47 Best Coffee Shops in Lexington

“Old School Coffee is a must-visit spot in Lex! The baristas are so fun and love to chat whenever you visit. This coffee shop is in a beautiful "old school" building that is fun to explore. All of their drinks are school-themed, and they always have a drink of the week that is a must-try! Definitely give this place a try!“

“I have become a regular at the Leestown Coffee House. Fantastic coffee. Very friendly people who seem to really take pride in their work. My favourite drink so far is the Butterbeer Latte.“

“Love Everything about my Dutch brothers here in Lexington, Kentucky the staff, the atmosphere and of course, the great drinks!!!!“

“stopped in on my visit to lexington and got the special. was probably the best coffee I have ever had. the purple marshmallow fluff on top is absolutely delicious. the art was amazing, the jewelry is so cute. Will definitely come back next time im in lexington.“

“Dessert was amazing !! Strawberry banana crepe“

“The drinks are great. We love being able to try so many good games before buying them. It’s becoming a regular atop in Lexington. Though I’m spending way too much on MTG😂“

“Excellent white chocolate chip pancakes and sausage egg biscuit sandwich. Java’s good too. Highly recommend!“

“Flavor, ambiance and service all were great!“

“Stop in for the Libby special!!!“

“I absolutely love their French toast! Friendly professional staff. Very welcoming place. I definitely recommend!“

“We accidently found this place exploring Lexington. We are from Kansas City and here for the NYAA Nationals. I love the old fashion feel of the atmosphere. The cashier was super helpful with recommendations. I didn't get her name but she was wearing a bandana on her head, glasses, super sweet. Thank you!“

“I love to try local and this one didn’t disappoint. Lots of selections and an amazing crew with great recommendations.“

“Flavor, ambiance and service all were great!“

“A wonderful coffee shop!! Great atmosphere and a delicious cappuccino!!“

“Cozy, beautiful cafe that serves coffee, tea, smoothies, wine and beer. They also serve pastry items but I only got coffee on this trip. I love the chandeliers! This was a great spot to get some work done.

I got the dirty chai with oat milk. It was good and reasonably priced.

The service was good and fast. He recommended the Daou wine. Unfortunately, I had to work.“

“Great spot to meet for a quick chat, or to come hang out for longer work sessions. The baristas are kind, and the pastries from DV8 kitchen are awesome!“

“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.“

“We were in Lexington for a few days and found this amazing coffee bar and loved everything about it! The PSL was the best ever and the staff was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. We went every day we were in town, some days twice! We stopped there on our way out of town and had the gluten free waffles which were delicious. We also bought their homemade pumpkin spice sauce to take home. Wish they had a place in Atlanta!“

“Incredible small batch coffee selections and a superbly knowledgeable and engaging staff. Cannot recommend them enough!“

“Favorite coffee in Lex…. And honestly anywhere else! Been going for years it’s become a part of our weekend routine!“

“I love to try local and this one didn’t disappoint. Lots of selections and an amazing crew with great recommendations.“

“Quality product with larger than expected portions! Mucho Mango and Coconut Craze are my favorites but always remove the coconut flakes and granola for a more refreshing option and remove the honey because they are already naturally sweet. The staff are very accommodating with customizing bowls.“

“Great experience this morning at Starbucks on Plaudit Place. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great way to start the day! Thanks!“

“Great coffee , great atmosphere“

“Delicious breakfast…outstanding service! Highly recommend.“

“I stopped into a neat little breakfast spot called El Café, and I was genuinely impressed. The lady who took my order was incredibly kind and professional. It’s refreshing to see a small shop take such care in preparing food. Everything was fresh and well-presented, and they even gave me hot water for my tea without me asking. Great service, cozy atmosphere—highly recommend!“

“Went to the Todd’s road location today, the staff were really sweet but the bagel I got was hard as a rock. I am assuming they were frozen and was attempted to defrost and toast. I couldn’t even eat it. :(“

“Went for the first (but definitely not the last) time today. Just tried the peppermint brownie and I think it’s the kind of thing angels sing about. The staff was very friendly and the location is absolutely adorable. It’s a dream for anyone who ever had a tea party as a child and is still a child at heart. It’s also the perfect spot to enjoy a little solitude with a cup of tea and a book from their lending library. 10/10 recommend and can’t wait to come back!“

“I love this place! So good!“

“I ordered the detox smoothie through DoorDash. The order was completed within 3 minutes. -thank you! ☺️ Plus, the doordasher assigned was excellent. She arrived before set time! ?
At first sip, it had a strong taste of kale, of course. It tasting better the more I drank it. I feel better, afterwards. I have much more energy and the vitamins I needed. The apples were fresh and the kale slaw was excellent!
OMG! THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE! I will buy again! ❤️

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“the staff is amazing-efficient-polite and ms. pat in the hat is delightful-my faavorite loitering area on third street on my way to and from the central library. cool bulletin board-free stuff box-delicious and inexpensive bagel with jalepeno cream cheese....less than 4 bucks....i could write a short story about how coo #thirdstreetstuff is“

“I have to leave a review after our experience. My little one didn’t want to let go of my cell phone so that the guy taking my order could complete the transaction... I was distracted and a little embarrassed trying to handle everything, as it tends to sometimes go for us.. but Cameron couldn’t have been more professional and genuine. He smiled and shrugged off what many people would have found to be an annoyance. He also swept up the bracelet that was broken in the shuffle of it all. 😊 Thank you, Cameron!“

“Great place for quick coffee or to relax, work or shop. Lots of selections and decent price on the coffee. Food, imo, is overpriced for what and the amount you get and not much selection either. It also has a trendy little store attached w some consignment like clothes, candles and coffee
accessories. Idk what the prices are though on any of that stuff.“

“Went to the Todd’s road location today, the staff were really sweet but the bagel I got was hard as a rock. I am assuming they were frozen and was attempted to defrost and toast. I couldn’t even eat it. :(“

“I brought my kiddos here with me as a Valentine's treat today, and the staff made them feel right at home. Nothing but props and kindness when my 9-year-old son confidently ordered hot chocolate with marshmallows, straight espresso, and bought a 95% dark chocolate bar. One of the employees even overheard my daughter ask to go grab a water from the counter and brought it to her before she had the chance to ask. It can be nerve wracking to take your children out. Not here. They already want to go back. 😄 Oh, and the taste? My daughter called it, and I quote, "The BEST hot chocolate I've ever had." My son says he wants to make this our official coffee spot. Good people and yummy drinks. ✨“

“Getting in to the Starbucks was NOT easy, but totally worth it! The drinks were spectacular! Service was quick and friendly and made our drinks so good!I'd definitely come back to this one (especially now that I know how to get into the parking lot... LOL)“

“Finally found real bubble tea. Every other place I've tried around Lexington has been made from powered milk tea and atrociously sweet. This place has an extensive menu of teas that are fresh and absolutely delicious! You can choose the sweetness and it was just perfect. They shared with us that they go to the market daily to get fresh fruit and ingredients and it definitely shows. Aside from the tea, the Korean fried chicken and gyoza were actually handmade and authentic- so yummy! Can't wait to go back!“

“Well located and very clean plus very professional employees! Lots of social distancing inside and out!“

“Old School Coffee is a must-visit spot in Lex! The baristas are so fun and love to chat whenever you visit. This coffee shop is in a beautiful "old school" building that is fun to explore. All of their drinks are school-themed, and they always have a drink of the week that is a must-try! Definitely give this place a try!“

“A small but complete Starbucks tucked away inside a Kroger store. It's a busy Kroger, so parking is not super easy. There aren't enough tables, so it is mainly a take out or drink while you shop operation. They can check out your groceries for you if you don't have many and are grabbing a coffee on the way out.“

“Store was very disorganized and cluttered. Take were not clean. Had to have a choice for restroom and difficult to get anyone's attention to get it and it's a little embarrassing to have to ask in front of all people in the store to hear. Workers seemed to care very little about anything“

“My server was super sweet and genuine. He asked what I was asking for the day-if anything special. A quick small talk while waiting for my breakfast, and just the interaction shifted my mood. I left smiling, and I'm a good mood!! Thank you!!“

“Couldn't be happier stopping in to get some doughnuts today. The staff behind the counter were super nice. When I proclaimed I had never been here before they had recommendations ready for me to try. I bought both of them, and they were both great! Would recommend anyone to check this place out.“

“My Order Is Always Correct!! The Food And Drinks Are Hot And Yummy!! The Employees That See Me Regularly Remember My Name And Help Me In Any Way They Can!! I Have No Complaints!! I Would Recommend This Starbucks!!“

“La Petite Délicat is our go-to spot for French pastries and desserts in Lexington! They also offer signature latte and tea drinks and we absolutely love their macarons! We highly recommend you visit them soon!“

“Huge shout out to Oz and Arten! (I think I got the second name wrong, but I can’t find the piece of paper I wrote their names on lol). They made THE BEST Caramel Ribbon Crunch I’ve EVER had! They understood the assignment! I’m thinking of taking the long way to work hoping they’re there again!! Haha But they were super nice and made my whole morning!“