50 Best Coffee Shops in Lexington

“Our coffee was SOO GOOD!!“

“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!“

“Going to this place makes my day so much better the food and atmosphere is always amazing. 💚“

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

“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!!!!“

“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!“

“This place was absolutely delicious. I mean 100/10. We had The classic crepe with strawberries & the Dubai strawberry cup. Run don't walk. Seriously 🤤“

“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.“

“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'm not much of a drinker but I will remember that irish coffee with bourbon caramel cream for the rest of my life. Soooooo good. Thanks LB 🌈“

“Flavor, ambiance and service all were great!“

“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!“

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

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

“Usually i absolutely love it here. But its been actually making me so mad that I CAN NOT drink a full drink so i always order a small. Yet this one girl always takes my order and puts it as a medium anyway... like girl ur making me pay for a medium and i ASKED clear as day for a small. So im wasting yalls product too lol“

“Don't miss out on this awesome place! Their biscuits are HUGE and delicious, and their service is fantastic. I ordered takeout for an office breakfast meeting and all 10 of us raved about it. Highly recommend.“

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

“What one of our team members said "Playa Bowls is my go to spot for acai bowls and smoothies! They have a wide selection of options to choose from and the customer service is always amazing!"“

“Absolutely delicious! The cinnamon pop tart was perfect 🥰“

“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!“

“I don't personally like coffee very much, but whenever we are in Lexington my wife almost always wants to stop in at coffee times and I'm always happy to. She loves their hazelnut coffee and we both think their Carribbean cocoa is fantastic. I would highly recommend Coffee Times. They have a nice chill atmosphere, loads of different whole bean options and plenty of different kinds of drinks, both coffee and other sweets, that are all great.“

“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. :(“

“Dutch Bros is very new to me! I’ve watch them build this one in my area and knew I wanted to try it! I’m not a fan of overly sweet coffee. The barista assured me I could get the drink to my sweetness level liking . The first day I tried a regular coffee and it was great. We also got a chocolate shake . Which my kid is now addicted to . I have also tried the 911 drink and love it .
The works are very friendly and kind which is always something I go back to a spot for ! I hope it says this way . I can’t wait to try the cold drinks.
The 911 is a great caffeine boost hence the work I have been able to achieve on my paintings .“

“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!“

“The food was absolutely delicious – the Korean fried chicken was perfectly crispy, flavorful, and addictive! On top of that, the service was so friendly and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. Can’t wait to come back for more!“

“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!“

“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.“

“I discovered PJ’s Coffee because of a friend and It has turned into one of my favorite coffee shops on the university of Kentucky’s campus. As a student, it is in a very convenient location as it is on my way to several of my classes. I struggled to find it at first because it is in the business building but other than that I have never experienced an issue here. The staff is beyond friendly and always goes out of their way to make everyone’s day brighter! One of my favorite drinks from here is the peach tea. As simple as it is it is a great pick me up during the day. I do enjoy the coffee as well and they have a pretty good variety of food! There is no seating in the actual shop but right outside of it there is a huge area where students are always sitting and can enjoy their coffee there as well. I would consider this place as a hidden gem whether you are a student or not!“

“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.“

“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)“

“Kay!! Is!! Amazing!!! This place is fantastic! The food the atmosphere and everything about it with no complaints!!!!!!! I would compare this better than First watch in my opinion. Coffee, phenomenal , the pesto mayo delicious, and the home fried potatoes, outstanding!“

“My daughter loved her Blue Raspberry, Mango, and Lime 7 energy drink. Order taker was very, very friendly too.

Took about 10 minutes to get through the line even though there was only two cars in front of us. Not sure if they were understaffed or there was an insane with an order ahead of us.“

“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. ✨“

“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!“

“This is my favorite local Starbucks, hands down. I always grab a table here when I need a change of scenery to focus on work. The atmosphere is bright and clean—I love the marble tabletops!

The real star is the coffee. I ordered the Cold Brew, and it was perfectly smooth and strong. It hit the spot and gave me the energy boost I needed to power through my afternoon tasks on my laptop“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“Thanks for the Pup Cups!!!“