The Most Flavorful Coffee & Tea in Louisville

Velocity Bike & Bean

★★★★★ 4.8 (197) • $

"Place is SOOOOO cool. Great vibes for a coffee date or to get some work done. Cold brew and banana bread were 10/10"

Third Street Stuff & Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.4 (203) • $

"Our VRBO was super close to this coffee shop and we picked it because they offered food (beyond pastries). Loved our bagels with turkey or ham and cheese. Really good! Service was friendly and fun. They dealt with our out of town longer decision making and questions. The space is compact. There's actually quite a bit of seating, but it's a popular place for gathering. We were lucky to get a table. As busy as it is with people and decor it is also cozy and you aren't on top of people. During warm weather they have a great patio space too. We enjoyed their shopping area and picked up a few buttons for book bags as well as notebooks. This space is all about inclusion and social justice. I appreciated it, including the names on various banners. A reminder that we still have work to do. And to take care of each other."

A Cup Of Common Wealth

★★★★★ 4.6 (185) • $

"Friendliest staff you could ever ask for. Coffee is excellent as you would expect. Ambiance is quaint with a worn-out feel with the furniture/tables. That is a good thing! Interesting note: This is the block NEXT to the old Mammoth Garage was located on Main Street. MG burned down in a huge fire on February 19, 1976. Over 100 cars were destroyed but fortunately no one was killed. I was 11 years old at the time and remember my father telling me about this fire. Many people who worked downtown lost their vehicles that day."

Old School Coffee

★★★★★ 4.8 (156) • $$

"Cute hideaway to grab coffee/tea and a homemade pastry. Numerous places to sit, plug in and get some work done. Staff were chill. Location was clean and drinks were fantastic. Had a lemon cookie with a blackberry mousse filling that was incredible."

Zim’s Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (232) • $$

"Zim's Cafe is a fantastic lunch spot in downtown Lexington. Their selection of appetizers, burgers, and sandwiches make it difficult to choose a meal! The service was very friendly, and I truly appreciated their candor about the sandwiches they thought were made the best in house. I went with their recommendation, and it was worthwhile! Easily a top 3 sandwich shop in Lexington, and I plan to return whenever I am in need of a well-priced and tasty meal downtown'"

The Hive

★★★★☆ 4.1 (205) • $$

"I needed to put in a couple hours of work in Northern Kentucky before heading to the airport and came across The Hive while searching Yelp. From the outside, it looks like a house, but on the inside is a cool vibe and atmosphere.Do you want nice breakfast options? They've got that. Do you want nice bakery options? They've got that too. Coffee options? Yup, they have them. The restaurant is downstairs and the coffee shop is upstairs.I really liked the vibe of the coffee shop! There were several seating options...a couch, comfy chairs, or sitting at a table. The art work was super cool to look at. The baristas were welcoming, and let me know that you can order off the restaurant menu and they'll bring it right to your table.Logging onto their wifi was easy...and I checked their Internet speed, over 90 Mbps, which isn't bad for a busy coffee shop. I grabbed a breakfast plate with eggs over easy, turkey sausage, hash brown potatoes, and whole wheat toast. Good to the last bite!This is a great place to work remote, work on school work, or relax with family/friends. I look forward to going back and trying other things off their menu!"

JW Cafe & Bakery

★★★★★ 4.7 (156) • $

"Love this place! The freshness of everything is amazing. As for my favorite I can't choose between the cheese danish and the mocha bun. Once sold out that's it for the day so grab it early!Be aware, they get very busy in the morning. If you get an expresso drink, be prepared to wait."

Chocolate Holler

★★★★★ 4.7 (152) • $

"I don't eat milk or dark chocolate so when my friends wanted to come here, I was not expecting to try anything. We came here when it opened and you can tell it's a popular spot. There were groups waiting in line to come inside so I was hoping (for the rest of my party) that they would enjoy themselves. The menu had a lot of options. I went up to the counter with my husband to order and was surprise they had white hot chocolate on the menu. Since it's the only chocolate I eat, I decided to order it. I added a hint of vanilla in it. Let me tell you, it was the best hot drink I've had. More places need white hot chocolate in their menu. This is a hidden gem in Lexington and I can't wait to come back"

Mom 'n 'em Coffee & Wine

★★★★★ 4.7 (138) • $

"I drive from Harrison to come here for breakfast and/or coffee pretty regularly. Their avacado toast is the best I've ever had. The garlic aioli on it is ridiculously good. (You can actually buy a jar of it--highly recommend.) I haven't had a bad meal, and I've tried like 4-5 different things. The staff ("Mom" who owns it with her grown kids) are hardworking, accommodating, friendly, sweet, and helpful. They're always doing yummy seasonal changes, listening to customers, and clearly put so much heart into ALL their locations around the area. "Mom" is always working on something when I'm in there. I love her energy.Oh! Also, the pastries in the case are to die for. They usually sell out, but that egg nog puff pastry they have around Christmas is fire!Great place to grab coffee and work. Lots of places to lounge and the interior has a great vibe. I've been meaning to go to their other location near me because apparently they have different menu items that are equally delicious.FOREVER a customer!"

Caffe Classico

★★★★☆ 4.2 (148) • $$

"Have yet to try for a sit down dinner, but the sandwiches are out of this world. Great coffee and drinks. Very euro vibe. Bright and fresh."

North Lime Coffee & Donuts - Clays Mill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (147) • $

"When they have a Nutella anything Donut as their daily special, do not miss out. Stomp the brakes, hang a right and get in line with every one else in the parking lot cause the line is out the door for a reason. It's not the service slowing it down, they are working their tails off slinging coffee and donuts and the line moves fast. But you will not be alone because this is a great place to get your sugar fix and caffeine infusion."

Cedar Grove Coffee House

★★★★☆ 4.3 (124) • $

"Cozy little Coffee/pastry shop located located off the Shepherdsville expressway exit right before all the commercial buildings. The location has a small inside area with tiny end tables and sofas that you can gather around and eat or drink your orders. They also have some picnic tables outside or if you are on the go they do have a drive thru area in the rear. It is a coffee and pastry shop but they do offer a surprisingly large and diverse sandwich/panini selection. Also for the yelp community if you check in you get a 5 percent coupon. So do not forget to check in!! I made my first visit here this morning and brought my oldest daughter and her best friend. My daughter and me got the ham egg and cheese Sandwich and her fiend for the bacon sandwich. The sandwiches were surprisingly pretty large. They had really good flavor for being a coffee shop sandwich which was a nice surprise. A tad bit on the greasy side but they were honestly much more than I anticipated getting from a place that is primarily a coffee shop. For drinks my daughter and her friend got a strawberry and mango smoothie. They both were huge fans. I got a double chocolate chip blended drink and it was great. Nice flavor and plenty of chocolate and chocolate chips. Almost needed a spoon to drink it because my chips kept jamming up in my straw. Service here was top notch as the girls behind the counter were very helpful in answering questions, polite and worked with a quickness. Overall we enjoyed our visit and I'm sure we will be back. My daughters friend lives in the area and they are already planning a return trip so I'm sure it will become a thing now whenever I'm picking her up or dropping her off from or to sleepovers. The drive thru is a nice touch. I would not expect a local coffee shop to have that. So I'll have to try that out next time especially if on the go."

Day's Espresso & Coffee Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (121) • $$

"Day's offers a real chill vibe. Lots of comfy/cozy chairs, soft lighting, board games, and the eclectic, come-as-you-are/no-judgments setting one would expect from a Bardstown Road business. They also have rewards program and offer to keep your punch card on file..one less thing for you to lose or forget. Go there often enough and they'll remember your name and your order. Plus -- if you need to study or work, they have booths with ample outlets for your use. Very friendly; reasonably priced; good coffee; but the cozy seating and welcome make it feel like home away from home."

Born 2 Bagel

★★★★★ 4.6 (88) • $$

"I was really craving a lox bagel this morning and looked which option was closest to me. This lead me to visit "Born 2 Bagel" for the first time. The craving was most definitely satisfied. Loved the bagel and the lox! Absolutely delicious. The service was friendly and quick. I will most definitely be back."

Bean

★★★★☆ 4.2 (105) • $

"Charming airy space great for enjoying your coffee or lunch. Staff was nice, prices were great and the restroom was well stocked with different items you might need. Great job Bean!!!"

The Red Roaster Coffee & Eatery

★★★★★ 4.5 (90) • $

"Coffee is always good, service is quick, baristas are always friendly and my dog loves the pup cups."

Leestown Coffee House

★★★★★ 4.9 (74)

"Excellent mom and pop coffee house! It smells so good in there. Coffee extraorinaire! There place is also spotless...very clean, and the personnel are nice. They offer bagels and other treats including a gluten free butter bar!"

Honey Moon Coffee - Weinbach

★★★★★ 4.5 (87) • $$

"Lovely little coffee shop in Evansville! The coffee was probably my favorite part. Their hot vanilla latte (1/2 sweet) was perfect! The staff was friendly and warm. We were visiting from Louisville and looking for a cute little coffee shop and this place exceeded our expectations. The Red, White, and Blue bubble waffle was phenomenal. My husband said the breakfast burrito was just okay, but the coffee (he ordered a cold brew) was fantastic. Also loved the cute house plants throughout"

Cafe Primo

★★★★☆ 4 (108) • $$

"The food was outstanding! We had pasta and pizza, which was perfectly seasoned. The pizza sauce is great. I am not a fan of sweet sauces, and this one was primo! The pasta was rich and delicious. We entered Cafe Primo on a whim, expecting a regular pizza joint. The experience was wonderful!!!"

Bae's Baekery

★★★★★ 4.6 (76)

"This business has been in this location for about a year and a half, though the business itself has been around in other locations in the region for about six years.The attendant was so nice and helpful when I asked questions about the stuffed cookies. Each particular stuffed cookie is stuffed with its namesake''s ingredients. For example, a Reese's pieces cookie would have an entire Reesie cup inside of it. OMG! I just cannot believe this concept hasn't been perfected and brought to the public masses before now. Maybe it has but I just didn't know about it. The bakery smells like sweets and, of course, the delectables really taste nice too. I enjoyed my experience. I enjoyed the desserts and I shall return."

Kolkin Coffee

★★★★★ 4.8 (69) • $$

"Was in southern Indiana for a volleyball tournament and stopped in Kolkin for few hours to get some work done. The coffee was great but what I really liked was the vibe. Great decor, had a casual book signing going on, and tons of regulars coming in. Kolkin would definitely be my regular spot if it was on the other side of the river."

Stomping Grounds Coffee

★★★★★ 4.7 (69) • $

"Love this local coffee shop!!Anytime I can support our locals I always will, and this is definitely an easy one to do so!Stomping grounds has unique and fun coffee flavors while also offering the basics any high end coffee shop would also have.The little shop has a laid back atmosphere so it would be easy to study, read or just hang with a few friends while sipping on your coffee! Service is friendly and fun and makes you feel right at home.Thanks for being a bright spot in the community Stomping Grounds!"

The Wooden Barrel

★★★★☆ 4 (90) • $

"Food was good. I had the Turkey bacon melt which was good except they had used ham instead of bacon. Not enough of a deal breaker to send back. Fries were hot and fresh. Kiddo had 2 huge buttermilk pancakes. Ordered a side of hash browns (they were okay) and an excellent side order of bacon. Husband liked the breakfast bowl which was a large portion size."

Red Hot Roasters

★★★★★ 4.5 (71) • $

"Red hot roasters is a specialty coffee shop and pastry place located near the popular Frankfort ave of a Louisville directly across from the Breslin park. Place had A very whole in the wall vibe to it. It is a decent sized building however they only offer drive thru/walk up windows and has some picnic tables near the street sign. No idea why they don't allow people in as I'm sure they could get 3-4 small tables in if they used the space right. UnFortunately on our visit that includes my family and some family friends it was cold and rainy (come on Mother Nature it is may 29th!). So we ended up eating and drinking in the car. I personally got a red believer hot chocolate and it was fantastic. Very smooth and great taste to it. One of the better hot chocolates I've had. I also got a cinnamon roll. It was solid. Pretty run or the mill. Would of been better served hotter. My wife and oldest daughter got breakfast burrito beget both said it was really good but different. Had shoe string hash brown and jalapeño aioli on it. My oldest also got a honey you can't handle me latte and a chocolate croissant and she loved both. My second oldest got a kids hot chocolate a big Reese cookie. Cookie was massive and tasty. A bit dry but still very good. Overall we had a great visit. I wish they had indoor seating and I wish we had chosen a nicer day to come. The place had one lady doing it all and we had walked up to the drive way with my family of 6 and our other family friends. So we had big orders which took her a bit and unfortunately caused 3-4 other cars in line to drive off. So they may be even more successful with a better setup inside and more workers."

Maple Street Biscuit - Lexington

★★★★☆ 4 (89)

"Best chocolate chips waffle!!!! Chicken tenders are well seasoned. My Togo order was well packed. Service was great"

Heine Brothers Coffee - Shelbyville Road

★★★★☆ 4 (85) • $

"This location is super cool, the garage is great and the outdoor and indoor spaces are both great depending on your mood. Service was excellent, baristas were very friendly. I got the Fruit Punch Breeze drink with coconut milk and it was amazing! It tastes like a tropical version of the pink drink, but caffeine-free. Love it here!"

Heine Brothers Coffee - Gardiner Lane Shopping Center

★★★★☆ 3.7 (96) • $$

"This has been my "home" Heine brothers for several years. Customer Service and drinks used to always be great! Over the last several months to a year the service has been lacking. A few times my drink order had been incorrect and on multiple occasions the store has closed early (and on various different days). Yesterday I placed an order on the app about an hour before they were supposed to close and walked to pick it up but when I got there the door was locked. There were two other customers walking up to the door the same time as me and were also confused when the doors were locked. The two workers inside waved me around the drive thru but I walked there so walked over to the window and waited several minutes (and several attempts to knock) before someone finally came to hand me my drink I had ordered (and paid for) on the app. Previous times before that it was well over an hour before the store was supposed to close. Sad to see the decline of this location. Especially since there isn't another one very close."

Proud Rooster Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (78) • $

"I cannot complain! I've been here like five times already and always found the food DELICIOUS! So this place is a family run diner and is only open in the morning to afternoon. The decor is very homely, with photos and trophies adorning the walls. The server is the sweetest! This is a CASH ONLY place so make sure you have cash on you.Absolutely recommend the omelettes (whichever you prefer), hashbrowns, goetta and the fish sandwich. If you are having breakfast, everything is mostly accompanied by a perfect toast! The pancakes and french toast are good too! The price is extremely reasonable and an expansive breakfast would cost like $6!"

Townhouse Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (66) • $

"Came here on a whim while on a road trip and couldn't have been more impressed. Jade, our waitress was super friendly and the food was stellar. Might drive the two hours from home just to come back!!! Jade did give me a little grief for ordering green beans with my eggs and bacon but I deserved it."

Biscuit Belly - Middletown

★★★★☆ 4.4 (65) • $$

"Yum! I knew the food would be delicious due to visiting other locations. This spot was consistent and the team was super friendly to my son and I.I am happy with the Basic Biscuit with bacon and their coffee had great flavor. I appreciate the big mug and to go containers are made available for coffee and leftover food. Today we added the Bonuts, deep fried small biscuits covered in cinnamon with a side of glaze. We also added the gravy train, which would be best as a shareable for 4 people or someone's meal. The sausage gravy is great. The gouda gravy is a bit more savory, similar to beer cheese.This location has plenty of seating and parking in the shared lot. I loved that during our visit it wasn't overly full. The team at the counter was fantastic and they also checked on us to take away plates. We had a great time lingering in our booth. The tables were nicely cleaned up as well as the self serve station and bathroom. We'll be back!"

Heine Brothers' Coffee - Louisville

★★★★☆ 4 (78) • $

"The only time I'd been here was when it was a Dunkin Donuts.The place looks great! Modern, wood, neutrals, lots of natural light.Outdoor patio, lots of plants, a Drive thru.I didn't feel like doing drive thru. Coronavirus makes you scared but it's alright with a mask.No line. Just a few folks sitting at tables and another person on the patio. The drive thru seemed slow.It was close to 4pm on a Monday afternoon.I got my usual hibiscus lemongrass iced tea with coconut syrup. Always refreshing!"

Grandma's Pancake House

★★★★☆ 3.5 (100) • $

"Oh my goodness ! When I came to this place while visiting Shelbyville I loved it. It's cute and cozy inside and feels like home despite me visiting from way out of state. The service was so nice and quick and made me feel so welcomed. The food was delicious and I enjoyed every bite. When I come back to Shelbyville I'll be sure to come again!"

The Attic & Coffee Mill Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (60) • $$

"Service is beyond par - a hearty welcome and a good assessment that new customer might need assistance- sales clerk knew exactly what everything had in it, sandwiches and drinks plus bags of teas and coffee beans. Nice and relaxed atmosphere that I needed in the middle of a day where I was in Madison for training. Will be back soon!"

Gramz Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (65) • $

"I like a coffee shop with a good bakery selection, and Gramz Bakery has many baked goods. I saw lots of flavors of muffins, pecan rolls, cinnamon rolls, scones, banana bread, cookies, cupcakes and lots more. I got a banana nut muffin and a cinnamon roll. The cinnamon rolls was just OK, but the banana nut muffin was stellar. It had a somewhat sticky toffee top, and the whole shebang was tender and ultra banana-y. I also got a cup of black coffee, and it, too, was stellar. It almost had a fruity, wine-like flavor. Kind of bizarre and unusual but in the best way. This bakery / coffee shop is located in downtown Columbus. Parking is on the street and around the corner in the neighborhoods."

Blackbeard Espresso

★★★★☆ 4.4 (59) • $

"Delicious espresso, fast service and lovely staff-- what more could you ask for when grabbing a cup of coffee on the run?Blackbeard was conveniently located a block from my hotel, The Grady. My order is an easy one, a quad Americano in a medium-sized cup. Black. I like a rich, nutty brew and when trying a place that's new to me, I always worry about my coffee tasting too bright, almost sour (it seems increasingly popular). Happy to say that's not the case here.I didn't stay, but there's some seating and you can work from here. It's a bright, modern space.I'll gladly stop at Blackbeard whenever I'm back in town!Also, the name is pretty dang cool."