The Best Coffee Shops in Louisville

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Today, it seems that morning coffee is integrated into the daily routine of life. Before heading to work, we stop at our favorite spot for our usual cold beer to keep our spirits bright for the day. more often, we see a growing number of coffee shops popping up on popular street corners offering seasonal specials, a revamped customer favorite, or homemade syrups for sale. today, going for coffee is a social event in itself; I mean, who wouldn’t want to be recognized by their favorite barista when they order their regular? totally without speaking from personal experience. Save this guide to the best coffee shops in Louisville!

feather cafe

(multiple locations)

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quills coffee, a local favorite, has been around since 2007. the coffee shop was founded by two brothers with a passion for coffee turned baristas. quills coffee specializes in craft coffee, offers seasonal beverages for all patrons to enjoy, and is known for its iced vanilla latte. quills also prides itself on its unique ambiance at all of its locations with vintage garage doors that allow for open space during the warmer months. Although Quills has its roots in Louisville, its presence has also spread across the bridge to Indiana.

sunergos coffee

(multiple locations)

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sunergos coffee has been popping up since the summer of 2004 with a wide variety of places for coffee lovers to visit. the shop is focused on espresso, so you can imagine how stellar their lattes are. Sunergos puts the customer experience first, bringing smiles to the faces of anyone who walks into the store! Although Sunergos has many locations, its first store was established with a roastery on site.

bean roaster

1138 goss avenue

bean, located in the germantown neighborhood, is truly local and independent. coffee roasting, according to bean, is a true art. bean has certainly perfected this art with his magical cups of coffee, cold drinks and espresso. customers can watch the coffee beans being roasted from the back of the store while admiring the illuminated “coffee” sign hanging on the wall!

please & thank you

(multiple locations)

please & Gracias is largely known for its decadent sea salt chocolate chip cookies that pair perfectly with a cup of coffee. better yet, please & Thank you even offers “bake-it-yourself” mixes to make the cafe’s iconic cookies or waffles at home. the cafe also offers rosemary lemonade, iced tea, and funky music straight from the jukebox to keep the caffeinated atmosphere alive.

full stop

1132 santa catalina street

the full stop station offers food that is not only local but also sustainable! the coffee shop focuses on providing its customers with the essentials of a convenience store, both food and fuel, while throwing in some local pastries to enjoy at the same time. customers can sit at the counter to eat a delicious breakfast sandwich while sipping a lavender mocha latte all at the same time!

espresso of the day & coffee

1420 bardstown rd

with its cozy atmosphere in the heart of the highlands neighborhood, day’s espresso & coffee is an independently owned coffee shop known for, you guessed it, its amazing espresso. day’s has been in business since 1994, serving the needs of all coffee lovers. patrons can enjoy some caffeine while taking in the sights on bardstown rd.

heine brothers cafe

(multiple locations)

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the heine brothers cafe, with its 18 locations throughout the city, is a coffee shop the locals will always talk about. heine brothers’ serves organic fair trade coffee and always surprises customers with new twists on the standard cold brew or latte. Heine Brothers also offers a variety of pastries, including scones, cinnamon rolls, and muffins!

ntaba cafeteria

2407 brownsboro rd. & at mama’s music on mellwood avenue

ntaba coffee haus roasts and serves direct trade african coffee and tea at their louisville coffee haus. They know and work with each farmer to ensure that their beans come directly from the best farms and co-ops in Africa. Founded on the hospitality of her German and South African heritage, her haus feels like home… one where people come together to share stories, build relationships, and meet friends, new and old.

fante coffee

2502 grinstead dr.

fante’s coffee is a newer coffee shop on the block, but just as delicious as the rest! Café de Fante seeks to create the atmosphere of a European coffee shop and encourages patrons to discuss ideas, build a community and get to know one another. Fante’s gives your coffee a rich, memorable flavor that keeps customers coming back for more!

Louisville prides itself on its variety and quality of local coffee shops to choose from. the next time you’re in the mood for caffeine, be sure to visit one of these coffee shops throughout the city!