Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Germantown

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1. Four Pegs

4.7

Exceptional(181)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Germantown

Booked 4 times today

Serving award winning BBQ meticulously smoked by Chef/Owner Chris Williams. A top notch craft beer selection, with 12 rotating drafts and 40 cans and bottles. Featured on the Food Network and the Cooking Channel. Winner of 15 Leo Weekly Readers Choice awards in 2021. Situated in the heart of historic Germantown. Laid back environment with excellent service and food. Join us on the outdoor patio or the main dining area, for the larger parties there is a private dining area which can accommodate up to 40 guests.

2. Hop Atomica

4.5

Awesome(50)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Germantown

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Hop Atomica, Louisville's only brewery, distillery, & restaurant. Our hand-tossed, wood-fired, made to order pizzas, are simply incredible. Most similar to a Neapolitan Style, we proudly provide the best pizza around. Oh yea, the smoked wings are mind-blowing, too. Our 20+ craft beers, made on site, are high quality and poured ice-cold. Prefer spirits? Hop Atomica has an amazing craft cocktail program featuring over two dozen classics, a handful of seasonal libations, 30+ bourbons & whiskey's, house-made gins, rums, vodka, and 100% Blue Agave Spirit. Is wine more your speed? Hop Atomica carefully curated a highly intentional wine program with over 40 wines from around the world. Hop Atomica is nestled perfectly at the intersection of the historic Schnitzelburg, Germantown & Paristown, Meriwether-Fort Hill, and Shelby Park neighborhoods, just off Goss Avenue, only a five-minute drive from downtown Louisville. We can't wait to see you!

3. Morning Fork

4.7

Exceptional(1050)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 17 times today

Welcome to Morning Fork! We look forward to serving you!Morning Fork is a local restaurant providing the Ultimate Brunch Experience with classic breakfast, brunch and lunch favorites with a twist.Our brunch favorites are the Short Rib Benedict, Avocado Toast, Liege Waffles and Jumbo House Made Cinnamon Rolls. Do not forget we also serve lunch with classics such as the Hot Brown, Chicken Salad and Tomato Basil Soup. Make sure to enjoy your meal with a cocktail, fresh juices, and $3 mimosas.

4. Jack Fry's

4.9

Exceptional(2792)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 38 times today

Jack Fry's serves up southern fare in a setting that's been a part of Louisville, Kentucky since around 1933. Visitors can step inside for lunch, dinner or cocktails, all to the soothing notes of live jazz. Once a hangout for local sports enthusiasts, Jack Fry's is now known for its fine dining and family-friendly atmosphere. The executive chef prepares southern specialties and adds a bit of French influence to create local favorites like shrimp & grits, lamb chops and Jack's burger. Jack Fry's provides a friendly atmosphere and live jazz , ensuring the entire group will find something to enjoy.

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5. Porch Kitchen & Bar

4.3

Awesome(891)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown Louisville

Booked 48 times today

Serving comfort food and a soulful experience, Porch Kitchen & Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner & weekend brunch.

A photo of Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar restaurant

6. Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar

4.5

Awesome(1598)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southern • Downtown Louisville

Booked 38 times today

Nestled in Louisville's historic Whiskey Row, Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar masterfully blends traditional Southern fare with fresh seafood in a restored 1870s building. Now serving breakfast daily, start your morning with locally roasted coffee and Southern classics like Kentucky Derby Hot Browns. Our scratch kitchen serves Memphis-style BBQ, house-smoked meats, and fresh oysters, alongside Kentucky's largest bourbon collection—over 2,500 bourbon, rye, and whiskey expressions, including exclusive barrel-aged selections from local distillers. From baby back ribs to daily-sourced seafood, we offer a distinctive fusion of land and sea. The warm, exposed-brick atmosphere, with bourbon barrel accents, pays homage to Louisville's whiskey heritage. Steps from the KFC Yum! Center, Doc Crow's provides authentic Southern hospitality in Bourbon Country. Whether you're an early bird, bourbon enthusiast, or visiting food lover, our award-winning menu makes every meal memorable.

7. The Last Refuge

4.5

Awesome(166)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Louisville

Booked 41 times today

The Last Refuge, located in Louisville’s vibrant NuLu district, is a premier whiskey bar and dining destination housed in a restored 1880s German Methodist church. The space blends historic charm and modern comfort with stained-glass windows, vaulted ceilings, and vintage chandeliers, creating a truly distinctive atmosphere. As the flagship for Heaven’s Door Spirits, founded by Bob Dylan, The Last Refuge features an exceptional collection of over 1,500 American whiskeys—making it a must-visit for whiskey lovers and curious newcomers. The culinary program is equally impressive, offering a menu of elevated small plates, artisan thin-crust pizzas, fresh salads, sandwiches, and indulgent desserts. Whether you're exploring rare spirits or enjoying a memorable meal, The Last Refuge offers an immersive experience where history, craftsmanship, and hospitality converge.

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8. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7

Exceptional(7719)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown Louisville

Booked 83 times today

River House Restaurant and Raw Bar is Louisville’s premiere riverfront dining destination. It is the vision of award-winning chef and restaurateur John Varanese and seats 330 in its main dining room, raw bar, and patio. Guests experience a charming “home like” atmosphere as they enter the restaurant from the front porch garden area. Enter through a 20-foot tall by 40-foot wide water wall, and enjoy intimate decor, and a floor-to-ceiling glass wall overlooking the back courtyard and river, River House is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. The menu features regional cuisine with a Southern flair and an emphasis on fresh seafood including Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell, BBQ Braised Beef Short Rib, and the Maker’s Mark Bourbon Barrel Smoked Salmon. Our 15 foot raw bar features assorted raw oysters, king crab, and jumbo shrimp. Reservations are recommended. We look forward to serving you!

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9. Volare Italian Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(4351)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 36 times today

Discover and savor Italian at its finest!Whether you choose to dine in our main dining area, year-round patio, or private dining facility; Volare boasts an intimate and beautiful setting.Come experience the ultimate in entertaining… a special occasion at Volare. Inspired cuisine, beautiful surroundings and impeccable service are the hallmarks of a great event. You deserve nothing less, and we promise even more.

10. J Graham's Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(1317)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 5 times today

J. Graham's is the home of the legendary Hot Brown and offers guests bistro-style, casual dining in the hotel and features the freshest local produce and highlights Kentucky products. Serving breakfast and lunch, the Café offers guests a contemporary a la carte menu throughout the week and a delectable brunch buffet on Sundays. Non-smoking. Parking: Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking by the Brown Hotel staff.

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