Name a better combination than Louisville and a latte
In this day and age, it seems as though one’s morning coffee is integrated into the daily routine of life. Before we head to work, we stop at our favorite place for the usual cold brew to keep our spirits bright through the day. More often, we see a growing number of coffee shops popping up on the most popular street corners with offerings of seasonal specials, a revamped customer favorite, or house-made syrups for sale. Today, going to get coffee is a social event itself – I mean, who wouldn’t want to be recognized by your favorite barista when you order your usual? Totally not speaking from personal experience. Save this guide for the best coffee shops in Louisville!
Photo: Quills Coffee Facebook
(Multiple Locations)
Quills Coffee, a local
favorite, has been around since 2007. The coffee shop was started by two
brothers who were passionate coffee drinkers turned baristas. Quills Coffee specializes
in craft coffee, provides seasonal drinks for all customers to enjoy, and is well-known
for its iced vanilla latte. Quills also takes pride in its unique atmosphere at
all of its locations with old garage doors that allow for open space during
the warm months. Though Quills is rooted in Louisville, its presence has
extended across the bridge to Indiana as well.
(Multiple Locations)
Sunergos Coffee has been
poppin’ since the summer of 2004 with a great variety of locations for coffee
lovers to visit. The shop is espresso-focused, so you can imagine how stellar
their lattes are. Sunergos prioritizes the customer experience, bringing smiles
to the faces of anyone who enters the shop! Though Sunergos has many locations,
its first store was established with a roastery on-site.
Photo: Bean Roastery Facebook
1138 Goss Ave.
Bean, located in the Germantown neighborhood, is truly local and independent. Roasting coffee, according to Bean, is a true art. Bean without a doubt has perfected this art with its magical cups of coffee, cold brews, and espresso. Customers can watch coffee beans roast from the back of the shop while admiring the lit-up "Coffee" sign hanging on the wall!
Photo: Please & Thank You Facebook
(Multiple Locations)
Please & Thank You is largely well-known for its decadent, sea-salted chocolate chip cookies that pair perfectly with a cup of Joe. Better yet, Please & Thank You even offers "Bake It Yourself" mixes to make the coffee shop's iconic cookies or waffles at home. The coffee shop also offers rosemary lemonade, iced tea, and funky music coming right out of the jukebox to keep the caffeinated atmosphere alive.
Photo: Full Stop Station Facebook
1132 E Saint Catherine
St.
Full Stop Station offers food that is not only local but sustainable too! The coffee shop focuses on providing its customers with the essentials of a convenience store - both food and fuel - while adding some local pastries to enjoy at the same time. Customers can sit at the counter to munch on a delicious breakfast sandwich while sipping on a lavender mocha latte all at once!
Photo: Day's Espresso & Coffee Facebook
1420 Bardstown Rd
With its cozy atmosphere in the heart of the Highlands neighborhood, Day's Espresso & Coffee is an independently-owned café known for - you guessed it - its incredible espresso. Day's has been operating since 1994, serving the needs of all coffee lovers. Customers can enjoy some caffeine while taking in the views on Bardstown Rd.
Photo: Heine Brothers' Coffee Facebook
(Multiple Locations)
Heine Brothers' Coffee, with its 18 locations all over the city, is a coffee shop locals will always talk about. Heine Brothers' serves organic, fair-trade coffee and always surprises customers with new spins on the standard cold brew or latte. Heine Brothers' also offers a variety of pastries, including scones, cinnamon rolls, and muffins!
Photo: NTABA COFFEE HAUS
2407 Brownsboro Rd.
Ntaba Coffee Haus roasts and serves direct African trade coffee and tea in their Louisville coffee "haus". They know and work with each farmer to ensure their beans come directly from the best farms and cooperations in Africa. Founded with the hospitality of their German and South African heritage, their haus feels like home... one where people come together to share stories, build relationships and meet with friends, new and old.
Photo: Fante's Coffee Facebook
2502 Grinstead Dr.
Fante's Coffee is a newer coffeehouse on the block, but just as delicious as the rest! Fante's Coffee seeks to create the atmosphere of a European coffee shop and encourages customers to discuss ideas, build community, and get to know one another. Fante's gives its coffee a rich, memorable flavor to keep customers coming back for more!
Louisville takes pride in its variety and quality of local coffee shops to choose from. Next time that caffeine craving hits, make sure to check out one of these coffee shops all over the city!
