The Breeze
1247 S Shelby St, Louisville, KY
Crema's Take
“The Breeze is a wonderfully eclectic Louisville spot that goes beyond coffee—you'll find curated wine, local gifts, incense, and pastries alongside both traditional and specialty drinks, making it feel more like a carefully stocked neighborhood gathering place than a typical café. The space shines for lingering work sessions on the outdoor patio or intimate meetups, though service quality seems to depend heavily on who's behind the counter, with some staff delivering genuinely warm, knowledgeable recommendations while others can feel dismissive. If you catch them on a good day with a barista like Ciara, it's the kind of place you'll find yourself returning to again and again.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Came in with my partner to browse because they had some drinks and snacks we were looking for, cashier was more interested in being on her phone. If we asked any questions she gave short, snippy answers, and afterward, proceeded to stare at us with the angriest expression she could manage. Regardless, if the store wanted us to feel unwelcome, they succeeded, definitely will not be returning, and I recommend you don't bother either, unless you enjoy being treated like a nuisance.
Ciara was amazing and so sweet! I love the selection and the whole vibe of this store. You can find a little bit of everything like wine, seltzers, incense, stickers, and even cookies.
What a gem! This place is amazing and the individual working this past Friday night gave me some incredible wine suggestions and was so fun to interact with. I’m from Chicago and was really impressed with the selection y’all have. Big city folks aren’t easy to impress. 🤣
We spend a lot of time at The Breeze — whether it’s grabbing a quick breakfast and coffee, picking out a bottle of wine, finding a local gift, or just getting some work done outside the house. It’s such a unique and welcoming spot. The staff is great. Julie in particular is always great at suggesting new drinks and encouraging me to try something different — her recommendations are always on point.
I was there last week to meet my sister for the first time. I ordered a French 75 and waited with flowers for her. I believe that they were racist because of the attitude and energy of the bar staff on both sides. One side the staff members followed me around like I was going to steal what I purchased which was gourmet tuna 🍣 fish that I wanted to try. I just gave it to her as I continued to shop. Because as black people - we do not have the privilege in some stores to enjoy the act of tasting and reading boxes. Now, I was wearing a Rolex and high end clothing but they still followed me around. It comes to show that racism is everywhere. Additionally, I own the therapy company down the street. So, I walked to this company. Moving forward.... I will tell anyone I know not to support this company. Racist is not cool and profiling is not acceptable. Grow please and training your staff
Crema Reviews
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