Crema's Take
“Cottage Cafe is known throughout Louisville specifically for its cakes—reviewers consistently cite it as the best in the city, with massive, genuinely delicious homemade desserts that justify a dedicated trip. Beyond sweets, it's a charming old-school spot with warm service and solid lunch fare (the tomato dill soup and daily specials get real praise), so you won't be disappointed if you come hungry rather than just for dessert. The flamingo-themed, historic Middletown setting feels authentically local rather than manufactured, which is why regulars keep coming back.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Adorable cafe in historic Middletown just for flamingo lovers & all who love great food. The desserts are huge & so tasty
I am not from Louisville originally. So I needed to research where the best cake in the city was. Multiple people and reviews online said Cottage Cafe was the best cake hands down. I ordered a birthday cake with about a week's notice. They were so kind to work my order in. It is…
I went in just before closing, staff was super friendly (shout out Alicia). Made a great recommendation for food and I was not disappointed. It has a very warm hometown old school feel. Definitely going back and highly recommend! I ate chicken salad sandwich and ebony and ivory…
OMY! Went in today for the Wednesday meatloaf, mp & gb special, which was scrumptious. Brought home a heavenly dessert I haven't had before--lemon cake. Hoping Susan can describe all 3 layers, because I can't. There was a lovely lemon meringue frosting, but between the cake and…
The Cottage Cafe made for a great stop for lunch. I had a cup of the tomato dill soup, which had a great combination of flavors, and the Benedictine sandwich. The sandwich was colorful and had lots of cucumber flavor. Having never tried this type of sandwich before, it was a…
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