The menu is so frustrating. They use tvs to show their list of items and the font is small and the…read morescreen constantly cycles so it takes a while to be able to see the whole menu. The service was awkward. The employee was really quiet and not real interactive. While cooking our crepes, the employee walked away from our food and went outside to his car to get a box of containers, then came back in and went back to finish our food. We ordered a cup of ice cream, which is just Blue Bell ice cream. We also ordered a Kinder Crepe and Snickers Crepe. They were heavy and essentially the same. The Crepe itself was thicker than a normal Crepe. It's also quite expensive and we don't recommend this establishment.

Delicious crepes! They were out of strawberries when we got here so our crew didn't get to try the…read moreDubai chocolate strawberry cups, however everything else on offer was delicious.

HIDDEN GEM ALERT!! Talk about an amazing find, I can't…read morebelieve I've gone years without visiting this place, and I can't wait for the Louisville location to open in July. This place has such an amazing vibe and plenty of seating to enjoy your treats and sip a beverage while working or studying. The pastries vary in sweet and savory and while both are delicious I loved the savory a bit more. If you are in the Lexington area do yourself a favor and treat yourself by stopping into this authentic Japanese bakery and enjoy delicious treats and amazing service!

Wow. Honestly I was blown away by how good the mochi doughnuts where. We had them at a food…read morefestival and we had to try more. We had a whole haul and honestly everything was so good and unique. My fave had to be the Carmel biscoff cookie mochi doughnut and the matcha bun. I even ordered a Ube matcha and it was pretty good. Everything was so clean and aesthetic inside. Service was great and they were so helpful! We will be back we didn't get a chance to sit and eat in since we were on the go.

Oh hey there Chocolate Holler! I dig the new location :)…read more Located in Greyline Station, it was much easier to find parking here in the large lot behind the building versus the tiny lot at the previous location. It's been exactly one year since we last visited that old location, which has since closed. Though I have many years of memories tied to that one, I'm glad to see that business didn't close entirely. We were welcomed by a super-friendly and super-helpful barista who answered any of my "what is vegan?" questions. I ordered a Sipping Chocolate made with Davao, Philippines Dark Chocolate by Askinosie. Pinay-me was curious to taste chocolate by my people. It's delicious! https://bit.ly/3JHeBQL Hubby had the Brownie Batter Hot Chocolate. Also tasty! We actually came back five days later and had the Chocolate Chai. Yum! All of our drinks were made with oatmilk. Although this location is smaller than the OG location, it actually is very space-efficient with an abundant amount of tables and bar height seating. Also, a bit of outdoor seating and a few spots to sit around Greyline Station. They brought over remnants from the previous location such as board games and a collection of coffee sleeves with written messages on them.

1/17/26 My husband and I came to the Greyline station to…read morespend some time as we were waiting for someone. We didn't realize that there was a farmers market happening. That was a pleasant surprise. The ambiance is very casual and welcoming. We both wanted some coffee and have never been to the chocolate holler so we came here. I had the white blossom drink and my husband had the sleeping bear. Both of our drinks were pretty good. Wish more espresso was given without extra charge but that seems like most places these days. The staff were friendly and accommodating, and the drinks were tasty. Would definitely come back here when craving unique chocolatey treats.

Al-Taj Bakery is hands-down one of the best local bakeries around. The hospitality is truly…read moreunmatched -- you're treated like family the moment you walk in. Their desserts are absolutely incredible, always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made. They offer such a huge variety of Middle Eastern desserts, chocolates, pastries, and specialty treats, and everything tastes authentic and high quality. You can tell they put so much care into their products and their customers. I highly recommend supporting this local small business. Great people, amazing service, and some of the best desserts you'll find anywhere!

Wonderful food! Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Will def return, don't hesitate to go!!read more

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!

I stopped in on Friday to get breakfast. Not pictured is…read morethe almond crossiant I ate in the car. Pictured is the mushroom and brie crossiant and a piece of Opera Cake. The almond crossiant was everything it should be buttery, flaky, tasty. The almond filling was really good . As for the Mushroom and Brie crossiant its literally big enough to share if you pair it with fresh fruit or a side salad for brunch. My friend absolutely loved it and I had a small piece of it and again it was buttery and flaky as it should be. And as big as it was we both felt 6.50 was a reasonable price. The opera Cake was chocolatey and had a hint of coffee flavoring in it the filling was light and fluffy. Overall it was really good! Both my friend and I are European (she's from Germany and I'm Swiss and Spanish so we've eaten our fair share of European vs American bakery items. I have to say this was pretty close to what we've had in Europe. The woman at the counter was friendly and engaging. There was no line when I got there in the morning around 8:40 . I can see how on the weekends it gets busy there. The interior was really nice and looked comfortable. The bakery display cases were clean organized, good signage and well lit.

I wish I lived here! macarons were fabulous. Their other bakery selections would have made it easy…read moreto sit and try with coffee for at least two months of daily visits. The server was very helpful.

We met Kwan, the owner & impressed with her hospitality. She is very friendly and guide us what is…read morethe most popular items. We ordered at the registered & get serve within 15 mins. Pho meats, broth are delicious. Love both sweet & savory crepe. Recommended to try a bit spicy Thai crepe! I personally like beef satay with peanut sauce. Boba is all lovely. You can choose level of sweetness. I like the thai tea one with rainbow jelly. The atmosphere is cozy. Nice & clean with claw machine for your little one.

1/12/2026 I came here for lunch as I was in town and…read morecraving something unique and wholesome. I ordered the lemongrass beef bahn mi sandwich and chicken wonton soup. Both were made to order. I got the food pretty quickly. The ambiance was very casual and inviting, clean and good lighting. The food was absolutely fantastic. The soup was one of the best I've ever had for a wonton soup, definitely get this soup on a cold day but especially if you're not feeling good. I believe this soup could revive you better than any chicken noodle soup. Overall, everything was delicious and filling and affordable. I would definitely return here again in the near future.

Stopped in on a Sunday morning as we were walking to mass! Service was friendly and quick. One of…read morethe guys on shift was quick to tell us all about their menu and other location as well as gave us samples of their cream cheese. I just loved how he was so quick to jump in and tell us everything we needed to know while the others took our order and made the drinks. So efficient and a great way to showcase the menu! Inside was cozy and a great spot to set up to work. They had plenty of outlets near tables to plug in your laptop. Convenient location! Also have to note the matcha is not pre-sweetened which I prefer. I don't like syrups or sweetener in my matcha and too often coffee shops will use a pre sweetened drink mix. I would definitely be back when in the area again!

We stopped at the new location in Cheapside Park . My…read morefriend got a regular coffee and I got an iced oatmeal banana pancake latte. Which was really good by the way and my friend said her coffee was really good as well. They have a variety of snacks as well as bagels that are flown in from Queens, NY(which is where I'm born and raised). I did ask the girl at the counter and she told me she thought they were from Queens. She did confirm with someone named Nate. This is where it kind of goes sideways for me he was very dismissive about it when I told him I was born and raised in Queens. Both girls at the counter on the other hand were super friendly and helpful. Would I go back again? I would because I'm all for supporting small businesses especially when their coffee is that good. Would I care to speak with Nate again? Absolutely not.