Est 1927 by Marigold
2035 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Louisville's Speed Art Museum, this cafe from the House of Marigold team offers a leisurely spot to linger over traditional coffee drinks and light bites in a cozy interior that's soon to open onto a new sculpture garden. While the kitchen seems to operate on its own unhurried timeline and service can feel a bit uneven, there's genuine charm in the slowness here—it's the kind of place where you're meant to settle in, not rush through. The real draw is the setting itself: a peaceful escape connected to art and culture, where a thoughtful coffee break becomes part of the museum experience.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
We went to 1927 the weekend of 2-28-26. We went around 1 and thought the place was closed. I found a staff member in the kitchen and she came out right away. I got a curry chicken salad sandwich, a bag of chips and a tiny pour of Rose. It cost $21!! All of our sandwiches came…
This place is a bummer. The food was not tasty, service was strange (guy at the register couldn’t explain any of the options) and the seating is odd. Seats are different heights at the same table, which made dining awkward. It felt like far more focus was put on the decor than…
It's three pm. Sign says open until four pm. They say "kitchen is closed" and someone else wanted food and was told to pick from the small case.
I visited a temporary exhibition at the Speed Art Museum, which was amazing. Stopped for lunch at EST 1927 by Marigold. The Fried chicken tenders were juicy but overcooked, the honey dipping sauce had no flavor, the French fries were okay, and the $10 banana brûlée pudding was…
The House of Marigold comes downtown and becomes the resident caterer and cafe at The Speed Museum. While already a nice cozy spot inside, construction is almost complete on a beautiful sculpture garden and patio, which will only add to the seating options. Accepting both…
Crema Reviews
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