We stopped here on our road trip and were pleasantly surprised. We had the fried pickles and the…read morepimento and steak sandwiches. All of it was well prepared and tasty. The soda was fizzy! The best part was the homemade coconut cream pie. The generous slice was delicious, I could tell the crust was homemade. The staff was friendly. Very good, check it out!

We were in Lexington for the weekend and ended up eating at The Palms twice -- because it was just…read morethat good. The first night we ordered the stuffed cod and burgers, along with beers and soft drinks. Everything was fantastic. The food was flavorful, fresh, and cooked perfectly, and the service was quick and genuinely friendly. We liked it so much that we went back again the same weekend. The second time we had burgers, a club sandwich, fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese, a punch cocktail, a tall beer, and soft drinks -- and once again, everything was spot-on. Consistently great food and great service both times. We went in around 8:00 p.m. the first night, and the staff was cheerful and energetic -- you would have thought they had just started their shifts. That's a huge plus when dining a little later in the evening. Everyone we spoke to said it's a local favorite, and after our experience, we completely understand why. If we had more time in town, we probably would have eaten there a third time. Definitely a must-stop in Lexington!

I just had a really great cheddar omelet-served with a biscuit. Wayne had a bowl with eggs, sausage…read moregravy and home fries. It was all good, reasonably priced. Service was quick and friendly. Two minor things; the home fries were deep fried; and we had a heck of time finding the diner. However, we really enjoyed the friendly vibe - I think we were the only people who were 'strangers'.

This place is lovely, a cozy little diner just outside downtown Lexington. The breakfast is very…read moregood, I'd recommend the country breakfast. And I really appreciate how friendly and efficient the service is. I feel welcome whenever I eat there.

I always enjoy the food there and the owner is very friendly. Legendary eats has a good menu and…read moregood service.

Wow wow wow amazing sandwiches. They do not skimp on meet and toppings. Sub was savory and full of…read moreflavor. Met the owners the Hardens who also own Hardens restaurant. Great couple who shared insight on Lexington and W & L as we were visiting. We can see why this place is popular 1 block from campus.

Nice patio which made our meal more enjoyable. Food good -…read moregreat for a quick lunch Small location. They were out of several items on their menu the day we were there.

I had a quick bite here during a previous visit to Lexington, and as I was walking experienced…read moredifficulty finding a restaurant with more than coffee open on a Sunday morning. I was hungry and not in the mood to move my vehicle from the hotel parking lot as street parking in Lexington can be a challenge. I arrived at about 9AM and the only other customers were 2 college age girls who never exchanged a word with the other since they were on their phones. I ordered a Hillel and a large coffee. The only available creamer was pumpkin spice which I'd never had in my life. What is a Hillel you ask? It was salmon, caper, onion, and cream cheese in a bagel for about 10 bucks, however either it was tasty or I was starving and would have enjoyed a spam sandwich. The college aged staff were reasonably friendly, accommodating, and my order was ready in a jiffy. The cafe is located on the campus of Washington & Lee University whose current president has a left-leaning agenda for its students. Not a bad deal for a quick meal if you're hungry. The portions aren't huge, but probably more in line with quantities more conducive to health, and prices are somewhat high. PS I don't like pumpkin -spiced coffee

The Harvest Salad was one of the best salads I've ever eaten. The salad was loaded with sweet…read morepotatoes, walnuts and goat cheese in bed of arugula. I also enjoyed the Blackberry Refresher which lived up to its name. Club soda mixed with the house's blackberry syrup creates a crisp, bubbly drink. Ingredients are sourced locally from Big Spring Cattle Company, Blue Ridge Bees, Maplewood Valley Ranch, Razzbourne Farms and Verdant Acres. The setting is eclectic with friendly counter service with adequate seating and a large piano. The space is shared with what appears to be an upscale dinner restaurant. Seasons Yield operates in mornings and closes at 2.

The name hints at this, but I still had to figure out that there is a sit-down restaurant that is…read moreopen for dinner, and this bakery-cafe operation takes over the same space for brunch. In addition to baked goods, I was pleased that they offered the option for a breakfast salad. Way to start the day off right. My salad was quite substantial, with nuts, cheese, and sweet potatoes. But I couldn't get out without ordering a pastry as well. They had the sort of maple glaze one usually finds on donuts, but applied it to a croissant. The croissant flaked well, but the maple flavor really took it to the next level. Plenty of other intriguing baked goods were available.

Service was amazing and friendly. Some of the best fancy sandwiches we've had in a long timeread more

Best dang meal I've had in a while. The owner recommended the Mac & cheese and churros w/ ice…read morecream. Fantastic!

A soup and sandwich joint with lots of baked goods -- that's Blue Sky…read more It was a cold and drizzly day when I visited, and a bowl of butternut squash soup was the perfect thing. I also got The Yardbird sandwich after the server recommended it. It's basically just chicken salad and lettuce between a ciabatta roll, but it was simple and great. And what the heck: I can't visit a bakery that has multiple sweets without getting one. I also listened to the advice of the server when she recommended the orange scone. She was right again! It was tender and tasted like a Froot Loop. Blue Sky is located on the corner of a busy street. There are lots of tables, but if you can, sit at the bar that looks out onto the street to see the hustling and bustling college town.

Unplanned but fortunate lunch stop on a road trip from NoVA to NOLA. If you're traveling I-81, it's…read morejust 5 or so miles down Rt. 11, which snakes back and forth across '81, so it's not really a "detour". It's in Lexington, home of VMI, and the shop itself is diagonal from a post office built in 1911 with large columns lining its edifice. Sometimes, when college students leave great reviews, that means good food that isn't too expensive. True here, especially for what you get: generous servings on amazing bakery breads. I had the "Sorry Charlie" on a slice of focaccia -- topped with tomato slices and melted cheese and a satisfyingly crunchy, warm crust, with a simple but nicely refreshing black bean and corn salad. Dessert treats are also worth a splurge. The people couldn't be friendlier with customers of all ages enjoying themselves. (And they have a coffee bar. And a "speakeasy"!)

Popped into Pure Eats for breakfast on my last day in Lexington. They serve breakfast all day…read more First: Get a donut! Or two donuts, like I did! They make the donuts in house, and they are super fresh in the morning. Their classic is the cinnamon sugar donut, but I also got a glazed and both were delicious. That and a cup of black coffee, and breakfast is set. But I thought it would be wise to get some protein, so I also ordered the avocado toast with an over-medium egg. The avocado toast is a single piece of wheat bread (or white bread, if you prefer) with a schmear of herbed cream cheese and mashed avocado (plus an egg if you add one). The avocado toast was good and simple. Pure Eats is housed in a former gas station, and you can tell because it looks like an old fashioned petrol place from the outside. Inside, the dining room is colorful and fun, with table and booth seating, as well as a high-top bar. The people who work here are so friendly, and we chatted about where I was from and where I was going.

Cute place from the outside - Red/White and Blue that carries inside too. Seating outside is via…read moreumbrella protected picnic tables. Seating inside is counter or at small tables surrounded by a pillowed banquet. Ordering is placed at the counter and food will be delivered to you. We enjoyed a cheeseburger, a BLT on white toast and a sharing size of onion rings. The food was tasty and served at the correct temperature. The major disappointment were the donuts. These were not cheap at $1.50 each. While they looked good they tasted bad. Overly sweet frosting that reminded us of Pillsbury frosting purchased from the supermarket and the donut cake itself was flavorless and stale tasting. We happily discarded these saving ourselves calories on a bad treat.

We stayed at The George's - Livery while in the area. While we were there we ate dinner at Taps. We…read moresat at the bar and enjoyed talking to the bartender. My daughter ordered a Caesar Salad. I ordered the kale salad and added some chicken. My husband ordered the power bowl with salmon. The Caesar salad was a classic Caesar and was good. The Kale salad was amazing. If you like kale, I definitely recommend this salad. The power bowl was excellent too. The added chicken to my salad and the salmon added to the bowl were healthy portions which added to the meal and experience. I would definitely come back.

We stayed at the Georges so Taps was an easy option for food for us. We ordered take out for pick…read moreup online. I wanted to get the skirt steak and fries, but unfortunately that wasn't an option online. I opt'd for the burger, as did my boyfriend, both of our burgers came out with the wrong toppings. Oh well, we ate them and they were fine. Seems like a typical, frozen burger patty. The french fries were very greasy. We also sat outside here for a drink at one point. They have a very cute patio in the back of the restaurant. I got the Lex vegas, it was thick because of the puree. I didn't think about that, it wasn't as refreshing as I thought it would have been. I really didn't have too much interaction with the staff as we just ordered a drink and then online pickup but everyone seems nice and helpful.

I love this cozy bakery. I stopped here with my family for breakfast and loved the artwork posted…read moreabout. We came for a simple breakfast but found it was really really delicious. My 6yo daughter had the waffles, I got the twoseez which was basically toast, scrambled eggs and bacon (which said daughter took), pre-teen son had a bagel sandwich, and wife had an omelette. My wife's omelette was extremely flavorful. What really made it wonderful was the owner's kindness and honesty. Knowing we were tourists asked us what we planned on doing and when mentioning the near by safari park, he said "oh don't play to feed the animals" which was exactly what we needed our kids to hear because two week prior the kids had a field trip to a petting zoo and my daughters class including her all got sick and I didn't want a repeat of that on our vacation... so thank you dude. But also he gave some insider info on where else to go around and that was also appreciated.

Best cake we've ever eaten. Got it for our daughter's birthday and it was very reasonably priced…read moreand the owners are so kind! I also had their cinnamon roll, yummy!