07.05.2024

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Lunch on a budget

Get lunch for 12 bucks or less

Almost all of the Vietnamese and Chinese dishes at Annie’s Cafe in the South End are priced under 10 bucks. | Photo by LOUtoday

Looking for a tasty, local lunch spot that doesn’t break the bank? We’re here for you, Louisville. Check out this list of 18 places where a lunch for one costs $12 or less.

We know cravings are key when it comes to a midday meal, so we’ve broken up these spots into their respective food groups.

Fast and casual

Classico Take Out & Empanada, 400 E. Main St.

Carry out Argentinian-style empanadas priced at $4.50 each Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. from this small cafe. Pro tip: Stop in on Tuesdays and get three empanadas for the price of two.

Hometown Pizza, Multiple locations

Get a personal pan pizza for $6.99, or a small for $11.99 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. every day. They also serve hot and cold sandwiches and pasta.

Sandwiches + wraps

LOUtoday_Against the Grain — Against the Grain Public House specializes in burgers, gourmet hot dogs, and craft beer.
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Against the Grain Public House Downtown, 401 E. Main St.
Hot diggity $12 dogs. Dig into three different gourmet beef wieners — like the Derby City chili Dog — plus chicken tenders, salads, or wraps at this downtown brewery open for lunch starting at 11 a.m. seven days a week.

Kebab House, 969 Baxter Ave.
Choose from one of six sandwiches, each under $11, and add fries for $2.99. If you’re looking to warm up, try a bowl of the lentil soup for $4.99 or a cup of sage tea.

Neighborhood eats

Check’s Cafe, 1101 E. Burnett Ave.
This Schnitzelburg staple dishes out its famous chili for $5.99 a bowl + sandwiches, a brat, and burgers, each for under $10.

The Table, 1800 Portland Ave.
All of the menu items at this Portland neighborhood cafe are priced under $10. Plus, this non-profit is pay-what-you-can, so nobody is turned away.

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Asked

When it comes to lunchtime, which option do you prefer?

A. Eating at home or work
B. Eating out
C. I like a mix of both
D. It depends

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Events

Friday, July 5

Our River City | Friday, July 5 | 1-3 p.m. | Belle of Louisville, 401 River Rd., Louisville | $14.99-$24.99 | Learn about the history of River City on the river itself with this two-hour cruise.

Saturday, July 6

An Evening With the Gee Bees | Saturday, July 6 | 8 p.m | Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd., Louisville | $10-$20 | Cure your “Saturday Night Fever” with this tribute to the classic 1970s band.

Sunday, July 7

Gala Send-off Concert | Sunday, July 7 | 6-10 p.m. | First Unitarian Church, 809 S. 4th St., Louisville | Free | Hear VOICES of Kentuckiana present their GALA Festival 2024 performance set — suggested donation $25.

Tuesday, July 9

Clash of the Cocktails | Tuesday, July 9 | 6-9 p.m. | Galaxie, 732 E. Market St., Louisville | $20-$85 | Watch bartenders battle it out to create the most delicious and unique cocktails you’ve ever tasted.

Wednesday, July 10

Hump Day Happy Hour | Wednesday, July 10 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville | $40 | Sip beer, wine, or cocktails while you hear zoo keeper talks and enjoy animal interactions at this 21+ event.

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News Notes

Development

A 123-room hotel with 5,500 sqft of retail space is slated for 901 E. Jefferson St. in NuLu. The yet-to-be named hotel comes from the same developers behind the NuLu Marketplace and its expansion, which is expected to break ground soon. (Louisville Business First)

Civic

They paved ~~paradise~~ Louisville’s last gravel road. Romania Drive is set to be paved once MSD crews finish installing drainage infrastructure on the 2,000-ft stretch of road, which was first built ~120 years ago and is the only remaining public gravel road in the city. (Courier Journal)

Community

The Louisville Metro is seeking construction bids for a new park at the corner of 13th Street and Muhammad Ali Boulevard. Walnut Park will include pickleball + tennis courts, shade shelters, a sprayground, and parking. Bids are due by Wednesday, July 24.

Number

223. That’s how many cats were adopted from Purrfect Day Cafe last month. There are currently 30 cats available for adoption at the Louisville cat cafe — maybe it’s your turn on the cat distribution system?

Try This

Pool party anyone? The Omni Hotel is partnering with spirit brands each Sunday in July for Sunday Soaks, open to hotel guests and resort holders. Expect music + specialty cocktails. Day passes to the pool start at $35.

Drink

ICYMI, Angel’s Envy recently released its first-ever unfinished whiskey: the Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, meticulously blended by Master Distiller Owen Martin. Hint: It’s available exclusively at the downtown Louisville distillery (500 E. Main St.).*

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Declan

From the editor

Last week, I asked you what was the most Louisville car a person could drive. LOUtoday reader Roz suggested the Ford Bronco — because Louisville is home to a Ford plant and a bronco is a type of horse. Good one, Roz!

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