43 Best Coffee Shops in Lexington

“Great coffee/pastries and cosy atmosphere in the downtown area. Love it!!!“

“Nice place, clean, friendly and the drinks were great.“

“I had a Cortado and an Americano today and it was one of the best I have ever had. Highly recommend.“

“Leestown is a locally owned coffee shop with the best coffee in town! Not only are all the workers great, but the drinks are delicious & unique. We love their drive-through option so I'm able to grab a coffee on the way to work! Definitely a must-try coffee spot in Lexington.“

“We are so glad to have Olive’s Apron in our neighborhood! I love walking down to the shop and hanging out in the “couch room” with my kids. It is so cozy and cute with plenty of unique games for the little ones to enjoy. I have always felt welcomed. Also the smell when you walk through the door is divine! We have been big fans of the biscuits and various treats for awhile, but have not visited as much recently due to some dietary restrictions for our family. I contacted them about creating two custom dye-free birthday sets for my children and they were so wonderful to work with! Ashley sourced natural dyes for our order per my recommendations as it is not something they keep on hand and charged me only an extra $5 to do so. The cakes came out beautiful, more vibrant than expected, and were so delicious! They were perfect and we had two very happy birthday kids! Thank you so much Ashley, Peggy, and the rest of the Olive’s Apron team. We appreciate you!“

“My first time here, the food was absolutely delicious & the coffee was amazing. I loved the atmosphere, friendly staff, and beautiful art. Looking forward to my next visit!“

“Dutch Bros has delicious iced lattes and blended lemonades. The service is quick and the staff are super friendly.At first they gave me a plain latte and didn’t hear me say Vanilla Latte but they were quick to fix it. They offered to give me a cup of syrup on the side to flavor/sweeten it however much I wanted. They were apologetic, quick to fix the problem and understanding.“

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“Kenwick Table is one of our favorite places to work at! They have great coffee (highly recommend the Cramer Campfire), great food and pastries, and their staff is always so welcoming and nice. We love the community and working from their coffee shop!“

“First time in, on a recommendation from a friend, and I will definitely be coming back! The coffee is strong, just how I love it, and the food is delicious! Atmosphere is just wonderfully chill, and I can't wait to come back for another visit!Dietary restrictions: Had lots of options for milk substitutes and sugar-free flavors if needed“

“First time here. We had donuts and breakfast sandwiches. Both were really good. I thought these would be a heavier cake donuts when you see them, but was very surprised when I bit into one. Definitely not a cake donut. They are a layered and not heavy. We definitely enjoyed them!“

“This place is soooo nice! My friends adore it and everything is nothing short of amazing!! ? I got a mango boba yogurt slush with strawberry and peach popping pearls as well as a slice of strawberry cheesecake and it was so good ?? The atmosphere was very nice and the decor inside was so pretty and calming!“

“Stopped in to try Dip N Crepe on a Friday early. There were 4 of us which included a 21 month old. I would say if you have little ones that require a high chair, this would not be the place to dine in. Also there was no changing table in the bathroom.We tried 4 different crepes, all of them incredibly beautiful, as well as a hot chocolate ❤️We tried a white mocha and a Spanish latte. If you like strong coffee you will love the coffee.I noticed a Turkish coffee option on the menu. They have frappes and shakes.They carry macarons from La Petite Delicat. If they had high chairs I would have given another star for atmosphere.Overall we are so glad we stopped.Kid-friendliness: No high chairs or changing tables.“

“First time there today. Great food, service and atmosphere. By far the best breakfast burrito I have ever had!“

“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!“

“the absolute cutest inside with loads of seating. the atmosphere of Coffee Times is so comfortable and feels like a relaxing space to be in. the lighting is natural and there are more dim areas to sit in the back as well. different sizes of tables and seating options too! the shop in the next room is the cutest as well, with the workers in both being lovely, the shop mainly has coffee and little trinkets. they happen to be right next door to Street Scene as well which is amazing!“

“Absolutely fantastic experience! Highly recommend. Their shakes are super delicious, fairly priced and include a free glass of delicious tea (that actually tastes really good!). They have tons of flavor combinations and don’t sleep on their energy drinks. They are really, really good. I’ve tried the aloe shot as well as the Hulk energy drink. The Oreo nutrition shake is definitely my favorite. The store is clean, inviting and the employees are incredibly friendly and helpful. Overall, A+ experience. Try this place. I guarantee you will love it!Parking: Plenty of free parking“

“Stuck in Lexington with a few hours to kill. Wanted something good to drink that wasn't coffee or alcohol. We found Chocolate Holler. And glad we did!Think cozy coffee shop, but replace the coffee with Hot Chocolate. And there's a bunch of different flavors to try. I personally reccomend the Snickerdoodle flavor. Delicious!And they do have other drinks available, but as I don't drink coffee, their Hot Chocolate is perfect for me!If you're in the area, with some time to kill, check them out. You won't regret it!“

“Flavor, ambiance and service all were great!“

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

“Manchester Coffee is one of our go-to coffee shop in Lexington for both the coffee and atmosphere. With fun seasonal options and plenty of seating; you can’t go wrong. Baristas are knowledgable, friendly, and willing to answer your questions so you can find the perfect drink.“

“The baked goods were delicious, and the owner was so, so sweet and helpful! I tried multiple different things (the cookies, baklava, and cake), and they were delicious. Really comfortable atmosphere as well. Great place to grab a cup of coffee and pastries with friends!“

“Really like this place! Coffee was great and the barista was very flexible and making me the drink that I wanted. Seems like a fun place if you also want to just mix a little boozy coffee into your life as well. I didn’t try but the selections look amazing. Seems like a very inclusive and welcoming environment as well.“

“I HIGHLY recommend this bakery!! we purchased a variety pack of Macarons & a birthday Macaron cake, for my daughter's 20th Birthday. We have not cut the cake yet (waiting for a friend of my daughter's tomorrow) but it is GORGEOUS! we tried one of each of the Macarons and they are absolutely delicious! in fact, "delicious" is an inadequate descriptor! The staff is super nice and helpful, the bakery is beautiful and clean...I honestly cannot heap enough praise on this Bakery...look no further, we will be repeat customers!“

“When you first walk in, it feels like a comfortable coffee shop. As my teenagers say "It passes the vibe check". Emma was super friendly, and made a point of introducing herself. Great cup of coffee.Now the REAL magic happened when I walked in about 6 weeks later. Emma said "What's up Yemi?"I was a bit blown away, as she'd met me just ONCE, and recalled my name right off the bat.The atmosphere is friendly, inviting, and just feels like a hug...and not the weak "butterfly pat" hugs which are common among acquaintances. I'm talking the kind of hug among FRIENDS.The friendliness and genuine love which radiate from Emma, Bailee, and (owner) Sal make this THE place to get a hazelnut lavender latte (my usual) and step out of downtown and into the perfect exhale.Come here. Often.“

“8am on Friday 1/12/2024. Not too busy. Went up to the cashier, ordered Beach Bliss large and a Grilled Cheese. There was one person before me and another after. Two tables filled with people drinking and chatting. Still, very quiet. Overall, Beach Bliss was really good. A bit sweet but that was what I was looking for. Got the iced one. Grilled Cheese looked very simple but it did have different taste as the menu said "Hawaiian". I can't tell what the flavor is from but it was good! Great location as I was staying in Courtyard, within walking distance all the way with sidewalk! Excellent coffee/breakfast spot!“

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

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

“Was going through Lexington to see my family and this place caught my eye, curiousity killed the cat, had to see what it was about.. Very friendly staff and plenty of cool things to buy. Loved the candles and drip recipes.. Ower was a very beautiful lady who was extremely polite and helped me with choosing frim the menu. When it go back I would love to try their different varieties of their tea. Thanks again ladys ??“

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

“Ok, so I never make reviews because as a freshman in college I don't have much time and whenever I do, it's usually filled with things I need to get done! That being said, I NEED to make a review about this gem of a cafe! Lexington is FILLED with cafes and a lot of them are off campus, and usually not a franchise. That being said, as amazing as all of them are (the ones I've tried) Bad Ass Coffee, while being considered a "franchise" shines FAR above the rest in my opinion, the quality, service, and overall atmosphere is impeccable! For me, when I first came to UK, Willy T Starbucks was my home because it was close to my dorm, but it isn't good in my opinion, well in terms of consistency! (Idk what to expect and while it's usually good they have their off days) Bad Ass on the other hand is not only always consistent in quality but each time I've come, it somehow manages to outshine itself and has become the highlight of my day whenever I get a chance to stop by! Also, let's talk about Nick, I can't even begin to say enough amazing things about him! He knows be my name, assures to make me feel welcome every time I walk in the door, and is ALWAYS smiling even when it's pouring the rain outside and seems like the sun will never come out! Nick does his job 110% and really seems to love what he does! Also just a side note, he recommended I try a chocolate iced chai, and it sounded so weird I had to try it, oh my gosh it's absolutely amazing!!!! Try it!!! Ok, I've talked long enough! I'm in many writing classes in college so I'm used to going on and on. Anyways, I'll definitely be back! Many, many times!!! (Also I'm so sorry I don't have any photos to add! I usually work on homework whenever I'm here!)“

“My favorite coffee shop in town!! I love everything I’ve tried here!! From iced to hot coffees, breakfast burritos, cinnamon rolls & yogurt & granola!! Yummy!! Heading there now, not to mention the loyalty punch card you can use to get free drinks! Nice folks too!!“

“Always great service and a clean environment!! ❤️❤️“

“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!“

“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 go here often because one of my jobs is right down the street well this morning I got a honey bee iced coffee I left and tasted it and it was very strong and bitter and I was so worried about going back I don't like to complain but I decided well I'll just buy another I'm all for supporting local businesses but the guy working was so sweet and made me a brand new one and said taste before you leave and if it's still not right I'll fix it again they are so kind and I love seeing their smiling faces each time I go he is a 5 star employee!“

“Went there for lunch on a holiday Monday. It was great! The waitress, Cassie, was superb. She had a great mix of attentiveness without hovering, personality without being overbearing, a true joy, and she obviously loved her job. Plus the soup, sandwich, and burger were all delectable! We left with our drinks (tea and soda) in to-go cups thanks to Cassie. If I lived here this would be a place I would frequent. Thank you Cassie for making our day brighter!“

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

“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“

“Biscuit Belly is a great spot for brunch! The service is always fantastic and their biscuits are DELICIOUS! Great coffee and cocktails too!“

“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!!“

“Great coffee/pastries and cosy atmosphere in the downtown area. Love it!!!“

“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!“