There is no place like Abol Cafe in Louisville! As soon as you enter into Abol you are transported into a true Ethiopian experience. Not to mention, the service is AMAZING! The owner, Tar, really cares about his customers, and is a pleasure to chat with! If you are looking for a place to learn more about Ethiopian coffee or just have a different kind of coffee experience, try Abol!

Such a nice vibe! The coffee and smoothie were great! The food was surprising !! It was so fresh and tasty, she really did an amazing job.

What a hidden gem! Tar was a welcoming and enthusiastic host, with extensive knowledge of coffee. I ordered an iced Dalgona coffee as recommended, and it wasn't cloyingly sweet or bitter. Priced similar to Starbucks yet the quality was miles better. If you are a coffee enthusiast, you'd dig this place!

The cafe is a gem! Hands down, some of the best coffee in town. The coffee is bold and smooth, and you can get many of the typical drinks you would find in a another coffee shop but the variety of Ethiopian concoctions on the menu are a great new experience! The owner is super friendly, generous , and accommodating. He loves to tell customers all about the history and culture surrounding Ethiopian coffee and treats regular customers like family. The food is great as well. I personally love Ethiopian food so getting coffee here in the morning along with the house vegan platter is a fantastic way to start my day. They recently added a lot of custom wood furniture to the interior that really adds to the cafe's personality. Best place to go in crescent Hill for a quiet cup of coffee!

Delicious breakfast/brunch spot and Ethiopian coffee is always a treat. We will definitely be returning.

A cozy, beautiful cafe with a great variety of drinks and food. We tried the dalgona coffee, smoothie, and chechebsa. All wonderful! Will be back!

Got some very creative drinks here. I believe this is the only place in Louisville where you can get an official Dalgona coffee--the lockdown darling of 2020. The owner does a fantastic job making coffee and her own custom drinks. I was blown away to see a strawberry Dalgona on the menu. It's a one of one creation that my wife loves as a treat. I'm excited to see what they come up with next. They have some food options on top of coffee choices so you could eat a little and hangout in the dining room. Would be great to get more varieties of Ethiopian beans to choose from in the future! Also would be great to get a little background music playing while waiting for the drinks to be made. Great shop and I would highly recommend stopping by to try the Dalgona!

This place is great! The owner is friendly and informative. They offer a variety of espresso drinks and food, both sweet and savory. You can get unroasted beans, whole roasted or ground. Grinders, brewers, etc, etc. They also offer subscription services. Don't sleep on this café!

Abol Cafe is a must-visit spot for coffee aficionados looking for exceptional Ethiopian coffee.

I love this coffee shop! Good Organic coffee beans. They are professional. Baklava is good for coffee.

Loved ABOL. Smoothest coffee ever, and the addition of rue (Herb) was amazing. Super nice people too. Going to do the coffee ceremony next.

Okay, Abol’s Cafe on the corner of Cannons and Frankfort Ave. may be impossible to beat for a coffee and cultural experience. Owners Rahel and Tar are from Ethiopia, the origin of coffee and human beings, so the story goes. Rahel greeted me and prepared a traditional Ethiopian Pour Over, which was fabulous. But, I had to have a second round and she prepared for me a Latte with Timadam or Fingeru, which means “health” and it blew my taste buds away. I’ve never had anything like it. The best part of the experience though is Rachel’s stories about coffee and it’s place in Ethiopian culture. For instance, coffee was discovered when a monk saw a goat eat from the coffee tree and he then tried it and found it delicious. I also learned everything on a coffee tree has a specific purpose. Rahel will also conduct the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony for small groups and it’s best to call in advance. I hope some friends would like to try it with me sometime. The only bad thing I can say about Abol is that it is only open 1000-200 on weekdays so i can’t stop in when I work normally, but it is open Saturday and Sunday. I absolutely love this place and can’t wait to return.

Went and tried this place for the first time, didn’t know what to expect and I’m very impressed. Coffee is phenomenal! Definitely coming back & making this my new coffee place

The food and drinks are amazing!! Everyone is extremely kind and thoughtful, can’t recommend enough!

Delicious, good quality. 4 item Platter is big enough to split.

The barista was super friendly and made our coffee fresh. The decor was super unique and authentic! They also have a good variety of beverages and food on the menu. Great place to sport small local business! 😁

The coffee was sooo good! Lots of different options. I was in a group of 4, and we all got something different, both hot and cold. I got a box of the camping coffee to take home. I have also gifted the camping coffee to friends. Such a cute little cafe with a positive vibe! Easy in and out!

Absolute gem of a cafe. We stopped here after eating at Burger Girl and so glad we did. Owner was extremely pleasant and the coffee plus snacks were great! Highly recommend this place.

this is my new favorite coffee spot in the area! the first thing i noticed was how clean everything is, and how well they have done to adapt to our current health crisis. the service was great and the owner was very, very kind. oh, and i had the best cup of ethiopian coffee! let’s support our local cafes. i am excited to share my experience with others!

This is an amazing local coffee shop! I tried an iced Dalgona coffee- it had such a unique and smooth taste. I loved that they had an option of oat milk. Note to those who come to coffee shops to do a bit of work- there is a printer you are able to use! All the baristas and owner are so friendly in here. They’ll have my business again 😊

Two words: Dalgona coffee. It was so good and unlike anything I’ve had before! The man working was very friendly and told us about the history of Dalgona coffee. You can tell he was proud of the product and was happy to share it with others. Give it a try!

This place is a gem! We ordered the dalgona matcha and the dalgona coffee. Both were delicious and the best I've had before. This place also serves popcorn with their coffee. It was a warm atmosphere and the owner (I assume) was very friendly. We purchased a bag of their already roasted beans. Definitely recommend and we will be back frequently.

Amazing coffee! I ordered the dalgona coffee and the baristas were so helpful and knowledgeable, explaining the coffee and telling me about the cafe. I wish I could have been here when they were doing the coffee ceremony!

I had a wonderful experience at Abol! It was great talking with the owner, and my drink was delicious! It was so intimate and exclusive, can’t wait to return.

We'd seen their signs posted around the area while driving, and finally stopped in after a run today. The entire experience was excellent - the service, coffee, food, and ambiance were top notch. Parking was easy as well. Not to mention it feels great to support a family owned small business. Will recommend Abol Cafe to anyone who will listen!

Super friendly, welcoming environment, calm, and the coffee selection is fantastic! The dalgona coffee (iced) was delicious! The sweet and creamy stuff on top really makes it!