Russell Neighborhood · Louisville, KY · Est. 2022

Where Coffee,Culture &Business Meet.

West End Locations

7am – 4pm

Open Mon – Sat

Est. 2022

Louisville's West End

Great coffee. Real community.
Your neighborhood deserves the best.

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Ham sandwich with Big Red and Grippos chips

Chef's salad with bacon, ham, and cheddar

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The Founders

Built by
Louisvillians,
for us all.

Kevin and Ronyale Smith didn't open a coffee shop. They opened a statement — that Louisville's West End deserved a space where community, culture, and commerce share the same table.

2022

Year Founded

Locations

The Community

Every person.
Welcomed.
Seen. Celebrated.

From professionals holding meetings to neighbors catching up — every seat at Blak Koffee is a seat at something bigger. This is what a West End institution looks like.

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The Culture

Where culture
does business
over coffee.

We host events, workshops, and community gatherings that move the needle. Blak Koffee isn't just where you get coffee — it's where Louisville's West End comes together to build something lasting.

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The Coffee

Crafted with
intention.
Every. Cup.

Specialty espresso drinks, cold brew, lattes, and seasonal specials — made by people who care. No shortcuts. No excuses. Just exceptional coffee that lives up to the community around it.

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The Food

Louisville flavors.
Made fresh.
Daily.

Fried chicken sandwiches, omelets, fried bologna, BLTs, salads, soups — real food made with soul. Breakfast and lunch done right, every day of the week.

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Signature Latte

Grilled Chicken Burger

Where Business Happens

Cappuccino

Double Espresso

Iced Caramel

The Community

Chef's Salad

Cold Brew

Club Sandwich

What we
stand for.
Hover to learn.

Four pillars. Every decision we make runs through them. Hover each one to explore what drives Blak Koffee.

Diversity

We celebrate, uplift, and honor Black culture's profound impact on our neighborhood, city, and beyond. Every detail of this space reflects that pride — from who we hire to who we partner with.

Community

From professionals to neighbors, students to retirees — everyone belongs here. A seat at Blak Koffee is a seat at something much bigger than a cup of coffee.

Quality

High-quality food and beverages with exceptional service and genuine hospitality — without exception. This is what we show up for every single day, no shortcuts.

Empowerment

We invest in Louisville's West End, support minority-owned suppliers, and open real pathways to economic opportunity. Business, here, is a deliberate force for good.

Location 01 · Russell Neighborhood

BK One
Jefferson

1219 W Jefferson St, Suite 102
Louisville, KY 40203
The Village @ West Jefferson

Mon–Fri 7am – 4pm · Sat 10am – 3pm
(502) 290-3729

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Location 02 · West Broadway

BK Two
Broadway

2820 W Broadway
Louisville, KY 40211
Goodwill Opportunity Center

Mon–Fri 8am – 3pm · Sat Closed
(502) 919-8111

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Beyond the Cup

How we can
serve you.

Catering

We bring Blak Koffee's signature flavors to your corporate breakfast, celebration, or event. Full-service catering built for any occasion, any size.

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Private Events

Reserve our community-rooted space for workshops, networking events, meetings, or private parties in the heart of Louisville's West End.

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Order Online

Skip the line — order ahead for pickup through our online store. Your favorite specialty coffee and fresh kitchen plates, ready when you arrive.

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Kevin & Ronyale Smith

Founders & CEO · Louisville, KY

The Founders

Built by Louisvillians, for us all.

"Blak Koffee didn't start as a business plan. It started as a belief — that Louisville's West End deserved a space where community, culture, and commerce share the same table."

Kevin Smith

Retired LMPD Narcotics Detective with 20+ years of service. Kentucky State University alumnus. Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Θ Omega Chapter. Deacon, musician, youth leader, and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who channeled the same love of community from the force into the café.

Ronyale Smith

Lifelong Louisvillian. Entrepreneur. Community champion. With a background in Project Management, Real Estate, and Economic Development, Ronyale turns vision into reality — pouring that same energy into every cup, every hire, every event.

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