Found this gem on my way to the airport while in Lexington for work. I wanted something healthy,…read morecomforting, and delicious to eat and a place where I can sit down and work for a bit. This place was literal perfection for that. First of all, Rissa at the front was so sweet in helping me choose the best options. She made me one of the best coffees I've ever had!! (All their syrups are homemade and the carmelized banana was amazing.) Melissa, the owner, came over to run my food and we had the chance to chat for a minute. She was so lovely and I can tell she genuinely puts her heart and soul into this place. Sandwich - Cali Romesco - so delicious and I would love to remake at home, but Floating Lotus sources all of their ingredients locally and it sure tastes like it. Guess I just need to come back for more! Will be returning every time I get to visit Lexington, cannot say enough good things!!!

The Sandwich was really good! The location looked cleaned and organize and the food came out quick…read more Not many options for sides but still great food. Would recommend as a brunch or a quick healthy meal.

If you're in Lexington and haven't been to DV8 Kitchen yet, it's so much more than just a coffee…read moreshop and bakery. The food is incredible -- fresh baked breads, giant cinnamon rolls, homemade biscuits, pastries, and locally made breakfast and lunch options that honestly taste homemade in the best way. Everything feels thoughtful, fresh, and made with care. But what really makes DV8 special is the mission behind it. DV8 supports people in recovery by providing second-chance employment, community, and vocational opportunities for individuals rebuilding their lives after addiction. You can truly feel the heart behind the place, and knowing your meal supports something bigger makes it even more meaningful. Lexington is lucky to have businesses like this -- local, welcoming, community-focused, and making a real difference while serving amazing food. Definitely one of the most inspiring spots in town. A little bonus they offer GF options!

We had such a great experience at DV8 Kitchen in Lexington! The food was absolutely awesome. Fresh,…read moreflavorful, and clearly made with care. I had the pimento cheese and chicken sandwich (highly recommend!), and my husband ordered the turkey Cobb sandwich, which he loved just as much. Beyond the delicious food, what really makes this place special is the meaning and mission behind it. It's inspiring to support a restaurant that's making a positive impact in the community while serving up such incredible meals. I will be back to try breakfast. If you're in Lexington, this is definitely a spot you don't want to miss!

I've been coming to Luna since they first opened, and I feel so lucky to live close to this gem. It…read moretruly is such a unique and wonderful place. Not only do they have an amazing selection of coffee, espresso, and tea, but their food menu is fantastic too. The seating areas are adorable, and they have the cutest gifts and items for purchase. It's the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, or even a drink at the bar, but it's also great if you just want to grab a latte to go and do a little shopping. If you visit when the butterflies are in season, make sure to take a stroll to the butterfly house on the side of the building - it's a small, peaceful getaway. Sometimes they even have moths in a cage inside the store, which is always interesting to see. I've been to hundreds of coffee shops across the country, and this is truly my favorite of all - and it just happens to be right next to my neighborhood.

5/17/25 My husband and I stopped in at Luna's for a casual…read moreweekend breakfast and were impressed. We shared the salmon board on jalapeño bagel bread and it was delicious. It was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We also ordered a couple of coffee drinks, and they came out quickly and were made just right. You can tell the baristas care about what they're doing here. The ambiance is part of what makes Luna's so special. The space is small but charming. Kinda quirky, cozy, and full of personality. It feels like a hidden gem, the kind of place you want to keep coming back to. Service was friendly and efficient, and everything we ordered came out promptly. We'll definitely be back in the near future. Gotta try other items from their menu and maybe check out more butterflies

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!

Nothing we ordered was as expected. For example the pancakes tasted and looked like a citrus…read morebirthday cake with no icing. Tasted great but not at all a breakfast pancake. The breakfast burrito was a great burrito and would recommend to anyone who wants a burrito. Not basic but a higher level breakfast burrito. The dip that accompanied the burrito was also very tasty.Their version of a hash brown was pleasantly very crisp with a mild cheese flavor. The omelette was uncooked. It was a Japanese style omelette that was soft and runny in the middle. Not very appetizing if you were not expecting it. It was accompanied by half a big bag of balsamic salad greens . I'm not sure who actually enjoys this pairing. The hot honey chicken biscuit was nothing to talk about. It was also paired with the other half of the big bag of balsamic salad greens. Would not order again. It's a standard cafe with nothing that made it stand out to us. The prices seemed high for what we got. Places are hit or miss and unfortunately this place was a miss for us.

We love this neighborhood restaurant. Everything is consistently good. The sausage crostinis are…read morevery flavorful and have a lot of fennel. Another one of my favorite apps is the Bacon Jalapeño Shrimp. Next time I really want to try the Country Ham and Roasted Vegetable Flatbread. For entrees my favorites are the Pan fried Grouper, Salmon and the Short Ribs.

Four friends and I had an early dinner here on a Friday night. Great experience. I hadn't been in…read morea dozen years or more. Just as good as I recall back then. Comfortable booths, table seating if you prefer. Large outdoor patio, as well. Our server, Austin, kept us in drinks and treated us well. Their menu features several full bar with good cocktails, appetizers, salads, bar fare, and fine entrees. Our table ordered the smoked deviled eggs (5 to an order). They were delightful with the right amount of smokey flavor and bacon. Two of us ordered the Cioppino, myself being one. Lots of seafood and flavor. Others had the Grouper, the Chicken Scallopini, and the Tuna Bowl. Everyone raved about their meals. The Tulip is a neighborhood favorite. You won't find them on Open Table, so seek them out thru their website and get yourself in there! https://www.thetulipbistroandbar.com

Such a cute stop beside the nursery. Love the greenhouse vibe. We got delicious cups of tomato soup…read moreand the very fun deviled egg platter--a kind of build-your-own-adventure eating experience.

We're from Georgetown and occasionally meet family from Louisville here for lunch. Unfortunately,…read moretoday's visit was extremely disappointing. The front door wasn't closing completely as customers came in, which resulted in flies throughout the restaurant. Before I could even finish the second half of my sandwich, a fly landed on it, and I had to throw it away. The restaurant was noticeably dirty and uncomfortably warm. We asked for the ceiling fans to be turned on, but it took quite a while before someone was able to find the switch. The locks on the women's restroom stalls didn't work, and the restaurant had also run out of ice for drinks. I'm not sure if the restaurant has changed ownership, if management was absent, or if this was simply an off day, but the experience was dramatically different from the positive visits we've had in the past. It's disappointing to see such a noticeable decline.

I've been here several times and enjoyed the coffee. Today we had our first breakfast sandwiches…read moreand they were amazing! Friendly staff, great food and coffee. We will definitely be coming back.

I was in Nicholasville running errands with a friend and I found this place on line, and we were…read morebeyond happy with our experince. First of all I love being in an older building in downtown. I love that Nicholasville is working on revitalizing! I had a country ham, egg and cheese croissant that was fluffy, sweet and savory perfection. The lemonade, honey, tea was amazing! And our hostess was the sweetest person with great food suggestions. Pro tip: You can add more than one cheese to your sandwich.

We went to the lounge in the Granddam today for the first time, it was very good! We sat at the…read morebar and ordered drinks and the Tri tip sandwich and Bbq shrimp, both were amazing! Service was top notch and the atmosphere was very cozy. We will definitely go back! I highly recommend

Disclaimer: I only ordered one drink off their actual menu. The rest were bartender's choice in…read moreaccordance with my tastes. Not all bars or bartenders do this, especially on busy nights, and my experience is not necessarily common. On to the review. Some evenings are just dinner and drinks. Some are experiences. Thanks to Tony, Grandam was an experience. Had a 5:30 Monday reservation at Grandam, which was easy to snag on Opentable. Had time to wait before my reservation, so I sat at the bar and ordered Rosemary Sol Margarita (blanco tequila, rosemary agave, apricot liqueur, tajin). The drink wasn't bad, but despite the bartender's attempts at making the recipe less sweet, it was still pretty cloying. That's when the bartender introduced himself as Tony and we began to discuss margaritas and our personal tastes, which led to Tony making me his own personal brand of margarita, which was much more palatable. Then it was time for my reservation and I bid Tony adieu until later (more on the bar to come). The restaurant, decorated in moody velvets and leathers, was empty, but that could have been due to the snowy weather. My server was wonderful and prompt, and took pride in explaining how Grandam is part of a farm collective that prioritizes local farmers and vendors, though she did explain their oysters were from Chesapeake Bay (of course). While the appetizer menu contained pork belly, corvina dishes, oysters, Jamaican crawfish, yuca fritters, and deviled eggs, I opted for the wood fired mushrooms. This dish, made with foraged mushrooms, salsa mocha, goat cheese spread, and cornbread was earthy and complex. Loved the goat cheese's added creaminess. I am not a cornbread fan, but this cornbread was light and tasted as cornbread should. Once other tables started arriving, several remarked how much they enjoyed it. I almost considered the tri-tip, made with bourbon braised tri-tip, 12 year white cheddar, grits, and mustard chimichurri, but the server told me it's a larger dish meant for sharing and I didn't want to ruin my main dish. For my entree I couldn't pass up the venison Wellington, deer meat wrapped in a flaky puff pastry, accompanied by pumpkin miso Demi glaze, country ham, foraged mushrooms, butternut squash, broccolini and fennel salad, and a tart cherry vinaigrette. The venison was moist and fall apart tender, medium to rare, and the dish came together like a symphony. And even though it might be a little trashy, even in the nicest restaurants I order their fries. These fries were crisp and hot and well seasoned. Grandam has signature entrees that are always available. The Wellington changes depending on which meat is seasonal. Pan seared trout, fried chicken, and a filet are also on the old and faithful list. The seasonal menu included another corvina dish (a mild white fish), creole lamb curry, clams asada and corn pasta, more steak, and cabbage and chana. The dessert menu offered pecans and coconut, miso chess pie, a chocolate torte, ice cream, and nightcap sweet drinks. I was so full I had to pass. Of note, the chef of Grandam is Ecuadorean, so expect that to influence most, if not all, of the food (in a fantastic way). Once I finished my meal, it was back to the bar, which is part of Grandam as well as the Manchester Hotel Lobby, where Tony awaited. Tony used to be the manager of the bar before leaving for other opportunities, and told me he still worked Mondays to "fill his cup." He and I bonded over the fact that I am adventurous and like to let bartenders have their way with the spirits. I don't order off the menu if I don't have to. First I had a cocktail made of my favorite spirit, gin-- the last word, a prohibition cocktail made with gin, green chartreuse, maraschino, and fresh lime juice. Simple, refreshing. Then Tony introduced me to a vodka I've never seen before called Blacklion, made with a rare type of sheep's milk. While I know it sounds crazy, and I'm not even a vodka person, it was incredibly smooth. He made me a reverse vesper martini, a lighter, aperitif style drink. It was my favorite drink of the night probably, and I'm not even a martini person. We finished the night with what he called the best American whiskey in the world, stating, "If I could draw whiskey as a picture, this is what it would look like." It's not often bartenders wax poetic. This was not cheap, and he warned me, but I had ended up sitting next to a guy who had helped design several of the whiskey labels at the bar, and that's what he was having, so with all that, how could I say no? That had to be the last drink of the night because it was very deep and smoky and a knockout. Tony agreed that it was a nightcap type of beverage and not much could follow it. Tony has a true passion. This whole evening was a vibe. I can't wait to go back again. But if you want the Tony experience, you have to go on a Monday! I can't be held responsible for any other day.