Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Get to know the story of Louisville one bite at a time on a guided food and history tour of the city's trendy NuLu District. Sample local favorites like bourbon balls ...
Please and Thank You is a bakery in Louisville.
Editorially verified May 21, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Walk-in only. The cookies come out warm in batches all morning.
Get to know the story of Louisville one bite at a time on a guided food and history tour of the city's trendy NuLu District. Sample local favorites like bourbon balls ...
Taste paired bites, bourbon, and cocktails. Learn the unfiltered story of bourbon while exploring the vibrant NuLu district of Louisville.
Savor the flavors of Louisville on a guided food and drink walking tour. Learn about the city's history and legends from an expert guide as you explore historic Whiske...
A one-hour fully immersive distillery tour where you will explore the bourbon production process followed by a guided tasting our Angel's Envy Signature Series paired ...
Address: 800 East Market Street, Louisville, KY 40206
North Lime Coffee and Donuts on Herr Lane in Louisville fries fresh donuts daily out of Westport Village, a small-batch operation locals queue for on weekend.
Tip: Walk-in counter. Get in before 11:00 for the full donut selection.
Worth the queue: Maple bacon donut
Muth's Candies on East Market in Louisville has made hand-rolled chocolates and modjeskas in NuLu since 1921, the family-owned confectioner.
Tip: Walk-in only. Modjeskas are the city's signature confection: caramel-dipped marshmallow.
Worth the queue: Modjeskas, chocolate-covered marshmallow
Art Eatables on West Main in Louisville is run by Kelly Ramsey, the world's first bourbon-certified chocolatier, hand-making Small-Batch Bourbon Truffles.
Tip: Walk-in counter on the Bourbon District side of Main. The flagship tasting bar pairs truffles with built bourbon flights.
Worth the queue: Small-Batch Bourbon Truffle
Nord's Bakery on South Preston in Louisville has fried Germantown donuts and pastries since 2008, a sticky-counter favorite for the city's best maple bacon.
Tip: Walk-in only. Get there by 11:00 on weekends or the maple bacon sells out.
Worth the queue: Maple bacon donut
Blue Dog Bakery on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville bakes European-style hearth breads and pastries from a Crescent Hill kitchen, a brunch-and-bread spot.
Tip: Walk-in counter or stay for brunch in the cafe. Bread sells out by 13:00.
Worth the queue: Country sourdough loaf
Heitzman Traditional Bakery on Shelbyville Road has baked Louisville cakes since 1891, four generations of Butter Kuchen and the Strawberry Whipped Cream.
Tip: Walk-in counter. Order wedding and birthday cakes a week ahead through the deli.
Worth the queue: Butter Kuchen, Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake