44 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!“

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

“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!!!!“

“What a cozy enjoyable atmosphere. Coffee was delicious. Coworkers were warm and welcoming. Can’t wait to go back with my kids to play some games!“

“Love this place! Super cozy and staff treat you with kindness! Keep spreading love! ❤️“

“I’ve been here a couple of times now and will keep coming back. We need more places like this in the world.“

“Dessert was amazing !! Strawberry banana crepe“

“Flavor, ambiance and service all were great!“

“My husband and I stopped in the Westport Village location this morning. The baristas were amazing and very customer service oriented. The donuts were amazing as well. We will be back if we ever find ourselves near one again!“

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

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

“Flavor, ambiance and service all were great!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Delicious breakfast…outstanding service! 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. :(“

“I had an amazing experience at Playa Bowls!!! The customer service was top-notch. My server was Elise (I hope I spelled that right). She was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The atmosphere was super chill, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. Everything was spotless, from the dining area to the bathroom, which speaks volumes about their cleanliness standards. And the food? Absolutely delicious and healthy! Fresh, healthy, and full of flavor. If you’re looking for a place that delivers great service, a comfortable vibe, and quality food, this is it. Highly recommend!“

“Great coffee , great atmosphere“

“Such kind and genuine people plus delicious baked goods. What else could you want?? Highly recommend!“

“Really really good coffee, I would have it again but I’m not sure about the food, our order was messed up and some parts missing like an entire side of eggs and bacon, also had no whipped cream in our crepes and the “crepes” are just rolled pancakes. The food was indeed delicious but very different from what we ordered. But I would def still go back for the drinks alone. I got the Iced Chocolate Coffee and it was amazing. They were also super accommodating and gave us a free pancake because they were out of something else, if you go later in the day I think it’d definitely be worth a try“

“Good fast service, clean kitchen, friendly people, and AMAZING food. 100% recommend and will be back. The sausage gravy is the best I've had not from my own kitchen. Come hungry and taste the maple tap coffee ☕“

“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. :(“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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)“

“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. ✨“

“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!“

“I took my daughters out to Parlor as a treat, we were first timers here. There is meter parking on the side of the building and a small strip of free parking in the back, parking was pretty good for the area.
The 4 of us each got a donut, and the 4 of us have different reviews.
Service was phenomenal, the staff was so friendly and patient.
As for the food, we got the vegan option of their donuts and they come gluten free which was nice because i needed mine to be both gluten free and vegan.
I personally wasnt a fan, but understand i am a plain jane kinda gal, and these are fancy gourmet donuts. It was great for what its supposed to be, but not for me preference wise.
My daughter however LOVED it. Shes more of a classy gal, she loves fancy places and macarons lol so this was right up her alley.
They are on the more expensive side, but what isn't these days? Also, again, i would consider these gourmet donuts. Think along the realm of crumble cookie in donut form with a more hipster vide to it.
Give them a try.“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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!“