Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
Get a seasonal drip coffee, single-origin cappuccino, or whatever the baristas have come up with on the signature drinks menu.
163 locals recommend
Sunergos Coffee
2122 S Preston StGet a seasonal drip coffee, single-origin cappuccino, or whatever the baristas have come up with on the signature drinks menu.
Vietnam Kitchen
5339 Mitscher Ave You absolutely have to try the pineapple curry.
Great Vietnamese classics like pho, vermicelli bowl, and pork plates. I personally love the yellow curry and ginger beef.
22 locals recommend
Annie Cafe
308 W Woodlawn AveGreat Vietnamese classics like pho, vermicelli bowl, and pork plates. I personally love the yellow curry and ginger beef.
Authentic Mexican. The tacos are cheap and delicious. I also love the enchiladas verdes.
18 locals recommend
El Molcajete
2932 S 4th StAuthentic Mexican. The tacos are cheap and delicious. I also love the enchiladas verdes.
Best pizza in town. Ask about their lunch combos and the slice of the day. Classic pepperoni is always good too. Decent beer selection.
155 locals recommend
The Post
1045 Goss Ave Best pizza in town. Ask about their lunch combos and the slice of the day. Classic pepperoni is always good too. Decent beer selection.
A little pricey and limited seating, but tasty for sure. Fish tacos and mole fries are my favorites.
141 locals recommend
Taco Luchador
938 Baxter Ave A little pricey and limited seating, but tasty for sure. Fish tacos and mole fries are my favorites.
Chicken tender plate, hot, bama white sauce, and potato wedges. Local beers on tap. Get a fried pie shake for dessert.
80 locals recommend
Royals Hot Chicken
736 E Market St Chicken tender plate, hot, bama white sauce, and potato wedges. Local beers on tap. Get a fried pie shake for dessert.
Great breakfast spot. The biscuit and duck gravy is incredible. Family meal is a cheaper / lighter option that's still delicious.
76 locals recommend
Gralehaus
1001 Baxter AveGreat breakfast spot. The biscuit and duck gravy is incredible. Family meal is a cheaper / lighter option that's still delicious.
Bourbon bar with great cocktails and incredible brunch on the weekends. Get the chilaquiles, cornbread pancakes, or the Texas toast stack.
169 locals recommend
The Green Building Gallery
732 E Market StBourbon bar with great cocktails and incredible brunch on the weekends. Get the chilaquiles, cornbread pancakes, or the Texas toast stack.
New Wave Burritos
3311 Preston HwyYou want the Vacation (breakfast) or the Basher (pork).
Hit that sweet tooth with some gourmet popsicles. I like the creamy options like coffee, blueberry, and orange. I also love the mango.
9 locals recommend
Cocoberry Pops
323 W Woodlawn AveHit that sweet tooth with some gourmet popsicles. I like the creamy options like coffee, blueberry, and orange. I also love the mango.
Con Huevos Restaurant
2339 Frankfort AveIncredible Mexican breakfast dishes.
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
984 Barret AveI enjoy the brisket sandwich with mac n' cheese.
Parks & Nature
Iroquois Park
Excellent place to enjoy nature and good weather.
Big Four Bridge
1101 River Rd Great place to walk. They light it up in the evening.
Arts & Culture
The Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd St Incredible art. Free on Sundays.
Come here to learn all about the most exciting 2 minutes in sports.
180 locals recommend
Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central Avenue Come here to learn all about the most exciting 2 minutes in sports.
Football and basketball games are fun if that's your thing.
43 locals recommend
University of Louisville
2301 S 3rd St Football and basketball games are fun if that's your thing.
Grab a cocktail from Proof and enjoy the current art exhibit. It's free!
122 locals recommend
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21 US-31EGrab a cocktail from Proof and enjoy the current art exhibit. It's free!
Entertainment & Activities
Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian Way Great for the young, and the young at heart.
Churchill Downs
700 Central Ave Home of the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Exposition Center
937 Phillips LnOnly 2 miles away if you have an event here.
Getting Around
Louisville International Airport
600 Terminal DrJust about a mile away.
Sightseeing
If you're here on a Sunday, visit Sojourn. This church changed my life. Services at 8:30, 10, 11:30, or 6pm.
Sojourn Church Midtown
1207 S Shelby St If you're here on a Sunday, visit Sojourn. This church changed my life. Services at 8:30, 10, 11:30, or 6pm.
Essentials
Beechmont Bombshells
309 W Woodlawn Ave Get your hair did. Cindy or Heather will take care of you.
Super close, but kind of small. If you're looking for anything out of the ordinary, they may not carry it.
232 locals recommend
Kroger
1265 Goss AveSuper close, but kind of small. If you're looking for anything out of the ordinary, they may not carry it.
Kroger
1265 Goss AveIf little Kroger doesn't have it, this one will. All stocked up for UofL.