26 Best Cafes in Lexington

Floating Lotus Kitchen Cafe • $
4371 Old Harrodsburg Road Ste 105, Lexington

Customers` Favorites

Turkey Gouda Jamwich

“Just had the best turkey and grilled cheese sandwich I’ve ever had! I could eat one every day! Delicious food and the nicest people. Definitely give it a try- you will not be disappointed!“

5 Superb74 Reviews
Nourished Folks Cafe • $
101 West Loudon Avenue Ste 168, Lexington

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Scramble

“This salad is most excellent!!! Fresh and flavorful. And I mean flavor FULL! Always happy with the quality and service from Nourished Folks!!!!“

5 Superb56 Reviews
Bella Cafe and Grille at Chevy Chase Cafe • $$
890 East High Street, Lexington

Customers` Favorites

Brussel Sprouts with Hot Honey
Brunch Chicken and Waffles
Cheeseburger with Fries
Truffle Parmesan Fries
Parmesan Truffle Fries
Fried Chicken Salad
Chicken Sandwich
Roasted Chicken
Cafe Side Salad
Classic Burger

“Great food! Great decor and atmosphere. very clean, service was great. Highly recommend for brunch. I dined at the Hamburg location. Try it you'll like it 🤗“

4.6 Superb285 Reviews
Grounded All Day Cafe Cafe • $
106 Burke Rd, Lexington

Customers` Favorites

Charcuterie Stack Sandwich
Maple Sin Amen Spread
Chips
Bagel

“The staff here goes above and beyond making excellent recommendations. The food we ordered was fresh and delicious. Had so many choices for our drinks-amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant!“

4.6 Superb146 Reviews
Coffee Times Coffee House Cafe • $
2571 Regency Road, Lexington

Customers` Favorites

One Pound of Freshly Ground Colombian Supremo and 1 2 Pound of Freshly Ground Caramel Cream Decaf
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Blueberry Lemon Muffin
Bacon Cheddar Scone
Italian Lemon Cake
Log Cabin Latte
Salad and Quiche
Chicken Quiche
Vanilla Scone
Coffee Cake

“I got a Salted Caramel Oatmilk Iced Latte on 7/13/26 and oh my goodness was it perfection!! The sweetness level was just right, the espresso wasn't burnt, the oatmilk was creamy.
If I lived in Lexington and wasn't just visiting, I'd go there all the time!“

4.6 Superb280 Reviews
Kentucky Native Café Cafe • $
417 East Maxwell Street Unit B, Lexington

Customers` Favorites

Roasted Cauliflower Roasted Eggplant Kale & Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad w Burrate Plate
Fench Green Beans Beets Tare Tare Without Cheese and Blueberries with Lemon Curd
Hummus with Wild Mushrooms Egg Salad on Pretzel Bun Focaccia
Salted Caramel Gelato and Blood Orange Gelato
Goat Cheese with Pears and Blackberries
Rhubarb Prosecco Prosecco-Sorbetto Flat
Bavarian Pretzels 2 with Chive Obatzda
Bavarian Pretzels with Beer Cheese
Burrata Plate Goat Cheese and Lox
Cliff Jumper IPA from Country Boy

“Absolutely stunning location. Incredible, natural food; phenomenal environment. Hosts a multitude of really cool looking events for artistic community engagement. VISIT THIS ESTABLISHMENT.“

4.5 Superb342 Reviews
Broomwagon Cooperative Bike Shop Cafe • $
800 N Limestone, Lexington

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Burrito
Grits Bowl

“My wife and I were in town for a few days for her birthday, and the cafe here was our first stop every morning. Staff was very friendly and highly knowledgeable, decor and atmosphere is great, and the products they put out were outstanding. Very well crafted coffee drinks, and the breakfast sandwiches we got on our last day will be haunting our dreams until we are able to get back, which we most certainly will! Overall EXCELLENT experience and we would both highly recommend stopping if you’re in the area!“

4.6 Superb177 Reviews
Winburn Cafe Cafe • $
Winburn Drive, Lexington

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Chicken Salad

“Recently started ordering from this Cafe and, have yet to be disappointed. Food is always 🔥. Thank you!“

4.9 Superb23 Reviews
Greentree Antiques Cafe • $$
525 West Short Street, Lexington

“My friends and I are regulars here and look forward to tea every month. The staff are warm and welcoming, the kitchen is great about making substitutions for allergies or aversions, and the food is fantastic. It's a lovely treat every few weeks to spend an afternoon at Greentree.“

4.8 Superb32 Reviews
Seven Elms Cafe Cafe • $
240 East 7th Street, Lexington

“My sister and I went for lunch on a Saturday. I ordered the Roast Beef with beer cheese and a cake pop for dessert. Delicious! I highly recommend Seven Elms! There was plenty of street parking too. Say Hi to the owner, Bruce, while you’re there. He’s a hoot. Lol.“

5 Superb11 Reviews
Water Tower Outdoor Cafe Cafe •
141 Turner Cmns Way, Lexington

“Very friendly folks, very fresh ingredients. Will be back to try more items.“

4.8 Superb15 Reviews
Java Jukebox Coffee & Breakfast Coffee Shops • $
729 Lane Allen Road, Lexington

Customers` Favorites

Peanut Butter Chip \u0026 Pecan Pancake
Tomato Basil Pesto Grilled Cheese
French Toast Breakfast Sandwich
Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuit
Sausage Egg & Cheese Croissant
Bagel with Cream Cheese
Avocadotoast WL 2 Eggs
Avocado Toast w an Egg
French Toast Sandwich
Biscuit & Gravy Bacon

“Cool little spot down on Lane Allen close to Harrodsburg Road, they got hot food, cold drinks, and live music ..And yes, they’re open.“

4.7 Superb222 Reviews
Lexington Coffee & Tea Coffee & Tea • $
2571 Regency Road, Lexington

“I was looking for a place to work on my laptop and stumbled across this little gem. The drink are varied, and very good. I had a dirty chai, which was a little heavy on the chai but that’s ok. The WiFi was free and fast, and there are more tables than I expected. The connected shop is small but has some really cool and unique stuff. The only hard thing is finding parking close by!“

4.9 Superb8 Reviews
First Watch Breakfast • $
2251 War Admiral Way Suite 130, Lexington

Customers` Favorites

Biscuits and Turkey Sausage Gravy with Eggs
Brooklyn Breakfast Sandwich Seasonal
Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos
The Traditional Breakfast
Fresh Seasoned Potatoes
Floridian French Toast
Biscuits \u0026 Gravy
Farmhouse Hash Skillet
Power Breakfast Bowl
Million Dollar Bacon

“Great place for breakfast/ brunch.!!!! Lots of great choices!! Come to Mississippi please 😄“

4.6 Superb358 Reviews
First Watch Breakfast • $
2894 Richmond Road, Lexington

Customers` Favorites

Cinnamon Chip Pancake Breakfast
Barbacoa Quesadilla Benedict
Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos
The Elevated Egg Sandwich
Floridian French Toast
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Chile Chorizo Omelet
Million Dollar Bacon
Blueberry Pancakes
Morning Meditation

“Mackenzie was our server and she was the best. Very attentive and so so sweet. Definitely recommend!“

4.6 Superb312 Reviews
Shuffle Bean Coffee Cafe • $
Lexington

“Absolutely love this coffee Dark Roast is the best So smooth“

3 Average11 Reviews
Sam's Club Cafe Cafe • $$
1063 East New Circle Road, Lexington

“Great gas prices! The self scan option is awesome! Other retailers should follow this model to save time for shoppers. Love it!“

3.7 Good27 Reviews
Jacobs Hope Cafeteria Cafeteria • $
299 West Loudon Avenue, Lexington

“A great resource for those in need!“

3.9 Good16 Reviews
The Mousetrap Cafe • $
3323 Tates Creek Road, Lexington

Customers` Favorites

House-Made Pimento Cheese
Chicken Salad
Pastrami
Croissant
Meatball
Turkey
Chips

“Christopher at the Mousetrap saved my life today. I’m supposed to get the pimiento cheese for a work function and the closed early today for a tea party. Christopher unlocked the door and let me in to buy the pimiento cheese (which is fantastic), thank you so much!!“

4.1 Good119 Reviews
First Watch Breakfast • $
1080 S Broadway Ste 30, Lexington

Customers` Favorites

Tri-Fecta with French Toast with Berry Compote
The Traditional Breakfast
Floridian French Toast
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Farmhouse Skillet Hash
Tri-Fecta with Waffle
First Watch Potatoes
Multigrain Pancakes
Egg White Omelette
Biscuits and Gravy

“Great service and food is excellent“

4.4 Superb323 Reviews
Kenwick Table Coffee Shops • $
201 Owsley Avenue, Lexington

Customers` Favorites

Charcuterie Board
Pistachio Muffin
Pistachio Cake
Croissant
Tiramisu

“Best coffee+ ever! Great community spirit. Awesome homemade salads and breakfast foods. Great charcuterie in the afternoon evening and paired with excellent wine. Great evening entertainment and/or trivia, etc. all week long.“

4.4 Superb161 Reviews
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El Cafe

El Cafe Coffee Shops • $
1801 Alexandria Drive Ste 164, Lexington

Customers` Favorites

Jr Cheeseburger and Fries
Fruity Mini Pancakes
Mexican Style Burger
Hot Dog and Fries
Fried Oreos
Crepes

“El Cafe is terrific; they were short staffed and busy, and my husband and I still got our order lightning fast. So imagine our delight when the food was amazing on top of that! His chilaquiles were delicious (and spicy!) and the Mexican crepes I ordered were exactly what I was hoping for. The crepes aren't wafer thin like French crepes, but have substance and stand up well to the wealth of toppings. We will be bringing friends and family here as soon as we can!“

4.5 Superb32 Reviews
Wildcat Café | UK Kentucky Clinic Cafeteria •
740 South Limestone 3rd Floor, Lexington

“My 5 week old was admitted for biliary atresia. Dr Rellinger, Martin, Dewberry did the procedure and so far all is well. It felt like we had seen so many people from the Doctors, Nurses, residents, pain management, GI, nutrition, etc and everyone was always helpful. Shout-out to the team of doctors who performed the procedure to help our girl, we are so grateful! The 4th floor nurses in the progressive care unit were amazing to us! Miroslava (heaven sent), Alan, Katie, Alivia, Ally, Kris, Amanda, are just a few who were wonderful! The cons of our experience were a couple ladies who when trying to store my Breastmilk were so rude! Telling the receptionist to tell me there was no room in their fridge (my bag was already there, it could hold more) to place my new milk. Stated that they shouldn't have to retrieve my milk ( more than happy to walk it there) and go to the cafeteria to put it in ice. I was told **Jesse** said it and a lady named Tammy was mentioned throughout. Doubt there was anything done after talking to a higher up and making a phone complaint. Last con was we were discharged and still needed the medicine for my daughter. The Retail Pharmacy took **3 HOURS** AFTER DISCHARGE to bring the medicine. All that was said was they were slammed.“

5 Superb5 Reviews
Bella Cafe and Grille at Palomar Cafe • $$
3901 Fountainblue Lane Suite 130, Lexington

Customers` Favorites

Parmesan Truffle Fries
Plant Based Burger
Roasted Chicken
Butternut Soup
Classic Burger
French Fries
Beef Burger
Steak Salad
Tiramisu

“Great food! Great decor and atmosphere. very clean, service was great. Highly recommend for brunch. I dined at the Hamburg location. Try it you'll like it 🤗“

4.3 Superb215 Reviews
First Watch Breakfast • $
124 Towne Center Dr #114, Lexington

Customers` Favorites

French Toast

“Excellent service and friendly staff. Food was good and came out in a timely manner.“

4.3 Superb51 Reviews
Liberty Road Cafe Sandwich Shop • $
720 Henry Clay Boulevard, Lexington

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Salad on Croissant
Fresh Baked Goods
Pimento & Cheese
Turkey blt Wrap
Superfood Salad
Classic Reuben
Club Sandwich
The Liberty
Tuna Salad
Soup

“We were in the neighborhood and looking for something different to eat and passed by this place. I am so glad that we stopped in! I had the Liberty which is a delicious country ham sandwich and my wife had the chicken salad croissant. Probably the best chicken salad we have had in a long time. The country ham sandwich did not disappoint either! We both had the home made potato chips. We will definitely go out of our way to eat here again and again!“

4.3 Superb67 Reviews

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