Before I ever visited Shibam Coffee, I have to admit I gave them a hard time on TikTok. Their…read morevideos kept showing how beautiful the space was, and I kept thinking, "You're a coffee shop--I want to see the coffee! The walls aren't going to make me want to visit." Well...I have to give them credit. The space really is gorgeous. The coffeehouse is spread across two levels with plenty of comfortable seating, making it a great place to relax, study, or catch up with friends. I visited around 10 p.m., and I really appreciate having a local coffee shop that's open that late. Since it was my first visit, I asked the employee for recommendations. He suggested a matcha drink or something made with Red Bull, and I don't think we were quite on the same wavelength. Personally, if I'm going to a coffeehouse, I'm there for coffee--not a Red Bull drink--so those recommendations didn't really fit what I was looking for. I ended up ordering a 16-ounce Shibam iced latte with almond milk and half the normal amount of sugar, and there's no denying it--it was excellent. The balance of flavors was spot on, and I wouldn't change a thing. Because it was later in the evening, I didn't try any pastries or desserts. The display case was pretty picked over by that point, which is understandable. Now let's talk about the price because that's what everyone in the Lexington Foodies group seems to be discussing. I get it. It is expensive. My 16-ounce latte was just under $10, and if I had added one of the pastries, I would have been looking at around a $25 coffee break. That's a tough price point to justify on a regular basis. For me, this isn't going to become part of my everyday routine, no matter how much I enjoyed the coffee. It'll be more of an occasional treat when I'm in the mood to splurge. Overall, I was genuinely impressed with the quality of the latte and the beautiful atmosphere. I'll definitely be back at some point to try one of their matcha drinks and a pastry--hopefully a little earlier in the day when there's a fuller selection to choose from. #LexingtonFoodies #ShibamCoffee #LexingtonKY #CoffeeLover #KentuckyEats

After seeing all the buzz on social media, my girlfriends and I had to check out Shibam Coffee and…read moreI'm so glad we did! This coffee shop has the kind of atmosphere that feels like a hidden gem you'd stumble across while traveling in another city. Since it's not often I get the chance to try Yemeni coffee, I ordered the Shibam Latte, their signature latte made with honey and traditional Yemeni spices. It was the perfect balance of unique flavor, different from any latte I've had in Lexington, but not overpowering. I'll definitely be ordering it again. This is such a great spot for a girls' coffee date, but it's also perfect if you're just looking to grab a quick drink. The only hiccup was that my order was accidentally forgotten, so I waited quite a while before checking in. However, their service recovery was exceptional. They sincerely apologized, upgraded my latte to a large, and even offered me one of their signature pastries at no charge. Mistakes happen, but it's how a business responds that really stands out, and they handled it with genuine kindness. Overall, it ended up being a fantastic experience, and I'll definitely be back. If you've been thinking about trying Shibam Coffee, it's absolutely worth the visit!

I got the Watermelon tea and it was absolutely fantastic, super refreshing. We also got the Sappho…read moresummer was also very good. The matcha flower is super good. Also the grunkly Smurf was very flavorful and had a super funny name. The people that were working were super nice. Also the little seating area in the back was super nice. Also it's super queer friendly and had pride flags galore.

Really cute coffee shop. They have a bunch of great specials and events! Coffee was wonderful and…read morereasonably priced.

I stopped in on Friday to get breakfast. Not pictured is…read morethe almond crossiant I ate in the car. Pictured is the mushroom and brie crossiant and a piece of Opera Cake. The almond crossiant was everything it should be buttery, flaky, tasty. The almond filling was really good . As for the Mushroom and Brie crossiant its literally big enough to share if you pair it with fresh fruit or a side salad for brunch. My friend absolutely loved it and I had a small piece of it and again it was buttery and flaky as it should be. And as big as it was we both felt 6.50 was a reasonable price. The opera Cake was chocolatey and had a hint of coffee flavoring in it the filling was light and fluffy. Overall it was really good! Both my friend and I are European (she's from Germany and I'm Swiss and Spanish so we've eaten our fair share of European vs American bakery items. I have to say this was pretty close to what we've had in Europe. The woman at the counter was friendly and engaging. There was no line when I got there in the morning around 8:40 . I can see how on the weekends it gets busy there. The interior was really nice and looked comfortable. The bakery display cases were clean organized, good signage and well lit.

I wish I lived here! macarons were fabulous. Their other bakery selections would have made it easy…read moreto sit and try with coffee for at least two months of daily visits. The server was very helpful.

Great selection of flavors. The owner was very friendly and allows you to try a few samples before…read morepurchasing. There's seating available indoors & outdoors. Reasonably priced, delicious ice cream. Definitely worth stopping by for a treat.

This is the type of ice cream you that you continue to think about 3 weeks after you've ate it!…read more A trip to the brewer next door to watch a game landed us right next to Sav's and we are so glad it did! The neon sign caught our attention as we were walking to our car to leave so we decided a sweet treat was calling our name! First off all, Sav is the sweetest, most friendly man, and he makes ALL of his ice cream in house! He has very unique flavors that you aren't going to see anywhere else along with traditional flavors! My husband got the crunchy peanut butter, which he said is his top 2 favorite ice cream he's ever had, I had cookies and cream as well as strawberry in my double scoop cup, both were phenomenal. On top of the superb service and gourmet ice cream, Sav has a colorful, fun spot to chill in while you eat your ice cream! Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area! We will definitely be going back!

Always here for a good queer coffee house experience, and this place is no exception, despite…read morelooking a little industrial from the outside. I had a couple of excellent coffee drinks, including an earl grey sugar cookie latte that I still think about, and service was friendly and efficient, which is really all I ask for in the morning

Our group stopped here for a quick bite before a distillery tour nearby. Service was excellent and…read morethe prices were fair. We were hoping for a more substantial menu, but for the most part we made due. Menu items are premade, so they cannot be altered (I.e. no onions in a burrito), so keep that in mind. That said, I thought the burrito was good for a midday snack, and I would highly recommend their coffee!

Fantastic place. It…read morewas evident a tremendous amount of thought, care and consideration went into every aspect of this establishment. The gelato itself was top notch. The clean, stylish and classic decor was not far behind. And I especially appreciated the creative solution of a short wall in front of the gelato case to both keep the product in pristine condition as well as keep the guests comfortable. What a wonderful place - a true gem. My only regret is that I am not a local and can't enjoy Sorella with any regularity.

10/10!! Service and gelato are both great!…read more First I want to commend the owner and her review responses to negative reviews! Too often the owners bend to the customers complaints with a "we'll do better" attitude but they are confident in their product here.. as they should be! Also, who cares if they have a 1 taste rule.. it helps them keep the line moving quickly. We would taste our 1 allotted flavor and then taste our friends as they were handed their order. It's really not as big of a deal as people make it out to be. This gelato is the real deal though! A true gem to Lexington and the neighborhood. they offer a wide variety of flavors that were frequently selling out and being replaced. I visited twice during my time in town and there was often a line out the door. Service was quick and friendly. There is a small seating area inside and plenty of seating outside. I love that they also include a couple of children's sized tables. I know I'll be back when I'm in town again!! The deconstructed blackberry Nutella and the banana pudding were delicious. Perfectly smooth and flavored!

Loved this place! The vibe was so fun, quirky, and upbeat from the moment I walked in. One of the…read morecoolest parts is that you can order right at the kiosk when you enter, which made everything super easy and quick. I had a delicious cold brew that was perfect. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to!

We had a book club event here with cocktails and coffee. They were so kind and the service was greatread more

Cute little place with so many delicious cheesecakes to choose from. You can get slices, whole…read morecheesecakes or mini cheesecakes (which are gluten free). The flavors change so you'll have to stop in to find out what's there but the owner said vanilla is always in the case. I tried the blackberry streusel slice and a mini lemon saffron cheesecake. Both were super creamy and delicious with a perfect balance of fruit. Also there is seating available inside and some outside as well. So you can sit and enjoy your little bit of heaven at this adorable place with a drink if you'd like.

I cannot believe I've gone so long without Backroads Bakery in my life. ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL! Best…read morecheesecake I've ever had it was so perfect. The owner was super sweet and let me customize this cake a bit by adding blueberries. The shop itself is so unique too! They have seating inside as well. I just loved every single bit of this place!