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