With a great selection of its own roasted coffee beans, Highland Coffee is a great place to enjoy a delicious drink made by a skilled barista or to pick up coffee to make at home at Avana Southgate. In addition to its delicious drip brew coffees (don't miss the Sacred Grounds blend), Highland Coffee also offers premium espresso drinks, seasonal lattes, and gourmet teas. You’ll even find refreshing iced coffees and teas for those hot summer days. Pair your beverage with a fresh baked blueberry muffin or a hearty Panini, or grab a protein smoothie if you’re looking for lunch on the go.

This popular cafe is spacious and modern, with high ceilings, eclectic decorations, and lots of two-person tables perfect for catching up with a friend or doing some computer work on the free Wi-Fi.

Highland Coffee
1140 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 451-4545
www.yelp.com/biz/highland-coffee-louisville

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What’s more fun than eating with your hands? How about eating flavorful Ethiopian dishes with your hands at Queen of Sheba? This Louisville favorite specializes in traditional Ethiopian fare served with the cuisine’s signature injera bread, which resembles a thin, spongy crepe. Instead of using a fork and a knife to enjoy the meat and vegetable dishes, diners are instructed to scoop things up using the delicious injera.

The extensive menu of Ethiopian fare favorites promises something for everyone. Choose from spicy lentils called Kik Wot, Lega D’oro Tips for chicken lovers, and sambussa pastries stuffed with savory meats and veggies. Queen of Sheba offers an impressive selection of Ethiopian honey wine and domestic beers, and its elegant atmosphere will make you feel truly relaxed and pampered while you eat.

Queen of Sheba
2804 Taylorsville Road
Louisville, KY 40257
(502) 459-6301
www.queenofshebalouisville.com

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If you really want to eat like a local, visit Hammerheads, the type of pub where it feels like everyone knows your name. This longtime favorite is nothing fancy, but its narrow bar, numerous dining tables, and rowdy atmosphere will make you feel right at home!

For lunch and dinner, Hammerheads offers a menu of classic American bar food mixed with Southern fare favorites, like pork belly sandwiches, brisket sliders, and lamb ribs. You’ll also find unique styles of burgers made with elk, venison, and other meats. Macaroni and cheese balls and duck tacos are delicious to share amongst the table, while the full bar churns out handcrafted cocktails and craft beers to quench your thirst.

While the compact restaurant fills up quickly, at peak hours, locals would say that it’s worth the wait to try out Hammerheads’ unique blend of dive bar charm and Southern cuisine!

Hammerheads
921 Swan St
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 365-1112
www.louisvillehammerheads.com

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