🍗 Louisville food

Hot Browns, BBQ, fried chicken, and a strong local restaurant scene. Use these links to plan fast.

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Louisville classics

The Hot Brown (invented at The Brown Hotel) Louisville’s iconic open-faced turkey sandwich with bacon and Mornay sauce. Official Hot Brown page Directions
Local fried chicken (find nearby) Quick map search for top-rated fried chicken around you. Open map

BBQ spots

Mark’s Feed Store Long-running Louisville BBQ spot (multiple locations, menu, and catering info). Website Directions
Momma’s Mustard, Pickles & BBQ Kansas City–style BBQ with multiple Louisville locations (menu + hours). Website Menu + locations
Doc Crow’s Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar Whiskey Row spot with smoked BBQ and Southern-style favorites downtown. Website Directions

Restaurant districts

NuLu restaurants Walkable food district with local restaurants, bakeries, and coffee. Open map
Bardstown Road dining Restaurants, pubs, and coffee spots through the Highlands. Open map