Old Louisville Coffee Co-op

Recently moved in the area from Lexington and couldn't be more grateful to have a place like this so nearby. Expresso is great, Matcha is great and My friends say the food is pretty good too! Awesome to have somewhere so safe nearby and it being a sober place for my friends in recovery + no cops!! This place is great and i cant wait for it to become somewhere i regularly go!

Very nice and you may enjoy pastries and coffee,tea,ect. Whilst having fun with freinds or coming for you morning coffee they offer encredible customer service! And is a relaxing chill place and it is a local coffee shop! So if you support local coffee shops it is a must in Louisville not to mention their staws don't break the minute your lips are on the straw (like Starbucks straws do) they also have kids coffee (I'm sure it's not actually coffee) and support the LGBTQ+ community!And also have very nice customers.

The co-op is one of my favorite places in the city to spend time with friends, write, and enjoy amazing food/beverages! I love the inclusive environment the co-op and its' owners create. There is always awesome music playing that gets the people going (s/o to Israel for the impeccable music taste :p) No matter what vibe I intend to catch at the co-op for, whether it be to study or just to chill out, I am always left satisfied and in a better mood than what I came in with. I didn't even drink coffee when I started coming here but now I just can't seem to stop giving them my money. I am not sure if it's the bomb coffee (lavender-infused of course #ifykyk) or the warm atmosphere that I'm now addicted to. Whichever it may be, I'm here for it. Aside from being a dope coffee shop, the co-op serves as a place for various community organizations and organizers to provide robust offerings that ultimately improve the well-being of community members, many of who are marginalized at intersecting dimensions of their identity. I have gotten the privilege to form genuine connections with each of the owners and I am so grateful for them and what each of them uniquely contributes to the co-op. I appreciate all the work they continuously put in to make the co-op such a unique and inviting place. I 10/10 recommend and I tell people about this spot all the time. Based on the quality of products, atmosphere, customer service, and community offerings; the co-op is hands down the best coffee shop that I've been to in the city, country, and hell they are even at the top internationally. I am so thankful that a friend told me about this magical place a year ago because ever since then, it has been a second home. If you haven't been to the co-op, YOU'RE SLACKIN! :)

In regard to these ridiculous 1-star reviews related to cops, the only negative experience that I have had at the co-op was when there was a presence of people in uniform which was completely unrelated to the staff or the co-op as a whole. My sister and I visited the co-op expecting our usual warm and comfortable visit. However, soon after we arrived, men in uniform entered the space which immediately made us viscerally uncomfortable. We felt as if we had to police ourselves and couldn't enjoy the space as we usually do out of fear of what could be done to us. We ended up leaving to sit at Central Park. That should tell folks a lot if two women felt more comfortable sitting in Central Park at night than in a place we consider a safe space. While people should feel welcomed in communal spaces, the people who are leaving negative reviews need to understand the state of police relations within our city, especially surrounding people of color and people with LGBTQ+ identities which is the main demographic of OLCC's customer base. OLCC recognizes its target audience and the people they wish to serve and their needs. This community is alive and well within our city and OLCC does an excellent job at fostering community and creating a space for everyone to enjoy. They will do just fine as a business without the support of a few individuals who can't see how the unjustified harm that uniformed people have brought and still bring to members of our Louisville community and the lasting effect that harm has had on people and their ability to be comfortable in their presence. With that being said, I commend them for making the statements and taking the stands they do.

So happy to have such a truly community-oriented establishment in our neighborhood. Thank you for being such a welcoming space for collaboration and creativity. Order a lavender Italian soda & be delighted when the staff care about spelling your name correctly on your cup. Thank you!!

I wish I could give a more thorough and confident review but I only stopped in for a bit to talk with someone. The atmosphere was nice and staff friendly. One of the ceiling lights kept blinking on and off but I'm certain that's an easy fix and if that's the biggest criticism I can give a place is say they're off to a good start. I will update this review in the future after I actually experience the food and prices.

Kind and welcoming staff that are knowledgeable on what they do and are respectful to all. Killer drinks and food in an open and inclusive environment. Beautiful outdoor seating. This place does good things for good people. A wonderful place for folks to go. Love going here.

Great spot for a delicious cup of coffee and some (vegan!) baked treats from Knead Some Love. The location is unbeatable, especially if you're spending time researching at the Filson Society. Nice ambiance, and excellent hours.

I visited for the first and last time today. The nasty attitude of the woman(?) at the counter was truly upsetting to my aunt and me, yet we had read raving reviews and decided to stick it out for the coffee. Well, as it turns out, the coffee was somehow more disappointing than the service - bland, stale, and disgusting. I did not make it past the second sip. Try Sunergos or Heine Brothers for a much safer and kinder experience! :)

I love their hummus sandwich. They also have a communal food pantry, including baby food, for those in need. There is even a little play area, so you don't have to leave the kids at home. Just a little noisy during certain peak hours, that's all.

I love this place! It’s always a great atmosphere, the baristas are amazing and you can tell the coffee and food are made with good quality ingredients