Gralehaus

So glad I was finally able to come here. It’s a bit small and seating is sparse, so plan accordingly. I got the biscuit and duck gravy for brunch and LOVED it. I’ll definitely be back.

Some friends and I ended up going here after an early afternoon beer at the Holy Grale. We thought some coffee & dessert was in order. Keep in mind they do keep fairly short hours but in those hours they are doing absolutely AMAZING things. This place is right up my alley but would not be a place where I would take my parents who don’t necessarily appreciate the idea of paying a premium for coffee.
We split a Speculoos crêpe amongst my friends and it was so hard to share. This is a great departure from the usual nutella crepes you see everywhere. If you’ve never had Speculoos cookies this is the place — they served one with all of our lattes too! If you’d like to try to the butter Fresh Market or Trader Joe’s has their own version. You won’t regret it.
My friend had affogato with their soft serve of the day «Rajun Cajun Banana» which we also tried on it’s own. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to eat generic vanilla soft serve again. The affogato (2 shots of espresso over soft serve) was a perfect balance. If you’ve never had something like this definitely try it here.
I had the maple latte which was gorgeous, creamy & just the right amount of sweet. My husband had a dirty chai that he said was the best he’s ever had. We try one almost everywhere we go & Louisville has some great choice but this was SUPER spicy (in the right way) So if you are looking for a latte on the sweeter side I would stray away from this.
We can’t wait to come back for brunch & to try some more of their «hausmade» beverages!

Came here and I ordered the working girl’s breakfast with. Perfect simple breakfast with a side of delicious grits. Also ordered a refreshing Beermosa to wash it down (don’t turn your nose up to it. It’s better than you think.)

Blink, and you’ll miss it but isn’t that what we have Unilocal for? We love Holy Grale and so this was on our list of must-​eats!
In a tucked away house on Baxter Avenue, this adorable little Bed and Beverage serves up delicious coffee and a delectable brunch. Being in this cozy atmosphere was like a small get-​away from home, even if we didn’t stay the night.
I started my morning with the perfect dirty chai latte (cute foam art and all), while my SO had the standard cup of coffee. As for brunch, I ordered the pimento cheese pickle biscuit while he dug into a delicious looking Mexican omelette. Speaking only to my food, the pimento cheese pickle biscuit was oddly delicious and uniquely Southern. The pimento cheese had just the right amount of kick and a wonderful thick texture. Other breakfast offerings include crepes, biscuits and gravy, as well as pastries & scones. The lunch menu looked equally fabulous with the country ham and pimento cheese biscuits peeking my fancy. Sadly, lunch is not served until 11am, and we were a little too early for those menu items.
Next time, I will likely indulge in a mimosa or may be even some soft served ice cream! They also had several fully stocked beer refrigerators with a plethora of options. However, it was a little too early for me to consume either beer or ice cream!
The service was friendly and prompt, the clientele were hipsters and the food was fantastic! I left with only one complaint, and that was the $$ price. I felt that while the food was excellent, the portion sizes were small for the cost. We left with a $ 30 bill and the «I’m going to be hungry in 60 – 90 minutes» type full.
I can’t attest to the «Bed and Beverage» concept since we didn’t stay the night, but I’d imagine that if the vibe is the same then the rooms are cozy, high-​end and eclectic! However, if you don’t go for the rooms, then go for the food. You should experience it at least once!

Gralehaus is another gem in a sea of little gems that Louisville has to offer. The «breakfast» side of Holy Grale, they offer some of the most unique and gourmet style breakfast dishes I’ve ever seen. I mean, I could never even imagine some of this stuff in my dreams. The dishes have just the right amount of southern flair and that eclectic yet upscale highlands vibe. Lamb & Grits with cilantro and cumin? That’s what I tried, and it was every bit amazing as I thought it would be. It’s delicate, piping hot, just the right kick of spice, just filling enough, and, fittingly presented like a work of art. I tried my wife’s Biscuit & Duck Gravy which was also mind-​blowing.
Now, this place is small. There are probably only like, 20 seats in here, so when you walk in and see nowhere to sit, it can be a bit stressful, but everything seems to work out in the end. I certainly can’t fault the place for being a small café, in fact, it adds to the charm. The service was very friendly and good for not really being a full waiter service place.
I seriously want to try everything on the menu, so I’m sure i’ll be back. Unfortunately, I don’t live in the neighborhood, so I don’t know how often that will happen.

This place is amazing! I will have to go at least another 3 – 4 times to try everything I want to try. They have loads of drink options! Alcoholic and not. They even have kombucha and cold brew on tap!
I went with the jasmine americano, because those are two of my favorite individual morning drinks. Mixing green jasmine tea with espresso is good. I would never have attempted it or even thought it would be good but trust me, it is worth the order. I would ask them not to add any sugar next time. It was faint, but I would rather it just be straight.
The food menu is oh so tempting! I decided to try the oyster mushroom crêpe and the cheddar grits. Not disappointed. The serving size is large and the grits are perfect for sharing with others. I love oyster mushrooms and this crêpe was no stray from that. The grits were perfect… maybe the best I have had.
My brother ordered an egg and cheese with bologna on brioche and he enjoyed it as well. They have lots of options!
Oh…and they have a soft serve machine! Today the flavor was blueberry. I wish I had a bigger appetite so that I could have taken a cone for the road but I was stuffed. Next time. And I hope it happens to be blueberry again!
The décor/​atmosphere is cool and the service staff are all friendly. They have some outdoor tables as well.
I would love to just sit there for hours and take turns trying drinks and food items. ha! Maybe I will do that one day soon.

Gralehaus is pretty incredible you guys! I came in for brunch (thanks for bringing me Emily H!), and absolutely loved it. This place has such a cool vibe along with all of my favorite things. I’m talkin’ beer garden, restoration hardware-​like décor, fun cocktails, a delicious menu, and a bed and breakfast. Doesn’t get much better than that.
I was extremely intrigued by their drink menu; beer-​mosas, coffee-​beer, cider, lattes, and other fun concoctions. They even have a beer on draft called Coffee-​Rocket which is beer infused with coffee beans and 9.5%! I’ll definitely be trying this next time. I decided to go with the strawberry bellini which was really pretty and super yummy.
My eyes immediately went to their biscuits and duck gravy on the menu, so while I assume there are plenty of other delicious options, I couldn’t help but order that. And boy am I glad I did! This sucker is drool worthy. A black pepper biscuit, duck sausage gravy, maple syrup, duck jus, sunny egg, and duck cracklin’. YEAH. Amaze. It’s beautifully presented as well.
I tried a bite of Emily’s speculoos crêpe which was awesome as well. If you’re looking for a sweet option, I’d go with this beauty. This crêpe is filled with whipped ricotta, Kentucky honey, and ginger cookie. Talk about cookie batter heaven.
I’ll definitely be paying Gralehaus another visit next time I’m in Louisville.

This is one of those meals where you can’t write your review fast enough after eating here.
Daaang son, that was a very good breakfast.
You order at the counter both your food and your beverages. Then your meal and coffees/​kombucha/​beer is brought out to you. The seating is pretty limited I got there at 9:30 AM on Mother’s Day and was able to snag a seat at the bar.
After I took my first bite of my lamb sausage and grits I felt pretty bummed that my husband wasn’t with me to try it too.
I love hot sauce but this dish needed nothing and was perfectly seasoned. I loved the cinnamon (?) and pile of fresh herbs.
Yeah, it’s a little pricey and I’m ok paying more for awesome fresh ingredients. I also parked easily on the street about 400 feet away.
If you are dining solo or with a small group this spot can’t be missed.

It’s very rare when I give five star reviews, but Gralehaus deserves every single star. Located in a gorgeous neighborhood, they have a simple system: order, take your number, find a seat, and an employee will bring your food to you. My boyfriend got the biscuits and duck gravy, and I got their pork-​veggie hash. Every single bite I savored. We sat outside in their backyard patio, and had one of the best breakfasts we’ve ever eaten. They also have a wide selection of non and alcoholic drinks, including kombucha tea! Which, if you haven’t tried before, please try here. This certainly won’t be the last time I visit Gralehaus.

Charming? Sure. Instagramable? You betchyuh. Cozy as hell? Yea, that’s right.
So what we’ve got here is a little hipster brunch joint with an inspired menu and too many good beers to choose from.
Of course I got the duck gravy with a huge, perfectly dense biscuit and an egg cooked exactly how I ordered it. It came out quickly, the temp was a little less than warm but an overall very delicious and filling dish. The presentation was beautiful, as was my partner’s dish, The Working Girl which is basically just an elevated breakfast platter with bacon, toast, eggs, grits, etc. Everything was seasoned perfectly and tasted great.
The downfall? The pricing. I got ONE biscuit, ONE Egg, and a bowl of gravy. For $ 13. I also got two Sierra Nevada cans, $ 4, not a terrible price, with tip I ended up paying almost $ 30. For myself. For Breakfast. Come on, that’s a little too much. Also, there is no signage whatsoever for this restaurant except for a decal on the door, its in a residential looking house so its really easy to miss. Just a tip, its next to the up and coming Yankee Noodle/​old KFC 11. Good luck parking.
Overall: A very nice place to bring a date for breakfast, especially if you like a good beer with breakfast, like me. Although the food is yummy and they bring a whole lot of charm I don’t think this place will be in my regular rotation. But its a definite rite of passage to be a Louisville foodie and I highly suggest it.

Great blend of flavors. The chef has obviously gone above the expected by adding flavors that brighten or temper others.
Pepper jelly as an example of great thinking. On my lovely oyster mushroom and goat cheese crêpe, there was a delicate drizzle of spicy sweetness that lesser gods would have subbed with apricot jam (how cloyingly saccharine!).
The coffee was far better than other breakfast venues. They use the pour over method so your cup is fresh and perky (unlike this drowsy reviewer).
Décor seems to be a nod to a general store bred with its first cousin from the city. It is fiercely clean. Even the little sauce bottles are vinegar shined gleams.
It could have gone too far in the décor with kitsch; However, they kept it to a minimum and it is much appreciated. Well done on the attention to detail.
Staff are as scrubbed as the bottles, with gleaming eyes filled with an obvious love for their coffees and breakfasts. Their attention to breakfast detail minutiae is welcomed in a slap dash grease fest world.
The biscuit: good. A bit grainy with a hint of pepper (clever chef) but not cry worthy.
Four is as high as I get without breaking out in happy tears.

Girlfriend found this place on Unilocal.Yes I turned her into a Unilocaler and it is working out well for me.
Super friendly staff! A woman spilled coffee in her car they gave her wet rags and even went out to help clean the woman’s car.
Food was delicious and the drinks are great. I would certainly stop by for lunch again.

How delightful is this adorable home with a bed and breakfast above it?
You walk into a quaint room with an open kitchen and dining room. Well, not quite a dining room but tables and a «bar». They offer local brews and fantastic options for vegetarians and meat lovers.
My dad went with the bahn mi tofu and I went with the duck biscuit and gravy? Why not? It was my freaking birthday!
I feel as if we waited less than five minutes for our lunch. Seriously. It came out as soon as we both ran to the restroom and came back!
The food was delicious and our beer paired nicely. The man at the register is to thank for that!
There are a few other items I am intent on trying… Including the bahn mi. Pops adored it.
See you soon, Gralehaus!

The charm of the Holy Grale and its Biergarten continue in the Gralehaus, a must-​visit spot for brunch. It also offers a unique bed and breakfast in the Louisville Highlands — I’ll just have to have my next out of town guests stay here so that I can check it out!
Situated in an old Victorian house, the atmosphere is just as one would expect from a Holy Grale– affiliated establishment — warm, inviting, and come-​as-​you-​are casual. The staff is friendly and enthusiastic, with excellent recommendations on the menu.
I visited recently with a group of friends for brunch, and we were immediately struck by how comfortable and charming the place was. We sat in the corner by a window, and were quickly greeted by a staff member. Orders were to be made at the counter, they told us, and we quickly filed up to place them.
I went with a decaf coffee (pour-​over, but worth the wait for it to be prepared), and a vegetable hash. The food was brought out as it was prepared, and we each ate our meals while they were piping hot. I dug into the hash and loved its hearty mixture of root vegetables with a sunny-​side-​up egg over it all. Hot, savory, and filling, it was just what I needed for a brunch meant to tide me over until dinnertime.
After a filling meal in great company, we vowed to return again. A new favorite place may have just been found!

We have been dying to try this place since my boyfriend moved to Louisville. The kombucha on tap is what sold us. We finally made it, and I wish we would have tried it long ago! The décor is awesome– the place is so fun inside with the decorations and the furniture. It has tons of different beers and signs around and it just looks great.
We studied the menu for a while… There were multiple options we both were looking at and could decide. I ended up going with the veggie hash and he ended up getting the lamb and grits. And of course, a kombucha.
The veggie hash was SO GOOD. it was better than expected– it had potatoes and broccoli and Brussels sprouts with awesome sauces and an egg on top. I wish I could buy a jar of the sauce and put it on everything. The lamb and grits was also awesome. We devoured everything in less than 10 minutes. The kombucha was top notch– a little pricey for 5 bucks a pop, but it was good.
We will definitely be back for breakfast again and hopefully to try holy grale as well too!
The food was pretty quick and service was good overall.

Mocha is best, doesn’t burn your throat with sugar, soft and nice. Hot chocolate and other coffees are very nice too. Chess pie is too sweet for me but is good.
the cups are really nice and the place has pretty details.

Holy crêpe! This place is delicious!
After some confusion about the location, which is directly behind the Holy Grale, I arrived in front of the quaint house that the Gralehaus occupies. The sign out front clearly indicates this place is for brunch, but also for snacks! They offer a soft serve ice cream that looks yummy, but I did not order. My mind was on a savory crêpe.
While waiting in the line to order, I decide on the country ham and cheddar crêpe. The crêpe itself was a beautiful soft, fluffy texture. It was shaped almost like a pie crust around the contents of salty country ham, cheddar and runny egg. On top were some greens for additional texture. It was absolutely delicious and they didn’t skimp on the meat!
To drink I had fresh hand-​squeezed orange juice. It was $ 5, which I thought was a little high priced. However, I am not a coffee drinker, so this was one of my few options. If you are into the java I would highly suggest a latte or espresso because they have a very, very expensive piece of equipment to make those. It looked like a Modbar.
If you are into the booze for brunch. They have that handled too. Grocery refrigerators line the back, full of beer options. There’s even a beermosa!
My friend ordered the french toast. The size was unexpected. It was one very thick slice of white bread topped with some sort of pumpkin butter and whipped cream. Also, very yummy but I wasn’t blown away by it like I was with the crêpe.
Keep in mind this is a small restaurant. A few tables and then some bar style seating on a wall and another section right next to the expresso machine. In cooler months make sure you have jacket/​coat as you may be eating outside if it’s super busy.
I thoroughly enjoyed my meal at Gralehause, the ambiance and the people watching (people flow in and out with drinks, food, soft serve). It’s a do not miss in L’Ville.

This place is pretty tucked away! If it weren’t for Unilocal I wouldn’t have known it were a place for the great bites. I tried it for brunch! Yummy!
Try the the duck biscuits and gravy! It was a great take on biscuits and gravy without being anything you’ve tried before! It’s also a great place for coffee! They have all kinds of brews to try. If coffee isn’t your thing try the beer! Wow! Lots of great choices!
Just one more note. This place is pretty tiny so don’t bring a party of twenty! ;)

Gralehaus was smaller than I expected, but don’t let that fool you, it’s still deserves an A+. The tonic/​soda drinks were great and very refreshing. The crepes were AMAZING! I had the country ham one and my sister had the speculoos one, so I was able to have both sweet and savory. I highly recommend the speculoos one. The breakfast sandwiches are delicious. My other sister had bacon egg and cheese on a biscuit, and it was divine. The biscuit was so soft and fluffy – perfection! I also ordered a beet salad but I recommended you skip out that as it seemed to be half a cup of canned beets :/
Other than that, everything was great! Also, the outdoor area is beautiful and I recommend sitting out there on nice days!

If «brunch» means four trips to the all-​you-​can-​eat fried chicken bar to you, this might not be your joint. A dude can very quickly go broke just coming in here for a biscuit and coffee.
Rest assured, you’re not just paying for the surrounding reclaimed wood or the cook’s beard trim.
You’re paying for the ridiculous glory that is their speculoos crêpe. You’re getting local ingredients and «haus”-made sodas and soft-​serve flavors and garnishes. Craftsy kombuchas. Capriole cheese. Wee tins of fancy homemade things invented for Instagram. Great beers, great patio, and great attention to detail.
It’s taken me more than a year to admit this, but you win, Gralehaus. Here’s my paycheck. I’m yours.