Feather & Blades Guide to Louisville, Kentucky

Whether you are in the Historic Highlands for an appointment at our studio or grew up as a Louisville native, this city has so much to offer! We have compiled a must try list of all of Team FABs favorites in this guide below!

Food

The Eagle

1314 Bardstown Road

Looking for a quick bite? Visit The Eagle on Bardstown Road for their version of southern-style comfort food, craft beer, and Blues. 

V-Grits

1025 Barret Avenue

If you’re following a Vegan or Vegetarian diet, look no further! V-Grits Brewpub is an amazing, entirely Vegan comfort food restaurant located on Barret Ave, right around the corner from Feather & Blade. V-Grits and its sister company, Chimera Brewing Co. are both locally owned and operated by Louisville native, Kristina Addington. 

Taco Luchador Highlands

938 Baxter Avenue

Enjoy a few tacos and soak up the summertime on their Taco Patio! This quirky, lively spot in the heart of The Highlands is Taco Luchador’s original location. They are located within walking distance of many local shops and boutiques in the area, so be sure to check them out after lunch or dinner!

Sake Blue

9326 Cedar Center Way

Craving sushi? Sake Blue is the perfect place for a yummy lunch or date-night dinner! Here you’ll find fresh sushi, hibachi, sake, and more. 

The Post

1045 Goss Ave

Pizza is always a good idea! Stop by for fresh New York-style pizza, hot subs, salads, and calzones. The Post Louisville is open for both dine-in and carry-out, seven days a week!

Big Bad Breakfast

984 Barret Avenue

Big Bad Breakfast is the perfect spot to grab brunch before heading to your appointment at Feather & Blade! Just remember to skip caffeine and alcohol! Run by award-winning chef, John Currence, Big Bad Breakfast is not your average breakfast spot. They have everything from house-cured Tabasco brown sugar bacon to southern-style shrimp & grits. 

The Fish House/Cafe Beignet

1310 Winter Avenue

This dynamic duo really has it all! Stop by for everything from Fish & Chips to you guessed it… fresh beignets! While The Fish House is open 7-day-a-week, Cafe Beignet only operates on weekends, so be sure to plan your trip accordingly!

Ramen House

1250 Bardstown Road Suite 17 A

The owners opened Ramen House with one goal in mind: to bring traditional Ramen and Rice Bowls to Louisville!

Shopping

Fat Rabbit Thrift Store

994 Barret Ave

In a shopping mood? Check out Fat Rabbit for some amazing thrifted finds! Fat Rabbit is located in the Highlands neighborhood right around the corner from Feather & Blade.

Woman Owned Wallet (WOW) Boutique

803 E Market St

As a fellow woman-owned and operated business, we love the opportunity to support this shop and their message! Stop by to shop the best woman-owned products at this amazing feminist boutique!

If you’re in the NuLu area, check out their Woman-Owned Business Walking Tour!


Better Days Records East

921 Barret Ave

Better Days has just about every music genre you can think of! Browse this locally-owned store for new and vintage vinyl records, CDs, and DVDs!

Coffee

Quills Coffee- Highlands

930 Baxter Avenue

Day’s Espresso & Coffee

1420 Bardstown Road

Shop Bar

950 Barret Ave