Louisville's Brunch Heatmap

by Zach Everson Jan 15, 2013, 6:25am EST

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by Zach Everson Jan 15, 2013, 6:25am EST

"Lynn's Paradise Cafe has closed, where can we go to brunch now?" As you'd expect from a city with a 4 a.m. bar closing time, a love of bourbon and beer, and a decent-sized gay community, Louisville has a wealth of options. (In fact, unless you require a heaping side of overpriced kitsch with your meal, you shouldn't have been going to Lynn's in the first place.)

1. Toast on Market

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620 E. Market St.
Louisville, KY 40202

502-569-4099

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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.

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2. Toast on Market

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141 East Market Street
New Albany, IN 47150

(812) 941-8582

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Apparently Indians like to eat brunch too.

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3. North End Cafe

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1722 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206

(502) 896-8770

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The types of flesh vary, but the meat omelette will not disappoint you (unless you're an illiterate vegetarian).

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4. Wild Eggs

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3985 Dutchmans Ln
Louisville, KY 40207

502)-893-8005

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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.

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5. SuperChef's Breakfast

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2317 Brownsboro Rd
Louisville, KY 40206

(502) 895-3270

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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.

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6. Hillbilly Tea

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120 S 1st St
Louisville, Ky

(502) 587-7350

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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.

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7. Java Brewing Company

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1707 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205

(502) 384-3555

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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 of a scoop of Comfy Cow after they finish. And then ignore them for 30 minutes of blissful iPhone browsing.

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8. Ghyslain on Market

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721 E. Market Street
Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 690-8645

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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.

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9. North End Cafe

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2116 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205

502-690-4161

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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.

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10. Proof on Main

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702 W Main St
Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 217-6360

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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?