The Most Delicious Diners in Louisville

Bite

★★★★☆ 4.2 (301) • $$

"we walked in right when they opened at 11 and were immediately sat for a table of 7. we started with the bite flight which is one of our favorites for when we have more than 4 people. i got the pickled goat salad with chicken and it was super tasty and served with balsamic vinaigrette. would rank 8.7/10. my husband got the cuban sandwich and it was crispy outside and so much flavor. would rank 10/10. some other people in our group got the greek sandwich and tomato basil pesto soup. the soup they said was amazing but the sandwich lacked flavor. soup is 9.2/10. greek sandwich was 7/10."

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."

Lisa's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (164) • $

"We are from out of town and just picked somewhere to eat blindly. This place was amazing. Missy our server was awesome. I have the corned beef hash. Not from a can! It was amazing. The home fries are real potatoes. Fast, great service, and great food. Highly recommend!"

Christi's Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (174) • $$

"9 years and one day later, I'm back for a return visit!! Honestly, I don't get through here very often.My most pleasant server was Kinnidi B. She made a perfect Arnold Palmer for me and then took my order. I was gettin' hungry, and that country fried steak was callin' my name from the kitchen (yep, all the way from the kitchen!).I obliged the call, and my two side were cauliflower covered in cheese, and a (loaded) house salad.The salad came out quickly. I put a packet of Bleu cheese dressing on my salad and proceeded to get to work on it. What a hugely filling salad!Unfortunately, my country fried steak came out soon thereafter. I was already running out of room, but I knew I had to soldier on. I wanna tell ya, despite my lack of internal space, I had to hold back and refrain from licking the plate. It was soooo good!Kinnidi B. is a bright and sparkly breath of fresh air. Such a sweetheart, she did a great job of checking up on me. Actually, not to disparage any of the other wait staff (I used to call them waitresses), everyone was helping everyone else. They really worked well as a team!On the way out, when I paid my bill, I somehow felt compelled to hand my card to Kinnidi. I saw a big smile take over her face. I hope she remembers me when I return.I highly recommend!!"

Burger Girl Diner

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (232) • $$

"Now that is what I call a delicious burger! We went to Burger Girl for the first time yesterday and really enjoyed our visit. The service was very friendly and the food was delicious. My husband and I both really enjoyed the seasoned fries and the burgers. We both opted for the "Burger Boy Combo" and had zero regrets. My extremely (!) picky four year old ate his entire Burger and then asked for a second!! Believe me when I tell you that this is an extremely rare occurrence. Today he has already asked to go back to Burger Girl."

Straight From Texas Bar-B-Que

★★★★★ 4.7 (99) • $

"Straight From Texas had really good BBQ. I got carry out and the lady that checked me out was very nice. I ordered the combo with brisket, ribs, pork, and turkey. When she took the lid off of the pork I saw smoked bologna under the same lid and immediately changed my order. I told her to forget the turkey and I would substitute the smoked bologna for that. I had the macaroni & cheese (very good) and the chuck wagon beans (mid) as my sides. They let you pick your sauce and give you the option of onions, pickles and jalapeño. I got some of the sweet and some of the spicy sauce with jalapeño and pickles. My son did the same except he got onions too and instead of the beans he got the tater salad, which he really liked. When I got back to his place with the food I found out she substituted my ribs for the bologna (only reason for no fifth star) but the food was so good it didn't bother me as much as it would have otherwise. The portion sizes were also good and if you enjoy bbq I definitely recommend."

Blue Jay Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (117) • $

"My husband and I met a couple of friends at Blue Jay Restaurant for a late breakfast on a Saturday morning. By the time we were seated, there was a line out the door. Blue Jay Restaurant has been around a long time and is clearly a neighborhood favorite. It's your traditional "greasy spoon" diner. The decor is unassuming and the leather benches are creaky, but it all adds to the classic diner charm. They do have an original menu on the wall, which is super cool. Our server was exceptionally friendly. We ordered some breakfast classics like potatoes, bacon, eggs, etc. and my husband got a burger. Overall, everything was as you'd expect. Nothing to write home about, but worth another stop in for some filling, American classic breakfast."

P & S Family Diner

★★★★★ 4.6 (97) • $

"We love their weekly specials, especially the pancakes. The service is always friendly. Atmosphere is welcoming. Food tastes great. Their baked goods are also amazing and unique. It's our favorite brunch spot on the west side."

Pat's Place

★★★★☆ 4 (118) • $

"stopped here on our way out of KY after the Kentucky Bourbon Fest. Seemed like everyone was there for the same thing. We all had that hungover look and the food / coffee made it better. Service was great and with a smile. The food was hot and fast and amazing. And the coffee kept coming. we will make this a part of our KBF routine every year now. the place was very clean inside and tables were promptly bussed leaving that clean vibe. loved it."

Lindenwald Station Family Diner

★★★★☆ 4.1 (106) • $

"If you are looking for a class, simple diner, this is it. You won't find avocado toast on this menu. Instead, you'll find classic down-home goodness. My husband and I had to drop our car for some work in the area and he found this place, so we decided to try it out. On a Wednesday morning, this place is PACKED with regulars. There was a table of about 20 older gentlemen (with a few women too) enjoy a what was clearly a weekly breakfast gathering. The entire atmosphere is: simple home-cooked food and classic, not-in-your-face service. We loved it. I got the two egg breakfast with scrambled eggs, goetta, hash browns (perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside), and a biscuit. It was the best biscuit I think I've ever had. Maybe fresh out of the oven. YUM!"

Twig And Leaf

★★★★☆ 3.5 (145) • $

"It's crazy that this place doesn't have more stellar reviews than I see here. My experience was top notch! We had the papusas and empanadas, and I couldn't get enough of it. Perfectly seasoned and authentically prepared. Inexpensive, large potions. Service with a smile! Plus I can't resist a quaint diner setting like this. I can't wait to come back and sample every single thing on their Guatemalan menu."

Dizzy Whizz

★★★★☆ 3.5 (132) • $

"Good burger, good onion rings. The area where u place your order was a little cramped. I had ice cream for dessert and it was delicious!"

Pepper Pod Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (126) • $

"As non-smokers, we still found this to be an incredible gem of a restaurant. When I saw the inexpensive prices, I was worried food would be mediocre, at best. However, we found every bite to be fantastic! If we are traveling within 30 minutes of this place in the future, we will definitely return. We are still talking about the delicious omelette, bacon, biscuits and gravy and perfectly cooked hash browns 3 days later so I decided it was time to offer a review. All items pictured were a total of $24 with drinks! Service was fantastic! Enjoy!"

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."

Dee's Diner

★★★★☆ 4.4 (69) • $

"In town two days and ate here both mornings! Noticed it when we first drove past then saw the reviews so decided to give it a shot.Definitely a diner and the clientele runs the gamut from old to young, singles to large groups. Restaurant has two rooms an older looking wood paneled one and a much brighter what looks to be addition. Older section has about 15 four tops and the addition about the same number of seats with different sized tables.We did have to wait both mornings, about 15 one and five the other. Folks seem to come in waves but they're pretty good at moving people through without making them feel rushed.Breakfast menu is large and it a seems they're known for absolutely giant pancakes. We saw several and they live up to the size billing but didn't try them.I had a single meat omelette - first day with ham and the next with bacon. Dish came with potatoes and a biscuit. Plenty of food and quite tasty. Generous ratio of meat to egg and the meat was diced so a knife wasn't necessary. The cheese on top was typical square American, not my favorite, but didn't detract. My partner had the hash one day and a meat lover's omelette the other and enjoyed both. Adding all the meats did make it way too much to eat.The only thing that might have knocked them down 1/2 star is the wait from ordering to getting the food is a bit long. Just when I thought 'hey, we've been waiting a while,' the table seated right before us got their food. So maybe slowish. They are however attentive with the coffee refills! If I had to guess it's just the logistics of moving food for 30 tables through the kitchen. We weren't in a hurry so was fine for us.Overall definitely a place to return next time we're in Owensboro!"

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!"

Red Squirrel

★★★★☆ 3.7 (94) • $

"Chain sandwich shop with dine in or take out. Colerain location was steady but moved well thru orders. Suggest calling in or online order to save you time. Sandwich was average and the pickle was dry. Service was friendly and did well for being busy. Would I go back.... No.. but it was convenient and the staff was friendly."

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!"

Friend's Diner

★★★★☆ 4 (75) • $$

"Service was so friendly. Name rings true! Had fried trout and it was the real deal. Hubs got a fabulous pork tenderloin sandwich. Hash brown casserole is worth its own trip solo. Crispy cheesy goodness. Great alternative to the typical chains."

favor

★★★★★ 4.7 (48)

"Everything was delicious! Everything! The restaurant is quaint and situated behind Arcadium. The staff was friendly and helped to explain the menu with enthusiasm. The menu is small but packed with flavor and provides something for everyone. We tried everything on the menu. The burger was so good but the fries were even better and came with curry ketchup. We also had the lions mane mushroom, which was probably my favorite thing! Taste like a crab cake. The menu changes often so I will definitely being going back to try more options."

Storie's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (63) • $

"This is your classic amazing small town diner. Home cooked meals and pies off the charts delicious. The service is spot on and very good. The ambiance is right out of the 1970's. The fried chicken special was the perfect size and cooked very well. Make sure you make room for some of the best pie anywhere. The fillings and crust are absolutely amazing."

Stephens Old Village Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (59) • $

"I love this "diner." Whenever I'm in the neighborhood, especially in the way to see a play at The Drama Workshop, I stop in for dinner. You will not find a friendlier owner or a better wait staff! Shout out to Melanie, so friendly, kind, accommodating!!! Nice cozy booths! Great food! This time I had the turkey open face which was great. Best of all---the best coffee!!!"

Sugar n’ Spice

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (74) • $$

"Such a cute vibe! I loved it from the moment we walked into restaurant. The fun, colorful , cartoon filled walls gives this place an upscale yet old fashioned DINER vibe, even though it's casual. We went to the new location in Summit Park in Blue Ash . Our waiter was really great! he gave us so many good recommendations and tips and was right because we loved what we ordered . I took my sister for brunch for her birthday and we started off with a beautiful *mimosa that he recommended. I can't remember the name of it. It was all the colors of the sunset and it tasted delicious too! I prefer lunch so I got the *Reuben and substituted turkey for the pastrami. Our waiter suggested that I have them put a little bit of pastrami in it for flavor and boy didn't make a difference! It was one of the best I've ever had , he also suggested we pay the extra two dollars to get the fries, so we did and they were the first things gone off our plate! My Sister is a big breakfast eater, so he recommended the *Mexican omelette for her. he explained the chef was from Guatemala and uses all kinds of spices in her recipe. Of course, being a foodie, I had to have a bite and try to figure out the spices! Taste nutmeg and taco/chili seasonings! I'm sure there's more but those are the two I could identify, made her omelette very unique. This restaurant is known for their wispy pancakes, but our server also gave us the tip that he actually preferred their *French toast with pecans and maple syrup. We decided to order a small side of that as our dessert! Another thing that makes this place special is that they bring a basket of ducks! Yes, little rubber duckies for you to choose which one you identify with, that you can keep and bring home! Everybody loves a gift right?! My sister stuck hers on the dashboard of the car and it's very cute . Hopefully every time she looks at that , she'll remember our brunch together for her birthday!"

Farmhouse Diner

★★★★★ 4.7 (28) • $

"Found this gem while traveling from Cincinnati to Milwaukee. Menu has plenty of choices, we had the BLT with onion rings, the daily special - which was chicken and homemade noodles, and a smoked sausage sandwich with fries. Food did not disappoint and service was friendly and attentive.Highly recommend!"

Demetrios V

★★★★☆ 3.8 (31) • $

"Found my go to for gyros! The tzatziki sauce was so good and the gyro meat was cooked just right. A little crisp on the ends but not burned. I also had the pleasure of tasting the half gyro half burger and it was really tasty too. And the service was really good too. Can't beat that!"

Hovey's Diner

★★★★☆ 3.9 (28) • $

"Absolutely perfect All-American diner. Incredibly friendly staff, quick service, delicious food and an overall wonderful experience!!"

The Dinner Bell Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (21)

"Loved this little hole in the wall restaurant. A simple menu and the locals flock to this place. I had the Dinner Bell Omelet, and the wife had the oatmeal. Both of us said the food and service were excellent. My coffee never cup got near empty. The menu has the basics, which is all that is needed. If you're in town and want a great breakfast, stop on in."

The Park Diner

★★★★★ 4.8 (17)

"Awesome and nostalgic spot in the heart of Northside. Perfect place to come by yourself and hang out for a bit. Food is very clean and fresh."

Velma's Diner

★★★★☆ 4.1 (21) • $

"It's a great local diner with your expected diner fare. Very good taste and the service is spot on. Only drawback is they only take cash (maybe checks and I had neither). They do have an ATM inside. I will return but I will have cash next time. Support local whenever you can!"

Lizzie’s Diner

★★★★☆ 4.2 (17)

"This place is great!! I had the stuffed French toast it was delicious. Bacon and grits yummmm."

Brown Bag Burgers

★★★★☆ 4.1 (17)

"Really like their chicken. Great little quirky place. Service is good and food has always been delicious. Strongly recommend the strawberry cake !"