Gralehaus image

Gralehaus

Restaurant Cafe Bar Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant Espresso bar Brunch restaurant Lunch restaurant

One of the Top rated Lunch restaurants in Louisville


Address

1001 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204

Website

www.thegrales.com

Contact

(502) 857-7457

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (982 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: (Good Friday), 9 AM to 2 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 2 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 9 AM to 2 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 9 AM to 2 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 2 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 2 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 2 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (21) breakfast (14) service (12) brunch (11) order (11) gravy (11) latte (11) biscuits (10) good (9) experience (9)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Natalie K. 6 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    They know how to deliver exceptional service and an excellent menu! The staff are very friendly and the menu offers a great variety of healthy options and all of their food is made in house! It’s a beautiful Victorian-style home built in the early 1900’s. It reminded me of walking back in time! I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a quiet and cozy atmosphere.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy G. 2 years ago on Google
    My new favorite brunch place in Louisville! We were in and out in 30 min! The workers were so kind and welcoming too! You can go in and scan the QR code on the table and order your food using your phone! Super easy! Also very cute vibes inside for pics!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fons De C. 6 months ago on Google
    There was a wait, but it wasn't too bad, and there was some pleasant outside seating to enjoy while waiting. The food, coffee, and other drinks were good. A nice, modern yet homey atmosphere. You go to the bar to order after deciding what you want. They have a nice selection of beers, drinks, coffee, and tea without it being overwhelming. No coffee refills, though. You can treat yourself to a nice brunch with coffee and a mimosa as well, or trappist beer. The wait for food was also very reasonable. Just be prepared for it to be busy!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lynn W. 8 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    A little difficult to find as signage doesn’t draw your attention to this lovely breakfast/brunch restaurant. It also serves as a B&B! Offers outdoor dinning in the back garden or front porch of the restored Victorian home. Don’t be afraid to try any of the menu items. On the menu recently, we enjoyed biscuits and gravy. It is the perfect combination of savory and sweet! The ugly frittata offers a small arugula salad and underneath crispy potatoes-fluffy eggs seasoned and cooked to perfection. So savory! Wonderful friendly service. Order and pay at the open kitchen. Left with coffee and lavender latte to go! Wonderful find! A must stop on our next pass through from Indiana to our Southern Vacation spots! These are the places you would miss if you use planes to get to your destinations!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pierre W. 9 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Some real quality food served here, wow! The eggs & grains were so colorful and fresh, the frittata was deliciously filling & hearty! Hannah, Brianna and Carson offered superior customer service to boot! Thanks for an amazing brunch experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melanie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Best breakfast in Louisville. And on the weekend, you better get there early because the line is out the door! The BLT and biscuits and gravy our the best. The coffee is hot and good. The service is excellent. The garden is too cute, but we love sitting at the counter and watching the kitchen work!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James W. 10 months ago on Google
    Outstanding brunch place! I had the breakfast sandwich on a biscuit/add avocado. Superb! Our entire party of 16 was sat quick and efficiently too… during prime brunch hours. Service was impeccable too considering we dropped such a large party on them unannounced. You will not be disappointed!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica M. 1 year ago on Google
    The establishment was not what I expected. It looks like a regular house. I passed it, not knowing what to expect. It's a hidden gem. We waited 25 minutes to be seated. You order your food at the register and one of the staff will bring it to your table. The food and drink were absolutely delicious. The biscuits and gravy had a nice spin on the traditional dish with the sweet maple syrup. I had the trout dip. It was flavorful and paired well with the rye toast. Overall, the food that my friends and I shared was delicious. I didn't like that the Gralehaus had such a small area for dining. Despite this, I will come back to try other items on the menu.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle K. 4 months ago on Google • 425 reviews
    Delicious. Enjoyed the breakfast, lattes were okay but breakfast was where it was at. Everything tasted fresh and was well made. This place is smaller so there is usually a wait list. The space is cozy and darker. Parking is street parking unless you can find space in a near by parking lot.

  • 5/5 Heather S. 6 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    The food is delicious! So fresh and tasty. I enjoyed the Eggs & Grains, a latte with oat milk and followed by the Best Darn Coffee Cake. Was it? Well, it is sweet, lots of sugar, it’s like a crumble cake. But pretty good overall. I prefer denser cake. The service was very good, diligent staff, refilling your water glass, and removing your dishes, I just wish they took our order at the table, as it’s nice to be served fully at your table.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 brett g. 2 years ago on Google
    What a special place!! Inspired food. Inspired drinks, both alcoholic and non. Inspired design. Excellent service, such an awesome staff. So fun watching the kitchen. 3 person team in total harmony. Now the food, absolutely exquisite. A must when in Louisville.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erin T. 10 months ago on Google
    There was a bit of a wait so we just walked through the neighborhoods. Delicious food - we split the kale salad, biscuit and gravy, coffee cake, dandy latter, and honey bee latte. It was all very delicious! Great farm to table food and very cute building. You walk up to the counter to order your food and then your food is brought out. The dandy latte was great! The honey bee latte was fine, not sure I'd get the pollen again but really glad we tried it. Would go again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JW L. 2 years ago on Google
    WOW!!!! So glad we picked this spot for a wonderful breakfast in the garden. The Garden seating was fantastic on a beautiful Fall Sunday morning. Our foursome tried the best damn coffee cake, pumpkin bread, biscuits and gravy, and the breakfast sandwich. The honey bee latte and the regular coffee was a delight too. Thanks to the team there for preparing amazing food. Truly enjoyable and memorable. Those visiting L'ville - if you don't experience The Gralehaus, you made a mistake.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Curt G. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is very understated from the outside but once inside, you are treated to an atmosphere of customer service and food quality that is unmatched. A Biscuit Sandwich sounds blah, but it was the tastiest Biscuit sandwich I’ve ever eaten. The way you order food is through the app. It’s intuitive and the service is highly efficient. I had the Kentucky Coffee which was amazing. If I could give this place 6 stars I would.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 William C. 7 months ago on Google • 135 reviews
    Didn't get the chance to try many places in town during my stay, but I still considered eating here twice. Everything tastes fresh and wrll-constructed. Among our party of four, all of us said our meal was the best of that type we've ever had. The atmosphere is very pleasant and peaceful. Everyone seems happy.

  • 5/5 Carly W. 3 months ago on Google • 47 reviews New
    A cozy and nice atmosphere where you can order fresh and unique brunch. There is a cafe that serves high quality and delicious coffee/lattes/teas for those who like the finer things in life.

  • 5/5 The Bearded Samsung P. 4 months ago on Google • 32 reviews
    The food was so good here. So glad my wife and I popped in for breakfast! Only issue was the steamer was down so no fufu coffee (the wife was sad). Definitely check it out for a good brunch.

  • 5/5 Neda N. 4 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Love this place. Cute , cozy cafe. Smoked trout tastes like heaven. Pumpkin loaf was amazingly delicious.

  • 5/5 Matthew R. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is really good. The vibe as well. If you like outdoor seating, aim for their garden patio which is pretty spacious and warming! I’ve had their Gralehouse Burger! Very tasty. Will definitely come back.

  • 4/5 Jacob R. 4 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Gralehaus has a ton going for it with some logistical issues that made for a clunky experience for me that could have been great but landed as good in the end. My wife and I went in at 11AM on a Sunday for brunch. I have zero experience in the food service industry, so my take on this experience may be clueless, but it’s just that—my experience. I do want to start with the positive—the food. I had the French toast with eggs and sausage on the side. The bread tasted extremely fresh, and the texture was perfect. The dish itself was complex and not just overly sweet. The cookie butter, syrup, and cream were a great balance of sweet and salty with a hint of sourness. Maybe the best French toast I’ve had. My wife had a frittata that was extremely well executed. The sausage was a large patty, and it tasted fresh and local. The coffee was delicious. We were ushered to the waiting area located through a courtyard in another building with the bar and taps. I cannot stress enough how beautiful this place is. But this was the first bump in the road for me. We were able to order drinks, but everything needed to be shuttled back and forth by the servers, which made service more difficult to render and to receive. The coffee really needed two sugars, and we were given only one. Not a big deal, but it’s not like a server can just grab you something easily when they need to go to a completely different building. By the time we were seated and our food arrived, we’d been nursing the same cup of coffee for probably 25 minutes. This was the second bump. My wife asked for a warm up for her coffee and was told they don’t do “free refills” but we were free to order another cup. At $3.75 a cup, this felt a bit silly. I can understand not wanting to give out bottomless coffee, but a single top off for a cup of drip coffee being out of the question was a big turn-off for both of us. It’s a first world problem, for sure, but on the spectrum of hospitality, it comes across as inhospitable to me. Lastly, I’ll advise that it’s tight quarters. This is definitely a me thing. I get a little anxious dining in small spaces with lots of people. There was probably enough information available for me to come to that conclusion beforehand, but I didn’t. Hopefully this helps someone else set expectations. In hindsight, it wouldn’t stop me from going. I’m nitpicking the negative things, but those small things that rubbed me the wrong way really rubbed. The positive aspects really did shine. Don’t expect the things that I did, and I’m sure you’ll have a fabulous experience.

  • 5/5 Natalia R. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was so amazing. The atmosphere, food, and service is all you want in a restaurant. My boyfriend and I rate it a 1000/10!! The iced & hot honey bee latte was definitely a fav :)

  • 5/5 Sonja D. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was excellent. We went on a Sunday about 10 am. There was about a 15 minute wait. This place is super cute and has a great atmosphere. It is on the smaller side but quite cozy. We got the breakfast sandwich, biscuits and gravy, grits, honeybee latte, and regular coffee. They had oat milk which is a bonus in my mind. Their latte was good (though get half sweet if you don't prefer your drinks super sweet ). The biscuits and gravy were delish. You do order at the front counter and they bring it to you.

  • 5/5 Dave H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great breakfast! I also really like their online ordering system. More restaurants should use that . It cuts out the middleman and the food seems to come a bit faster for it.

  • 5/5 Jason S. 2 years ago on Google
    Consistently fantastic. I come every time I'm in Louisville as it's easily my favorite coffee shop / breakfast spot in town. Perfectly made drinks, creative and simple menu that's well executed, and friendly staff. Definitely check it out.

  • 5/5 Vonda W. 1 year ago on Google
    A great experience! The atmosphere is charming, service superb and food delicious. I highly recommend the homemade biscuits! The biscuits has a unique fluffy fresh homemade taste! A must have!!!

  • 5/5 Courtney C. 11 months ago on Google
    One of the top tier places to experience in Louisville. So welcoming and I challenge you to find a better breakfast sandwich. The beermosa and beet bloody Mary are first class and the honey bee latte leaves you speechless. Don't think, just go. It's worth the wait.

  • 5/5 Anita H. 9 months ago on Google
    Food was excellent. We had the biscuits and gravy, breakfast sandwich, grits, ugly frittata, and coffee cake. Ate well and enjoyed every bite. The drinks were delicious too. It was a great start to our Sunday.

  • 3/5 Kentucky K. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered the biscuits and gravy because I seen so many reviews saying the duck gravy was awesome. Unfortunately they do not make it with duck gravy anymore 😢. It was ok but a little too salty for me. I will definitely come back and try something else. Also, don’t ask for the PEACH BROWN BUTTER CAKE because it’s not available/out of season. I tried to order it and heard another person try to as well. I suggest using a label maker and put that on the menu to save both parties time and disappointment.

  • 5/5 Ryan R. 1 year ago on Google
    Unique little coffee/brunch spot here in Louisville. Got the honey bee late iced and bacon egg avocado biscuit breakfast sandwich which were both phenomenal. If you are visiting the area, I would highly recommend this spot.

  • 5/5 Lindsey R. 1 year ago on Google
    Strolled in on a busy Saturday. We were immediately greeted and put on a quick wait list of 10 minutes. It was a sunny day and they cleaned a table so we could sit outside. Ordered at the bar and then the food came promptly. The food was amazing as was the latte. Highly recommend the items shown in my pictures. I would definitely eat here again and recommend to anyone looking for a quaint brunch place in the Highlands area.


Call (502) 857-7457 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

Trends



Last updated:

Similar Restaurants nearby

Fourth Street Live! image
1
Fourth Street Live!
Social club
👍👍 Great time at this location with plenty to see, do, and eat. Lots of outside restaurant seating, games and activities. Usually live music on the weekends which contributes to a fun, friendly atmosphere. Check out the pictures and videos, and give it thumbs up for the ones you like. Park in the 5th s...
4.30 (10.6K reviews)
Mike Linnig's image
2
Mike Linnig's
Seafood restaurant
Circa-1925 riverside seafood joint serving up big portions of fried fish at outdoor picnic tables.
$$ $$
4.40 (7.4K reviews)
Texas Roadhouse image
3
Texas Roadhouse
Steak house
Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
$$ $$
4.50 (6.5K reviews)
KFC Yum! Center image
4
KFC Yum! Center
Arena
Huge, indoor arena hosting concerts, University of Louisville men's & women's basketball & more.
4.50 (6.4K reviews)
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store image
5
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
American restaurant
Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.
$$ $$
4.10 (5.4K reviews)
Last updated:
()