Stopped here for a quick bite before our bourbon tour. Atmosphere was awesome loved the little/big space of this place. People were awesome and nice our food came out super quick! Our sandwich was delicious and the chili was tasty they had lots to choose from! We enjoyed visiting!

You can travel many many miles and not find a more delightful down to earth cafe. Just as clean as a whistle, friendly and as tasty as can be. Thank goodness for google maps as it would be easy to miss.

Ok, I straight up loved this place. You can really tell they take pride in their food prep, the cleanliness and the overall welcoming feeling you get here. It is warm and charming with really yummy food!! I had the blue plate special which was a Kentucky ham and swiss. I don't personally like sweet-cured meats, but had a nice conversation with the gentleman at the register and learned it's not too sweet, and he was right! It was so good!! And the veggie soup was really flavor-packed. It was a short walk here from the Louisville Slugger Museum and would definitely recommend!

Wonderful dining experience. Received my food immediately after ordering. Got the lunch special for Tuesday - came with a fully dressed sandwich, a cup of black bean chili, and a 16 ounce drink all for just under $13 after taxes. Pleasant music, beautiful interior. The staff was delightful. I will be returning here!

Just arrived from New York for my first time in Louisville… saw the reviews and needed to come! The man taking the orders spent so much time with each person- at first I was caught off guard and was looking around, waiting for people to start complaining - but each person happily waited for their personalized attention for their order- Which I was so grateful to experience. A warm smile- being from NY- I’m rushed- people are rushing me- people are not looking to provide that kind of experience, but this made my day! Food came out in minutes- delicious and ate every single thing! Highly recommend… !

Okay- incredible food. Incredible service. Great atmosphere. Absolutely can’t say enough good things. The owners are beyond welcoming and make it a point to get to know you.

Quant little place enough table seating for abou 80 to 100 I'm estimating. Excellent menu with everything on the menu being super delicious. Owners are great people who care about the customer and the experience while you are there... I would highly recommend this place great food and atmosphere.

Peace! Dope spot to frequent during lunch time. Need to try the food a few more times it’s aight. But the if you a plant person you would def. appreciate the pothos. Will definitely slide again during the week. ☝️

Very cute cafe! Lots of space for sitting with a comfy atmosphere! Food is definitely casual but yummy! And the service is excellent! Despite a long line of hungry people, we were served quickly with hot food

Fantastic spot for lunch! The owner was awesome - such hospitality and kindness. He walked me through the menu and genuinely cared that I had a great experience. The black bean chili was the best I’ve ever had. It was as close to chili with meat as I could imagine. You can’t beat the cost either - I was shocked at the value I got. Absolute Louisville gem. You are missing out if you don’t stop by.

We got there shortly after they opened late morning, and by the time we were seated the line was already filling up and spilling out the door. The historic building The Main St Eatery occupies, contains all the charm Old Louisville has to offer. The hosts David and Floyd were very personable, and the Turkey sandwich and bacon potato soup was everything one could hope for a quick efficient bite before getting back to work. This will definitely be added to my list of places to frequent when lunching downtown.

This place was the most incredible experience. The staff were superb and were so patient and caring. David really took the time to talk to us tourists and make us feel welcome. The vibes in the place are immaculate. It was so calming, peaceful, rejuvenating, the list goes on. I would highly highly highly recommend this place and taking the time to chat with David. Prices are great and food was delicious! Never enjoyed a place more than this!

We came in 20 mins before closing and they were SO nice! The guy at the counter recommended some delicious options for a vegetarian and took the time to chat with me. And the best part, the food was delicious! I got a black bean burger and the vegan veggie soup.

David & Floyd we’re so welcoming! The atmosphere is open and freeing. As for the food, I am a fan of the sandwich & soup combo. The garden soup was so overwhelmingly flavorful with each bite and the sandwich fresh and crisp! I would recommend for lunch and dinner!

Great little sandwich shop on Main st. Good place to for quick bite in between bourbon tastings. Cheers

Gentleman taking orders was chatting with each customer way too much. When the line is out the door just take the order and move on. Roast beef sandwich had 3 very thin slices of meat. An $11 sandwich should have way more than 3 thin slices. The mayo was thicker than the meat!

The roast beef sandwich and the broccoli cheese soup were amazing. Nice atmosphere, very friendly and helpful staff.

Let me start by saying I enjoy the food and aesthetic at Main Eatery, even if it does feel a bit pricey for the portions provided. Previously my largest complaint was the cashier having very long conversations with each consumer causing two things 1) Consumers being uncomfortable and simply ready to get their food and 2) very long lines. However, I have always come around to find this nice and remind myself to slow down. But today I witnessed something that made me uncomfortable and felt the need to share. I went to Main Eatery with my black, male coworker today and we stood in the line for about 20 minutes, chatting, laughing, and observing the conversations taking place at the front. Upon my coworker ordering there was no attempt at conversation being made and he received customer service that was significantly different than those before. He was also told he would have to show his receipt at the window in order to pick up his food, which I have never heard when visiting before or even in the line today. When I ordered after my coworker, I was regaled with stories, asked questions about work, had my hand touched, and was not told I would need to show my receipt in order to pick up my food. The ironic thing is the folks at the window never asked my coworker for his receipt at all. I can not speak for the intent or what the thought process was here, but microaggressions such as letting a black person know they'd have to show a receipt when no one else did, is racist, harmful, and embarrassing for the person on the receiving end. It it offensive and dehumanizing to opt not to have a conversation with the ONE black person in line and offering them a lower class of service. While it may not seem like a big deal to us as white people, it is a familiar and tiring story for black, brown, or indigenous individuals who have lived these experiences. Main Eatery, be more aware of your actions, please.

We stopped by today for a chicken salad roll and a Reuben sandwich on amazing sourdough bread. The meat was lean and incredibly juicy and the secret sauce was so tasty. If your an Australian this is the perfect serving size. Loved the chap taking the order he was so patient with us and so very friendly. Everyone should try this delicious food. Sandwiches are well priced.

Everything was quality: tasty, and well-prepared. But as a person who is vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free ... I had a choice between a couple of veggie burgers, a garden salad, or a vegetable soup. I chose the black bean burger, on a wheat bun (no wheat-free or gluten free bun option), and the burger was kind of thin. Also, healthy drinks was only water (Perrier available) -- they mostly serve sodas and beers.

Great place to grab lunch. The staff is super friendly and the food is great. Great selection of sandwiches and soups. They offer a blue plate special everyday. I highly recommend stopping in to this locally owned establishment.

We had lunch there today while visiting Louisville for the first time. The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly. Would definitely eat there if we visit Louisville again.

We came in just before closing and as very hot sweaty British people they very kindly let us order on the proviso that we didn't mind if they were cleaning up around us. We didn't! The sandwiches we got with the massive side salad were excellent and we couldn't recommend this place and the staff enough :)

One of my favorite places to grab lunch while downtown working. The owner is absolutely hilarious and really makes the experience a good time. You can't go wrong here

This was a perfectly adequate and enjoyable restaurant in downtown Louisville. Not a destination restaurant, but the food was good and the cashier was friendly. He was so friendly that there was a bit of a line to order, haha, but it moved along and we got our food quickly after we ordered. The space was interesting, the chalkboard, the chalkboard menu was clear, and the restrooms were clean. Would stop in again.

This was by far the best complete dining experience we had in Louisville! To this point, other dining experiences we had in town were fairly mediocre. So my wife and I stopped in for lunch after a bourbon tour at Evan Williams. The ambiance was wonderful with several levels of personal seating, plants, and lots of light. The food was quick, hot, fresh, and delicious, the service was outstanding, and we discovered that we had some history in common with the owners! What an overall delightful experience!

Every major city has a nice local sandwich shop downtown that is a community staple. This is Louisville's. Locally renowned food with superb service.

This restaurant is awesome! I was in a large group (20) and we got our food in less than 20 minutes. The employees are very nice! I would recommend

Went here for lunch today and it was fantastic. I got the reuben and a coffee. Lovely atmosphere, friendly people, and lots of lunchtime options to choose from. I definitely recommend this place if you're looking for somewhere to grab a quick bite to eat.

Quick stop while in town on impromptu spring break trip to Louisville. Checked several places to eat and decided on The Main Eatery. It was a great choice! We had the Tuesday blueplate special and soup and it was excellent :) My daughter had the Kentucky Ham sandwich on white and the bread was great. We would be frequent visitors if we lived in the area. Had a great chat with the owner who was friendly and informed us about several places to visit in the area!

Nice sandwich Cafe in downtown Louisville. The staff are friendly and take the time to chat with you. Ordered 2 sandwiches along with a fountain drinks and chips. Had a Tuna Salad sandwich and Grilled Cheese Panini. Liked the dining area that has little pockets of quietness.

Nice little sandwich shop. Good selection and taste. Very large portions. Friendly staff. Nice decor. Little pricey but convenient. Parking might be a challenge. We walked.

The food was really good and fresh, and when we told them we were in a rush, they finished our food very quickly. We had like 20 orders and it only took 15 minutes. Also, they donated some of the money to pay an animal shelter, it's so wholesome! The atmosphere is really nice and the signs are funny! Please go there if your in the area!

The environment was inviting, cozy, and one of a kind. I ordered the Blue Plate Special which was grilled cheese and the tomato bisque soup. This was the best grilled cheese I can remember having. The gentleman taking our order, David, was kind and helpful with his recommendations. I highlight recommend if you’re in Louisville.