Check's Cafe

This is truly a staple of Louisville. If you go. You go for the chili or the fish. Both will bring you lots of joy. The staff is always friendly. The service is usually already coming out as you are seating. This place is always busy. Have patience when you go. It's worth the wait. You can eat inside or out. The inside is a collection of the past. I love going and eating inside. Great people watching. Trust me. It's worth the eats.

Check's is a neighborhood institution. It has a great feeling of nostalgia when you walk in the door, the servers are very friendly, and they get to know all the regulars. The prices are more than what they used to be, but they are fair and the food is pretty good.I went there on a Sunday around noon. This was my first time eating at Check's since before the pandemic, and I was excited to visit. I ordered at the counter (no table service here) and grabbed a seat at the bar. Laura was tending bar that day and told me it was quieter inside than usual, but that didn't dampen her spirits. She was very kind and quick to refill drinks and check on us. Before my burger came, she even let me try the day's chili...and even though it was 90 degree out, it was so good!My burger was not as good as I remembered 4 years ago, but was still pretty solid. The cheese melted nicely on there and the fries hit the spot. Next time, I think I'm going to branch out and order the fried chicken or one of their fried fish dishes. Those have two sides and probably more bang for your buck. They have regular drink and food specials worth checking out. It's also in a cool part of Schnitzelburg near several other places worth checking out. They also have a second floor they use on busy days and some cafe-like outdoor seating that's very pleasant. I definitely recommend coming if you enjoy a good neighborhood watering hole with friendly faces. I will be back.

One year later from when my husband first brought me here, and the experience has gone down hill. Food not good and prices definitely not reasonable for what we got. I ordered the pan fried oysters again because that's what I come here to get. But paying $15 for 5-6 pieces of fried oysters isn't exactly reasonable when it's ala carte. I ordered the broccoli cheese casserole as my side for $3.25 and it was cold. My husband ordered the fried cod fish sandwich meal and the cashier said it came with two sides but actually we were charged $2 for the side salad so technically it came with one side. His meal with a fish sandwich that was cold and soggy, Mac n cheese that was cold and he had to take it back to heat it up, and a salad that was wilted, was $20. We are Grateful for the meal. But it's nothing to rave about here anymore.

Definitely the most delicious chili. You order at the bar and a runner brings your food to your table . It was lunch time and they were packed so it was somewhat noisy. Obviously they have lots of regulars there on a daily basis .

Nostagically, I remember this place as a cool and hip location...Well, now, there is a yes and no for here...nice ambiance, cold food, not as ordered...no one cares and if you don't either, you'll be fine. Maybe come to drink but don't come to eat...but if you do and don't expect much you will absolutely not be disappointed.

Love the joint! So many memories there with my family!Love the Chili and fish sandwich. All and all it's all good!

Met my son and friend for lunch. Great food and friendly staff. It's like your friendly neighborhood restaurant. You order at the bar and they bring the food out to you. If you like fried food come on down. The place is clean. Have a small parking spot in the back otherwise it's street parking.

$8.99 for 6 fried mushrooms. Waited 1 hour for our food to find out it was sitting behind the counter for 30 minutes +. They ask for a tip up front so tipped 18% for Terrible service. Will not be back. Stay clear.

Super cute and historic local spot! The Philly Cheesesteak is awesome, and the service was friendly. Great place to visit, and decent prices!

Food is ok. Service is ok. Outdoor and indoor seating available Very much a locals and usual crowd kinda place with regulars that are loyal