Louisville/ Food & Drinks
Published on December 16, 2019
The 5 best cafes in LouisvillePlease & Thank You | Photo: Mrunmayee K./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best cafes near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top cafes in Louisville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.

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1. J. Graham's Cafe

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First on the list is J. Graham's Cafe. Located at 335 W. Broadway in Central Business District, the cafe and breakfast and brunch and buffet spot is the highest-rated cafe in Louisville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 177 reviews on Yelp.

2. Please & Thank You

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Next up is Phoenix Hill's Please & Thank You, situated at 800 E. Market St. With 4.5 stars out of 430 reviews on Yelp, the cafe, which offers coffee, tea, bagels and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Gralehaus

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Tyler Park's Gralehaus, located at 1001 Baxter Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the beer bar, bed and breakfast spot and cafe 4.5 stars out of 360 reviews.

4. Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe

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Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe, a bakery, cafe and breakfast and brunch spot in Crescent Hill, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 241 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2868 Frankfort Ave. to see for yourself.

5. Funmi's Cafe

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Over in Gardiner Lane, check out Funmi's Cafe, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 83 reviews on Yelp. You can find the cafe and African spot, which offers desserts and more, at 3028 Bardstown Road.


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