Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
Great Mexican Food, BEST margaritas, cozy unique dine-in experience upstairs, or seat-yourself counter service downstairs.
104 locals recommend
El Mundo
1767 Frankfort AveGreat Mexican Food, BEST margaritas, cozy unique dine-in experience upstairs, or seat-yourself counter service downstairs.
Great food, breakfast is served all day, nice patio! I love to get the Hearty Breakfast with the special pancake of the day. I highly recommend!
74 locals recommend
North End Cafe
1722 Frankfort AveGreat food, breakfast is served all day, nice patio! I love to get the Hearty Breakfast with the special pancake of the day. I highly recommend!
VINT
2309 Frankfort AveLocal coffee shop with cute outdoor space.
Yummy, friendly, cozy breakfast spot. Usually easy to get a table.
23 locals recommend
Eggs Over Frankfort
2712 Frankfort AveYummy, friendly, cozy breakfast spot. Usually easy to get a table.
FABD, as it is known locally, is a great casual BBQ spot. Sit at picnic tables outside, order pitchers of beer and watch them smoke the BBQ.
33 locals recommend
FABD Smokehouse
3204 Frankfort AveFABD, as it is known locally, is a great casual BBQ spot. Sit at picnic tables outside, order pitchers of beer and watch them smoke the BBQ.
Con Huevos Restaurant
2339 Frankfort AveDelicious Mexican Breakfast
Great patio dining! We love the food and drinks at El Mundo a little more (across the street), but this place has a very nice patio for outside dining when the weather is warm and it is usually easy to get a table.
11 locals recommend
Ramiro's Cantina
2350 Frankfort AveGreat patio dining! We love the food and drinks at El Mundo a little more (across the street), but this place has a very nice patio for outside dining when the weather is warm and it is usually easy to get a table.
We usually do more casual dining, but this place is delicious if you are looking for something close and upscale.
52 locals recommend
Porcini Restaurant
2730 Frankfort AveWe usually do more casual dining, but this place is delicious if you are looking for something close and upscale.
A hip place with nice outdoor seating and signature cocktails.
169 locals recommend
The Green Building Gallery
732 E Market StA hip place with nice outdoor seating and signature cocktails.
A little pricier than most of the options we listed, but a huge Louisville favorite! YOU MUST GET THE LIMA BEANS!
125 locals recommend
Mayan Cafe
813 E Market StA little pricier than most of the options we listed, but a huge Louisville favorite! YOU MUST GET THE LIMA BEANS!
Need a Guinness or an Irish food fix? The Irish Rover is a Louisville staple and close by.
43 locals recommend
The Irish Rover
2319 Frankfort AveNeed a Guinness or an Irish food fix? The Irish Rover is a Louisville staple and close by.
Closest Sushi place, super friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. We visit at least once a week. The Brian is our favorite roll.
21 locals recommend
Osaka
2039 Frankfort AveClosest Sushi place, super friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. We visit at least once a week. The Brian is our favorite roll.
Delicious baked goods and known for their soups! You can do breakfast or lunch and they serve cocktails. You may want to carry out though because it is packed and you often have to wait for a table.
120 locals recommend
Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe
2868 Frankfort AveDelicious baked goods and known for their soups! You can do breakfast or lunch and they serve cocktails. You may want to carry out though because it is packed and you often have to wait for a table.
Drinks & Nightlife
Favorite neighborhood bar. Cheap drinks and awesome bar food! We recommend the chili or the chicken quesadilla. Beware the wings...smoked and unexpectedly large.
52 locals recommend
Hilltop Tavern
1800 Frankfort AveFavorite neighborhood bar. Cheap drinks and awesome bar food! We recommend the chili or the chicken quesadilla. Beware the wings...smoked and unexpectedly large.
I listed this under the bar category because I listed so many restaurants and this place has great local craft beer and is open late. They also have delicious food though, so also a great dining option.
50 locals recommend
Crescent Hill Craft House
2636 Frankfort AveI listed this under the bar category because I listed so many restaurants and this place has great local craft beer and is open late. They also have delicious food though, so also a great dining option.
The Hub
2235 Frankfort AveThis patio here is hopping in warm weather.
Sightseeing
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StThe Big Four walking bridge is one of my favorite spots in Louisville. You can walk, run, or bike across from Louisville to Jeffersonville, IN. There is music playing overhead and it is lit up at night in many different colors. There are some great restaurants on the Indiana side at the foot of the bridge.
78 locals recommend
Big Four Bridge Entrance
1101 River RdThe Big Four walking bridge is one of my favorite spots in Louisville. You can walk, run, or bike across from Louisville to Jeffersonville, IN. There is music playing overhead and it is lit up at night in many different colors. There are some great restaurants on the Indiana side at the foot of the bridge.
Parks & Nature
Great trails at this nearby park for hiking, running or mountain biking.
383 locals recommend
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdGreat trails at this nearby park for hiking, running or mountain biking.
Waterfront Park is beautiful with a waterfront view, many trails, bike rentals, and playgrounds. The Big Four walking bridge is located in the east part of the park, with a kid's splash park next to it.
183 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
129 River RdWaterfront Park is beautiful with a waterfront view, many trails, bike rentals, and playgrounds. The Big Four walking bridge is located in the east part of the park, with a kid's splash park next to it.
Arts & Culture
Newly renovated. Great rainy day activity. Wonderful kid's activity section in the basement.
289 locals recommend
The Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd StNewly renovated. Great rainy day activity. Wonderful kid's activity section in the basement.
We love the 21C Modern Art Gallery located in the 21C hotel downtown. It is free and open 24 hours. Very unique art with a giant gold Statue of David replica out front. You can't miss it!
122 locals recommend
21 US-31E
21 US-31EWe love the 21C Modern Art Gallery located in the 21C hotel downtown. It is free and open 24 hours. Very unique art with a giant gold Statue of David replica out front. You can't miss it!
Louisville Palace
625 S 4th StCatch a show at the beautiful Palace Theater! Wonderful Venue!
Essentials
Closest grocery store with a Wine & Spirits shop attached and a Kroger gas station nearby.
232 locals recommend
Kroger
1265 Goss AveClosest grocery store with a Wine & Spirits shop attached and a Kroger gas station nearby.