Highest-rated cafes in Louisville, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Louisville using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#24. Cafe 360
- Rating: 2.5/5 (164 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1582 Bardstown Rd Louisville, KY 40205
- Categories: Cafes, Hookah Bars
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#23. Derby Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 704 Central Ave Kentucky Derby Museum Louisville, KY 40208
- Categories: Cafes
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#22. Heine Brothers Coffee - Omni Hotel
- Rating: 3.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 400 S 2nd St Louisville, KY 40202
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
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#21. Old Louisville Coffee Co-op
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 316 W Ormsby Ave Louisville, KY 40203
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#20. Adrienne & Co Bakery Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (219 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 129 W Court Ave Jeffersonville, IN 47130
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#19. First Watch
- Rating: 4.0/5 (143 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1205 Veterans Pkwy Clarksville, IN 47129
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#18. Funmi's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (90 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3028 Bardstown Rd Louisville, KY 40205
- Categories: African, Cafes, Desserts
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#17. Please & Thank You - Frank
- Rating: 4.0/5 (136 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2341 Frankfort Ave Louisville, KY 40206
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Cafes
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#16. J. Graham's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (214 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 335 W Broadway Louisville, KY 40202
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Buffets
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#15. Coffee Crossing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 140 E Main St New Albany, IN 47150
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Cafes
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#14. Fante's Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (204 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2501 Grinstead Dr Louisville, KY 40206
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Cafes
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#13. Please & Thank You - Mark
- Rating: 4.5/5 (533 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 800 E Market St Louisville, KY 40206
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Bakeries
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#12. Gralehaus
- Rating: 4.5/5 (432 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1001 Baxter Ave Louisville, KY 40204
- Categories: Beer Bar, Bed & Breakfast, Cafes
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#11. Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (320 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2868 Frankfort Ave Louisville, KY 40206
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#10. Wiltshire Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 901 Barrett Ave Louisville, KY 40204
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries
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#9. Maya Bagel Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3029 Poplar Level Rd Louisville, KY 40217
- Categories: Bagels, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. Orange Clover Kitchen & More
- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 590 Missouri Ave Ste 100 Jeffersonville, IN 47130
- Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#7. Wiltshire Pantry Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1310 E Breckinridge St Louisville, KY 40204
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes
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#6. Cup of Joy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2507 Bank St Louisville, KY 40212
- Categories: Cafes, Community Service/Non-Profit
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#5. Shahar Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1511 Bardstown Rd Louisville, KY 40205
- Categories: Cafes, Desserts, Vegan
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#4. Classico Takeout & Empanadas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 104 S Preston St Louisville, KY 40202
- Categories: Cafes, Empanadas, Argentine
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#3. Pearl Street Game & Coffee House
- Rating: 5.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 405 Pearl St Jeffersonville, IN 47130
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Tabletop Games
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#2. La Pana Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 1001 Logan St Louisville, KY 40204
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#1. Glow Worm Play Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 962 Barret Ave Louisville, KY 40204
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Indoor Playcentre
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