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Louisville and its surrounding neighborhoods are full of fantastic breakfast spots that offer something for every taste. Whether you’re craving classic Southern biscuits, fresh pastries, or creative morning dishes, these delicious breakfast finds deliver the perfect start to your day. From cozy local cafes to lively brunch destinations, explore some of the best places to enjoy breakfast in and around Louisville.

Highland Morning 1416 Bardstown Rd. Weekdays: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Weekends: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Highlands staple known for its generous portions and all-day breakfast. Try the Kentucky Farmhouse breakfast or their signature cinnamon swirl French toast. Cozy, classic, and always busy for a reason. Highlands Home Place
Morning Fork 1722 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206 Daily: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Upscale comfort brunch along Frankfort Avenue: think short rib, Benedict, candied bacon, Purnell sausage biscuits, and gravy or a MF’N breakfast sandwich. Cult favorite, every day of the week. Morning Fork
Big Bad Breakfast (Barrett Ave) 984 Barrett Ave., Louisville, KY 40204 Weekdays & Weekends: 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chef John Currence’s Southern breakfast brought downtown—house‑cured bacon, biscuits made from scratch, huevos rancheros with unexpected flair. Bold, flavorful, and unapologetic. Big Bad Breakfast
Gralehaus 1001 Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY 40204 Daily: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A café hidden behind the Holy Grale. Enjoy espresso, breakfast beers, and their biscuit sandwich with egg and beer cheese in a lush Victorian‑style setting. Counter service, no reservations. The Grales
Breakfast AF 1008 Goss Ave., Louisville, KY 40217 Daily: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cheeky, fun, and flavor-forward breakfast with a twist. Don’t miss the Chicken Wafflewich or mimosa flights. Cozy, Instagram-worthy, and a brew-forward brunch vibe. Breakfast AF
Con Huevos ! @ Frankfort Ave 2339 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206 Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weekends: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Authentic Mexican breakfast elevated—chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, café de olla and more. Con Huevos
Biscuit Belly (NuLu) 900 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40206 Mon–Thu: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fri–Sun: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Southern breakfast reimagined: over-the-top biscuit sandwiches like the Rockwell Supreme or “The G.O.A.T.” sit alongside scratch-made grits and syrupy coffee. Biscuit Belly
Brunch & Soul 516 S. 18th St. Building B, Louisville, KY 40203 Wed–Fri: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sat: 9:30 a.m. to ~2 p.m. Sun: 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Soulful brunch with a twist—shrimp and grits, cornbread waffles and comfort classics served with heart. Brunch & Soul
In Season Harvest Kitchen 324 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202 Mon–Tue: 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wed–Fri: 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sat: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday: Closed Built around farm-fresh sustainability, In Season offers seasonal breakfast and lunch made from scratch with ingredients sourced locally. Think warm beignets, harvest bowls, and homemade granola—authentic flavors from downtown Louisville’s own fields. In Season Harvest Kitchen
The Café 731 Brent St., Ste 102 (Paristown), Louisville, KY 40204 Daily: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (brunch & lunch), dinner service until 9 p.m. A bright and artful Paristown hotspot serving breakfast through dinner. The brunch menu runs all day—don’t miss their signature Queen Ann sandwich with bacon, cucumber, and Kentucky-style Benedictine spread. The Café
J. Graham’s Café 335 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202 (inside The Brown Hotel) Mon–Thu: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fri: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sat & Sun: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Sunday brunch buffet til 2 p.m.) Historic and elegant: home of the original Hot Brown sandwich. Enjoy weekday a la carte breakfast and a lavish weekend buffet brunch featuring Kentucky favorites—served in a light-filled, upscale hotel café. J. Graham's Cafe
A Nice Restaurant Portland neighborhood, Louisville, KY (exact address needs confirmation) Hours: currently not confirmed—recommend verifying via social media or direct contact Cozy and unpretentious Portland café serving sourdough pancakes, jammy eggs, and house‑rotating specials based on local produce. Perfectly charming and hard to pin down—but that’s part of its appeal. Let me know if you’d like help tracking down official hours. A Nice Restaurant

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