The hot brown is the cheesy dish packed with toast, turkey, tomatoes, bacon, and mornay that we know love so well here in Louisville. There certainly isn’t a shortage of our city’s staple, but many people may wonder which restaurants serve the best rendition of this dish. Listed below are a few of the best hot browns that you can find across Louisville!

1. Finn's Southern Kitchen
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Just look at that amazing cheesy, bacon-y dish baked goodness! These two couldn't resist the temptation of the hot brown at Finn's Southern Kitchen.

Finn's Southern Kitchen is located at 1318 McHenry St., Louisville, KY 40217, next to the Germantown Lofts.
2. The Derby Cafe
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The interior of the Derby Cafe is adorably Kentucky. The bourbon barrel decor gets you pumped for Kentucky's finest delicacy. It's connected to the Kentucky Derby Museum, so check both places out if you're feeling very spirited for Louisville.

Try this hot brown at the Kentucky Derby Museum, located at 704 Central Ave., Louisville, KY 40208.
3. Sidebar
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This insane hot brown is Sidebar's rendition of our traditional faire. These fries are smothered with cheese, bacon, and tomatoes. What more could you ask for!?

Sidebar is located at 129 N 2nd St., Louisville, KY 40202.
4. The Cafe
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This unassuming storefront offers one of the most amazing hot browns in the city. Rather than the toast being served beneath the dish, it has four pieces surrounding the meat and mornay. It's different, but certainly doesn't detract from the taste!

Find this hot brown at 712 Brent St., Louisville, KY 40204.
5. Wild Eggs
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Meet the Kelsey KY Hot Brown over at Wild Eggs. It comes with sourdough toast, roasted turkey, fried egg, mornay, and diced tomatoes. Try it if you're in need of a hearty helping. This hot brown is available at 3985 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY 40207, as well as other Wild Eggs locations around Louisville.
6. The English Grill
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Isn't it magnificent? This is the original hot brown that was coined at the Brown Hotel back in 1926 by Fred K Schmidt. Here you can taste what made everyone rave about Louisville's open-faced sandwich. The English Grill is located in the Brown Hotel.

You can find this the English Grill and Brown Hotel at 335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202.
7. Gary's On Spring
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That's a lot of food! Only order this amazing hot brown when you're in the mood for a feast, or if you have someone to share it with.

Gary's On Spring is located at 204 S Spring St., Louisville, KY 40206.
8. Troll Pub Under the Bridge
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Check out the Troll Pub's hot brown right under the 2nd street bridge! They also offer $1 domestic beers from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

The Troll Pub Under the Bridge is located at 150 W Washington St., Louisville, KY 40202.
9. Griff's
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Griff's hot brown has a unique look but filling and delicious nonetheless. Griff's is located near the main University of Louisville campus, so it's the perfect place to stop by if you’re a student… or just in the neighborhood!

Griff's is located at 323 W Cardinal Blvd., Louisville, KY 40208.

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