The best coffee roasters in Kentucky
Ranked by real customers — rating weighted by review volume across 13,414 Google reviews. Only roasters with 25+ reviews qualify. Updated 2026.
#1 Just Love Coffee Cafe - Bowling Green, KY
4.8 ★★★★★ 988 reviews · Bowling Green, KY
“Saw this place had 4.9 stars so I had to check it out while in town on business. The atmosphere and decor was warm and inviting and felt like a coffee shop. I got the sausage egg a…” — Chris
#2 Coffee Times Coffee House
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,030 reviews · Lexington, KY
Convivial espresso bar & shop selling 60 types of coffee roasted on-site, tea, pastries & gifts.
“I didn't know about Coffee Times until one of my graduate school friends told me about it, and I'll always be grateful to her for it! This is such a fun and unique coffee shop. Int…” — Holly
#3 Fante's Coffeehouse And Private Label Coffee Roasters
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,096 reviews · Louisville, KY
Coffeehouse showcasing an educational exhibit on the roasting process.
“It is a very cozy environment with extremely helpful and lovely staff. It's a great place to grab a book and mingle for a while with cappuccino or espresso. Also, They have plenty …” — Personality
#4 Sunergos Coffee
4.7 ★★★★★ 941 reviews · Louisville, KY
Hip coffeehouse chain serving up sustainable brews, plus tea, pastries & more in a low-key setting.
“Hade the Mieli and it was delicious. Bonus that it isn't something I can get where I am from so always happy to try something local at a local spot. Staff is very friendly and help…” — S
#5 Sunergos Coffee
4.8 ★★★★★ 709 reviews · Louisville, KY
Friendly coffee shop that roasts its own beans.
“To start I actually worked for a high end wholesale coffee company that served Aspen in the late 90’s - way before coffee became a thing in the USA... I quickly became a coffee afi…” — Michael
#6 Sunergos Coffee
4.7 ★★★★★ 788 reviews · Louisville, KY
Hip coffeehouse chain serving up sustainable brews, plus tea, pastries & more in a low-key setting.
“I loved my time at this gem of a coffee shop. You can tell by the fact that they roast and grind right there that they know what they’re doing. They had a wide menu, although I fou…” — Adelaide
#7 Just Love Coffee - Berea, KY
4.7 ★★★★★ 763 reviews · Berea, KY
Coffee, tea, and comfort food served in a comfy cafe with a drive-thru.
“Just Love Coffee in Berea, Kentucky: Popular eatery and coffee shop on a Saturday morning. Looking for a local breakfast and coffee shop, I landed here around 10 am. Almost all of …” — Paul
#8 Carabello Coffee Company
4.7 ★★★★★ 696 reviews · Newport, KY
Locally roasted beans, craft coffees & pastries served in a cozy, neighborhood gathering spot.
“This was my first visit to Carabello Coffee shop. I particularly like to visit local coffee shops in lieu of corporate coffee locations. I appreciated the overall environment of th…” — Will
#9 A Cup of Common Wealth
4.8 ★★★★★ 541 reviews · Lexington, KY
Cozy neighborhood cafe offering craft coffee & espresso drinks, tea, sandwiches & breakfast bites.
“Stopped in for a quick espresso and cappuccino for my wife. Would go back for the coffees and the muffins. Our dogs were with us, very dog friendly. Nice, relaxing atmosphere.” — Joe
#10 La Grange Coffee Roasters
4.8 ★★★★★ 521 reviews · La Grange, KY
Cozy coffeehouse featuring fresh-roasted beans and lattes, plus scones and tea.
“Stopped in while my wife and I were spending time in La Grange. This was definitely worth the stop in. The coffee and atmosphere were spot on. The service was great. I must say my …” — Scott