48 Best Coffee Shops in Lexington

“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.“

“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!“

“Just love stopping by to visit when in town . Talented artists and great food . Always talented new artists showcasing their creations. Food always excellent and made to order. Beautiful cosy garden space to eat outside if you wish“

“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😂“

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

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

“Dessert was amazing !! Strawberry banana crepe“

“I absolutely love their mission. I volunteer on Sundays with many of these friends that work here. Great drinks, fun atmosphere, friendly employees! Come check it out!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Flavor, ambiance and service all were great!“

“Flavor, ambiance and service all were great!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

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

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

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

“Great coffee , great atmosphere“

“It’s a very clean and friendly place. They are helpful and will explain and recommend things based on your tastes. Their portions are also really good which I appreciate, other places like Planet Smoothie and Tropical Smoothie don’t give as much portion wise.“

“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!“

“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!“

“We went for the first time today for my daughter’s third birthday and her first tea party. It gave fairytale vibes upon entering and was everything we could have wanted it to be! My daughter was given fairy wings and a magical wand to wear while eating. There was a toy room for her to play with toys if she needed a change of scenery. We were able to try all the teas we wanted and the food was delicious! The staff was so friendly. We will be making this a yearly tradition!“

“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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“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. :(“

“Love this exceptionally Queer friendly coffee shop. The staff learns regular’s names and the clientele is fabulous! Probably one of the most unexpectedly lovely experiences I had was when another patron wrote a compliment about my nail polish on her iPhone and flashed it at me so that she wouldn’t interrupt the conversation I was having! I’ve never even thought of doing something like that and it definitely fit the supportive vibe of this coffee shop, as did the hug we exchanged afterwards!“

“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. :(“

“Stopped in after seeing a reel back in November about the pancakes with the bourbon maple syrup. They lived up to the hype. The orange zest was such a perfect addition. My husband got the breakfast burrito (and added apricot jam on top since he doesn’t like spicy… not that the green salsa was imo 🙄). Our waitress, Carmen, described the menu with so much detail and hype that we wanted to order one of everything. Honestly it felt like watching a performance. We ended up sharing the breakfast potatoes w/ cheese and it’s like the most adultish, upgraded version of my childhood favorite McDonald’s hash brown. And I mean that as a high compliment. Also the banana bread latte was delicious and the perfect finish to the meal. We will definitely be back!“

“I love this place! So good!“

“I love coming to coffee time to study. The service is awesome because the workers are so high and there’s also a really nice vintage/thrift store next-door as well. You can’t use Apple Pay here but that’s fine. It does get a bit loud (as all coffee shops do), but everyone in the coffee shop is studying so it is a great environment to study.“

“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. ✨“

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

“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 daughter and I go here every Monday when I take her to school. They always greet us as we come in. They're pretty good about getting your order done fast. The only issue we ever had was that they were out of a certain cake pop my daughter wanted. The manager on duty came up and apologized and asked her if there was something else she would want instead. My daughter asked her for something different and told us there was no extra charge, and she would handle it. I am very happy with this store and will continue to keep going back for the future.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“The worse starbucks in the city. Theo was horrible and incompetent on Thursday August 5th morning. Missed my pick up order and then argued that I should be in que as her missing it was not the problem. Sad, coz this is the closest starbucks but will not be going back again because of horrible and disrespectful customer service who refuse to see their own mistakes.“

“I am a student here at UK so I'm frequently here at this Starbucks, my favorite thing about the Starbucks in the student center is the lounge area they have. There are lots of coffee tables and areas to sit inside and outside. I typically feel very relaxed when I'm there, as the vibe is very cozy, and calm. The staff are very nice and welcoming, however when it comes to the performance of the staff they tend to work a little slowly when making drinks/food. If you have never been to this location before I would recommend that if you're getting a drink or food to place an order beforehand as the wait can be awhile and they get extremely busy really fast. As I am a student, sometimes the wait makes me late to class. Also I think it's important to know that this location doesn’t accept FLEX dollars. But overall I'd recommend this Starbucks location 100% to students as it's convenient and close to the dorms, dining hall and classes.“

“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“

“Our favorite place! So much we dressed up as our favorite drink.“