Borsalino Cafe & Deli

Reviews

• Rebecca B.

  star star star star star 24 May 2026

  Ok, I'll admit I have a banitsa/burek problem that's been ongoing for at least a decade after I discovered it in a now defunct hole-in-the wall shop in the Highlands where it was simply called "cheese pie." I am completely helpless around it. If it's on a menu, there is 0% chance I'm not ordering it. It is the ultimate comfort food.
  
  That long preface now contended with, I stopped in this place to maybe grab a coffee and baklava with my 15 year old son who is too cool to generally offer words or expressions of interest, much less glee over damn near anything I introduce him to. Kid will eat everything and anything, but he's also happy spending $19 on five bags of Doritos and a 2 liter of Mountain Dew.
  
  BUT, he adored this place. He ordered an iced coffee and slurped it down like a frat boy playing beer pong. From my point of view, I was most impressed by the nugget ice, for I am a nugget ice connoisseur. So crunchy and satisfying. So obviously the iced coffee is a hit.
  
  I went to the bar (shocker) and asked the lovely lady working about a bitter liquor and tried this ridiculously weird but delicious amaro from Croatia that tasted like adult bubblegum. They had a bunch of weird booze and I'm excited to try many more.
  
  The burek though, once it was served, piping hot....oh myyyy. Huge portion. Buttery and crispy and delicate and just generally perfect. And the sauce, like a sour cream/tartar sauce/tzatiki? Well, I'd buy it by the pound and slather it on damn near everything - burgers, grilled veggies, who cares...it would just be a vehicle for that sauce that slays. We both liked it so much we ordered extra, scooping it generously on the burek, creating a fine hot/cold/sour/sweet/crunchy/soft combo that, well, now just writing this I feel like Pavlov's dogs drooling at the thought.
  
  We also also tried two sodas, one elderflower and one like a flat Coke with orange. Both interesting and hitting the spot vis-a-vis the salty fatty burek. (See pics)
  
  We got baklava to go. Son reported to have enjoyed it.
  
  The bill was $26. Seemed a little high, but in retrospect, maybe nah. A shot, an iced coffee, a very filling snack for two, two sodas and a baklava...made sense. And was well worth it for the experience.
  
  As a side note, you walk in and feel immediately transported into another world. You are no longer in Buechel. That is a huge part of the experience.
  
  Go here now. Don't be afraid to ask dumb questions, they will answer all of them with a little perplexion but with a gentle ease that mitigates your shyness and/or ignorance.

• Queenie W.

  star star star star star 24 May 2026

  I'm a little late giving a shout out to this cute hidden cafe. Love the prominent red wall and the hodgepodge of everything in the cafe. They appear to have a full bar, deli, coffee shop, pastries as well as an assortment of packaged snacks for sale. This is my go to place for baklava in Louisville. I did get their tiramisu but one of my so called "friend" finished it before I had a chance to eat it. He did say it was good in between mouthful. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

• Amy B.

  star star star star star_border 13 May 2026

  This is a hidden neighborhood gem. I am so glad Daniel and I finally tried it bout a month ago. The owner is so friendly and the atmosphere is cozy. It looks like a tiny little café tucked away but it actually has quite a bit of room. There is an upstairs with the cutest balcony that is not being utilized and I want them to open it up to customers. It would be the perfect spot to relax with a cocktail.
  
  They have a full bar with some interested wines and liquors. I have tried a couple of wines from various countries. Daniel is a big fan of their iced coffee and pastries. He ordered traditional Burek-(Bosnian)  which is your choice of meat, veggies, chees rolled in phyllo dough. I tasted it and it was very good.
  
  I wished there weren't so many people smoking on the little outside patio. I enjoy sitting there but hate smoke. The food and services are great though!

• Saphace A.

  star star star star star 7 May 2026

  I remember coming here with a friend for coffee.
  
  The parking was a little weird. It's right off the street and they didn't have a lot of spaces.
  
  It wasn't busy as it was around 4 o'clock.
  
  The coffee was pretty good!
  
  We didn't get a chance to try the pastries but they looked delicious!
  
  They seem to get lots of regulars here. My friend and I felt a bit out of place since we were first timers there.
  
  The red walls were unexpected for a coffee shop.

• Nate H.

  star star star star star 5 May 2026

  Delicious Bosnian coffee shop. Protip: they'll stay open as late as you want to stay!