Main Eatery

This place is the sweetest shop. The man at the counter was very patient as we had never been here before. He helped explain how the sandwiches were made and what could be added on etc. The food was really good, and the service was even better. The food was made quickly and everything came out as ordered. The man from the counter came and checked on us a few minutes later to ensure everything came out correctly. 10/10 recommend:)

There are many cozy nooks. The food is healthy and flavor-rich. Main Eatery is well-known, and often has lines during the peak hours. That is always a good sign for the quality of a restaurant.

A very popular deli in downtown Louisville. We got there about 12:30. The line was well out the door and moved very, very slowly. It turns out that the owner runs the register. He takes the time to talk with each customer. He seemed very friendly and caring and had a great personality. But I really wished he was less chatty and got the line moving! It was Thursday and the special that day is chicken salad sandwich. My wife got the "Blue Plate Special" which is a sandwich, chips, drink and cheesecake. I just got the sandwich and subbed chili for the soup. Unfortunately they ran out of croissants just a few people ahead of us.We weren't really wowed by the chicken salad. It didn't have anything "extra" in it, like nuts, fruit or such. It had an good flavor though and a good consistency. I had mine on sourdough and that was a mistake, it was just too dry. I think it might have been much better with the croissant. The chili was ok, not great. I didn't even finish it. The cheesecake was pretty standard. There was more seating there than I initially thought. I guess I'd recommend this place, I really don't think there are many other choices in the area.

The Main Eatery is definitely one of my new favorite spots for lunch when I have to occasionally go into the office Downtown, it's only a block away from my building so it's nice little walk to be able to get out and stretch my legs . They are only open from 11am - 2pm and I would recommend getting there early or the line will be out the door. We arrived there as soon as they opened, and the owner greeted us at the door with a warm welcome and then headed to the register to take our order. He was very friendly, caring and had a great personality. After ordering I got my soda and admired the pictures hanging on the walls. The inside is much bigger than I thought it would be and had such a cute ambiance!! They have a pretty big menu with a combination of Soups, Sandwiches, Salads, baked potatoes, desserts and sides. You can even get a Hot Dog or a Classic PB&J Sandwich. They also have a daily Blue Plate special which consists of a Sandwich, homemade slaw and chips, or a cup of soup and a drink. We visited on a Tuesday, so I got the Roast Beef & Cheddar (Hot, slow-cooked, hand-pulled Roast Beef & Cheddar sandwich stacked on a toasted Ciabatta roll with Au Jus and their homemade spicy mustard) with Broccoli Cheese soup and a Baked Potato. The Roast Beef was very good and tender, I removed the bread and placed it on the Baked Potato since I cannot eat bread, so this was a great alternative for me. I would highly recommend this place and can't wait to go back!

Stopped here on a road trip for lunch. Loved the atmosphere as soon as we walked in. Handwritten menu, plants, etc. David took our orders and didn't rush us thru, took time to talk and learn about us. Kids had grilled cheese sandwiches and loved the sourdough. I had tomato bisque (yum) and salad. Husband had chicken salad and raved about the pickles. The restaurant is unique. It has 4 different seating areas. We sat alone on the bottom level and had a very pleasant lunch. Restaurant was very clean and homey. Will def be back if we ever return to Louisville!

This place is such a great spot to grab a nice light or very heavy lunch in downtown Louisville. It's a quaint little eatery with a ton of options and very down home vibe. The staff is so friendly and such a pleasure to talk to when you are ordering. The food comes out quickly right after you order. They have tons of great sandwich options, homemade soups, and dressing. They also have several vegan options such as vegetable soup, gardein chicken sandwich, and black bean sandwiches. The black bean sandwich was the only reason I could not give this place a 5. Everything else we had was so good. Including my brother who loves their roast beef sandwiches. I will definitely go back next time I am in Downtown Louisville.

If you want in and out and impersonal, there are plenty of places to eat. But if you want to feel like you are a whole person, this is the place to be. Weird way to start a food review, but that's the biggest feeling I get walking out of here - I feel seen. Long line or short, both times I've had a fantastic conversation just while ordering lunch. And the food? Incredible. I've loved everything I've tried. And incredibly fast for the quality. The eating space is a bit of a tight squeeze, but in a cozy way and not in a cramped way. (Let's be honest it IS a little cramped, but you can only do so much with the space.)I would not hesitate to make a stop here for lunch when I'm in the area. Excellent in every way.

Fantastic and friendly spot! Great variety of homemade soups and delicious sandwiches. We got the blue plate special. House cooked shredded roast beef with just the right amount melted cheese. Served with a side of spicy mustard and au jus on a soft ciabatta roll. The best sandwich I have ever had. Anywhere! Comes with drink, Chips n coleslaw.The ham n cheese sandwich and vegetable soup was fantastic. Check them out! Busy place but they are fasst. Will def come back again f in the area!

I love the Main Eatery, it's been a few years since I have been since COVID but nothing has changed, and that's a good thing!When you visit the Main Eatery there is usually a line out of the door of folks waiting to order, which is always a good sign. Today was no different. I arrived around 12:20, during lunch rush, and the line was out the door. Once at the cash register you are greeted by the same nice gentleman, who is always patient and friendly. It's been a few years so I did stumble a bit with my order, but ended up getting the chicken salad sandwich, upgraded to a croissant, drink and broccoli cheddar soup for $11 plus tax. I almost got the Thursday Blue Plate special (chicken salad sandwich on a croissant, with chips, drink and cheesecake with raspberry sauce and chocolate shaving), but I restrained myself. The blue plate specials rotate every weekday and are definitely worth trying. You wait for your order at a small window, but you won't have to wait long. Then there is ample seating in the back of the restaurant or you can take it togo. The chicken salad is one of my favorites, small bites of chicken and very creamy. It came with lettuce and tomato and was oh so filling! The broccoli cheddar soup was also delicious and was thick and creamy. The portion was plentiful and I remembered how much I enjoy the food. Pricing has increased over the years, but still a very tasty meal. I'll definitely be back to do some other day's blue plate special.

cozy eatery.A nice resting area for travelers Nice friendly staff Quick lunch: sandwich, soup, sweet spot