• El Mundo
    Mexican fare with a California Twist (fish tacos are a popular item) and the unusual and upbeat atmosphere make this a favorite on Frankfort Avenue.
    899-9930
    502elmundo.com
    $ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Mexican/Southwestern
  • SuperChef’s Breakfast
    Chefs Ryan Bryson and Darnell Ferguson, a chef for team USA in the 2008 Olympics, bring new excitement to the most important meal of the day. They support local bakeries and fresh produce that is locally farmed. The strive for freshness, innovation and flavor to create a great atmosphere and affordable prices.
    895-3270
    superchefsbreakfast.com
    $ | Brownsboro Road/U.S. 42 | Homestyle
  • Baby D’s Bagel & Deli
    Steamed bagel sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads and desserts, New York City inspired. All meats, sauces, aiolis and sides are made in-house.
    365-3354
    babydsdeli.com
    $ | Highlands | Delis
  • Great Wok
    Chinese take-out at its best — with the accent on flavor, not MSG. Menu items are all less than $10, including tasty seafood combination dinners.
    634-1918
    $ | Preston Highway | Chinese
  • Zoe’s Kitchen
    Zoe’s offers a selection of salads, soups. hummus, sandwiches and light entrées. Full dinners and tubs of their sides and salads are available for carry out.
    585-0000
    zoeskitchen.com
    $ | Downtown | Selected Major Chain Restaurants
  • Smoketown USA
    The beef and pork ribs, all-vegetarian sides and a funky interior make Smoketown a go-to barbecue spot. A large selection of beers is also available.
    409-9180
    smoketownusa.com
    $ | Smoketown/Shelby Park | Barbecue
  • Spinelli’s Pizzeria
    Highlights of this pizza joint include an old car converted into a table, the Philly cheese steak, large slices of thin crust pizza, and deep-fried Oreos. A favorite among bar hoppers, Spinelli’s is open till at 5 a.m. all week in one of the city’s busiest bar corridors, and offers delivery until 4:30 a.m.
    568-5665
    spinellispizza.com
    $ | Highlands | Pizza
  • Thai Taste
    This Clifton-area eatery focuses on curries and features a light bite called yum woonsen, a glass-noodle salad crammed with ground chicken, shrimp, lime juice, chiles, shallots and cilantro.
    897-7682
    $ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Thai
  • Hillbilly Tea
    This Appalachian-inspired tea house serves its own brand of organic teas alongside a menu of mountain favorites including smoked catfish, frog legs and bourbon-marinated pork.
    587-7350
    hillbillytea.com
    $ | Downtown | Homestyle
  • Pita Delites
    Pita Delites offers all the Mediterranean favorites: gyros, falafel, hummus and baklava, to name a few.
    569-1122
    $ | Highlands | Middle Eastern