This new location for DV8 offers the same food and has the same underlying reason for existence as the Harrodsburg Rd location: namely American brunch fare served by people trying to get their life on track. Much of the restaurant industry is like this, of course; I've seen plenty of people in psychiatry wards who were working low end jobs at local eateries, but DV8 has made it their brand: a place where people who would otherwise struggle to find work can engage in customer service. One sees customers of all ages and all sorts here, and all are likely to be greeted frequently. What's notable about the new location is that they seem to be going much more for a meeting space, coffeehouse kind of vibe. It's a repurposed brick building (the entrance is off-street and you'll have to look for it) with a cavernous interior meant for people to sit a while. The old location is a perfectly fine generic strip mall location, but this one has more of a vibe. This is a developing area and other businesses are still moving in, but it seems like the idea is to make the area buzzy. From my perspective, the most notable menu items are their decadent cinnamon rolls, which cam be ordered drizzled with various toppings. The rotating flavor I ordered this time was a lemon blueberry, which delivered the taste and some sticky fingers. I got a salad to go as well. I'm happy to support the place, and I hope to drop in on occasion as more businesses open in the area. It looks like a good spot to sit and work, or sit and talk. read more

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One of the best chicken biscuits I've ever had. We stumbled across this spot while getting coffee across the way and were so happy we stopped in. An absolute must try in Lexington if you're in search for some dank breakfast food + you get to support an amazing cause. 10/10! read more

Do you hear that? It's my taste buds jumping for joy! Wow, we just had an amazing brunch experience! We had the biscuits and gravy (perfectly executed). The Rueben "hash" which blew my mind!!! The General Tso's tacos, great juicy pieces of chicken and wonderfully balanced flavors. Finished with a chocolate croissant. The croissant itself was perfectly buttery and the chocolate wasn't overly sweet allowing for the flavor of the croissant to come through. The service was absolutely amazing!!! We can't wait to return and try some other menu items! read more

Such a welcoming crew, the food was made from scratch and absolutely delicious. The ambiance was very hip and modern. We felt right at home. Definitely worth the 2 hours drive and we will be back!! The service was a 10 and so was the food. So happy with our visit!! read more

Very good sandwiches on their fresh baked bread, rolls and buns. Good service, roughly $12 per sandwich. Parking on site. They have fresh loaves available for purchase. read more

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Charles was fantastic both days we visited. On top of everything, personable & hospitable. Everyone that works here is efficient & always cleaning or doing something. U like many restaurants you go to nowadays. Ordered the same thing both days. Basil Avo Chicken on Homemade Seven Grain Wheat bread. Super good, but the were out of bread so I asked for a wrap. Charles said they didn't have wraps but could use a corn tortilla. Perfect both ways! Side of fresh fruit. One thing I love beside the freshly baked goods is how fresh the vegetables & fruit are. Nothing has comes out brown like the avo, lettuce is always crispy & bright. My bf always gets the Egg & Ham breakfast. The ham is very similar to Irish bacon which he loves. The sourdough bread is also a must! They sell the loaves for $5-6 & I'd say it's totally worth it along w/ their sweets. We love the Chocolate Croissant. Also check out their cinnamon rolls & specials written on the board. read more

The French toast sticks are incredible! Crisp exterior and great taste (maybe a touch of citrus flavor?). Cinnamon roll was fine - they use croissant dough, however, and I definitely prefer a more traditional dough read more

DV8 Kitchen - French toast sticks, cinnamon roll - Bakeries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

My boyfriend and I stopped in for a weekend breakfast and it did not disappoint. I got the dv ocho and he got a basic breakfast plate with eggs, sausage, and a biscuit. Both of us enjoyed our meals and for the price, it's hard to beat. The real star of the show though was the cinnamon roll with cream cheese icing. It was so light like a croissant and the icing wasn't too sweet. I'd go back just to try the other cinnamon rolls. Honorable mention to the honey butter that came with the biscuit. Great place with good prices and a welcoming vibe. read more

Posting a copycat review of the myriad others praising DV8 - fresh and yummy food, excellent service, and a worthy mission. It was my first time at this location and I like this space better - larger, brighter, and in a cool and upcoming building/neighborhood. Would love to see them expand the outdoor space but the inside os spacious and has a great vibe. Love the little couch/chill area that I forgot to document. Maybe I just wanted an excuse to go back soon?!?!?! read more

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OMG!!!! This is my first time at this location and I'm pleasantly surprised. The artwork is imaginative and creative. The cashier was friendly and the food was great. I could stop there but allow me to elaborate. I don't eat pork so breakfast places are usually limited for me if I want more than chicken as a meat. I ordered turkey sausage and the portions are big enough for 2. The bakery is in store. You can actually see where they make your baked goods. I love the mission of the restaurant I love this place. My good was out promptly. Only bad thing is the tomato was watery and the juice touched other food. Still 5 stars because that did not take away from the overall enjoyment of my meal. This is really a place I would be proud to out of town guest as a great representation on Lexington food read more

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So good Even better than good Great! And I'm a Texan so I know breakfast tacos! Tota are great too! read more

DV8 Kitchen - Breakfast tacos and tots - Bakeries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

If you are looking for a delicious breakfast sandwich, or a huge cinnamon roll that is gooey and sweet-this is your go to! We got the special orange creamsicle cinnamon roll and it was all it could be and more! read more

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Absolutely love this place! Love their story and their food. Granted, I've only been here once, but the staff was very friendly and the food was great. I had the best burger in town and it was nothing short of delicious. Along with that, I got tater tots which were also delicious. I love the ambience inside. It was a large space and they also have a few tables for seating outside. I will definitely be coming back the next time I get a chance. read more

Amazing food! Very fairly priced and you can tel everything is homemade. Love that reasoning behind the establishment and the staff was incredible nice, attentive, and seemed to really enjoy their job. A good casual spot to grab breakfast or lunch! read more

DV8 Kitchen - Tomato basil soup- a bit too sweet for my liking but still very good and flavorful - Bakeries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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The food here is AMAZING and the staff are all very welcoming and friendly. Be sure to try the pastries - all are fantastic. We come here all the time! read more

This location is very convenient and comfortable, I love that there's outdoor seating that doesn't feel like you're in a parking lot, and the food is consistently good. The best thing about it though is the staff. They are constantly kind, attentive, and always take time to talk with my kids and answer my son's endless questions when we come. I like the other location as well, but this one is my favorite. The Huevos Rancheros sandwich and Monte Cristo are my favorite menu items, but I haven't had anything that I thought was bad. read more

Great food. Classic biscuit sandwich is great and the French toast sticks are some of the best I've ever had. All the workers are very nice. It is an order at the counter and find a seat type place which works well for breakfast. It has great artwork inside as well. read more

Excellent breakfast. Not your run of the mill stuff. Good service and nice ambiance. Especially great is the mission that they are on to help with the crisis of addiction. Much respect to DV8 and what they stand for. read more

So good that we came here for breakfast 2 days in a row. I had the chicken sandwich on sourdough the first time and then the chicken sandwich on biscuit. The benny was also excellent. A large and clean establishment with friendly staff. read more

I had the chicken salad on grilled sourdough and it was delicious. The cinnamon roll with cream cheese icing was good. Staff would walk by and take any finished items as needed. Everyone was very friendly. I was there on a Saturday around lunch and it was busy. read more

Their chimichurri steak sandwich is life changing and to die for. I think it was a special. Love what their business practice is.

Wonderful food and very friendly service. You order at the counter (plenty of menus available and specials of the day are on a chalkboard). If you're unsure of what to get the staff is very helpful. Highly recommend the breakfast reuben and the cinnamon rolls!! read more

Pros: Friendly staff Tomato basil soup was good Pimento cheese chicken sandwich good (sans molasses and jalapeños) Cons: asked for tomato on sandwich- did not get No crackers for soup - really? Offered to sell me a piece of bread. Say what? Sandwich came with nothing. No pickle, no handful of chips, nada. $8.95. Plastic utensils. You can't wash a spoon and help save the planet? Food tasted good but I can find food that good elsewhere at a better price. Sorry, won't be back. We tried. read more

I like this newer location! It's smaller and not as overly crowded as the Broadways location. Closer to a coffee shop feel. Same great menu. When I went a few months ago I got a breakfast dish, Cinnamin roll, and coffee. Was all very good read more

Friendly staff, great service (and food), excellent food. Every single staff member had a smile on their face! read more

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First time here, I've wanted to try out the new location in East End. Overall, I was pleased to learn about the overall mission of second chances. Exterior & interior are eclectic & interesting, especially in this area that's been improved. Liked the open concept. Everyone was nice & helpful. I ordered breakfast meal. Originally wanted bacon but when I asked if bacon was thick the staff informed me it wasn't. Went with turkey sausage instead with fried egg & Havarti cheese on top, & a biscuit. My husband wanted the bacon cheeseburger with an egg. Food didn't take long, I liked that they use paper products, but I understood why the wait wasn't long when I saw my plate. First off the biscuit was not hot at all, room temperature at bare minimum. My egg was a traditional fried egg but folded like an omelet missing my requested cheese. Turkey sausages were disappointing they looked like frozen patties from a bag & were also lukewarm. Egg was the only thing hot & freshly prepared. I returned to front for my cheese and staff offered to make another meal but I declined and just requested the cheese. I'm not hard to please, REALLY. I should have asked for a warm biscuit but I didn't want to create a hassle. Hubby gave the burger a 5 on a scale of 1-10. No sides come with it. He was disappointed that the bacon was chewy & not crisp. He liked that his patty didn't seem frozen but needed some seasonings. He also wanted other condiment choices (Honey Mustard or BBQ Sauce). There's plenty of hot sauces available though. I also tried cold brew. I liked milk alternatives & syrup flavors offered. Would I return? I will for the bakery items that looked appealing and I saw another customer's salad that looked tasty. Just about my breakfast choice. I really feel it's the easiest to prepare & present. Since it's offered all day it needs to be worth offering all day. read more

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Food, people and atmosphere were top notch! Highly recommend the breakfast Rueben, eggs Benedict and the CINNAMON ROLLS!!!!

I just had the best strawberry salad ever! The strawberries were so fresh they popped in each bite!!! I can't wait to try this cinnamon roll later. Thanks DV8 read more

DV8 Kitchen - Bakeries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Crème brûlée croissant..yes please!! It's incredible! Everything I ordered was fabulous!! Their baked goods will have you craving for more! Loved that burger and those tots. My guests were so happy with their orders too. It's definitely a popular spot. Clean and the staff were so friendly! read more

Great food and fun ambiance. Fast service and would highly recommend. You go up to the counter to order and they bring your food...so don't expect a true sit down experience. read more

Absolutely loved The MET for breakfast on the DV8 Kitchen patio! The original DV8 on Broadway is awesome of course, but 10/10 would recommend the new location! A phenomenal addition to the East End. All the same great eats and good service, but with sprawling indoor and outdoor spaces and some really nice indoor touches, like the tables that highlight different service organizations (Isaiah House jumped out at me because I'm from Danville). A definite 'don't miss.' read more

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Their cinnamon rolls are out of this world! Had the pumpkin spice cinnamon roll and it was a meal! Service was outstanding, fast and friendly. Great vibe inside with a cool playlist. Coffee bar was fully stocked with special offerings like pumpkin spice syrup. Also tried the chicken salad sandwich, highly recommend it too. The sourdough bread was clearly homemade and yum. They know what they're doing here and nothing was missed. Great experience and highly recommended. read more

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all of the employees here are so beyond kind, for all of the 5 times i have been here, i have had such a good experience with each group of people that was working! the interior of DV8 is adorable at both locations, and has lots of seating! each time that i have went, i have always ordered something different and have always been just as impressed with how good it tasted. it always smells like fresh baked goods when you walk in which is so lovely :) read more

I ordered the eggs Benedict and the egg was barely cooked. The white was not cooked and was just goo. I won't be going back.

Amazing food!! Fabulous staff!! Superb atmosphere!! Highly recommend dining here, I had the steak and egg in a chickpea wrap!! Yummy! read more

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I have been wanting to try DV8 for quite some time and it definitely did not disappoint. I tried the orange marmalade chicken sandwich and let me tell you, it was EVERYTHING! The orange marmalade is so delicious. I highly recommend trying this. I also tried the biscuit and gravy. It too was delicious. I can't wait to go back and try other menu items! This is located conveniently near downtown and has plenty of parking. There's a Manchester coffee, nail shoppe and other businesses nearby as well. read more

The vibe, food and service were amazing here. As if the mission wasn't enough to keep us coming back, cinnamon rolls and Southern Eggs Benedict are to die for! read more

Really a 4.5. food was fantastic and staff seemed to care about what they were doing. No cell phones on staff in sight, a rare thing these days. read more

Best cinnamon roll and chicken salad I've ever had! Love their mission. Definitely check it out. I'll be back!

Good food and coffee. Service was quick and courteous. Atmosphere is pleasing and they keep the tables very clean. read more