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Dining Room - The Café Southern Kitchen & Cocktails, Louisville, KY

The Café Southern Kitchen & Cocktails

4.4
4.4
89 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
A unique dining experience with Southern flare located just minutes from Downtown Louisville, NULU, and The Highlands. Now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy comfort food classics, huge sandwiches, signature salads, an extensive bourbon and wine list, scratch-made entrées, fresh baked goods, and much more. Voted LEO Weekly Readers' Choice #1 Lunch Spot.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 589-9191
  • Website
    https://www.thecafetogo.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    711 Brent St, Louisville, KY 40204
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Louisville
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Woodford Reserve Holiday Bourbon Dinner

    $100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 12, 2024 only
    6:30 PM
    Celebrate the holidays with Woodford Reserve at The Café! Enjoy a multi-course bourbon dinner experience hosted by renowned Master Distillers Elizabeth McCall and Chris Morris. Throughout the evening, Elizabeth and Chris will offer captivating stories, unique insights, and a deeper appreciation for the nuances of each bourbon, providing an exclusive look into the artistry behind Woodford Reserve’s distinguished craft. Tickets include a festive welcome cocktail, four expertly curated courses paired with Woodford Reserve bourbons, and complimentary bottle signings from both Elizabeth and Chris. Don’t miss the chance to purchase Woodford Reserve's 2024 Limited Edition Holiday Bottle, available on-site or in advance for this special occasion.

Menu

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What 89 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for brunch

  • Louisville

    Great for brunch

  • Louisville

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Café Southern Kitchen & Cocktails offers a dynamic dining experience with "delicious and fresh" food and an "amazing vibe." The brunch and lunch menus are particularly praised, with standout dishes like the "best BLT" and the "Empire Chef Salad." While some reviews mention slow service during peak times, the attentive servers, such as Harry and Claire, receive high praise. The inviting atmosphere and great value make it a favorite spot for many, despite occasional wait times.

89 Reviews

  1. Joyce

    Louisville

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everyone at the table seem to enjoy their food. We were there for breakfast. I had the Starta which was delicious.

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  2. Kay

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    It’s awfully loud in the restaurant. My entree was very good, but the Italian Crème cake was dry. We’ll return, but will order differently.

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  3. Elise

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful brunch spot. The grits and egg scramble are my new favorite breakfast food. The service was excellent, the bloody mary lovely, and the jazz combo playing a real treat. A great spot for a leisurely Sunday meal.

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  4. Meghan

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as ALWAYS. Such a local staple. Food, service, atmosphere is always on point.

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  5. Joel

    Louisville

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent and the food was delicious. We went for lunch and the food was out promptly. Great place to go.

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  6. Tina

    Louisville

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was excellent! Food portions are plentiful. Taste was superb. Definitely will be returning!

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  7. Trent

    Houston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for dinner! The fried chicken and the collard greens were fantastic!

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  8. Tyson

    Charleston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wide open space. Fast service and good food. We went for breakfast and got in and out in a reasonable time.

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  9. DeAnna

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was so attentive! We had a great time celebrating a family birthday.

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  10. Trey

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server Dee was phenomenal - we eat out multiple times a week and in my 37 years of life (even counting fine dining restaurants), Dee created the best experience with her vibe, attention to detail, and customer service.

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FAQs

The Café Southern Kitchen & Cocktails is rated 4.4 stars by 89 OpenTable diners.

The Café Southern Kitchen & Cocktails does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Café Southern Kitchen & Cocktails

711 Brent St, Louisville, KY 40204

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Louisville
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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