Looking to uncover all that University has to offer? Get to know this Louisville neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Mediterranean restaurant to a food truck.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in University, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Maira Mediterranean Grill
Topping the list is Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Greek spot Maira Mediterranean Grill. Located at 1907-C S. Fourth St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 89 reviews on Yelp.
Maira Mediterranean Grill serves a selection of appetizers, salads, soups and sandwiches. The options range from spinach pie to beef shawarma. Look for the Kafta kebab with two skewers of ground beef, onions, parsley, spices and a side of hummus or fried tilapia served with tartar sauce and hummus.
2. Quills Coffee
Next up is cafe Quills Coffee, which offers coffee, tea and more, situated at 327 W. Cardinal Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 51 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Grab a salted bourbon caramel latte, cappuccino or tangerine ginger tea at Quills Coffee. The cafe also offers pastries.
3. Wiltshire at The Speed
Cocktail bar, coffee roastery and traditional American spot Wiltshire at The Speed is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2035 S. Third St at The Speed Art Museum, 4.5 stars out of 25 reviews.
Wiltshire at The Speed provides a menu of salads, sandwiches, soups, wine, beer, cocktails and other beverages. Try the three beet salad, made of roasted red beets, pickled candy striped beets, golden beet chips, Carr valley blue cheese, compressed Amish melon, herbed Greek yogurt, honey-thyme vinaigrette and grateful greens lettuce. Or bite into a turkey bacon culd with herb-roasted turkey breast, Berkshire bacon, heirloom tomatoes, dijonaise, baby arugula and Wiltshire white bread.
4. Coconut Beach Tacos & Cerveza
Coconut Beach Tacos & Cerveza, a Mexican spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 87 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2787 S. Floyd St. to see for yourself.
Enjoy tortas, burritos, tacos, Mexican specialty dishes and more at Coconut Beach Tacos & Cerveza. Expect dishes like the chicken burrito with rice, beans, pico de gallo, corn, poblano salsa and cheese, topped with lettuce and crema guacamole.
5. 502 Cafe
Finally, check out 502 Cafe, which has earned four stars out of 54 reviews on Yelp. You can find the food truck, which offers barbecue and more, at 1923 S. Fourth St.
Find a variety of familiar American dishes at 502 Cafe. Sample plates like the brisket sandwich, topped with house-made bourbon bacon jam, truffle macaroni and cheese and a pound of wings that are smoked, flash-fried and tossed in 502 Cafe barbecue or buffalo sauce.
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