The Most Flavorful Desserts in Louisville

Joella's Hot Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.2 (355) • $$

"On a recent trip to Cincinnati we ate here twice. My family and I love Nashville hot chicken and appreciated that they had chicken thighs that were meaty and delicious. They also had a large variety of good tasting sides. The service was top notch. Taylor W waited on us both times and was very friendly and informative. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated, clean, and welcoming. We have tried a handful of other Nashville, hot chicken, restaurants, but Joella's is definitely one of our favorites. The food is very flavorful and you get a lot for the reasonable prices."

Grove Park Grille

★★★★☆ 3.9 (329) • $$

"Came in for a work event, but was excited because I've been meaning to come check it out! Everyone I came with enjoyed their meal and service was great! I am excited to come back when the weather is nicer because they have a very cute outdoor patio too!"

Tandoori Fusion

★★★★☆ 4.1 (262) • $$

"It had been a while since I last came, but I recently popped in for lunch with the fam and we all had great meals! Better than I remembered it. Flavors were rich and portion sizes were appropriate. Very happy we came. Food came out in good time, after that the service was a little absent but it was fine. Strong incense-like smell when we arrived (didn't smell like food) but I dunno, it didn't subtract anything. Again, very happy and I recommend you give Tandoori Fusion a try."

Plehn's Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (201) • $

"I ventured into Plehn's recently to get some cupcakes to celebrate my daughter's birthday with family, and Plehn's was just perfect for this.First, it celebrated its 100th birthday this year. How cool is that!?!?And it's clear when you step in that it has accumulated a wealth of baking expertise during that time. Its cases were FILLED with all manner of sweet treat, from cookies to cakes to pastries to bread to my aforementioned cupcakes. The air was sugar-filled and beckoning. Plehn's makes beautiful cupcakes with a flower design in icing on top. These were what I originally intended to buy, but they were a little outside of my budget at 6 for $19. Not complaining about that -- I imagine each cupcake takes time and skill to craft. So I looked for something else, and I found Christmas-themed cupcakes for much cheaper. And bonus: Each was topped with a plastic Christmas ring! These cupcakes were intended for several kids (and adult-like kids), so this was a great option. I purchased a dozen of these, and they stayed moist and delicious until we ate them a couple of days later. Don't sleep on this Louisville bakery mainstay. They definitely know how to make sweets that sweeten any day."

La Chasse

★★★★☆ 4.4 (181) • $$$

"This restaurant has been around a while but they posted a reel on IG so I had to check it out!We made a reservation for the following week. It wasn't all that busy on a weekday night but there were a few groups dining in as well.Most of us started with wine. Delicious! We also shared the crab cake. It was well-seasoned with some kind of tomato sauce. So good! They also gave us complimentary bread and butter. Was it rosemary? Not sure the herbs they put in the butter but it was standout!For entrees, I decided on the burger since our server said it's the best in town. My burger was juicy, but the patty itself wasn't the most flavorful. Maybe I like a lot of salt lol The bacon onion jam and Gruyère on it were a nice sweet and savory combo! My friends got the lobster grilled cheese and the cauliflower steak. They really enjoyed everything!The menu is small, but the workers really know the menu. I wouldn't mind coming back to get escargot or steak since it's a French restaurant.It's got a cozy vibe which was nice. It's not a large space but there are a good number of tables. Service was good. There was only one server but she never seemed stressed! She was helpful giving recommendations and explaining the menu.They do have a parking lot at the back, but we found parallel parking right in front of the skate shop next door without an issue."

Hickory Hillz BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.2 (131) • $

"Wow. This place has good bbq! Not to mention great sides. I smoke my own meat and make my own pulled pork so I'm very picky. Their pulled pork was just okay but my husband really enjoyed.I had the burnt end sandwich and it was a 5 out of 5. I just did not expect it to come saucy but very good. We called at 11:30 AM on a Saturday and they were already sold out of brisket. We arrived about 12 noon and had to wait a good 15 minutes just to order. This place is busy! And for good reason. My favorite part might be the smoked barbecue beans and spicy coleslaw. Will be back a lot!"

Gyros On Main

★★★★★ 4.5 (110) • $$

"The fries are AMAZING! Might be the best I ever had! The gyros are fantastic!! And the guys running the place are very nice! Always a great meal!"

El Toro Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (129) • $$

"Great Mexican food at affordable prices.The dining area isn't fancy, but the staff is friendly and the food is really delicious. Don't forget to try their great margaritas!"

Crumbl - Middletown

★★★★☆ 3.8 (131) • $

"They have great amount of cookie that varies each week and I love to see what kinds will be available each week.Some of the cookies are extremely sweet but they are huge cookies to share."

Mai's Thai Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (138) • $

"I've been wanting to try Mai's Thai pretty much ever since moving to Southern Indiana four years ago and finally decided to go for it today. I had heard rave reviews from people in various social media groups so maybe my expectations were a little higher due to that. I ordered the Pad Prik (beef) and a side salad. The total was $22.25. For one meal. These are prices I would expect to pay when ordering through a food delivery service, not for pick up from a small business. Taste and flavor were good, but nothing spectacular and not spicy at all, even though the description stated it was in a spicy sauce. The salad dressing container was barely half full. Overall, a three as others seem to absolutely love it but I seriously doubt I will eat there again."

I Love Tacos

★★★★☆ 3.8 (114) • $$

"I love takeout, and takeout during happy hour is even better!The beer battered fish taco and potato and egg taco is my favorite, while my daughter loves the quesadilla and dessert empanadas.We love being able to walk here for fresh Mexican food! Mango margarita is"

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."

Bandito Food Park & Cantina

★★★★☆ 4 (97) • $$

"Delicious food and drinks in a fun, bright space. Service was fast last time I was here too. You order at the counter, seat yourself, and they'll bring it to you. Was a little disappointed their menu wasn't up-to-date and I couldn't order the queso trio, but enjoyed some other dips on the menu with my Fresquila. Need to come back to try more food!Also liked their happy hour! $2 off margaritas from 3-6."

The Tulip Bistro & Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (91) • $$

"I really love this local, neighborhood restaurant with an excellent chef and wonderful atmosphere. We have been there 4 or 5 times and we always enjoy it. Outside or inside, both are quaint and great. It's off the beaten path, in a way, but right in the middle of a great old neighborhood. There is plenty of parking and it is consistently busy on the weekends. Tonight Iris was our server and was fantastic. She was busy as can be but attentive and even made drinks to decrease the wait time when the bartender was busy. She also was bold enough to offer her favorites and recommendations with confidence which I really appreciated. My wife had the short rib sliders and I had the short rib special with mashed potatoes, green beans and fried onions. They were both excellent! My wife had the cheddar broccoli soup and I had the grilled Caesar and we weren't that impressed, but our entrees made up for it for sure!Can't wait to go back."

Mark's Feed Store

★★★★☆ 3.7 (106) • $$

"This was probably the best food I've had in my entire life. I ordered Brisket on a bun with onion straws and coleslaw and it all was superb. The brisket just melted in your mouth and was so flavorful it didn't need anything else! Our server was kind and helpful. It's a nice place. Definitely recommend!"

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."

Tikka Tacos

★★★★★ 4.8 (60) • $$

"The food was incredible! We ordered takeout online so I didn't get to see the inside but husband said it was casual and quiet when he went to pick up the order. Our order was ready quickly and we were happy with the convenience!We ordered the Bollywood Tacos, the Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan, and an order of the samosas. The samosas were awesome and came with a delicious sauce! The Bollywood tacos were huge! And we loved the avocado sauce that came with them! The butter chicken was good but we were pretty full from the other food and saved most of it for leftovers. We will definitely come again!"

CM Chicken of Louisville

★★★★☆ 4.3 (74) • $$

"Pretty good fried chicken! They have a choice of drumsticks, tenders or wings. Meals come with your choice of rice or pickled beets. I got the spicy garlic wings. They had a little kick but not near as spicy as I was expecting. I will say I have a pretty high tolerance for spice so don't let me be the judge of that lol but I will go for the hottest they have next time. Service was friendly & fast. You order at the counter, get a little buzzer for when your food is ready. When you're finished you throw away your things & set your tray on the trash can. Place is spacious & has three different areas for seating. Cool, casual & comfortable. Glad we stopped in. Oh, we liked their onion rings & the pickled beets. The pickled beets had a coleslaw style flavor. My mom & I were pleasantly surprised. So light & refreshing. If you're fan of boba & sweets they have plenty of options to choose from."

David's Steak House and Buffet

★★★★☆ 3.6 (99) • $$

"Buffet was good and it had steak on it. And place was clean. Service was good and friendly."

Boudreaux's New Orleans Style Sno-Balls

★★★★★ 4.6 (53) • $

"What a treat to beat the heat! I promise that's where the rhyming stops but the flavor doesn't end! I appreciate how much sugary syrup they put into each cup and I think you will too.Lots of flavors to choose from which means there are unlimited combinations. Priced just right; we bought 2 medium and 1 small for $13They offer outdoor shaded seating or just chill in the car.Life's short, eat the seasonal sugary treats!"

Week-end Burgers

★★★★☆ 4.3 (57)

"This is my favorite burger restaurant in the city. I feel like their basic burger is very reminiscent of In n Out."

Gasthof Amish Village

★★★★☆ 3.9 (69) • $$

"This little Amish buffet is in the middle of nowhere and fills the need for an empty belly and the need to get away for the afternoon. This little gem is a hotel, restaurant and shopping experience all in one. The fresh Amish goods you love are served on the buffet and they have a nice bakery where you can purchase all kinds of desserts. From the home made noodles to the home made bread, butter, apple butter and just about anything else you can think of this is your spot! Come check them out and enjoy a nice drive to central southern Indiana."

Big City Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.9 (63) • $

"Food is very good. The best pizza I've had in the area. The service is fast and friendly. Ambience is fine, has a tv going with movies, a few small tables to eat in. We visit the Nicholasville location."

Crumbl - Lexington

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (111) • $$

"Wonderful! Love love what you have Great church gifts for the teenagers!Getting my husband to ask what the new flavor"

Cambridge Market & Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (47) • $

"This little hidden gem does not need to be hidden from everyone!!The menu, while small, offers an excellent choice for the delicatessen connoisseur. From the club, to their "Ole Smokey " to their traditional sides like pasta salad and potato salad, it's a great place to eat.We got there just before the lunch rush of what seemed like the entire police department came in. They handled the line extremely quickly. They give a 10% discount to wku students.I got the ole Smokey which is pastrami and roast beef topped with bbq sauce and red onions, served with choice of side and a full pickle spear. My goodness...such a good combination of flavors.The price of the restaurant definitely makes it appealing, as most main menu choices are 5.99. I definitely recommend this restaurant. 5/5!"

Bebo's Artisan Burgers And Frappes

★★★★☆ 4.3 (44) • $$

"We ordered the Latin Lover and the Gringo with fries for delivery. The burgers and fries all traveled well. The burgers were both delicious and absolutely worth the price. The Parmesan Garlic Truffle Steak Fries were fresh, slightly crispy with a fluffy potatoey inside. The seasoning was fantastic. No condiments were necessary. By the time I finished my burger and fries there was nary a crumb to be found!I look forward to stopping by the shop sometime and getting a burger hot off the grill."

I Love Tacos

★★★★☆ 3.7 (59) • $$

"I am so very excited that I Love Tacos opened a second location down the street from me! We went to the new location last night for dinner and the staff was gracious, helpful, kind. I really enjoyed my peach swirl margarita, and the table thought the fresh guacamole and chips were the perfect starter. Food was on point. This was my first time trying birria tacos! Messy, but delicious. If you have yet to try this food trend Louisville, now is your chance. One area I see for improvement is the dining area was so open in the old Tumbleweed building, they hadn't done much to create areas of dining space and that left the ambiance feeling like a noisy cafeteria hall. Not my favorite. I hear they are planning on live music so perhaps that's why they left everything so open? Even still, it would be great to see more investment in the interior like they have in J-town so it makes for a more intimate setting."

Serendipity At The Orange Door

★★★★☆ 4.4 (39) • $

"Great food! Casual setting. They need to expand their burger menu. I attended a wedding they catered and actually was at the restaurant for a tasting of burgers for the wedding. The burgers were a great variety and delicious. We went back to eat and sadly there was only one burger on the menu that we tasted."

Honeydew - Bubble Tea and more

★★★★☆ 4.4 (36)

"Brand new smoothie & lunch spot in St. Matthews Station! Woman-owned & API-owned Featuring fresh pressed juices, Smoothies with frozen fruit instead of ice, and small bites."

Emilio’s Taqueria

★★★★★ 4.6 (32)

"Enilio's taqueria is a Mexican eatery in the okolona portion of Lousiville Kentucky tucked away in the back corner of silver heights shopping center off blue lick road. Former location of blue lick chicken and more and I believe I heard the worker say it actually the same owners. You walk inside and you order at a counter and take your seat in the dining area. Two things that stood out to me immediately is they don't have fountains sodas just bottles. Which eating spicy Mexican good one usually wants the ability to have free refills (blue lick chicken and more had same setup with no fountain sodas and to me it was the biggest knock on them). The second. Thing that stood out was no complimentary chips and salsa. That's a bummer for me on Mexican eateries. Free Chips and salsa is part of the big experience for me personally when eating authentic Mexican food . Me personally I went with a chicken quesadilla. Very large in size and stuffed with chicken. Very good flavor on the chicken (maybe they Carried over the chicken skills from the previous tenant). My only knock is they don't or didn't at this time have just a regular red salsa. The only red salsa they had was spicy and it packed a punch which to me took away some of the great at flavor of the quesadilla. My wife got the Mexican street corn and it was some of the best she has had. She also got a burrito plate and gave it a two thumbs up. Overall we were very satisfied with our food and service. The gentleman helping us was very nice and prompt. Good came out blazing fast and warm. Being a brand spanking new place it naturally has some kinks to work out. For me personally this place is an easy five star if it offers fountain drinks and mild salsa. Free chips and salsa would make it a place I add to the frequent rotation."

Melissa's Country Cafe

★★★★★ 4.8 (28)

"My girlfriend and I were headed from Indiana to Alabama to visit family and were looking for a place to stop and eat. It was the brunch hour and since we were in the South, I was craving country fried steak and biscuits. I looked on yelp and saw Melissa's so we changed our course and went in for lunch.The food was excellent! The wait time for our ticket was very short. 5-6 minutes tops. And the prices, you simply can't beat. Excellent and attentive service with lots of love. If we ever end up back in Bowling Green, we'll be sure to stop by again!"

Casa Brava Authentic Mexican Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.5 (51) • $$

"Unexpected surprise. Food was fantastic! Had the chorizo and queso as well as the steak fajitas. Lots of good food well prepared."

Don Mario

★★★★★ 4.8 (27)

"Great food at great price, huge portions and staff is very friendly and attentive. This is definitely a little gem along the downtown stretch here. The outside patio would be great in warmer weather. Margs were great too!"

BJ's Steakhouse

★★★☆☆ 3 (68) • $$

"Always a go to in Bardstown. Consistent and delicious. Craig is the best. Always greeted well and take out is always prompt and accurate."

The Scoop Waffle & Sweet shop

★★★★★ 4.8 (24) • $

"I had a great first visit to The Scoop tonight with my Mama! The pre-fixed menu they had set up for Yelp Elites covered a wide variety of their expansive menu. I was slightly overwhelmed (in a good way) with the over 40 ice cream flavors (y'all know I'm indecisive), but I told the worker taking orders that I loved peanut butter and they immediately knew just what to recommend. I was given a sample of the honey roasted peanut butter ice cream and it's AMAZING! I was torn between trying a liege waffle with chicken, and something with ice cream. I decided to go with the Red Bubble Waffle, Stuffed with peanut butter cookie and honey roasted peanut butter ice cream. I even requested for peanut butter topping to be placed on top. Can you say peanut butter heaven?! The waffle was fresh and warm and paired well with the ice cream. I grabbed my Mama a scoop of butter pecan on a sugar cone, and she's itching to get back to try the cobbler (blackberry is at the top of her list). I'd also like to try some of the hot food options.The staff was super friendly, there's plenty of parking, the decor is bright and happy, and indoor seating is available. Pricing is fair, especially given the serving sizes. We'll definitely be back!"