Barnes & Noble is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Louisville.

1. Barnes & Noble

8.0
4100 Summit Plaza Dr, Louisville, KY
Bookstore · East Louisville · 7 tips and reviews

Lance F.Lance Flint: This place is great. I get coffee here, and it's faster than Starbucks. Also, the book selection is great. Very relaxing and peaceful environment.

Yasmine F.Yasmine F.: Books, coffee, quiet

Kate R.Kate Rueve: Favorite bookstore hands down. The children's section is great too!!

Barnes & Noble is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Louisville.

2. Barnes & Noble

8.6
801 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY
Bookstore · East Louisville · 9 tips and reviews

Gina M.Gina Mitchell: This is my first time in Kentucky and this is definitely one of the nicer Barnes and Noble's I've been in. Nice for a quiet rainy afternoon in, enjoying some coffee and finding some good new reads.

Patricia C.Patricia Clark: Their Frappe's are fabulous as is their strawberry cupcake. Yum! :)

Edyth W.Edyth Wheeler: Books books books! With Edy Kate. We'll see what we can find!

Floyds Fork Park is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Louisville.

3. Floyds Fork Park

8.2
4002 South Pope Lick Rd., Louisville, KY
Park · East Louisville · 2 tips and reviews

RobRob: Peaceful relax and enjoy nature.

Nicole H.Nicole Hugo: Great for catching crawfish!!

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Louisville.

4. Starbucks

8.1
10240 Westport Road, Louisville, KY
Coffee Shop · East Louisville · 3 tips and reviews

Romulo O.Romulo Ortiz: Nice oasis of quietness on a busy road

Bruce L.Bruce Lucas: Shitty service. Slowest Starbucks around.

Amber C.Amber Christensen: Like location too many stop signs and cars kind of entering everywhere. Not the best design for navigating.

Quills Coffee is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Louisville.

5. Quills Coffee

8.4
930 Baxter Ave (Morton Ave), Louisville, KY
Coffee Shop · Highlands · 57 tips and reviews

Chelsea L.Chelsea Lucas: great quiet spot for studying.. addicted to their frozen mochas. staff is always super friendly.

Billy G.Billy Grubbs: Try a white latte!

Kenneth T.Kenneth Tyler: Sun Dried Tomato Bagel!!

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Louisville.

6. Starbucks

7.6
243 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, KY
Coffee Shop · East Louisville · 12 tips and reviews

Christina D.Christina Denton: Absolutely the Best baristas I have seen in a Starbucks (and almost any other coffee shop) since we moved to Kentucky. Fast, friendly, accurate. Atmosphere is quiet, clean and beautiful.

Allison S.Allison Scott: Best Starbucks in Louisville. Good environment, very open. Great service!

Emily G.Emily Gentry: Best service, nicest people, best mocha around! Even during the morning rush. The store also has a really open, really nice atmosphere. Favorite Starbucks.

Plehn's Bakery is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Louisville.

7. Plehn's Bakery

8.7
3940 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY
Bakery · East Louisville · 10 tips and reviews

Margaret K.Margaret Kraus: Best old fashioned bakery around! Love the Cinnamon Streusel Danish and Powdered Sugar doughnuts.

Louisville Family Fun S.Louisville Family Fun Stephanie White: Best pumpernickel bread you'll find in town!

Katy M.Katy Miller: They have a donut called the Yum Yum that is unrivaled by any donut opponent.

Mimi's Bistro + Bakery is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Louisville.

8. Mimi's Bistro + Bakery

8.0
615 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY
Breakfast Spot · East Louisville · 17 tips and reviews

Melanie W.Melanie Woods: Omg....the food is so good. I'll be back several times over. The lemon poppy seed griddle cakes were yummy. Treat yourself to some hot chocolate.

AnthonyAnthony: tell them you've never been here and you'll get 4 muffins for free to take home with you!

Katy C.Katy Claypool: The strawberry waffle perdu is on a whole new level of delicious.

Valley Dairy Freeze is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Louisville.

9. Valley Dairy Freeze

7.9
10300 Deering Rd, Louisville, KY
Dessert Shop · Valley Station · 3 tips and reviews

Miles & Smith R.Miles & Smith Real Estate Group: Great ice cream, LOTS of choices, and terrific outside seating area.

Destiny B.Destiny Brown: Every frickin thing

Robin MeMe R.Robin MeMe Ratliff: Best place for sweets in all of Louisville.

The Melting Pot is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Louisville.

10. The Melting Pot

8.0
2045 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY
Fondue Restaurant · East Louisville · 12 tips and reviews

Cicely L.Cicely L: The servers and selections are wonderful. While the entrees are good don't miss out on the cheese appetizer and chocolate dessert fondues. Don't be in a hurry - enjoy the experience!

Melinda E.Melinda Espinal: Ask for Terry (t. love) and if he recommends something.....get it! He is awesome!!!

Michelle B.Michelle Buice: Costly, but the food and drinks are very good. Try the Ying Yang Martini.

Panera Bread is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Louisville.

11. Panera Bread

8.5
3131 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY
Bakery · Poplar Level · 16 tips and reviews

Shannon H.Shannon Huelsman: The asiago cheese bagels are the best!

Joyce H.Joyce H.: Long drive-thru wait.

Kelly L.Kelly Linn: Get the Asian Sesame Chicken Salad!

Pizza Donisi is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Louisville.

12. Pizza Donisi

7.9
1396 S 2nd Street, Louisville, KY
Pizzeria · Old Louisville · 5 tips and reviews

Alyssa B.Alyssa Baum: There's only one table inside so make sure you take it to go

TaintSmack ..TaintSmack .: Pretty good pizza. A good spot for a quick slice if you're in the neighborbood. Get the loaded tots if you're feeling bold (and drunk)

Ashley K.Ashley Kirton: Calzones!!

Brasserie Provence is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Louisville.

13. Brasserie Provence

8.2
150 N Hurstbourne Pkwy (Shelbyville Road), Louisville, KY
French Restaurant · East Louisville · 13 tips and reviews

TsaliTsali: Location may be offputting for some, being practically in an office district, the restaurant is amazing. The wine list is extensive, the food is delicious and the service is on point. Try the trout!

John A.John Allen: Service is unbelievable. Food is delicious! Half price Wine on Monday is an unbelievable deal!

Alice C.Alice Carroll: Lovely French restaurant- Excellent service, enjoyed vin a l'orange aperitif, chateaubriand with tomatoes Provençal and gratin dauphinois. Perfect- can't wait to return and try more.

Vincenzo's Italian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Louisville.

14. Vincenzo's Italian Restaurant

7.9
150 S 5th St, Louisville, KY
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 20 tips and reviews

Cheston N.Cheston Newhall: We did the 5 course dinner and it was fantastic. Steve, our server, did a wonderful job as well.

Lesa S.Lesa Seibert: Everything at Vincenzo's is spectacular. My favorite is the insalata caprese and caesar salad with dressing made at your table. Read more.

louisville.comlouisville.com: "The Sicilian-born Gabriele brothers Vincenzo and Agostino present Best of Louisville award-winning Italian cuisine in luxurious style."

Cottage Inn is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Louisville.

15. Cottage Inn

8.1
570 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY
American Restaurant · Central Louisville · 15 tips and reviews

Doug V.Doug Vann: Family really enjoyed the County Fried Steak, the Frog Legs, the Spaghetti, really everything!

Roderick C.Roderick Christopher: The fried chicken is to die for!

denise c.denise czaja: Delicious home cooking. Wednesday and Saturday nights they have all you can eat fried chicken.