Louisville, KY

Expressions of You
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a fine selection of java brews, breakfast or lunch at this Café; perfect for impromptu gatherings; a small book collection and Africana artwork add to the atmosphere of this recent addition to the historically Black community

CUISINE: Coffee and desserts

COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: daily

ADDRESS: 1800 West Muhammad Ali Blvd  MAP

PHONE: 502-584-6886
WEBSITE: none

New Jay's Café
DESCRIPTION: Buffet-style restaurant style with a myriad of choices for lunch and dinner; a neighborhood fixture and visitor favorite, including celebrities; bought by two local churches and reopened under new management

CUISINE: Soul Food

COVER CHARGE: n.a.

DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Fri 11a-7p

ADDRESS: 1812 West Muhammad Ali Blvd  MAP

PHONE: 502-583-2534

WEBSITE: http://thenewjays.tripod.com

 

Café Kilimanjaro
DESCRIPTION: Critically acclaimed restaurant in the entertainment district

CUISINE: Caribbean, African, South American & Vegetarian; menu includes Jerk Chicken, Black Bean Soup, Curry Shrimp Tango, Ethiopian Dorowat, Jolof Rice Supreme and Sweet Potato Pie

COVER CHARGE: n.a.

DAYS & HOURS: Mon 11a-3p, Tue-Sat 11a-8p

ADDRESS: 649 South Fourth Avenue  MAP

PHONE: 502-583-4332

WEBSITE: http://www.cafekilimanjaro.com

Billy's Place
DESCRIPTION: A Jazz club, dance club and restaurant; call for current business hours, since they tend to change quite a bit

CUISINE: light fare

COVER CHARGE: yes

DAYS & HOURS: nightly

ADDRESS: 2523 West Broadway  MAP

PHONE: 502-776-1327

WEBSITE: none

Kizito Cookies
DESCRIPTION: Fill that sweet spot with uniquely delicious handmade treats from Louisville's original African "Cookie Lady"; we experienced great service

CUSINE: light fare

COVER CHARGE: n.a.

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 7a-5; Sat 8a-5p

ADDRESS: 1398 Bardstown Road  MAP

PHONE: 502-456-2891

WEBSITE: http://www.kizito.com

Utopia International Café
DESCRIPTION: Discover authentic dishes from around the world

CUISINES: Ethiopia, the Caribbean, India, and America

COVER CHARGE: n.a.

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 4220 Shelbyville Road

PHONE: 502-897-7011

Willie's Velvet Rose Supper Club
DESCRIPTION: Live entertainment, food, dancing and catering

CUISINE:

COVER CHARGE: n.a.

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 519 East Jefferson Street

PHONE:  502-587-0614

 

The Jazz Factory
DESCRIPTION: A premier venue for live, world-class jazz performed in an intimate club designed to stimulate the eye and please the ear with fine acoustics; features an international bistro dinner menu by an inventive master-chef; everything on the menu will reward your taste buds; during nice weather, music from inside is piped out to the cafe outdoors

CUISINE: American

COVER CHARGE: n.a.

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 815 West Market Street

PHONE: 502-992-3242

WEBSITE: http://www.jazzfactory.us