The Café Southern Kitchen & Cocktails

The Café Southern Kitchen & Cocktails reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Turney VIP

   Louisville16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The new renovations are wonderful! What a perfect spot for brunch. Everything was terrific. Highly recommend the tomato basil soup, King Charles I and of course the Queen Anne sandwiches.
   

   The Café Southern Kitchen & CocktailsResponded today

   Thank you so much for your kind words, Turney! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the new renovations and had a great brunch experience with us. It’s wonderful to know the tomato basil soup, King Charles I, and Queen Anne sandwiches hit the mark. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
   

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   John VIP

   Cleveland6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Came in for the Kentucky Derby and found this place for breakfast Sunday morning and they did not disappoint. The sausage and biscuits was amazing. I wish I would have left some room for cake as they looked delicious. This will be a must stop next time we visit Louisville.
   

   The Café Southern Kitchen & CocktailsResponded today

   Thank you John for choosing us during your Kentucky Derby Weekend. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the biscuits and gravy, and we truly appreciate your kind words. Next time, we'll be sure to save you a slice of cake! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Louisville.
   

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   Bonnie

   Louisville1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place to have breakfast before we went to the track! Had a good experience.
   

   The Café Southern Kitchen & CocktailsResponded today

   Hi Bonnie! Thanks for the great feedback and kind words. Hope you had fun at the track and thank you for making us part of your Derby Weekend!
   

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   Mary Jean

   Louisville3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Inviting atmosphere, attentive staff, and delicious food! Having live music at Sunday Brunch is a special touch. We had a party of 6 for Sunday breakfast. Everyone enjoyed their meal. We shared a variety of good food including omelettes, grits, biscuit-gravy, sausage patties, and huevos rancheros. Everyone left happy. Good memories are made over sharing a wonderful meal with special friends. We will be back. Thank you Ray and your staff for a wonderful dining experience. Be proud.
   

   The Café Southern Kitchen & CocktailsResponded today

   Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your group had such a great time with us at Sunday Brunch. It’s wonderful to know that the inviting atmosphere, attentive service, and variety of dishes hit the mark—and we’re especially glad the live music added that special touch. Ray and the entire team truly appreciate your recognition and support. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more great food, music, and memorable moments with friends!
   

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   Deena

   Tahoe4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Dinng area has a lot of hard surfaces so the noise level was a bit loud. It was crowded. The food and service were great, just know it is going to be noisy if they place you at a table in the middle of the room
   

   The Café Southern Kitchen & CocktailsResponded today

   Thank you Deena for your kind feedback and for dining with us. We're so glad you enjoyed the food and service. We appreciate your note on the noise level and seating - your input helps us continue to improve the experience for all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
   

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   Julia

   Louisville3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We expected an exceptional meal based on the menu for this one-time meal with Woodford Reserve served with each of the 4 courses. 1st: crab cakes which were mostly filler 2nd: excellent salad of spring greens 3rd: lamb chops: fatty, served with boxed scalloped potatoes and frozen mixed vegetables 4th: overcooked derby pie but the ice cream and bourbon ball helped. SO disappointing at 125 per person. SHAME ON YOU CAFE
   

   The Café Southern Kitchen & CocktailsResponded on April 28, 2025

   Hi Julia, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience at our Woodford Reserve Bourbon Dinner did not meet your expectations. We strive to make every event special, and it's clear we missed the mark for you. We understand that both the menu and overall value are important to our guests, and we regret that we didn't deliver the level of quality and satisfaction you were hoping for. Your concerns have been shared with our culinary and event planning teams so we can continue to improve and better serve our guests in the future. We appreciate your honesty - it helps us grow. If you're open to it, we'd welcome the chance to speak with you and learn more about the experience. Thank you again for your feedback, and have a wonderful day.
   

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   Eric VIP

   Atlanta19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a Woodford Reserve bourbon pairing dinner at the Cafe. Everything was amazing. We will definitely be going back for a “normal” dining experience. Can’t wait!
   

   The Café Southern Kitchen & CocktailsResponded on April 25, 2025

   Hi Eric, Thanks for the great review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed our Woodford Reserve Bourbon Dinner and look forward to seeing you again soon.
   

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   mary

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were at the Cafe for a Woodford Reserve dinner. The decor was all Derby with lots of red accents and of course, roses. Our opening cocktail was a winner and so were the crab cakes which were our appetizer. Our salads were a fresh spring medley and the main course was lamb chops, which were yummy. The bourbon pairings were spot on and Vanessa and her expert staff did a great job of making everything go smoothly. Honestly, the dessert was my favorite part. Derby pie topped with homemade vanilla bean ice cream and a bourbon ball on the side. It was a special night and the Cafe made it happen.
   

   The Café Southern Kitchen & CocktailsResponded on April 28, 2025

   Hi Mary! Thank you so much for the great review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed our Woodford Bourbon Dinner and appreciate you coming out. We will share this with Vanessa and the staff. Thank you and have a wonderful day!
   

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   Kelsie

   Louisville1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The food is always good. The staff is always miserable. None of them appear happy to be working. We waited around 5 minutes to be seated. We sat outside at one of three tables, it was nice outside but our waiter only came to the table twice. I had to go find them just to pay.
   

   The Café Southern Kitchen & CocktailsResponded on April 28, 2025

   Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, we're truly sorry to learn that your experience with our service did not meet expectations. We take pride in offering not only great meals but also warm, attentive hospitality, and it's clear we fell short during your visit. Your comments about the server's attentiveness and attitude are being taken seriously, and we'll be addressing this with our team to ensure it doesn't happen again. We appreciate your honesty - it helps us improve. We'd love another chance to make this right and keep you as a fan of The Cafe. Please feel free to reach out to us directly or call (502) 589-9191. Thank you and have a wonderful day!
   

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    Tienna

    Nashville8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    I used to come here before they got renovated and was small and cozy, loved it then and love it now! The chicken wings were a huge hit at the table for appetizers, and not sure what sauce came with the fried green tomatoes but it was delicious! I had the salmon and it was cooked to perfection, although i’m happy I got a side of asparagus since the side of greens was a small bed for the salmon. My sister loved her burger and fries, all around a good experience! Brunch on the patio will remain my favorite time to come here though :)
    

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