimes be a bit inconsistent, the food is anything but. Many standout items on the menu, especially their hummus, falafel, and grape leaves.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Grape Leaf
2217 Frankfort AveWhile the service here can sometimes be a bit inconsistent, the food is anything but. Many standout items on the menu, especially their hummus, falafel, and grape leaves.
Pizza LUPO
1540 Frankfort AveSpecial Occasion
Wonderful restaurant. Chef Bruce sources as much as he can locally and regionally, and is famous for making Louisvillians enjoy Lima beans!
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mayan Cafe
813 E Market StWonderful restaurant. Chef Bruce sources as much as he can locally and regionally, and is famous for making Louisvillians enjoy Lima beans!
Some of the most memorable meals of my life have been at Jack Fry's. Falling into the category of a "splurge", at least for my pocketbook, dinner at Jack Fry's is a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion. Really, dinner here becomes the special occasion. Reservations are encouraged and likely required.
199 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jack Fry's
1007 Bardstown RdSome of the most memorable meals of my life have been at Jack Fry's. Falling into the category of a "splurge", at least for my pocketbook, dinner at Jack Fry's is a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion. Really, dinner here becomes the special occasion. Reservations are encouraged and likely required.
Sweet tooth
Beloved local ice cream spot. Classic flavors can be found here, along with bourbon ice cream, of course. Seasonal flavors like pistachio are also on offer.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Comfy Cow
2221 Frankfort AveBeloved local ice cream spot. Classic flavors can be found here, along with bourbon ice cream, of course. Seasonal flavors like pistachio are also on offer.
Grocery
Locally-owned grocery and health food store. If you don't want to give Jeff more of your money (Whole Foods), this is the place to go. Smoothies are also on offer here.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rainbow Blossom
3738 Lexington RdLocally-owned grocery and health food store. If you don't want to give Jeff more of your money (Whole Foods), this is the place to go. Smoothies are also on offer here.
Why am I even including this? Well... because it's very close and they likely have what you need.
232 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kroger
1265 Goss AveWhy am I even including this? Well... because it's very close and they likely have what you need.
Museums
Spend some time at the Ali Center and learn why Louisville's native son was known worldwide as "the Champ" and "the Greatest".
279 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Muhammad Ali
144 N 6th StSpend some time at the Ali Center and learn why Louisville's native son was known worldwide as "the Champ" and "the Greatest".
The Speed was closed for several years to allow for a massive renovation. It was well worth the wait. Special Exhibits and Friday night "After Hours" events happen with regularity.
The Speed also houses an arthouse cinema. Go to speed museum dot org and click the "cinema" link for their currents offerings and showtimes.
289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo de Arte de la Velocidad
2035 S 3rd StThe Speed was closed for several years to allow for a massive renovation. It was well worth the wait. Special Exhibits and Friday night "After Hours" events happen with regularity.
The Speed also houses an arthouse cinema. Go to speed museum dot org and click the "cinema" link for their currents offerings and showtimes.
KMAC Museum is a contemporary art museum in downtown Louisville on Museum Row. Through exhibitions, education, and outreach, KMAC Museum works to fulfill our mission of connecting people to art and creative practice.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
KMAC Museum
715 W Main StKMAC Museum is a contemporary art museum in downtown Louisville on Museum Row. Through exhibitions, education, and outreach, KMAC Museum works to fulfill our mission of connecting people to art and creative practice.
Books and Records
Nearly half a century old, Carmichael's is our beloved local book store. Visit them for a great selection of books, magazine, greeting cards, and tchotchkes. Or check their calendar for events featuring local and national authors and poets.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carmichael's Bookstore
2720 Frankfort AveNearly half a century old, Carmichael's is our beloved local book store. Visit them for a great selection of books, magazine, greeting cards, and tchotchkes. Or check their calendar for events featuring local and national authors and poets.
When Louisville's famed "ear x-tacy" record store closed some years ago, many smaller shops stepped in to fill the void. Guestroom is one such place, and has become a go-to for new, used, and special-order vinyl and CD.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Guestroom Records
1806 Frankfort AveWhen Louisville's famed "ear x-tacy" record store closed some years ago, many smaller shops stepped in to fill the void. Guestroom is one such place, and has become a go-to for new, used, and special-order vinyl and CD.