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!

8/3/25 My husband…read moreand I came here after church for our mini date. Our new favorite little tradition, and this time we stopped by Coffee Times Coffee House. It was such a cozy gem! We shared a slice of Martine's Pastry double chocolate cake and wow, it was divine, so rich, fudgy, and absolutely worth the indulgence. The variety of coffee choices was seriously next level! We shared a cup of their decaf espresso and it was smooth, bold, and perfectly balanced. Definitely a spot we'll be revisiting. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and explained how their process worked. Very neat spot.

Truly just an amazing spot. Not sure where to start or even end but overall just so much to offer…read more Their coffee was all incredible, fantastic selection for people with all sorts of tastes. In addition to coffee, there was an incredible array of teas available as well both for drinking and purchase. The interior space was incredible, large and expansive while maintaining cozy and inviting vibes. Seating options were plentiful, great for studying, hanging out with friends, or even just quickly sitting down to enjoy a cup and snack. The shop area was also quite nice with so many coffee and tea options from all over available fresh as well as various trinkets and jsut fun goodies available for purchase, all at quite honestly some fair prices. Was great for perusing through while sipping on a fantastic cup. The staff were all incredibly friendly, but one area that needed some improvement was just how slow everything was. Not sure where the choke was but the line just refused to move despite not even being that long, and it kept doing this. This was not only at the coffee counter too, even at the store counter at first there was just nobody behind it for quite some time as a line formed and we all just looked around for a worker. And then finally one meandered on up, and while e they were kind and friendly, the service was just oh so slow which was quite frustrating. Besides the slow service though I will say it is a fantastic little spot. Unassuming on the outside but once you walk through the doors such an incredible space full of coffee, tea, and so much fun. Would def recommend (just not if in a rush) and will likely return!

My friend and I stopped to get coffee before my nail appointment a couple of doors down. I got a…read morecold brew and she got a drip coffee which was double cupped because it was so hot. This location is really nice with ample seating inside and two tables to sit out side. The woman at the counter was really nice and we got our coffee quickly. Both of us enjoyed sitting outside drinking our coffee.

Stopped by here to grab a quick coffee! They had a relaxed vibe and very spacious interior. Staff…read morewere very friendly and quick with our order! They seem to have Internet and lots of space for people to work inside. Not crowded on a Tuesday morning and we tried the Hazy Capp, slightly smoky and still sweet! Defintely creative; be sure to stop by in the area!

Wow this was such a great find in KY. Amazing coffee at all levels, friendly people great hrs,…read moreplenty of parking, access to bathrooms easy for wheeled guest and pedestrians alike.. The pastry's were so great as well. Then you get to the inside and it is a nothing short of stunning.. look at the picture on my review and hopefully you agree. They even have a program that gives you a free drink if you clean up trash around the property and the city.. it is also a coworker location it is like they have it all.. if you are out in Lexington this is the place for you.. one reservation that almost took away one star was that they only have 10oz cups. But I told the person I was in the road and they gave me a second cup for a refill price.. and that last help made my day.. great place don't miss it if you are here.

Came here with some friends and got the raspberry dulce latte. It was very good and the cafe had…read morenice vibes. The food selection is pretty limited with some pastries, but they looked good!

What a treat! A co-worker dating someone in Lexington suggested this place…read more We were in the area and decided to give this place a try. It's not exactly in Lexington... it's more on the outskirts(in my opinion) but it hits extremely hard. They have many things on their menu but I wanted something simple. Breakfast sandwich. I added cheese and ordered an avocado for it too. I should've ordered an extra biscuit. It was light, filling, and equalized me in the most perfect way. My wife ordered the grain bowl and it was so much bigger than we thought it'd be. Plenty for leftovers. If I had any complaints, it'd be that it is a smaller place. Let me rephrase... not so much small but it is busy and cramped. They could easily expand to another location or larger location. We will definitely visit this place again. All the food was perfect!

This may be my new favorite brunch spot in Lex simply for their burrito! I still think about it…read moretoday (it's been almost a week). Extremely friendly service from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave. We were seated rather fast, but their seats can be uncomfortable. The inside is beautiful! So clean, so modern... wish they were bigger. The music can be a bit loud but nothing crazy. Plenty of parking space. My husband and I ordered the burrito and potatoes each... you'd think assembling a burrito doesn't take too long... well, it took about 50 min for our food. Side note, I thought the server said potatoES (you'd think chopped potato pieces)... well, it's not. It's more of a fried potato cake... it was too greasy for me to eat unfortunately so just a PSA as others have warned. And as soon as we took a bite, the server came and dropped off the check. I get that they were busy but we had just started eating. Overall, they were busy so I'll give them some grace. 8/10, I will try to be back soon.

This place is great! The gardens outside are beautiful; offering nice outdoor seating. Inside is…read morebig and spacious with plenty of places to sit. It's quite busy so grab a table when you can. They have a great selection of coffee and freshly baked good. Prices are expensive but expected for a local coffee shop - $6 coffee and $8 sandwiches. I ordered the caprese and it was delicious! They also have alcohol service so you can come here for morning mimosas or evening drinks. Free WiFi and dog friendly. Staff is also very nice and front facing. I will be coming back!!

My family and I used to love this place, but the prices are going up and quality is going down…read more Paid $10 for two standard drip coffees this morning, and they were incredibly watered down. Horrible tasting and disappointing start to the day. Staff has an attitude as well. They acted like I was bothering them when I ordered my $10 drip coffees. Hopefully they turn it around.

I absolutely LOVE coffee queens. I had seen this place on door dash but never tried it. It's a…read morebrick and mortar drive through coffee place in the plaza next to Everest. I tried the Lorena - a latte with caramel, cinnamon and oat milk. Zoey, one of the owners, was the barista that day. She was so Incredibly friendly and wonderful, and that was such a nice start to my day. Coffee Queens has a million flavors, specials, and is not only coffee. There's Italian sodas, teas and even food. I tried the pesto, sun dried tomato and mozzarella sandwich that was absolutely delicious. It's a super cute stand with the nicest people. Definitely recommend and would come back.

Nice tasty coffee. They are a little kiosk in the parking…read morelot backing up to Alexandria Drive across the street near Krogers. There is plenty of parking for large vehicles, and if you're careful, you can drive them right up to the drive-thru window (even tractor trailers). The lady working there today was friendly, and my drink was made in just a couple of minutes. I wanted a good latte, but the vehicle I'm driving today won't fit through most drive-thru's and it's difficult to find a parking lot that can handle it. This was perfect. And, like I said, the coffee tastes good. Look out Coffee Queens, I will probably be back!

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