The 20 Most Anticipated New Restaurants Coming To Louisville In 2022

By LEO Weekly Staff on Fri, Jan 7, 2022 at 9:58 pm

The past two pandemic years have been hard on Louisville's restaurants, but somehow, our city keeps adding more... and more... and more... and more...

Hey, we're not complaining. Our bellies are full. Our taste buds satisfied.

2022 is looking no different. In fact, some restaurants have already opened this month. For being a week into the new year, that's pretty good.

Some of the restaurants that are opening soon are chains, some are new locations of Louisville favorites and others are bringing something completely different to our food scene. Find them all here.

Backside at Whiskey Row

Opening January
108 W. Washington St.
Sidebar at Whiskey Row has long been a downtown Louisville favorite. Now, the bar that’s perfect for drinks before a show or YUM Center game, is opening a sibling bar that’s literally just around the corner from its original location. Backside replaces The Hall, a German restaurant.
Photo via facebook.com/SidebarLou

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Big Bad Breakfast

Opening early 2022
984 Barret Ave.
Man, we really are getting quite a few new breakfast places in Louisville. Big Bad Breakfast, founded by a James Beard-nominated chef, will occupy the space of what used to be Lynn's Paradise Cafe years ago. The new location is slated to open in “early 2022,” and they're currently doing a big hiring push.
Photo via facebook.com/BigBadBreakfastLouisville

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Guaca Mole Cocina Mexicana

Opening soon
900 E. Market St.
This isn’t actually a new restaurant per se –– it’s just a restaurant that’s moving into a new space. The Mexican restaurant Guaca Mole is currently in the process of relocating from its Ormsby Station Road location to 900 E. Market St. in NuLu.
Photo via facebook.com/GuacamoleLouisville

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The StrEATery

Opening by March 1
304 Woodlawn Ave.
We broke the story about this new international food hall in Beechmont last month, and we’re excited for what’s to come when it opens this spring. We already know there’ll be a brunch restaurant, another outpost of owner Dung Tran’s concept Fresh Out The Box and a second location of Billy's Chili, but keep an eye out for updates on the other vendors who’ll be filling the space.
Photo via Dung Tran on Facebook

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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Opening TBA
12929 Shelbyville Road
Although there’s no specific date listed yet for when Freddy’s will open in Middletown, they’ve got an address listed on their website –– 12929 Shelbyville Road –– and a promise that it is coming “soon.” They’ve also got a Shepherdsville location if you want to try out the restaurant before it arrives in the East End. As you can guess, their menu includes frozen custard and steakburgers, plus other American dishes.
Photo via facebook.com/FreddysUSA

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Goodfellas Pizzeria

Opened in January
642 Baxter Ave.
This Lexington-based pizza chain has been trying to break into the Louisville market for over a decade. After some issues with finding a location, it finally opened this January in the new Baxter apartment complex. This New York-style joint fit for a Soprano also serves craft cocktails.
Photo via facebook.com/GoodfellasBaxter

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Noble Funk Brewery

Opened in January
922 S. Second St.
The former Old Louisville Kroger is turning into a massive brewery and pizza restaurant. Highlights of the space include the beer tower with 24 taps, a gas fire oven for crafting pizzas and an outdoor event space that will include seating and even has a putting green.
Photo by Kathryn Harrington

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Blossom Bar Highlands

Opened in January
3046 Bardstown Road
Fans of healthy smoothies and juices will bloom at Blossom Bar. The grand opening of the healthy bar’s second location was delayed because of the pandemic, but it’s now slated for Monday, January 10, inside the Rainbow Blossom at Highlands Market.
Photo via facebook.com/BlossomBarLouisville

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Limon Y Sal Highlands

Opening TBA
2222 Dundee Road
Fans of Mexican food will appreciate that Limon Y Sal is moving into a second location. The restaurant says it brings “spicy chilis, bright lime, smooth guacamole,” as well as “cold beers, delicious margaritas and craft cocktails” to Louisville. We’re just happy that something is already filling the former Hammerheads space on the Douglass Loop.
Photo via facebook.com/LimonYSal502

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Melt 502

Opened in January
6318 Bardstown Road
Grilled cheeses and egg rolls are the star dishes at this Black-owned, hip-hop-themed restaurant, which also serves a meat spaghetti sandwich called the “Bossalinie.” Their expanded menu at their new location will also include salads and chicken tenders.
Photo via Melt 502 Facebook

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North of Bourbon

Opened for New Year’s
935 Goss Ave.
This restaurant draws inspiration from the many culinary influences that have contributed to cuisine throughout the South. Expect plenty of bourbon and plenty of Southern hospitality.
Photo via facebook.com/NorthOfBourbon

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The Peach Cobbler Factory

Grand opening on Jan. 29
801 W. Broadway, 1701 Bardstown Road
There are two new Louisville locations coming up for this dessert business, which serves 12 flavors of cobbler. They also serve banana pudding, cinnamon rolls, and fruit teas.
Photo via facebook.com/PeachCobblerFactoryLou

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Wiltshire Pantry on Main

Opened in January
605 West Main St.
This newest member of the Wiltshire family features cafe dishes like pastries, soups, salads, and sandwiches. They’re open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday.
Photo via facebook.com/WiltshirePantryBakeryAndCafe

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LaRosa’s Pizzeria

Opening this fall
10641 Fischer Park Drive
LaRosa’s Pizzeria is a Cincinnati favorite. And one is finally opening in Louisville! Soon, you’ll be able to gorge on pizza, pasta and calzones. *Chef’s kiss* (Plus, it will be located right next to a new First Watch location.)
Photo via facebook.com/LaRosasPizzeria

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