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Eater Louisville Heatmap: Where To Eat Brunch Right Now

by Zach Everson
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by Zach Everson
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Eater_Louisville_Heatmap.jpgMore often than not, tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater have one question: Where should I eat right now? Restaurant obsessives want to know what's new, what's hot, which favorite chef just launched brunch service, which one is taking advantage of those new Sunday liquor laws. Thus, we offer the Eater Brunch Heatmap, which will change often to highlight where the Louisville crowds are flocking to for brunch at the moment. (The restaurants are listed not by rank, but in the order in which this editor got around to finishing their descriptions.)

Added: Highland Morning, NABC Bank Street Brewery
Removed: None

Have any suggestions? Any vital omissions? Leave 'em in the comments.


Eater Louisville Brunch Heatmap History

·Jan. 15, 2013: Initial Eater Louisville Brunch Heatmap
·Aug. 6, 2013: Added Highland Morning

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Toast on Market

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Call ahead to get your name on the waiting list so you can get to the bacon and egg sandwich ("an intriguing blend of Dijon vinaigrette, gorgonzola, crispy applewood bacon and eggs") all the quicker.
620 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40202
502-569-4099
502-569-4099

Toast on Market

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Apparently Indians like to eat brunch too.
141 East Market Street, New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 941-8582
(812) 941-8582

North End Cafe

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The types of flesh vary, but the meat omelette will not disappoint you (unless you're an illiterate vegetarian).
1722 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 896-8770
(502) 896-8770

Wild Eggs

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It's been speculated that this local chain is gearing up to go national. While the chicken came first out of Kentucky, delight in the chance to show the world that the egg is better. Now, go buy yourself an everything muffin.
3985 Dutchmans Ln, Louisville, KY 40207
502)-893-8005
502)-893-8005

SuperChef's Breakfast

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Sure, the name may remind you of where you got your haircut in college to save a few bucks and buy more Keystone Light. But an order of the red velvet pancakes will have you forgetting all about your lopsided neckline.
2317 Brownsboro Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 895-3270
(502) 895-3270

Hillbilly Tea

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Served 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, start your day with a biggun of moonshine pork.
120 S 1st St, Louisville, Ky
(502) 587-7350
(502) 587-7350

Java Brewing Company

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Advanced parenting tip: bring your young kids here, order them each a $3.50 crêpe, let them play with the coffee shop's toys while they wait for their food, bribe them to behave by teasing a glass of chocolate milk after they finish. And then ignore them for 30 minutes of blissful iPhone browsing.
1707 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 384-3555
(502) 384-3555

Ghyslain on Market

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After the croque monsieur panini entry, the menu reads, "Add a fried egg for a Croque Madame." That's a command. So do it.
721 E. Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 690-8645
(502) 690-8645

North End Cafe

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Why include both North End Cafes in this map? The ambiance at Frankfort Avenue is better (more exposed brick!), but this Highlands spot is just a short walk from Eater's Louisville satellite office.
2116 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40205
502-690-4161
502-690-4161

Proof on Main

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Yes, it might seem like Eater's style manual demands including Proof on Main in all maps. But how can you not recommend its brunch, especially when it's priced similarly to most of the other restaurants here?
702 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 217-6360
(502) 217-6360

The Silver Dollar

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Sadly passing out on the honky tonk's floor and waking up to a plate of chili cheese hash browns isn't an option.
1761 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
502-259-9540
502-259-9540

Village Anchor Pub & Roost

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Its red velvet pancakes make the drive worth it.
11507 Park Road, Anchorage, KY 40223
502-708-1850
502-708-1850

Highland Morning

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Lengthy wait times for dishes like the butterscotch banana boom pancakes led this May 2011 opening to recently double its seating capacity.
1416 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 365-3901
(502) 365-3901

New Albanian Bank Street Brewery

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Sure, since Louisville started allowing restaurants to sell booze on Sunday mornings, there's less of a need to cross over to the Right Bank. But NABC's Sunday brunch, with the Bloody Mary bar and Kentucky Eggs Benedict, still demand a trip into Indian territory.
415 Bank St, New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 944-7112
(812) 944-7112

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Toast on Market

620 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40202
Call ahead to get your name on the waiting list so you can get to the bacon and egg sandwich ("an intriguing blend of Dijon vinaigrette, gorgonzola, crispy applewood bacon and eggs") all the quicker.
620 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40202
502-569-4099
502-569-4099

Toast on Market

141 East Market Street, New Albany, IN 47150
Apparently Indians like to eat brunch too.
141 East Market Street, New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 941-8582
(812) 941-8582

North End Cafe

1722 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
The types of flesh vary, but the meat omelette will not disappoint you (unless you're an illiterate vegetarian).
1722 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 896-8770
(502) 896-8770

Wild Eggs

3985 Dutchmans Ln, Louisville, KY 40207
It's been speculated that this local chain is gearing up to go national. While the chicken came first out of Kentucky, delight in the chance to show the world that the egg is better. Now, go buy yourself an everything muffin.
3985 Dutchmans Ln, Louisville, KY 40207
502)-893-8005
502)-893-8005

SuperChef's Breakfast

2317 Brownsboro Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
Sure, the name may remind you of where you got your haircut in college to save a few bucks and buy more Keystone Light. But an order of the red velvet pancakes will have you forgetting all about your lopsided neckline.
2317 Brownsboro Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 895-3270
(502) 895-3270

Hillbilly Tea

120 S 1st St, Louisville, Ky
Served 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, start your day with a biggun of moonshine pork.
120 S 1st St, Louisville, Ky
(502) 587-7350
(502) 587-7350

Java Brewing Company

1707 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40205
Advanced parenting tip: bring your young kids here, order them each a $3.50 crêpe, let them play with the coffee shop's toys while they wait for their food, bribe them to behave by teasing a glass of chocolate milk after they finish. And then ignore them for 30 minutes of blissful iPhone browsing.
1707 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 384-3555
(502) 384-3555

Ghyslain on Market

721 E. Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202
After the croque monsieur panini entry, the menu reads, "Add a fried egg for a Croque Madame." That's a command. So do it.
721 E. Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 690-8645
(502) 690-8645

North End Cafe

2116 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40205
Why include both North End Cafes in this map? The ambiance at Frankfort Avenue is better (more exposed brick!), but this Highlands spot is just a short walk from Eater's Louisville satellite office.
2116 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40205
502-690-4161
502-690-4161

Proof on Main

702 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
Yes, it might seem like Eater's style manual demands including Proof on Main in all maps. But how can you not recommend its brunch, especially when it's priced similarly to most of the other restaurants here?
702 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 217-6360
(502) 217-6360

The Silver Dollar

1761 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
Sadly passing out on the honky tonk's floor and waking up to a plate of chili cheese hash browns isn't an option.
1761 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
502-259-9540
502-259-9540

Village Anchor Pub & Roost

11507 Park Road, Anchorage, KY 40223
Its red velvet pancakes make the drive worth it.
11507 Park Road, Anchorage, KY 40223
502-708-1850
502-708-1850

Highland Morning

1416 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Lengthy wait times for dishes like the butterscotch banana boom pancakes led this May 2011 opening to recently double its seating capacity.
1416 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 365-3901
(502) 365-3901

New Albanian Bank Street Brewery

415 Bank St, New Albany, IN 47150
Sure, since Louisville started allowing restaurants to sell booze on Sunday mornings, there's less of a need to cross over to the Right Bank. But NABC's Sunday brunch, with the Bloody Mary bar and Kentucky Eggs Benedict, still demand a trip into Indian territory.
415 Bank St, New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 944-7112
(812) 944-7112