Boss Man RAVED about this place so on my next lunch date I checked it out...
Atmosphere was loud... not their fault... just lots of children that day.
Corner table was nice and our waters stayed full. We ordered a "make your own grilled cheese" and a roast beef sandwich. I was not impressed with their side order selection (which is better for my waistband) so I ordered sliced apples and my friend had the pasta salad (very small portion)
Grilled Sourdough looked AMAZING and I was happy with my French Bread. The sandwiches were large and I took half of mine home so that we could split some of this beautiful cake we kept seeing on EVERY table.
Italian Cream Cake w/coconut & pecans & cream cheese frosting should be a dream. This was about a B- due to the fact that I never think there are enough nuts in anything and the frosting was SO sweet it was almost inedible. The cake was fluffy and the serving size was LARGE.
I will more than likely return and test out these eggs that everyone says are butter-tastic which I have a feeling I will like. I am also interested in trying their soup.
*Best part about the experience was the services. She wasn't overly amazing just enough to get us happily taken care of and left us alone which for a lunch I am very happy with.
Hoping to bump this review up to a 4 after my next visit.
A friend and I had breakfast here and it was good! Â I will be going back to try more things! Â I had the grit scramble, and it was under-seasoned but not bad at all. Â We also had the bread pudding, a cinnamon roll and biscuits and gravy which were all really good. Â The place is adorable and I look forward to going back!
Review Source:Food is consistently wonderful with vegetarian and vegan options. Â Very nutritious too. Â Desserts for the indulgent, always find a way to get me a table, even when they're busy and service is good and efficient. $10 or less for a fantastic meal.
Omelettes for omnivores, Asian salad is high calorie but YUMMY and the grilled veggie sandwich with bean salad is my favorite vegetarian meal!
Loud atmosphere - FYI - if you have trouble with that.
The only thing keeping me from 5 stars is the practicality of this place. Great food, many options, the people are always nice, and the old warehouse turned cafe aesthetic is perfect! It's also tucked away in a very unassuming area- which keeps it cozy. They also have a great outdoor area! It is exactly what I want to leisurely wake up to on a weekend morning. But, there lies the problem- they aren't open on Sundays, which for a brunch place is ridiculous. I really hold that against them, as I do any resteraunt that closes on Sunday. Â So, if it's Mon- Sat, do yourself a favor and check this place out... If you can find it.
Review Source:This place gives you fantastic service, healthy portions, phenomenal sandwich, soup, and side combinations and all for less than $15 meal, drink, tip and all. I have made a relative tradition of coming here when I have to work weekends. One of my favorite places to eat in all of Louisville because of the food, service, and atmosphere. Total and complete package!
Review Source:The food was great but the service was pretty bad. We were seated quickly and drink order was taken promptly. Took forever for the meal, spilled water on the table and forgot to wipe it up or bring us anything to wipe it up with. After our food arrived half the order was missing, then our waitress cleared our plates but never brought our check. We waited 10 minutes then flagged  her down she laid the check on the table and walked away. If the food hadn't been amazing this would have been a total miss. Also the chandeliers were disgusting! Cobwebs and dust caked on them hanging right over the tables.
Review Source:Maybe it takes more than two lunch visits, and I know some people who love this place, but I still have yet to be impressed.
Though I do enjoy their tomato basil soup, I find their sandwiches to be a little dull in flavor and the outside patio area "unwelcoming". Not that I wouldn't pick it if I had to choose between it and a fast food joint...
I will more than likely eat there again, preferably inside to avoid the unattractive view of the old train bridge located behind it, not to mention the loud roar when it passes by.
Looking for another place for a late breakfast so we decided to try this place based on the reviews. The location is not too far from places we go all the time, just off Barrett. Inside is much nicer and larger than expected. I had the biscuits and gravy, as I always do to get a feel for how good the food will be overall. I say don't put it on the menu unless you do it well, and most places just throw biscuits and gravy on the menu to have it on the menu. I will say the biscuits were better than expected. It comes with 2 whole biscuits cut open and piled on top of some chunks of sausage. It looked amazing when it came out, and with the first bite I realize they took a shortcut. The gravy is most likely from a powder mix, definitely not made from scratch from what I could tell. If it is made in house, it sure tastes very bland and needs to be improved. My problem with this, make your own gravy, it's not that hard and at $6 I would pay for it every time. Gravy from a powder mix, I will pass every time. So expectations decreased slightly based on this, but the tomato dill soup made up for it. Â Basically a heavy cream mixed with tomato soup, but it works for me. We had the strata del giorno and french toast. I thought the strata was very flavorful on the first bite. It is kind of a heavy dish so I would recommend the grits or fruit instead of potatoes. The potatoes were good, but too much to go with this. French toast looked amazing, it lacked something in flavor I could not put my finger on. I think they should try a few different variations, maybe stuffed with cream and berries, and a few other ways and see what goes over best. I think adding a hint of bourbon to what they have already might be what it needs. Overall I liked the meal, left full and willing to come back for lunch next time. I would try breakfast again, maybe omelette and grits next time. Lunch menu looks great can't wait to try it. I say 3 stars as the final decision will be made after a few more visits. Oh and the cakes, we are definitely going back to try one of the cakes on display at the front door, they looked awesome and we heard they are very good
Review Source:After multiple brunch visits here, I've determined that The Cafe is really a diner in "cafe" clothing. Like E.C., I too have found my scrambled eggs to be insanely buttery and shaped like an omelet without the fixings. It's reminiscent of food I'd eat at Twig and Leaf. It's not too expensive, so I wasn't horribly offended.
I find their intentions curious--they seem to be going for more of a sophisticated kitchy feel to the atmosphere. However, the food doesn't match that. There are butter packages presented on the plate. For a restored abandoned warehouse, the place looks pretty cool. I just wish the food measured up.
Note: They are not open on Sundays.
Some of the best chili around. Â I order a side of Benedictine spread to go with the fresh rolls. Â All sandwiches are excellent although they need to improve their side item selections. Â Tortilla Chips? Â Really? Â Sides are the only reason not giving them 5 stars. Â LOVE the Italian cream cake.
Review Source:We love to go to the Cafe for lunch! Â The food is very good and the service is good. Â When you order a sandwich the best way is to order there #3 combo. Â It comes with a cup of soup, half a sandwich, a side and a cookie. Â I was worried that my husband would not be full with only 1/2 of a sandwich but the portions are huge. Â The only down side is they are not open on Sunday or past 4pm.
Review Source:Before this place moved to its current location they did not even serve breakfast. Â It was at this time that I fell in love with the food at The Cafe. Â I don't even think of it as a breakfast place for this reason. Â This review is based solely on their lunch menu that made them popular enough to move to their newer location. Â This is one of the few restaurants that I have so many favorites that it makes deciding what to order difficult. Â A few of my favorites include the Edwardian, which is basically a turkey club but the turkey is cooked and sliced in house so it's always very fresh tasting and the bacon is always crisp which I love on a sandwich. Â There is nothing worse than chewy soggy bacon on a sandwich. Â Another of my favorites is the Pimita. Â The Pimita it a pita crust topped with their homemade pimento cheese, crisp bacon, fresh tomatoes and sliced red onions which is baked until the cheese is melted and slightly browned. Â It can be a little bit greasy but it is so good that that doesn't matter. Â I also love the Queen Anne. Â This is a sandwich made with their homemade Benedictine spread with crisp bacon and sliced cucumbers. Â I always get a side of their pasta salad with whatever I order because I love the flavor. Â It it lightly dressed and doesn't have an over abundance of "stuff" in it. Â A good pasta salad can stand alone with just it's pasta and dressing and this one can. Â The small amount of veggies and things in it don't add or detract anything from it. Â Another must for me every time I eat at The Cafe is their chili. Â It is some of the best I've eaten. Â It's perfectly seasoned and I love that it's topped with cheese, green onions, and banana peppers. Â Overall I could eat here twice a week for lunch and maybe never get sick of it. Â I have heard a lot of mixed reviews on their breakfast items so I don't recommend The Cafe as a breakfast location but for lunch I will send people their way every time!
Review Source:I went with no expectations, and came out extremely satisfied.
We sat outside. It looks like a Lynn's wanna-be with mismatched patio furniture and rainbow umbrellas, but it's a large and pleasant space. I didn't notice what the inside was like.
I got the breakfast special: 2 eggs, bacon or sausage, choice of fruit or grits or potatoes, and "Italian toast." My dining partner got the egg sandwich. We both requested biscuits for our bread option even though they weren't listed as such and were graciously accommodated.
After ordering we received a bread basket, containing some slices of generic white bread and what the server called "walnut wheat croutons" which tasted like stale and slightly toasted bread. It seemed like they were trying not to throw out old bread.
Two things I loathe at restaurant breakfast are overcooked eggs and undercooked bacon. The Cafe did not misstep here. My scrambled eggs were moist, and came as a folded half moon shape, like an omelet with no filling. Maybe that sounds weird but I liked the neatness of it. Quantity-wise it looked more like 3-4 eggs than 2. One thing to note is that at first bite it was obvious that copious amounts of butter were employed here. It's not my usual choice, and maybe that's why they weren't dry, but they sure tasted good.
The eggs came topped with four crispy curls of bacon that shattered between the teeth. Nothing fancy, no thick-cut/black-peppered/maple-glazed bacon here, but again the execution was perfect.
I had a pile of fruit on my plate, like 2 cups' worth. I counted seven different types of fruit which was a little schizophrenic for my taste. Like the "croutons" in the bread basket, I got the feeling the kitchen was using stuff up before it went bad. But I still ate it all.
I got two biscuits. Crispy edges, tender fluffy middles. I love biscuits, and these were not exceptional, but again, it was a basic version done well. (Do you sense a theme?)
The egg sandwich came with cheddar cheese on 2 (!) biscuits instead of one English muffin. The grits were what you'd expect (note to whomever: grits are supposed to be coarse. One might even say...gritty). They came with a sprinkle of shredded orange cheddar on top. The fruit garnish was minimal, maybe 1/4 cup of fruit.
Upon receiving our bill, I was pleasantly surprised to note there was no upcharge for the biscuits.
As we walked out we saw a server cutting a slice from a towering (like 10 inches tall) Italian Cream Cake that looked really tempting.
Service was friendly and attentive without being annoying. Very well done. For the price I'd definitely go back.
Don't bother, just go to Denny's.
We wanted to go to Toast on Market but we were hungry and the wait was too long. The 8 reviews on Yelp were good, though I'm always weary trusting star ratings from that few people.
I got the roast potato hash - it tasted like it was cooked haphazardly then dunked in grease. There were about 4 grapes and two cubes of apple on the plate as the most unsightly garnish I've ever seen. As it turns out the piece of apple was the best part of anyone's meal.
My boyfriend got the chicken salad as per someone's suggestion. I'd call it a mayo salad. So foul.
And so it went around the table of six.
Granted the staff were very nice and their cake looked good, but it was like a wannabe hip diner with an ihop grade of food.
If I plan to travel outside of the Southwestern United States I really need to learn to eat my breakfast without salsa. Â I should have known by the blank look from my server there was zero salsa on the premises.
I never comment on the decor of a restaurant, but it seems this place is going for a European vibe and must be a part of the re-gentrification of the Smoketown/Germantown neighborhoods. Â
Despite not have salsa for my eggs my breakfast was good and my server was attentive. Â I would not say this is the best place I have had breakfast, but the decor does add a lot to the experience. Â I did enjoy the salt and pepper collection at the back entrance.
This place honestly was one of the best breakfast/brunch experiences my hubby and I have ever had. The decor was cute and the waitress was very nice. Most importantly - the food was to die for and the coffee was great. We were passing through Louisville on a road trip and decided to look up a breakfast place and The Cafe had the reviews- hands down. It was a dreary morning when we went in (raining like crazy) and there were only 2 other tables sat, but it kind of made the experience a little more novel because it was nice and quite. If we ever pass through Louisville again- we def know where we're having breakfast!
Review Source:There is nothing much to say about The Cafe other than good Coffee and damn good Biscuits and Gravy.
It's kind of hard to catch the vibe of a place when it's totally empty. The Cafe is a fairly large restaurant, but other than one other table, we were the only people there. The place looked like an empy wedding reception hall. Â
The food was good, but I reserve the right to do another review when the place busy. Until then, three stars it is.
So on a rainy Wednesday morning, we head out to try The Cafe. Â It is situated in an odd location, off the beaten path and not really near anything except what I think was a pottery place across the street. Â
The interior looks like someone took an antique store and transformed it into a restaurant. Â Everything is sort of mismatched, and multicoloured, and crazy-quilt like. Â There are multiple chandeliers hanging of every size, shape and style. I wanted to order the Strata Al Cucina, which sounded delicious, but it is basically a quiche that is premade so I could not have it without onions like I had hoped. Â Instead I went for the Egg Sandwich, which was two scrambled eggs topped with Cheddar cheese served on an English muffin. Â I chose grits and bacon as my sides. Â The grits were good and thick, but had a coarse consistency as well as an odd sweetness that I had never tasted before. Â Not that it stopped me from eating them. Â Coffee was strong, hot and replenished often. Â
There is an outdoor dining area that looked nice, and the staff was efficient but business like. Â There was not a lot of smiling or humor with them that day. Â The bathroom was a little scary so beware if you need to use it.
The Café was a very pleasant surprise! While it's a little off the beaten path, it's well worth finding it. The atmosphere was very trendy, with a really cool mix of classy yet casual dining.
The food portions were very good and the food tasted GREAT! Â I had a chicken parmesan penne pasta; the flavor reminded me of what my mom use to make. I would also recommend the mango tea, if you are looking for a refreshing drink. Â I'll be back for sure!!
Great breakfast menu- love the oatmeal (and its less than 5$), the strata with meat, the tomato dill soup especially. And who doesn't like a lunch box with a cookie? They are especially nice about letting us order past the breakfast hour. Cool ambiance- lots of character. Good coffee, too.
Review Source:I had to give this place four stars for the chicken salad sandwich. Â If they had better sides, it would be 5 stars. Â Some of you may know this place as The Cafe in the antique mall, it has since moved right by Louisville Stoneware. Â The chicken salad is called the Louie the XIV and it is one of the best I have had. Â A very large variety of sandwiches and homemade soups as well as some great desserts. Â It is a great lunch spot, but it does get busy. Â They also have a breakfast menu, but I have never tried it. Â If your looking for a break from Subway, Jimmy Johns and Quiznos, this is the place!!
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