The Best Comfort Food in Louisville

Porch Kitchen & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (610) • $$

"I saw an article about holiday pop up bars and Porch was on the list so we checked it out! It was actually the lobby bar with the holiday selection, not the Porch but it was no biggie! We approached the bar and it was VERY busy but that did not stop the bartenders from being incredibly efficient. I approached the completely full bar and was greeted + my order taken within maybe 20 seconds. All four cocktails were then prepared within a few minutes. We were all very impressed with how quick service was. We all got seasonal cocktails, Gingerbread Old Fashioned, Peppermint Espresso Martini and the Sugar Cookie Martini. Those might not be the exact names but thats the gist of what they were. Now let me say, we were in Louisville for the bourbon trail so we had been doing a lot of drinking throughout the weekend. We had a lot of seasonal cocktails and these (all of them!) were on the top of our list! They were all so wonderful! You know when you get a drink that has an amazing description and then when you taste it, it doesn't taste like the description? Well, this wasn't the case here! Our drinks tasted just like they were described! We loved our drinks so much we considered going back to this bar again later in the night! Take advantage of their seasonal menu while you can!"

Doodles

★★★★☆ 4.1 (521) • $

"Fun breakfast place. Order at the counter, grab a seat and they bring it out to you. Outdoor patio is dog friendly. Had the quiche and biscuits and gravy. All delicious. Coffee was a little weak and self served."

Back Home Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (287) • $

"Driving through Elizabethtown, we stopped for supper. Loved the atmosphere. Morgan was our wonderful waitress. The food was great. Enjoyed our evening there."

Cedar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (259) • $$

"Absolutely Delicious! Sitting at the bar for brunch - it was perfect! Service was amazing!"

Sugar N' Spice

★★★★☆ 3.7 (226) • $$

"What is not to like here? A sparkly shiny chromed diner takes you back to the good old days. Once you enter you will be enthusiastically greeted and seated. The interior is very colorful with chrome and mirrors everywhere. Love the seats in pink, aqua and a light yellow. So cool. Their advertised specialty here are whispy thin pancakes. Even so I am not a huge pancake fan, I figured I'll give it a try. I ordered a combo plate which game with 2 eggs, meat of your choice and 2 pancakes. The pancakes come in several flavors and they also have a flavor of the week, which was lemon poppy when I visited. Of course I went for the lemon poppy, a decision that proved to be very delicious. My waiter was attentive without hovering. A great skill in my oppinion and much appreciated. He asked if I wanted to order anything else and then brought the check. The check was presented amidst a basket of tiny rubber duckies. Apparently you get to chose a duck to take home with you. How cute. The tough part is deciding which duck to adopt. I settled on a white dragon ducky just because. I wholeheartedly recommend this place for a fun atmosphere, great food and service and of course the rubber ducky."

Kitchen 1883

★★★★☆ 4.2 (153) • $$

"I've been here for lunch before but never at a time to order off of the brunch menu until now. Their chicken and waffles were top notch, the chicken was so crispy! The cheddar grits were also super good, they would be even better if the cheese was more melted on top! Great for a family outing- will definitely be back!"

Hive

★★★★☆ 4 (133) • $$

"We have been visiting Hive at 10th and the Bypass since their opening. One World has a great tradition of good food at Lennie's and the we have been so happy to have this option on the East side.Lots of parkingPies so many delicious piesIndoor/outdoor seatingSome fun menu offerings that make it a little more distinctLove the velvet soup, roast chicken, the bahn mi (so delish), and the Hive out of course. The grab and go pickup is wonderful. I love sending in an order and having my husband just run in on his way home and it is ready to go on the shelf with no waiting in line."

Kellie's Homestead Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (144) • $$

"We stumbled into Kellie's the other night as we passed through town in the midst of a storm. The place was fairly empty- just a couple groups when we arrived, about an hour and a half from closing.We were surprised when the friendly hostess informed us that Mondays were Family Style friend chicken night. I was unsure about this, however the dinner surpassed my expectations greatly. The chicken was deliciously lightly breaded and perfectly fried. The sides (green beans, biscuits, mashed potatoes, gravy, and coleslaw) were generously sized and tasty. I was happy to see they had sweet tea on the menu!Throughout our meal, our hostess/waitress made sure we were constantly supplied with whatever we might need- drinks, refills on sides, etc.There is a little shop attached filled with all the things you could hope to find- soap, children's toys, lotions, decor, etc. The bathrooms were quite clean and well stocked. I'd like to try this place again when their full menu is available."

The Eagle Oxmoor

★★★★☆ 4.3 (70)

"I sat at the bar and ate dinner. The bar is pretty big and it was filled with people. A lot of people had the peach jalapeño margarita so it must be good but I decided to just get a glass of sauvignon blanc ($8). I also ordered the quarter white chicken ($10), collard greens ($5) and macaroni and cheese ($8). The Mac and cheese was really good! I like the chicken best with the spicy honey. It gave it a nice sweet heat."

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!"

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!"

Round The Corner Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (69) • $$

"Great place, literally around the corner from New Pal High School and just off the main drag! Stopped in for a late supper after the Westfield at New Pal Football game! Food & service were great and the live entertainment was top notch too! We had wings, a salad, and the Chicken BLT! And a couple of cold draft beers! Got in and out efficiently but definitely not rushed! Was a great find and really hit the spot! Highly recommend if you are out this way!"

Iron Skillet

★★★★☆ 4.2 (25) • $$

"Great place for breakfast if you're heading up or down I 65 . They have recently changed the menu. We miss the meat lovers omelette. You can build one with the new menu but you can't afford it now. Food is still good and the service is always top notch"

Mulligans

★★★★☆ 3.5 (31)

"Mulligans is a new gem that just opened recently in the Glenmary neighborhood. The food is delicious and the menu has a variety of dishes. This was the perfect place to have a dinner party of 14 guests. I got the sirloin steak and was surprised at how delicious it was. (So tender- reminded me of a filet cut) A thick cut sirloin, cooked to perfection on a sizzling cast iron skillet. Everyone in my party really enjoyed their meals. The service was impeccable and were so accommodative for my large party. I can't wait for the warmer months to enjoy the outdoor area where there is pickle ball and a small children's playground. Give them a shot, you won't regret it!"

Comete Alguito

★★★★★ 4.9 (9)

"We love Comete Alguito! The food is cooked with corn oil and all of it is gluten-free, so it's a very allergy-friendly place. I had the veggie arepas and couldn't get over how tasty everything was! Also, the churros are divine. I highly recommend checking out this food truck!"

Raquel's Restaurant and JK's Food Truck

★★★★★ 5 (6)

"Such a nice restaurant in Salem IN! The owners are so nice! My favorite menu items are --- the salmon salad, the salmon Pattie's and their pickle fries"

Home Run Burgers & Fries

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (21)

"This review is specific to their drive-thru, as I've now been a few times and come away impressed each time.I'd been meaning to pop by here since they opened last fall (?) and just haven't taken the moment. I literally drive by here probably 4x a weekday or more, but the initial bad reviews made me feel I should wait until they had a few more swings at the plate. However, when they put up signs recently that they serve breakfast now too, that was the push to get me through the gate. A good breakfast spot is right in my ballpark.I haven't tried much but their biscuits & gravy is tasty, not epic, but good, and inexpensive. The morning drive thru service was quick & friendly.Stopping by to pick up a couple sandwiches on the way home one evening was a similar experience & surprisingly quicker than expected as I ordered their pork fritter sandwich which I figured would take longer. Also, their mushroom swiss burger is certainly one of the better ones I've had thru a drive thru."

Kayla's Fill-Up Station

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (4)

"Fast and friendly service. Ordered a barbecue bacon cheeseburger. Very tasty. Loved the french fries. I enjoyed the casual ambience. Very clean, with a great location on a golf course."