Just know up front, they add a 20% tip to your bill, and then tax your bill with tip included. So you see paying tax on the tip as well ...

So happy we stopped in! Such a cute place. Our breakfast was EXCELLENT!!! Everything was perfect. Excellent service, too. read more

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We didn't know what to expect, but Stella's absolutely delivered. My wife and I split the hot brown and it was hands down the best we've had. Rich, creamy, and full of flavor. No wonder it made USA Today's top 10 in Kentucky. The sauce was next level, and the kitchen kindly split everything onto two plates without us even asking, including two of their excellent house-made pickles. We also tried the dill cucumber Greek yogurt potato salad. Sounds unusual but it was cool, crisp, and delicious. Perfect for what turned out to be a blazing hot June day. Thankfully the AC was going strong, and our server Megan was an absolute gem. Friendly, attentive, and kept our water glasses full the entire time. The setting is just as memorable. A charming old house turned restaurant with floral vintage plates that added to the cozy vibe. They do something a little different here. There's a small service fee that gets distributed across the staff as part of a wage equity model. Any additional tips are also pooled and shared. Overall, a sweet and memorable stop with great food, great people, and thoughtful service. We'll be back. read more

Stella's Kentucky Deli - Hot Brown - Delis Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Food is good and atmosphere is very nice service was a bit slow, When you have two people working , all tables had people inStella's deli! read more

I always try to come here in burger week, since where else can you get a lentil burger. It tasted great, and a nice unique version of the hot brown. My friend got the regular meat hot brown burger for burger week and said best one he's had so far this week. Good service, good came out fast. Nice in there like the times I've been before. Only downside to this place has always been the hours, in burger week though they are open a lot more hours! read more

Stella's Kentucky Deli - Burger week: Veggie hot brown burger - Delis Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Really wanted to have lunch here about two weeks ago but there was no available street parking and the lot that looked initially like it was for the restaurant didn't seem to be after all. Pretty disappointing. read more

The food was outstanding. The chocolate chip cookie was really good. It was cold in the building. Parking is difficult. Service was great and everyone was friendly. read more

Stella's Kentucky Deli - Club sandwich - Delis Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Another great experience for the books! Came in for brunch. The food is always delicious and the service always great! read more

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Went for a late breakfast and had a great experience. Servers were nice, and the food came out relatively quickly. Pancakes were amazing, and the sausage and ham complimented it perfectly. Place is cool on the inside, a bit cramped but maybe that adds to it. Will have to come back and try the pies. read more

Stella's Kentucky Deli - Pick 3, pancakes, sausage, ham - Delis Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Excellent food and atmosphere. The sandwiches were awesome and don't forget to get a slice of pie

We are visiting from Los Angeles and with plans to go to Kentucky Horse park, we were in search of somewhere we could pick up good sandwiches early in the day to take along. Stella's came up in my search for deli sandwiches. We were delighted by the place - it's in an old house and is super cute and cozy, and based on the crowd, popular! The service was quick. The food was delicious and nice portions. Three of us ordered the chicken salad sandwiches on sourdough and it had excellent flavor. Just the right amount of celery, enough mayo to give the right texture and hold together but not taste like mayo as so many chicken salads do. The lemon and herb flavors were lovely! It was high quality chicken too! Each sandwich came packed with a good portion of potato chips and a pickle - and they even took care to wrap the pickle in the wax paper box liner so the chips and sandwich didn't get soggy from pickle juices. Ingenious and a pleasant surprise! The other person in our group had the BLT which she was also very pleased with. I definitely recommend Stella's and we will for sure visit again next time we are in town. Will also let family that lives here know how tasty it was so they can give it a try. SO much better than any chain sandwich shop would have been, and so fresh and wholesome! read more

Stella's Kentucky Deli - Chicken salad sandwich - sourdough bread. Excellent flavor. Simple yet divine! - Delis Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Amazing food and amazing service!!! Highly recommend!! I live in Louisville but will always eat at Stella's when in Lexington!

Eclectic, hippie, gypsy, environmentalist, gender friendly, open-minded type of restaurant in a historic looking mustard colored building. I really like places like this, also off the beaten path type. Not sure how to describe it, but it is FAR from a 'deli,' especially the deli that my friend described from over a decade ago in this same location... except that they kept the same name? The first time we tried Stella's was after covid 2020. Ready to support local businesses & this one was one of the most difficult & rudest. However, understanding what everyone had gone thru, we overlooked it & kept a positive outlook. Parking, service & food were not great, but decided to try it now again in 2022. Parking awful & no sign upon entering the left parking area that you would be towed, until you park & walk up to the front door of the restaurant that reads... 'YOU WILL BE TOWED...' along w/ many other signs! Too many to keep up w/ to read. 'Daily Specials' alone would suffice. Thursday 7/28/22 we were happy to hear that breakfast is served all day. We parked then had to repark after reaching the sign on the door. I went to the back to wash my hands, and the entire back area smelled of sewage. My bf sat away from the smell. It was ice cold in the restaurant & super humid outside! He was starving & ordered the 3 item breakfast - 3 sausage links, 1 ham steak, 3 pancakes, coffee & an Arnold Palmers, along w/ my Lox & a Peppermint Hot Tea. The sides are chips & a pickle. We had a new server who was trying hard to keep up & also to get help. She has nothing to do w/ the one star. Training her should have helped her know what kind of tea they served, if they had gluten free bread as another person asked & multiple other questions she had to ask other employees, whom chatted it up, not paying any attention to her. My bf & I share everything & our pancakes were burnt. On the top they looked absolutely great, but underneath were burnt. The sausage & ham were tasty & cooked well. The Lox, a sliver of Salmon & extra cream cheese & fall-apart awful presentation. Even during Covid, I ordered the same thing & it was slightly better than now. I have eaten Lox for breakfast at many types of restaurants & usually deconstructed. Usually, it comes w/ tomato, lemon wedges as well. I asked for the lemon. Also, as of April this year add 20% onto your bill so that they can afford to pay their employees $15/hr. As printed on the tables. We are all for supporting local businesses & pay 22% tip everytime w/o being asked because of their service, food, & no need to be desperate. Total $33 for nothing much special. Maybe the Vegan menu is most popular. read more

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My friend and I went to breakfast here this morning . (We were minus one person , who definitely missed our !). We were greeted as we entered the door and told we could pick where we wanted to sit inside or outside . We picked a small table by the window . I had the apple fritter pancakes , hash browns and sausage with sparkling water and coffee. My friend had eggs over easy with hash browns and toast . Everything was really good ! I've been here numerous times and the service is always on point . They do have a 20 percent gratuity that's automatically added on to your bill. Anything you tip extra goes to the back of the house . For the two of us I paid roughly 35.00 (that included the 20 percent gratuity). Plus I did add another tip for the back of the house . Personally I have no problems with that at all. Front or back of the house they all work hard to make a living and should be recognized for that . We'll be back again soon for lunch or dinner this time . read more

Stella's Kentucky Deli - Apple Fritter Pancakes with hash browns& sausage. - Delis Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Atmosphere was really good. We had breakfast which was really good. I would like to go back and try dinner. One thing to note odds that you can get anything on the menu anytime. Also to note they automatically charge 20% tip on all meals! read more

My mom and I headed over to Stella's over Fall Break for lunch & I'm ashamed to say it was my first visit! Stella's has been on my list to try for a while, but I hardly ever eat out for breakfast or lunch. Parking was a little bit of an issue, but we were able to find street parking on Jefferson about a block up. It was a gorgeous October day and we didn't mind the walk! We stopped inside and we're seated at a table on the patio. I loved that the menu had so many veggie options, and went with the lentil burger with seasonal veggies on top, per the waitresses recommendation. It was delicious! My mom got the reuben sandwich which was stuffed with roast beef. Both sandwiches came with chips and a pickle. I would definitely go back to Stella's to try their breakfast! read more

Stella's Kentucky Deli - The Lentil Supreme Burger w/o cheese - Delis Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Everything is great here. Food , service , quality , price , coffee ...... literally everything !!!

This restaurant was located the the Historic District of Lexington. I was excited to see they had their own parking lot and free street parking. I was driving a huge Ford truck (husband's vehicle) and would've kept driving, if parking was a hassle for me. The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch all day. I ordered lunch. The food was delicious and the Burgoo soup was new to me, so I had to order it. It reminded me of Brunswick stew. I also ordered the Kentucky pie to-go. I definitely suggest getting a slice of that...it's basically a pecan pie with lots of chocolate. read more

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Super cute little mom and pop type shop right in the heart of downtown Lexington. We went for breakfast and were there before they opened but they were happy to let us sit out on the patio. We got our coffees pretty quick and it's no-frills but I have to say the coffee was pretty tasty for decaf it had some punch. We ordered a hot brown, a breakfast burrito, and a pick three which was bacon, eggs, and pancakes. I had the hot brown. It came with chips and a pickle. The plate was a little small so my chips were kind of on top of my sandwich which was annoying for me because I don't like my food to touch but overall didn't hurt. I thought the Morey sauce was tasty but the bacon was a little too well done and I do like crispy bacon but this tasted a little burnt. Also the turkey was dry. Definitely not the best hot run I've ever had but it wasn't terrible though if I went there again I would probably eat something else. That being said I did eat my whole plate. My co- eater got the breakfast burrito. As you can see it comes nicely wrapped with lots of goodies on the inside. He thought it was delicious and ordered extra salsa to dip into. The third member of our party got you you pick three. I also thought the bacon looked a little crispy there but he said it was good he liked it that way. I think it's because it was very lean so there wasn't a lot of fat on it. The eggs looked like they were well cooked. The most different thing about this place are the pancakes. As you can see there a little on the small side which is how I do them at home for my kids. But when you taste them they are almost like a corn bread. So they must have some kind of cornmeal in them. I didn't notice that described on the menu but I also wasn't ordering pancakes so maybe I just missed it but when I took a bite I was surprised. Overall though with butter and syrup it really lent a lovely touch and next time I will probably order a plate of these! read more

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Stella's is a Lexington MUST. They are so intentional with where the source their products from. I so love that they support local farmers and appreciate that they are very reasonably priced. I was looking for a soup and half sandwich sorts of combination and asked if this was possible (no, but a half salad is). It was cold so I definitely was not in the mood for a salad and opted for two soups. The tomato was absolutely my preference, but both were so delicious with great textures and flavors. My company upgraded their side on their sandwich to get soup, I wish I would've known that was an option before ordering first, but was so thrilled with what I ordered nonetheless. The derby pie was the perfect way to finish the meal! I shared it with someone who frowned at the pie hearing pecans were in it, but they sure were quick to gobble up the half I gave them. The building is so quaint and charming, the patio is stunning and absolutely lovely. Stella's is easy to get to, there is street parking nearby, and the service was excellent - so incredibly friendly and made sure they were available if you needed anything. Tip: gratuity is included in the final bill and you are welcome to add more onto what's already been added. read more

I wish we had this place in NC! At any rate, we were visiting the area and wanted to try some Kentucky favorite foods. I noticed Stellas had some of those items so we came here for lunch. It was busy, but we were able to be seated immediately. I got the Kentucky hot brown and my husband got a burger with the Kentucky Burgoo. The hot brown was excellent, I could not stop eating it! Such great comfort food on a cold day. The burgoo was amazing as well. When my husband looked up what a typical burgoo had in it, I was a little concerned that it had too much going on, but it was a flavorful stew! Looking back at the menu, I'm disappointed we didn't notice you could get a quart to go - missed out on that opportunity to bring some back home to NC! Highly recommend this place if you are in the area. Cute setting with wonderful food. Service was great too. read more

Stella's Kentucky Deli - Hot Brown - Delis Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Ordered some box lunches to go. Didn't like the 20% service charge to pay staff. Increase your food prices... Sandwiches were ok. Not worth the price, for bread, lunch meat and chips. read more

Stella's Kentucky Deli - J Street Club Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I have been wanting to try this cute place out. So, my friend and I decided to give it a go. We are so glad we did. They have great options for breakfast/lunch. Prices are reasonable for the portions and kentucky farm grown. Which is a plus. However, parking is a bit tricky, and the place itself is a tad tight for the cooler months. They do have patio seating, especially for when the weather is beautiful. Our food was good and the service was wonderful. Would definitely recommend checking it out of this cute little gem. read more

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So I had done a little googling to find a cool place to have lunch when I was in Lexington. Stella's Kentucky Deli looked good and it happened to be near the Mary Todd Lincoln home where I was heading afterward. Boy, did I luck out--this place is fabulous! I was only gonna have two things but wound up having four--it's THAT good! Started with a bowl of Classic Kentucky Burgoo, which is somewhere between a stew and a soup, filled with meat & veggies, perfectly seasoned, and utterly delicious! I got it with the Apple & Walnut (no bleu cheese for me) salad with a balsamic berry vinaigrette--yum! Next came the Fried Green Tomato BLT with basil mayo--best BLT I've ever had! Finished with the Mary Porter Pie--Chocolate pie with layers of toffee & almonds, topped with whipped cheesecake & chocolate ganache--perfect way to end the meal! If you're ever in Lexington, make sure you go here. Just wish they were open for dinner as well (since while the food at Dudley's on Short and Lockbox (in the 21c Hotel) is fine enough, all the dishes I had at both these fine dinging places lacked the seasoning that gave Stella's cuisine its extra flair)!! read more

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Adorable little mom n pop. Excellent service, great vibes, cool space. Menu has all you need for a casual breakfast, lunch, or brunch plus a few specials to keep it interesting. I was a little disappointed in the biscuits but perhaps just an off day. My companion had the tomato soup (yum!) and reported the sandwich was good too. Will be back to try the sandwich side of life for myself! read more

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Stella's is a great neighborhood deli with a nice selection of sandwiches, baked goods, and a bar in a nicely decorated old house. Service was fantastic as well as our food. Well worth the short drive off the expressway when passing through. read more

Stella's Kentucky Deli - Delis Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I like Stellas, but the attitude of the employees is a bit off putting. The 3 times I've been there I've felt unwelcome. The food is fine and in some cases better than standard but expensive for what you get. The decor is cute and clean. Not my fav place but will give it another try soon. read more

Great food, friendly folks, all around good atmosphere. Great Lexington experience.Gughky recommend!

Best Kentucky Hot Brown I've ever eaten. The fried green tomato blt is also wonderful. Do not miss the Mary Porter pie - it's delicious. Service s always good, and the location and atmosphere is lovely. Parking can be tricky, but don't let that discourage you from visiting. We always take out of town guests here, and eat here often as well. We tip beyond the 20% service charge. Worth every penny! read more

Breakfast was great. The food was fresh and the prices are fair. Super cute location and great service. Come here!!

A former coworker worked here on the weekends, and we decided to check out the brunch menu after early church. We chose a table on the patio. After bringing our coffee, the server described the Cheesy Egg Strata, and both Hubby and I ordered it. Hubby added a fruit cup and Potato Hash casserole to his plate, while I added the Weisenberger Mill cheese grits and hickory smoked ham. The egg strata was like a breakfast bread pudding or a breakfast casserole. The flavors were good, and the portions were generous, but it had too much bread for our taste. The hickory smoked ham was thickly sliced, and was delicious! The Weisenberger Mill cheese grits were also delicious. We definitely enjoyed our meal. A few weeks after our first visit, we returned for brunch and we sat at the counter as all the tables were full. The coffee is good and they are generous with the cream. This time Hubby ordered the hickory smoked ham with over easy eggs and a fruit and granola cup, while I ordered scrambled eggs, hickory smoked ham, and the Weisenberger Mill cheese grits. The place was crowded and we watched the bustle of the servers behind the counter! However the service was good, and the food was delicious. Next time we should try the lunch menu... read more

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Friendly staff and tasty food in the heart of downtown Lexington! Can't wait to visit again! read more

Stella's Kentucky Deli - Hot Brown Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Came here for burger week! I got the blue cheese and apple burger. It tasted nice but could've definitely done with more seasoning/flavor. Also the burger was quite small for what it cost. The strawberry aronia in house soda was very refreshing and nice though! The service was standard, it did take them a while to get to our table to place the order but they were nice. We sat outside which was a lot more quiet and relaxed versus inside which was quite packed and very loud. Overall a nice experience but I want to come back maybe to try from their standard menu instead. read more

It took us a bit of walking to find this place and it was worth it. This adorable house like diner was the perfect breakfast spot. It was very busy when we arrived. We were seated at a two top table by the pie case. Those pies looked delicious but we were too full after brunch. The staff was friendly and the food came out quickly. I ordered pick 4 from the brunch menu. The Mill Cheese grits were very good. The hash browns tasted freshly shredded from real potatoes and were delicious. The bacon was crispy and cooked exactly like I love it. The biscuits were homemade and different than others. The chipotle gravy that came with the biscuits had a bit of a kick and it was delicious on the hash browns and the biscuits. We will have to come back and try their pie another time. read more

Stella's Kentucky Deli - Brunch- pick 4 - biscuits and gravy, Mill cheese grits, hash browns, and bacon - Delis Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Old house turned into quaint, authentic restaurant. The chicken salad was excellent. The Cubano burger was the star . Great brisket flavor. The service was spot on with good vibes. read more

I've eaten at Stella's hundreds of times. Love the local feel, how they take care of their staff, and of course the food! I love the breakfast burritos, Burgoo, fried green tomato BLT, candy bar sandwich, and their frequent specials. Also some of the best pies in town! read more

As a pescatarian, I've found some of my go to dishes a bit complicated on this trip. I was excited to come across Stella's because it was not only walking distance from us, but vegetarian and vegan friendly. I had so many choices, I was a bit torn on what to order. We arrived at Stella's just past peak lunchtime. The outside was still full, but there was plenty of room inside for us. I'd planned to get the vegetarian Kentucky Brown, but the pull of the pimento cheese sandwich was strong. Our server's enthusiastic support of the pimento cheese sandwich sold me. Husband went with the Kentucky Brown. Here's my advice if you're going to get the pimento sandwich, don't gobble up your chips first or put all of the cheese that falls off the sandwich back on, use those chips to scoop it up. Rookie mistake on my part. The pimento cheese was better than anything I've had back home. We passed on something sweet the night before and took home a piece of Kentucky pie home for later. It was the perfect sweet nibble to help pass the afternoon workday. All in all, solid lunch choice! read more

Hustling staff and fun atmosphere. The NA beverages are refreshing and so sparkling. Food was fantastic and served quickly. Most importantly the staff earn a fair wage. A+++ highly recommend! read more

Stella's Kentucky Deli - Front page menu - Delis Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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The food and service was great. In a city full of new and "trendier" restaurants, Stella's stays true to the Kentucky spirit. If you're looking for a tasty, casual and authentic meal in Lexington, look no further. read more

We were there a few weeks ago and loved it. Try the Hot Brown. It's amazing. Good coffee too. Great little joint with friendly knowledgeable young staff. read more