In a city as devoted to coffee as Louisville, Quills Coffee stands out as one of the best coffee shops in town. This is no easy feat, but the stylish cafe’s dedication to high quality coffees and Southern hospitality prove it to be a favorite among area java lovers.

Art and design play a major role in the cafe itself, from the typography-inspired logo to local artists' paintings hanging on the walls. The interior features a number of small tables and overstuffed leather chairs where guests can enjoy coffee with their laptop or a good book. A glass pastry case is filled with fresh baked goods and sweets, while the spacious ordering counter offers customers a view of the various French presses, pour-overs, and espresso machines.

Whether you’re a coffee purist who prefers your cup black or a sucker for the latest seasonal beverage, you’ll find a hot drink that suits your palate at Quills Coffee!

Quills Coffee
930 Baxter Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 742-6129
www.quillscoffee.com
www.yelp.com/biz/quills-coffee-louisville

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What began as a food truck is now one of the most popular burger restaurants in Louisville—it has even received national recognition far outside of the city! Grind Burger Kitchen is an upscale burger restaurant that uses grass-fed beef and all-natural, local ingredients to provide customers with a healthier alternative to the traditional hamburger.

The casual restaurant’s most recognizable item is its “Chain” burger, a gourmet take on the usual fast food burger that so many Americans know and love. It contains all of the usual toppings without the unhealthy ingredients. The signature B&B burger is another popular option, and its unexpectedly spicy habanero jam distinguishes it from the pack. With a great selection of craft beers at the new brick-and-mortar location, Grind Burger Kitchen has practically perfected the burger experience.

Grind Burger Kitchen is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesdays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Grind Burger Kitchen
3311 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 851-7333
www.grindburgerkitchen.com
www.yelp.com/biz/grind-burger-kitchen-louisville-2

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This unique Southern-inspired eatery almost always has a line out the door due to its small interior and limited seating, but once you taste the marinated meats, you'll likely agree your meal was worth the wait.

Be sure to bring your appetite, because there’s nothing light about this carnivorous restaurant. Hammerheads specializes in Southern and modern gastropub fare like thick, juicy burgers, racks of ribs and lamb, and flavorful pork belly. There are also a few out-of-the-ordinary options like soft shell crab tacos and fried macaroni and cheese appetizers. Although Hammerheads has a bit of a dive bar feel, the impressive craft beer list offers the perfect pairings for the meat-centric menu.

Hammerheads is open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. The restaurant has very limited seating, so be prepared to wait a bit.

Hammerheads
921 Swan Street
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 365-1112
www.louisvillehammerheads.com
www.yelp.com/biz/hammerheads-louisville

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