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Coffee dates are back! Get out of the house to catch up with friends or work remotely with a change of scenery. These local shops are spilling the beans on great atmosphere, premium coffee, and plenty of tasty treats. Skip the giant chain drive-thru and turn an ordinary day into something special.
BY DAWN ANDERSON• PHOTOS BY DANNY ALEXANDER
Louisville Joe Coffee Company
1567 BARDSTOWN RD LOUISVILLE, KY 40205 (502) 452-9191 LOUISVILLEJOECOFFEECOMPANY.COM
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ouisville Joe Coffee Company is a coffee bar inside Dox Fox Clothing and Culture boutique at 1567 Bardstown Road in the Bonnycastle neighborhood of the Highlands. Dot Fox/ Louisville Joe Owner Sally Bird says Louisville Joe has been “nestled here in our hearts” ever since she drew up her original business plan twenty years ago. It is “a natural evolution” out of the boutique’s location. The coffee bar has been open for a year now, offering organic,
fair-trade coffee and tea and “the most magical espresso shots” from the vintage 1970s Victoria Arduino espresso machine. Sally is a “born and bred Louisville kid” who always wanted to “invest time and energy in business” here. She works with local dairy suppliers, features pastries from local bakeries, and sources coffee from Bean roastery on Goss Avenue and Safai Coffee headquartered on E. Kentucky St. Louisville Joe is “such an asset to the boutique,” says Sally, as folks are “meandering down Bardstown Road” they can get a boost of energy to power through the day or hot chocolate to keep the kids happy while they shop. Sally’s favorite coffee drink is a Dot Fox Latte made with oat milk, almond, and caramel. She also recommends the Green Tea or
Jasmine Tea Latte. This summer, try an Italian soda, iced Rose Hip Tea, or Mint Tea with pomegranate, fresh mint, and fresh thyme. “We also make a mean chai,” inspired by a chai Sally had on a visit to Taos, New Mexico. “It’s pretty spicy but still sweet.” Louisville Joe currently serves pastries from Smør Nordic Bakeri and Breadworks scones, including the cinnamon scone that Sally can’t resist. Louisville Joe Coffee Company is all take away service with just one table out front for now. But there are plans to expand with a kitchen and more seating for a more traditional café setting. Louisville Joe is open 9 am - 8 pm Monday through Saturday, and 9 am - 6 pm on Sunday. Sally is looking forward to hosting events such as poetry slams, open mike nights, and psychic fairs. Follow @ louisvillejoecoffee on Instagram. TOPS LOUISVILLE | July 2021 77
