Food scene
Our favorite coffee shop which is just around the corner from the house! They have some other locations so if you're around town you can look them up
163 locals recommend
Sunergos Coffee
2122 S Preston StOur favorite coffee shop which is just around the corner from the house! They have some other locations so if you're around town you can look them up
Stop in here for the best chocolate chip cookie you've ever tasted!
145 locals recommend
Please & Thank You
800 E Market StStop in here for the best chocolate chip cookie you've ever tasted!
Simply Thai
323 Wallace AveOur favorite Thai food in town
Mussel & Burger Bar
113 S 7th StOur favorite restaurant in town!
Taco Luchador
938 Baxter AveOur favorite tacos in town!
Feast BBQ
909 E Market StOur favorite BBQ - Also check out the bourbon slush!
A local favorite if you are craving some hot chicken and southern sides
28 locals recommend
Joella's Hot Chicken St. Matthews
3400 Frankfort AveA local favorite if you are craving some hot chicken and southern sides
a local favorite for baked goods and brunch. Warning, the baked goods sell out early though!
120 locals recommend
Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe
2868 Frankfort Avea local favorite for baked goods and brunch. Warning, the baked goods sell out early though!
Hammerheads
921 Swan Stanother great burger spot!
The Brown Hotel
335 W BroadwayIf you want a classic Hot Brown, this is your spot.
Havana Rumba Bardstown Rd
2210 Bardstown Rdbest cuban food in town!
Steel City Pops
117 St Matthews Avecheck this out for a refreshing popsicle
Just around the corner from you, this is a historic restaurant loved by many jockeys and trainers!
28 locals recommend
Wagner's Pharmacy
3113 S 4th StJust around the corner from you, this is a historic restaurant loved by many jockeys and trainers!
Make a reservation here for an upscale experience with live music
59 locals recommend
Varanese Restaurant
2106 Frankfort AveMake a reservation here for an upscale experience with live music
The Comfy Cow
2221 Frankfort AveWith many locations, this local ice cream spot is loved by many!
Con Huevos Restaurant
2339 Frankfort Aveyummy mexican inspired brunch
a local brunch spot with many locations. It's a bigger restaurant with more seating than many local spots and has nice mimosas.
140 locals recommend
Wild Eggs
121 S Floyd Sta local brunch spot with many locations. It's a bigger restaurant with more seating than many local spots and has nice mimosas.
We haven't been, but many love this place for a nicer dining experience :)
199 locals recommend
Jack Fry's
1007 Bardstown RdWe haven't been, but many love this place for a nicer dining experience :)
Derby City Pizza Co.
2500 Crittenden DrTry out Derby City for some local thin crust pizza!
Live Music
Zanzabar
2100 S Preston StPeople love this spot for live music
Neighborhoods
This neighborhood, especially Baxter Ave and Bardstown Road, is known for being a more lively neighborhood with lots of good food - prepare to parallel park though :)
134 locals recommend
Highlands
This neighborhood, especially Baxter Ave and Bardstown Road, is known for being a more lively neighborhood with lots of good food - prepare to parallel park though :)
Traveler advice
Getting around
Avoid Downtown
Unfortunately, downtown won't be your best spot for having a good time in 2020. Between COVID-19 and the recent riots most restaurants are closed. But if you have a favorite, many have other locations around town!