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The Café - Louisville, KY Cafe
The Café - Louisville, KY Cafe
The Café - Louisville, KY Cafe
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7+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE CAFÉ

(5.0 Score)
731 Brent Street,
Louisville, KY 40204 Directions

Since 1996

Specialty:

✓ Cold Brew Latte and Specialty Hot Tea Cappuccino ✓ Espresso ✓ Double Fresh Squeezed Lemonade and Iced Tea Gallon ✓ Soup Of The Day ✓ Tomato Dill ✓ Art Nouveau Chicken Salad ✓ Chippendale Garden ✓ Country Chicken Salad ✓ Empire Chef ✓ Naturalistic ✓ Tuscan Roasted Chicken ✓ Kale ✓ Valentines Chippindale ✓ Roasted Chicken Breast Sandwich ✓ Vegetable Sandwich ✓ Strata Alla Cucina and The King Charles I ✓ The Pimita and Hand-breaded Tenders ✓ Brent Street Burger ✓ Fried Chicken Sandwich ✓ Shrimp and Grits

"The Café serves up large portions of fresh, home-cooked meals with a Southern accent. Their patio highlights a lovely garden complete with a natural waterfall and fishpond, making it a destination for outdoor diners. Sal makes his rounds to tables, ensuring that their guests' experience exceeds expectations. Eat at The Café once, and you'll be back again and again. Join The Café mailing list for their newest updates, offers, and an opportunity to win a monthly $25 gift card giveaway. Here, free parking, delivery service, and Wi-Fi are also available. They collect a minimum purchase of $100 for catering delivery orders. Delivery fees start at $20 and are based on the destination distance from The Café.

2026 Update: The Café remains a welcoming spot in the heart of the city, rooted in tradition, fueled by community, and always ready with something delicious."

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Price:

Roasted Potato Mixed Grill Hash $14.00
The Stephen Foster $16.00
Huevos Rancheros Alla The Cafe $15.50
Southern Grits Scramble $14.00
Shrimp & Grits $17.00
Avocado Toast $15.00
Chicken & Waffle $15.00
Baked Oatmeal $10.00
Twice-Baked French Toast $13.00
Belgian Waffle $10.00
Farm Fresh Eggs (The Breakfast Special) $13.00
The Cafe Sandwich $14.00
Steak & Eggs $18.50
Kentucky Biscuit Benedict $16.50
Eggs Benedict $14.00
Eggs Sardou Benedict $14.00
Mediterranean Omelet $14.00
Creole Omelet $14.00
Howardstown Omelet $15.00
Denver Omelet $14.00
Eggs $3.00
Bacon $5.00
Sausage $5.00
Grits $4.00
Roasted Potatoes $4.00
Fruit $3.50
Chic’S Italian Toast $3.00
Biscuit $3.00
Croissant $3.00
English Muffin $3.00
Gluten Free Wheat $2.00

Contact:

(502) 589-9191

Mon-Thu: 8am - 4pm
Fri-Sun: 8am - 8pm

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Gralehaus - Louisville, KY Cafe
Gralehaus - Louisville, KY Cafe
Gralehaus - Louisville, KY Cafe
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GRALEHAUS

(4.9 Score)
1001 Baxter Avenue,
Louisville, KY 40204 Directions

Since 2014

Specialty:

✓ Coffee and Espresso ✓ Haus Coffee ✓ Doppio Espresso ✓ Americano ✓ Cortado ✓ Cappuccino ✓ Latte ✓ Chai Latte ✓ Honey Bee Latte ✓ Kentucky Sorghum Latte ✓ Maca Mocha ✓ Sweet Rose Vanilla Latte ✓ Iced Jasmine Ginger Peach Americano ✓ The Breakfast Sandwich ✓ Biscuit and Gravy ✓ Eggs and Grains ✓ Gralehaus Food ✓ Ugly Frittata ✓ Shroom N’ Grits ✓ Seasonal Granola ✓ French Toast Casserole ✓ Ricotta Toast ✓ Smoked Trout Board ✓ Ky Kilt Greens Salad ✓ Fried Mortadella Sandwich ✓ Gralehaus Cheeseburger ✓ Best Damn Coffee Cake ✓ Matcha Miel ✓ Iced Ginger Matcha ✓ Orange Blossom Matcha Latte ✓ Banana Matcha Latte

"Gralehaus offers coffees, fresh juices, spirited drinks, and small-batch beers and wines. The cafe takes pride in using no refined sugars in their drinks. Gralehaus is a one-stop shop for your fuel throughout the day. They proudly serve a rotating selection of locally roasted coffees as well as Chicago-based Intelligentsia Coffee and Kilogram Tea. Their seasonally driven menu features the freshest and highest quality local ingredients, produce, and products. Gralehaus is located in the heart of the Original Highlands neighborhood, and their three character-packed guest rooms feature original hardwood floors, brick walls, and great views. They provide for private parties seven days a week.

2026 Update: Gralehaus Chef Jill Vieracker crafts a thoughtful and delicious breakfast and lunch menu, focusing on high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, with many items made from scratch."

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Price:

Coffee & Espresso
Haus Coffee $4.00
Doppio Espresso $4.00
Americano $5.00
Cortado $5.00
Cappuccino $6.00
Latte $6.50
Chai Latte $7.00
Honey Bee Latte $7.00
Kentucky Sorghum Latte $7.00
Maca Mocha $8.00
Sweet Rose Vanilla Latte $8.00
Iced Jasmine Ginger Peach Americano $7.00
The Breakfast Sandwich $14.00
Biscuit & Gravy $15.00
Eggs & Grains $17.00
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Ugly Frittata $17.00
Shroom N’ Grits $16.00
Seasonal Granola $10.00
French Toast Casserole $11.00
Ricotta Toast $8.00
Smoked Trout Board $16.00
Ky Kilt Greens Salad $13.00
Fried Mortadella Sandwich $13.00
Gralehaus Cheeseburger $13.00
Best Damn Coffee Cake $8.00
Matcha Miel $8.00
Iced Ginger Matcha $8.00
Orange Blossom Matcha Latte $8.00
Banana Matcha Latte $8.00

Discount:

Cakeage fee $5 per person if you bring your own cake

Contact:

(502) 857-7457

Mon-Sun: 9am - 2pm

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Safai Coffee Shop - Louisville, KY Cafe
Safai Coffee Shop - Louisville, KY Cafe
Safai Coffee Shop - Louisville, KY Cafe
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SAFAI COFFEE SHOP

(4.9 Score)
1707 Bardstown Road,
Louisville, KY 40205 Directions

Since 1998

Specialty:

✓ Double Shot ✓ Cortado ✓ Cappuccino ✓ Latte ✓ Mocha ✓ White Mocha ✓ Carmellato ✓ Miel ✓ Pourover ✓ Red Eye ✓ Cold Brew ✓ Cafe Au Lait ✓ Loose Leaf Tea and Chai Latte ✓ Tea Fog ✓ Black Magic Latte ✓ 24k Gold and Matcha Latte ✓ Smoothie ✓ Blended Latte ✓ Hot Chocolate ✓ Blended Chai and Kombucha ✓ Blended Matcha ✓ Perrier and Rocket ✓ Egg Breakfast ✓ Big Chicken Burrito and Bacon ✓ Vegan Breakfast and Burrito

"Safai Coffee Shop provides a select food menu in an excellent café. Their employees offer friendly service. This shop holds their brand of coffee. Safai Coffee Shop's environment is very cozy and warm for customers who come to drink and read books. Their homemade crepes are very delicious. Their egg burrito, frozen latte, and cold brew are highly recommended by customers. The plants and pottery in this shop create a good vibe for customers. This shop offers free Wi-Fi, parking, and outdoor seating. This shop is open every day of the week. They provide free street parking. They offer a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

2026 Update: Safai Coffee Shop's handcrafted, direct trade, smooth and bold roasted coffee upholds the highest quality."

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Price:

Pour Over Coffee From $3.75
Café Au Lait From $4.00
Cold Brew From $4.60
Espresso From $2.90
Cortado From $3.50
Cappuccino From $4.00
Mocha From $5.50
Caramellato From $5.50
Breve From $5.65
Black Magic From $5.75
24k Gold Latte From $5.50
Dark Triad From $5.75
Rocket From $5.25
Bangkok Fog From $4.50
Purple Rain From $3.95
Persephone’S Return From $5.00
Enchanted Garden From $7.00
Tree Frog From $4.70
Egg Breakfast Burrito $9.00
Bacon Breakfast Burrito $8.00
Vegan Breakfast Burrito $8.00
Classic Bowl $7.00
Vegan Bowl $7.00
Cherry Blossom From $5.75
Hibiscus Spritz From $5.50
Smoothie $7.00
Blended Chai $6.50
Frozen Matcha $6.75
Blended Latte $6.00
Earl Grey Hot Chocolate $5.25
Orange Juice $3.00
Italian Soda $5.00

Discount:

Free Shipping on Orders Over $50

Contact:

(502) 384-3555

Mon-Fri: 7am - 5pm
Sat & Sun: 8am - 5pm

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THE CAFÉ REVIEWS

Not only was this a great breakfast place for a wedding event but the staff went above and beyond by replacing, and shipping to me (at their cost!), a gift purchased there that I had inadvertently left behind. The food, service, and atmosphere alone were enough to highly recommend The Cafe but their kindness prompted me to share my experience. Many thanks!

Had the scrambled eggs and bacon over grits. The grits were creamy with a good flavor. Bacon cooked nearly prefect. French toast was good, but something seemed missing. The presentation of all the food was very good.

Very amazing food and our server, Crystal, was very nice. Awesome sauce experience. Would recommend! We got the lunch combo and got two plates of food.

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GRALEHAUS REVIEWS

Stumbled upon this place while visiting from out of town, and unfortunately it’s my new favorite brunch spot full stop. The food was amazing, staff were friendly, and the coffee was quality (and I’m a coffee snob)! I was loving the comfortable and thoughtfully curated ambiance - the seating area was somewhat small but that made it feel fun and lively - though that also means it might be tough to visit with a larger group size. We liked it so much we came back the next day! A must visit next time I’m in the area.

This place is so good we came back despite only being in Kentucky for less than 4 days. We had the wellness shot, sorghum lattes, ugly frittata and the grits. All of it was just so good. Also the vibe and the waitstaff were so welcoming. If I go back to Louisville I’ll be here.

Very cute and quiet spot for early Sunday breakfast. The strawberry French toast looked overly sweet at first but it surprisingly was well balanced. Lots of nice coffees to choose from.

SAFAI COFFEE SHOP REVIEWS

Every experience gets better and better. Coffee is always delicious and fresh. I finally tried the food today and was more than impressed. Pastries here are also good. Burrito is small but MIGHTY packs a lot flavor and is surprisingly filling. Everything came out quickly and with a smile. Baristas here are super friendly and the cafe stays clean and presentable!

Fun cute neighborhood coffee shop. Lots of seating and a nice separate hangout place to do a little computer work or hangout with friends or to relax with great coffee selections. We did not have anything off the food menu so don't know anything regarding their selections. Coffee barista was very friendly and fixed our drink quickly. Nice afternoon break stop.

Cute coffee shop with great options. I got their spring enchanted garden matcha and turkey panini and both were great!

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE CAFÉ Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Accuracy of 4.4K: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

GRALEHAUS Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Business Hours: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 1.9K: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SAFAI COFFEE SHOP Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Reviews Accuracy of 1.3K: 8
Current Evaluation: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Video: 10