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Blackbeard Espresso

Cafe Coffee shop

👍👍 I ordered an americano. It was good! The staffs are really nice too! People often mention coffee, staff, friendly, good, nice, drinks, downtown,


Address

718 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202, United States

Website

www.blackbeardespresso.com

Contact

+1 502-618-0004

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (235 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 7 am to 2 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 2 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Monday: 7 am to 2 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 2 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (27) staff (10) friendly (7) good (6) nice (6) drinks (6) downtown (6)
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  • 5/5 nishat t. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered an americano. It was good! The staffs are really nice too!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Joe 4 months ago on Google
    This place has really gone downhill. All the fun, friendly staff are gone now, they really made my day better I used to look forward to coming here to be greeted by a bunch of friendly faces. I don't blame them but sadly losing them lost all the charm too. I overheard a few times from staff members that they are NOT treated good.... Some of the things I heard about the owner, eish! The drinks and food are not as good as they used to be, the quality has drastically dropped meanwhile the prices go up.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Daniel D. 5 months ago on Google
    Primarily commenting to help others, avoid what I found to be an infuriating common problem… don’t bother stopping if you’re not going to get there before 4:45pm - three times now I’ve arrived within 15 minutes of their “closing time“ and found the workers inside mouthing “CLOSED!” to me. Most recently 4:48pm. I get it, I was in the service industry as well and we would all love to close early when it’s slow but your posted hours are what they are, it’s part of the gig. Blackbeard used to be one of the few coffee options downtown, post-pandemic, so I visited here probably 10 or 15 times over the course of the year… The coffee was a mix of excellent to adequate; same for food, and the staff was a mix of adequately pleasant or downright surly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andy F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great quick stop for coffee! Plus they had Wi-Fi if you needed to do some work.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nathan B. 1 year ago on Google
    Cup of happiness!!!! We haven’t been to a coffee shop since before Covid and this place does NOT disappoint!! Wonderful staff and awesome prices! Highly recommend!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trent B. 1 year ago on Google
    The coffee was excellent. The scones were the best scones I have ever eaten. They had a scone vibe but the flakiness of a pastry. Do you make your own scones or does someone make them for the shop??
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff F. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped for a coffee before hitting the road and the seasonal Mexican Mocha was perfect. The coffee and espresso drinks are made well and the service was excellent; friendly, knowledgeable about the drinks, and prompt. Worth a visit for a coffee fix between bourbon trail stops.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jesica “TraveleRN” Z. 10 months ago on Google
    We just stopped in while we waited for our experience at Barrels and Billetts to start. I ordered the drip coffee and a blueberry muffin. Both were very good. I'm a Starbucks girl, so I am always unsure about trying other coffee. The girls behind the counter were very friendly. The place was very clean and had plenty of room to sit back and enjoy our coffee.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mimi H. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been craving a good frappe since my favorite cafe closed a few months ago, and I haven't had much luck...until I discovered this place! My husband and I stopped in for frappes (mocha and caramel) and they were splendid!! Not only were our drinks phenomenal, but the staff was super friendly! They definitely added to the already welcoming and cozy vibe! If you get a chance to stop in, DO!! I am so glad to have stumbled upon this hidden gem, and will definitely be returning the next time I'm in the area! Thank you, Blackbeard Espresso for creating a cozy place to just "be" and for making our first visit a pleasurable one! Can't wait to visit again!!

  • 5/5 Kayla S. 5 months ago on Google
    Maple & sausage breakfast bagel is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Great espresso, too. Popped into Blackbeard twice while staying at a nearby hotel. Great stuff.

  • 5/5 Jenn M. 5 months ago on Google
    Friendly staff, fun & delicious drinks & pastries! We were too late for bagels so we'll have to come back again another day. If you haven't had Blackbeard's Curse you need to come by and try it! Love how chill it was inside!

  • 5/5 Alli F. 5 months ago on Google
    Fall in a Cup 🍂 is the perfect autumn drink, I got it iced and was not disappointed. They also have dairy-free and gluten-free snack bars (10/10 would recommend). Comfort vibe plus comfy seats.

  • 4/5 Brittney R. 5 months ago on Google
    This is a cool little place. I like the decor and the staff is very nice. I got a Cuban Café Con Leche. A little off the mark in terms of flavor as it should be much sweeter. It was still good and I would buy it again. I didn't try the food but it looked delicious. They only lost a star because of cleanliness. Dusty and some cobwebs, not enough to deter me. I'll definitely return.

  • 5/5 Deb H. 10 months ago on Google
    I can honestly say that this was the BEST cup of coffee I have ever had in my life. The sandwich was also quite tasty, but, oh my goodness, the coffee 🥰

  • 4/5 Kathy 10 months ago on Google
    Stopped by for coffee today. Staff are friendly. If your Australian this coffee is barista made and not bad. It was made a tad too hot for us Aussie coffee lovers. So far the best coffee we’ve had on this trip.

  • 5/5 Stefanie M. 10 months ago on Google
    Well these are just about the nicest people ever! The cappuccino was delicious, as was the Southern bagel sandwich (hooray for pimento cheese). The staff was friendly and helpful! Thanks for making my first trip to Louisville off to a great start!

  • 5/5 Geneva R. 11 months ago on Google
    This coffee was delicious and the girls working there were so kind and helpful! If you ever are walking in downtown Louisville make sure to stop here for a nice pick me up. They let me know the owner roasts the coffee from his garage. Support local.

  • 5/5 Nathaniel V. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little spot in Downtown Louisville. I buy drip coffee and bags typically, but I have tried lattes. Everything is typically on point here. They roast their own coffee which is great. Louisville has a lot of quality roasters and Blackbeard is definitely in the top tier in my book.

  • 5/5 Courtney L. 1 year ago on Google
    My daughter and I came here for a latte and treats. The banana bread was delicious! We were disappointed there wasn’t more options available because it looked like they had a lot of choices. The place was clean and a quick walk from the hotel we were staying at.

  • 5/5 Duygu O. 1 year ago on Google
    I haven't been to their downtown store but they had a truck at the Louder than Life festival, their coffee was my favorite thing there and was actually worth the money you paid for (unlike a lot of other overly priced festival food and drinks). Ladies serving the register and making the coffee were awesome. 💕

  • 5/5 Ebby G. 1 year ago on Google
    very nice place with happy staff. Coffee and service are top notch. fully recommended

  • 3/5 Paola M. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place to grab a latte or coffee. They have different milk óptions

  • 5/5 Jeremy H. 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped by on a rainy Saturday morning. Friendly staff and quick service. Ordered a nitro cold brew, latte, and americano and pleased with all of them. A small selection of baked goods but they were tasty as well.

  • 5/5 Eirika W. 1 year ago on Google
    Very cool coffee shop downtown. I like the entire vibe and appreciate that they are open on weekends when other downtown shops are not. I recommend you check it out if you're around main street!

  • 5/5 Ryan A. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice, quaint and chill location with excellent coffee options, both hot and iced. The Cuban caramel con leche is simply perfection! Can’t go wrong with excellent coffee here!

  • 5/5 Pat L. 1 year ago on Google
    A nice vibe in downtown Louisville. Paid $3 for an espresso. Service is quick and nice. A simple chill out spot


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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