3/11/25 My friend and I visited Keeneland to explore their…read moreseasonal job fair and decided to stop here for lunch afterward. It was my first time, though I'd heard great things, so we tried the lunch special: roasted chicken with wild rice, steamed vegetables, and a bread roll. Everything was delicious, and the portions were generous--I even had enough to take home and share with my husband. For dessert, I had the bread pudding, which my friend swore was the best around, and she was absolutely right! While the setting is more cafeteria-style, the food is outstanding--hearty, flavorful, and reasonably priced. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by for some wholesome Southern cooking!

Keeneland Track Kitchen was a real treat. Tucked a bit off the beaten path, it's the kind of place…read moreyou might never find unless you're local--or someone points you in the right direction. The atmosphere is casual and unpretentious, with a cafeteria-style setup that keeps the focus on the food. The country-style, farm-to-table breakfast was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying, and the staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming. Prices were also very reasonable, especially for the quality and portion sizes. Don't go expecting fancy décor or upscale frills--go for a comforting, well-made meal in a relaxed setting. A standout feature is the collection of incredible trackside horse photographs covering nearly every wall, which gives the space plenty of Keeneland charm and character.

Natalie's Cafe serves up the best breakfast buffet you will ever find. Great food and fantastic…read moreservice. Biscuits were homemade, and the blueberry pancakes mouth-watering.

We ordered our Thanksgiving meal from Natalie's. It was fabulous! The pumpkin pie was the best we…read morehave ever had. Turkey and dressing were delicious! Thank you for helping us with a delicious Thanksgiving meal

Hippie Hutt is a little gem in Irvine! The menu is MASSIVE. Good luck making a choice. There are…read moreall sorts of options. I chose the dirt and worms sundae--a throwback to childhood. One key thing to know is that this is cash only. So, get your cash and check them out!!! What a treat (well, lots of treats).

Hippie Hut is the perfect place to stop for an afternoon snack or after meal dessert. They have…read moreplenty of options from multiple flavors of shaved ice, dairy free Dole Whip, and hand dipped ice cream as well as many other items. Located next door to Backstreet Grub, it makes the perfect combination for a delicious dinner and dessert. Plenty of outdoor seating on picnic tables. I forgot to take any photos, so I stole a few of their menu from their Facebook page.

Cute little wine bar and specialty market. I learned they have Guanciale, pork jowl. This is an…read moreItalian product used in cooking and nowhere else in the Lex. I usually buy it at Lotsa Pasta in L'ville. If you want to make authentic Carbonara, you use Guanciale. It was very pricey, much like all the products that line the shelves. I purchased a 1/4 pound which should last me for a bit. NOTE: This is a postscript to my Cibon review. The Guanciale was not ay all to my liking. The taste, and it was overly salty to the point of it being almost inedible. Get it at Lotsa Pasta in Louisville. 79

A fantastic addition to the area! It's giving Wine+Market vibes, but more cafe and less market…read more Prices were good, wine selection was excellent, staff were super nice, AND you can order from Pietana and Rosemont Station. It's missing an element of coziness that makes you want to linger, i.e. we could have been more comfortable, but everyone enjoyed themselves and we'll definitely be back!

I love the farmers market! I passed tables that have beautiful flowers for sale at reasonable…read moreprices , baked goods , condiments (which truth be told are my favorites!). Bakes goods cheese meats and fresh beautiful vegetables. Wine was also available to buy . However I was on my way to work and didn't end up buying anything but definitely next time . I really enjoy the atmosphere of the market there's just something about it . Plus I'm all for supporting small businesses. So it's a win win for me !

A drive through the surrounding countryside will easily convince any urban Lexingtonian that there…read moreshould be a good opportunity for farmer's markets. This one is notably near downtown and runs twice a week (the current location is Broadway and Maxwell not far from Rupp Arena). It's not a big one (maybe ten vendors if that), but the produce looked appealing, and I found numerous peppers. There was a surprising dearth of greens, so I may have to go elsewhere if I want a salad. Then again, maybe the next time I go here I'll find something new.

This place is super cute it is a Small little converted…read morehouse with tables inside and outside. Very very clean place. Walked in and instantly greeted by the staff and offered samples of anything we wanted to try. They explained the menu as it was our first time here. I got the skillet cookie with smores and I think it was called yippy skippy and they did not disappoint strong flavors creamy ice cream and loaded with little goodies in it. Perfect cheat meal. My lovely wife got the waffle cone double with fat Elvis. Her only issue is missing banana flavor. She like the banana to be strong but that is also hard to do with peanut butter and Oreos also competing for taste buds. Prices were good. Although banana split which is my favorite thing to get at $12.50 was a little high for me. Shocked the skillet cookie was $3 cheaper. We really loved this place and the staff there was amazing. There were atleast 4 there and all were so helpful and friendly. Will definitely be heading back there.

Poppy's ice cream store is great! Its a cute little spot…read morewith friendly people and delicious ice cream! They run a lot of specials and you can get gift certificates too

Brewtanicals is a cool spot to get coffee and a pastry or cookies. The service is friendly, and…read moreit's a pretty big space with lots of seating and plants. The coffee was really good, and we also got a cookie-cream sandwich, which was sweet and tasty. We stopped here as we were driving though. If we lived in the area, we would definitely visit again.

Fun space right by Peddlers Mall. It's really nice that there's plenty of parking, so you can shop…read moreand then take a break. Technically they're a coffee shop and plant shop, so lots of greenery. Didn't check the prices, but hoping they're reasonable (they had lots of smaller monstera, so I'd love to grab one)! They have teas, coffee, and a fair selection of pastries. Definitely try their seasonal options if you like flavorful and different options!

We literally go to farmer's market every Saturday. We stopped at home picking to get flowers . Its…read more10.00 for 3 stems and you pick what you want. I've been buying flowers from them for about a month now. (The secret to keep your flowers alive longer is to add a cup full of vodka to cold water and an ice cube). I change my water on a daily basis using this method and my flowers last a full 7 days). We also stopped at Nate's to get coffee. I got a cold brew with foam and a shot of toasted marshmallow. My friend got a drip coffee and a bagel with spinach artichoke spread. She said it was really good but on the messy side to eat. I also picked up a jar of carrot cake jam from salad days. There were jewelry booths, that included homemade soap, vegetables fruits, baked goods , fresh pasta, different condiments and spices, rubs, beer, cheese, and assortment of beef, chicken,pork, farm fresh eggs and so on. It was busier than normal today but I think that had a lot to do with people graduating and the fact that the previous weekend was derby so people were out of town. The people selling fresh flowers were extra busy because tomorrow is mother's day. We saw a variety of dogs too which is normal. I like that the main area of the market is sheltered so you have protection from the weather elements and shade for when it gets hot in the summer.

I love stumbling onto new vendors at Lex Farmers markets, and my recent trip scored some amazing…read morefinds! The Sunday market feels a bit more chill than the Saturday market downtown, and the vibe feels a little slower so you have more opportunity to speak to the vendors. Great experience resulting in some delicious eats at home!