Barista Social

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529 W Main St, Lexington

Barista Social Reviews

Apparently this place has changed hands somewhere over the years I've been driving by without stopping in, but today I finally NEEDED caffeine in a bad way and decided to give it a go. The space is big and bright, perfect for perching with a latte and a laptop. The menu is not overly fluffy or lacking any variety - just a few good essentials. The pastry cases and retail shelves (for bagged coffee) were bare, which was discouraging, because I'm always game for an up-sell. I ordered...read full review
Wellllllllllll. I am a little disappointed that my all time favourite coffee shop is under new ownership, but I can handle change, and want them to succeed! The coffee is pretty good as far as coffee goes. The vibe has most certainly changed, and is noticeably dirtier since it became Barista Social. Bathroom toilet really needed to be cleaned, flies landing on the pastries (why are they out in the open?) and underneath the tables looked like they hadn't been moved and swept under...read full review

This place has the potential to be awesome. However, they still need some work. Offering Sweet Bloom, Panther, and 49th Parallel coffees are a great start. People who are used to Daily Offerings coffee should understand that those roasters above are a huge upgrade. The whole bean coffees from these roasters need to always be stocked and advertised when stocked. When I visited, there were only a few bagged coffees from their own brand, and they were months old.

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