A tea lover's dream!! I discovered this business after a Google search for coffee shops that serve…read moretea. To my delight, there's a full tea shop just minutes from my home. I walked in and was amazed at the huge selection of loose tea available for purchase. White, black, green, caffeinated, unique flavors, you name it and there is something for you here! The owner was so kind as he explained to me a bit about what they carry and invited me to smell the wonderful aromas of the tea by opening the jars and discovering the scents. (This is very sanitary, as the jars are covered allowing you to smell without compromising/contaminating the product). In addition to an array of teas, there is also a merchandise and wide variety of spices. There is metered parking directly outside the storefront. Supporting local businesses brings me so much joy and I will be back.

A must go if you're willing to explore downtown lexington. The owners are incredibly friendly and…read morewarm, and I have personally never seen such a wide variety of spices across lexington, nicholasville, richmond and more! Not everyone is into tea, but I love loose leaf and this place is like heaven to me. And hey, if you're not into it, they even offer tea and a snack for a couple bucks so you can give it a shot. The owner, pardon me for forgetting his name, was so knowledgeable and told me about all the different kinds of tea he had, and even showed me tea that strongly resembles the taste and smell of coffee (so I can get my dad to switch haha). They also have a rewards program that you don't have to sign up for, it's just a little index card that they punch and you can get free tea! Overall, such a lovely place to go. If you're thinking of a certain spice they are bound to have it, and their options of tea genuinely surprised me! i've been loving the darjeeling peach apricot. Worth every penny :)

I've been following Simply Seedlings on Instagram for sometime now. Finally I got a chance to try…read moretheir microgreens! Wow! Not only do they grow and supply their microgreens right here in Lexington, I'm confident that they are the best! Today I met a bunch of friends for a ritual brunch, this time a Mintons. One of my friends was quick to point out the micro cilantro. Then it dawned on me, I remember Simply Seedlings mentioning on IG that they supply those greens to Mintons! I wasn't positive about it, so I later confirmed that they were in fact their seedlings. Before I could go back and rave to my friend, she'd already shouted out the greens in her five star review of Mintons. I too had the Huevos Rancheros, and I can attest, those Simply Seedlings were more than simply, they literally made the dish! Kudos to Mintons for using those locally sourced greens. Genius! They also make custom blends and offer live trays. Look them up and reach out on Instagram. The owners are a pair of Transy grads, passionate about good quality microgreens.

I had been wanting to go for a long time, and then I finally did for their Thanksgiving hot bar…read morespecial. It is a nice store, it has great items... but the prices were a bit out of my budget so I skipped straight to the hot bar. I got two plates (pay per lb), two drinks, and two pie slices. The total was close to $70 for a two-person meal. I could no understand how the meals alone were a bit over $50, it did not feel like 2lbs per person, but then again I did not pay attention to the scale. The food was not very hot by the time we sat down to eat, and it was very crowded at 11 AM. The employees were meh but then again, it was a holiday so I appreciate their presence. We still had a good time, the food was good, but I am not sure if I'd return (mostly due to the cost). It reminded me of sprouts or whole foods, just smaller.

I got their hot bar and the food was very tasty! Staff were also friendly and I enjoyed the vibe of…read morethe dining area. The grocery store itself is on the small side, though.

We are officially chiliheads, thanks to the wonderful experience that we had in the store with our…read moresales associate Kim! The store had a well-curated display of a seemingly endless amount of hot sauces, barbecue sauces, spices and other culinary products. The environment was enjoyable as well. Kim showed us a ton of different flavor profiles. She was able to use what we told her we liked to give recommendations for other sauces and products. She also made sure to help us get the best deals available and to sign us up for the rewards program. All in all, we are hooked now that we have experimented with some recipes. This morning, we used the apple cinnamon barbecue sauce to make a spam hash in the air fryer. It was too good for words. We will definitely be returning to this store!

Never going to Pepper Palace ever again. Me and my friends went inside to ask about the mascot and…read morethe lady got extremely angry and told us they couldn't answer about the mascot. We said we sorry and left. The lady then followed us into another store, continued to scold and use violent language towards us. She also told us personal details about her life, this made us extremely uncomfortable As minors, we find this completely unacceptable and feel something needs to be done. We will never be returning. If I could rate this place 0 stars, I would.

Literally a hole in the wall, extremely difficult to find Thai place with really great good and a…read moregreat value. You can only order/pick up food from here, there is no dining in, but not that you would want to. Also the menu is limited, but again, food quality for the price point is great. So if you're in the mood for Thai food in Lexington, do yourself a favor and get it at NAT's. It is located right past the back garden of Harvey's and before the Irish Shoppe and McCarthy's, if you're coming South.

O.M.G....I have found the authentic Thai restaurant in Kentucky -- Nat's is it!!…read more Nat's is a very unassuming lil takeout only restaurant tucked into the side of McCarthy's Irish Bar and shares a front entrance with an Irish gift shop. It sounds odd, but totally worked! My friend and I walked up one afternoon, ordered food inside the restaurant, was told by the owner to "go next door, order a drink and he will bring the food over". We went to McCarthy's, ordered a couple of Pepsi and sat in the cutest nook by the window. Our orders arrived soon: Kobe beef grapao, shrimp salad. Wow! The flavors are sharp, distinct and intense, like Thai flavors are supposed to be. I would say the grapao's spice level is about medium for me. The salad was so spicy that I couldn't finish it. If you have the tendency to want "Thai Hot" in your dishes, this is the place that can serve it up! If you look at the photos poated by other Yelpers, you'll see many other special menu items not found at any other local Thai places. i cannot wait to come back for them! Btw, there is also a nice courtyard next door w available seating during warmer months.

There are not enough words to express how awesome Tea & Brie is! The food is excellent, the service…read moreis great, and the atmosphere is wonderful! The decor makes it a super special place. Liz is so very easy to work with, and with her help my daughter's bridal shower will be one event we will fondly remember ! Thank you so very much!! Deborah Back

Addison was amazing! The food and tea was great. Such a cute place to have a girls day.read more

We had the BEST experience here! The lady that assisted us was so friendly and patient! They have a…read moregreat selection of chocolates and really put a lot of thought and care into the presentation of the entire store. We bought a variety of truffles. So far we've tried the milk chocolate key lime truffle and the fleur de sel sea salt caramel truffle and they both were so good! The caramel was thin and tasty and the salt really balanced the sweetness. Their key lime truffle is definitely a top contender, if not number 1, because they were able to pack so much of the lime flavor into a truffle. We definitely recommend this store and will be returning!

It's been a long time since I've experienced such genuinely nice service. It was an absolute…read morepleasure to shop at this beautiful store. We were in a hurry, but the ladies behind the counter were so knowledgeable and generous that we stuck around for a bit and ended up picking up even more deliciousness than planned. Can't wait to try the chocolate -covered potato chips!