Visited from the west coast and was recommended to try this place. The food was 10/10 and the people were so kind. Went back a second time to try more menu items because we loved it the first time. Plus the drive to get there is beautiful. Highly recommend! read more

We have been coming here for over 20 years. This is a really cool place out in between the horse farms. This is another one of Oita Michael's restaurants that features Kentucky and Southern favorites. It's a great place for lunch and their prices are surprisingly reasonable for the quality of food they serve! My favorites are the Country Ham & Swiss Sandwich and the Kentucky Colonel Boy (which is Country Ham and housemade fried chicken tenders and Swiss Cheese) and the Shrimp PoBoy. Beautiful atmosphere and it is a place that everyone should try at least once! It is also a great place to visit if you are visiting Lexington. A must try kind of place. read more

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Went for Lexington Burger Week Mabel's Nut Burger - Windy Corner Market Score: 7.4/10 This was a really good burger! The -pound patty was juicy, flavorful, and cooked well. The spicy peanut mayo added a nice touch, although I was expecting a little more heat. The real star of this burger was the creamy slaw--it brought everything together and absolutely made the burger. My only wish would be for a toasted bun to add a little more texture. Overall, this is definitely one to check out during Burger Week. If you're looking for something a little different, give Mabel's Nut Burger a try! read more

Windy Corner Market - Mabel's Nut Burger - 7.4/10 - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Went to get the burger but I was let down. Low quality meat over cooked asked for med. well, burger full of gristles. Fries were good and wife had chicken salad in which she said It was full of flavor. Sad to see Coca-Cola fountain replaced with Ale-8 yuk read more

Service was great. The staff was great. Great mom and pop place. The decor was definitely.

It's a little hole in the wall and I won't have ever found it had I not taken the scenic route to Paris. Friendly staff and quick service. I tried the chicken tenders but in a wrap, with a house salad on the side. Great tasting dressings.. hopefully their own (?) My only complaint would be that the main dining hall is toooooo hot during the day time. They need ACs in there too. read more

Great food, great pastries, great atmosphere close to bluegrass station, Lexington Kentucky.

Windy Corner never disappoints. It's a friendly, unassuming general store that feels like your grandma's farm house back porch. The food is simply delicious, elevated enough to remind you that you're eating an award-winning chef's menu without the pretense--like the chef herself. read more

I had the fried oysters and they were cooked perfectly. I got coleslaw and french fries and their french fries are awesome. Like the coleslaw too every time I've been to Wendy corner, which has only been three times. I've always had a good meal there. read more

Was here for a Sunday brunch. Killer mimosa. Scrambled eggs were ok. Bacon cooked like i like it but a little salty. Flaky biscuits. No table service. You order at register which can be slow as there was only one person. Cool interior. Go early to avoid crowds. read more

I love this little hole in the wall. Just on the corner with horse farms all around, this place is unique and one of a kind for those looking for a different place to eat. It's always busy, but when a place offers Ale-8 through the fountain, you know you hit the right spot. The service was great and my food was wonderful. I got the Kentucky Boy Po Boy. Highly recommend. read more

Windy Corner Market - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I'm super disappointed that I had not discovered this place sooner. The ambiance is cozy and quaint, and the food is delectable. I had the opportunity to visit with my colleagues. They were excited to eat here and now I know why. I had a fried tofu poboy (not the menu name) and it was very good. I also tried a scone. Definitely would love to visit this establishment again. The best part is that is that it is not far from home. read more

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I usually get the dinner special with local vegetables. I try to arrive at 5pm on the weekend before they get busy. Pastries delicious.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience at Windy Corner was truly disappointing. From start to finish, things went wrong. I have two young kiddos, including a 2-month-old, so going out to eat is a big adventure--as any parent knows. It's even harder when a restaurant is not family-friendly or accommodating. We were there to celebrate my nephew's elementary school graduation and wanted to support his choice of venue. Unfortunately, we left feeling upset and unwelcome. While waiting in line, my 2-year-old knocked some menus to the floor. Not okay, of course--so we had her pick them up. She's learning, and she's two. All perfectly normal. When I got to the counter to order, I asked if they had kids' menus. The manager, Doug, responded curtly that they "should have been back at the front somewhere" and was clearly annoyed by my questions. He made no effort to help or be kind. Moments later, my daughter walked toward the drink counter and reached for the lids. My sister was right there at the fountain, so I trusted she'd handle it. But Doug rushed over, raised his voice at my toddler, and acted as if he needed to protect the area from my kids. I was shocked. It is wildly inappropriate for any staff member to attempt to discipline someone else's child--especially when their parent is standing right there. He said nothing to me, didn't acknowledge how out of line he was, and walked away. When I sat down--still shaken--my sister stayed behind to calmly defend us and explain how inappropriate his behavior had been. My husband, who had been seated with our newborn during all of this, went to speak with Doug as well. Shockingly, Doug refused to engage with him and walked away three separate times while my husband tried to talk. Another manager, who was also present, seemed embarrassed by Doug's behavior and apologized multiple times, admitting the environment was not welcoming for families. The saddest part? My daughter later pointed at the counter and, unprompted, referred to Doug as "the scary man." It broke my heart that my 2-year-old was made to feel unsafe by a staff member--and that no apology was offered. Everyone has off days, but this went beyond that. It was a total breakdown in hospitality and basic respect. I hope management takes this seriously and reevaluates how families, especially those with small children, are treated here. We won't be returning--and I can't recommend this place to others. read more

I have regularly patronized WM affiliate eateries for many years This was my first experience at the restaurant we arrived at about 10:15AM and were greeted politely and sat a few minutes before the whole party arrived and went to order en mass. Young lady took orders effectively and the food was delicious. By the time we were ready to leave I could see the line out the door and noticed the lack of a leader to keep things from becoming a free for all. Staff needed to cut line to check the cookie supply from the front side and I had to wait in line ( 30 minutes) for a take home box and to offer payment for the two additional bottles of soda the kids grabbed. Staff smoking out back during a very busy service is a bad look. Yes I will return but if I see a long line I will likely drive on. read more

Good food. I got the del monico steak, very tasteful. My wife got the barbecue pork which she liked. Service was pretty good. I would recommend it. read more

Was recently in there the waitress working in front of the house had on fishnet stockings under her shorts not sure why this is allowed the advertise a family restaurant that was not very family appropriate read more

Totally overrated. Dry burger, kid size chilli, and I couldn't believe when we opened takeout deserts. They cut the smallest slices possible. Very disappointing. read more

Super cute country store and restaurant. It definitely is a little discovery if you're in the Lexington area. The food was ok, but the relaxed location and friendly staff are a plus. You order at the counter before sitting. They have so much to offer from baked goods; local things, and liquor. It's a nice little pit stop. I enjoyed the fish. The coleslaw and Brussel sprouts needed a bit more seasoning for my taste, but it was ok. It was fresh and cooked to order. read more

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Had a country ham and Swiss sandwich so disappointed the ham was ground scraps of country ham mostly fat. The sandwich does not say it was ground. read more

Stopped for lunch with a friend. Had the Crispy Chicken Sammy, with pickles and shredded lettuce. Good choice. Tender bird. Came with Miss Vicki's Salt & Vinegar Chips. My friend had the Windy Burger. Good, too. 102 read more

Windy Corner Market - Crispy Chicken Sammy with pickles and shredded lettuce. (Started eating before photo.) - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Another dining establishment that is worthy of more stars than I can provide in my review. Nor can I do it justice but I will try. We started off with warm beer cheese which came with a wide assortment of vegetables and warm rolls to dip in the cheese. Next I had a bowl of steamed vegetables that were seasoned with salt and pepper. I eat veggies all the time and I've not learned how to prepare them like this. My veggie bowl was filled with new potatoes, Brussel sprouts, zucchini, yellow squash and broccoli and seasoned with just salt & pepper. I requested that they leave out the butter to make it vegan. There were one or two other items that could have been adapted to be vegan. For dessert we enjoyed beignets with a homemade chocolate sauce that was divine. It was just hard to describe how delicious it is. Just order it and enjoy it. read more

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We have been going to Windy Corners for the past several years since we moved to Ky. However the food for the past two times has not been up to par.. My wife had the fried oysters two twice and both times they were overcooked. Last week she ordered chicken tenders. They too were overcooked. (very dry and hard) You must have a new chef who loves to "cook everything to death." read more

Cute place in the middle of horse country. Amazing views, options to eat outside or inside. Nice country store with locally made jams, wine, and desserts. Staff is friendly and will deliver food to the table, but you order through line and get your own drinks unless it is wine. Food options include country food, basics like chicken, and an excellent brunch! Perfect place if you are looking for a relaxing afternoon or brunch drive. read more

Super cozy and cute vibes at the Windy Corner Market ! This restaurant/ cafe is a hidden gem away from the hustle and bustle of UK, which I am a fan of! The service is always friendly and efficient (also welcoming!). The food is comfort forward and delicious! I got a burger and really enjoyed it! I came with a few friends and they also enjoyed their meals - I look forward to coming back! read more

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This restaurant was just off the expressway and was recommended to our group as we were driving back from a weekend away. There are menus available as you come in, and you put your order in at the register as you enter. We came during brunch, and they had a wide variety of breakfast and lunch food available. And everyone was able to get something they enjoyed. I got the Vegetable Breakfast Wrap and a 1/2 order of Biscuit and Gravy. The biscuits and gravy were delicious and could be split with a friend. The vegetable breakfast buritto was also good. I really liked the sauce in the buritto and found it not to be too overwhelming. There were some side options that did come with the buritto. There was a lot of parking available which made getting in easy. You also get to enjoy some farm lands with horses as you make your way to the restaurant, which makes for a great drive. read more

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It's been a little since I've stopped in. Some of the items that was only daily specials are now on everyday menu. Hot Brown, Shrimp n Grits & Meatloaf. Nice to see that, These maybe there best items. We stopped for dessert, Had the bourbon pecan chocolate pie, Very good. read more

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A beautiful drive out Bryan Station Road leads you to a scenic restaurant called Windy Corner. Located at the corner of Hume Rd and Bryan Station Rd. Surrounded by beautiful horse farms, you can watch the horses play as you eat! Today, we stopped by and had their banana pepper rings as an appetizer. Good coating and comes with ranch dressing and cocktail sauce for dipping. Very flavorful and I enjoyed them very much! Personally, they would have been better with marinara sauce (I didn't ask if they had it), but still very good. My wife and I ordered the catfish and also the chicken fingers and split them so we could have a fish and chicken dinner. Each was served with crispy and hot french fries. The chicken tenders were nothing special. Just your basic chicken tenders, fries and slaw. I believe that they were hand breaded in Wisenberger Mills coating. Small pieces, basically oversized nuggets of chicken breast. For a dipping sauce, I had honey mustard. Personally. They were a little over cooked, but it was your basic chicken tender meal. Nothing special. Coleslaw was bland and warm. Could use some black pepper, dill or other flavorings besides just mayonnaise. Needless to say, neither of us finished it. The catfish included 2 large servings of catfish fillets, 2 hush puppies, fries and slaw. It came with a remoulade Cajun style tartar sauce. Again, the catfish was coated in a Weisenberger Mills coating. Catfish was very bland and overcooked. Hush puppies were so overcooked, they were almost black when served (see attached photos) I think they had some jalapeño pepper or something inside them, but after one bite of mushy disappointment, I decided to pass on them. Just not good. The catfish may have been more flavorful if it had a lemon with it and wasn't so overcooked, but that's just a guess. Other observations: The waitress had no problem walking around to all the other tables,but never checked on us to ask how the food was or to be able to ask them for a lemon or anything. Ketchup bottle on our table was empty and we had to get one from another table. You would think they could feel an empty ketchup bottle when they wipe the tables, but I guess that's expecting too much. This should NOT be considered anything family friendly. The waitresses were talking about making Christmas candies and used quite a few cuss words in their description. Then someone from the kitchen chimed in during their conversation about F-this and F-that. Not a place I would want to take my grandkids or out of state guests! Conversations bounce off all the walls and can be heard anywhere in the restaurant. I hate leaving a bad review, but we have tried this place before and thought maybe we caught it on a bad day back them, but sadly, this place is just a mediocre, non family-friendly place that the drive is definitely not worth the difference. Pass this one by. Not worth the trip! read more

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This place is lots of fun, not too far from Lexington attractions and the food is very good. We stopped in yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed lunch and the atmosphere at Windy Corner. There are gifts and souvenirs available, a good variety of food choices and beer and wine options as well. Outdoor seating or dine inside, this place is well worth the drive. read more

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This is my favorite restaurant ever. The vibes are awesome due to the location. The service is always top notch and friendly. The food is the best around. Outia is one of a kind, truly has the Midas Touch. If I can afford it, she's catering my wedding. MUST get the breakfast burrito at least once. It's slightly different than the one at Zim's in town because it uses breakfast potato's instead of hashbrowns, and it makes all the difference. I E'ffing Love Windy Corner. read more

Ate there today with a group for a meeting. Service was great, setting is very nice and far different from your usual urban sit down restaurant. It's a very relaxing atmosphere. Food was very good. The menu offers a diverse selection of "country" homestyle meals. It was good. read more

Are you looking for a great sandwich? This is the place, featuring the Kentucky Boy! This is a unquire combination of smoked and pulled Stone Cross Farm pork with bourbon bbq sauce, crispy fried pickles, beer cheese, red onion, shredded lettuce & special sauce. If that is not your flavor they have the excellent option of the Kentucky Cobb Salad contains hard boiled egg, crumbled bacon, blue pimento cheese, crispy chicken fingers & smoked tomato ranch. They offer both in door or outdoort dinning alot with Curbside Pick for to go orders. They are a Kentucky Proud Market Place part of the Holl Hill Family of Restaurants. In 2021 they were voted the Lexington Hearld Leader Reader Choice for Lunch spots. Their service is impeciable and it is a comfortable and welcoming dinning spot if you are inside or outside, wil read more

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It's not the same. Things have definitely changed since the last time we were here.ess things to buy and my favorite Sammie was not available anymore. Gonna have to rethink a return visit as it is definitely off the beaten path read more

Food is excellent. We had the hot ham and Brie sandwich with a chutney that was divine!

Amazing s food and charming atmosphere. Loved bringing Dad here when he was still with us. So peaceful and down home!!

So many things I love about this place. First, the staff!!!! They are so welcoming. Love them! Second, the buttermilk soaked chicken fingers! Tender, yummy, comfort food!!! When I am in KY, I always try to make a stop here. They do have healthy items on the menu too. Sometimes though you just need fried chicken! Also, I hear the sandwiches are pretty good! Plus, they welcome service dogs . If you bring your pet, I believe there is room for them outside at the picnic tables and on the outdoor porch. read more

Windy Corner Market - Welcome! - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This little market is absolutely adorable! They serve food at the counter and there are both indoor and outdoor seating at picnic tables with an umbrella. Outside it's so peaceful...Birds chirping in the background. We loved the biscuits & gravy, grits, sausage, and ham. The pancakes were over mixed. I'd try them again, hoping it's not normal because the flavor was there. Sweet treats to be go at the counter as well as other items in the shop. This is a great place to stop!! read more

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Scenery was lovely. Service was wonderful. Food was disappointing. Everything with sauce of any kind was absolutely swimming in it.

The food is like homemade. I love the bean soup and so many things I can't name them all. The service was ok, nothing to get excited about but efficient. The ambiance is straight out of The "Whistle Stop" in a movie. It's relaxed, and very clean. I love going there. I just wish it was closer to me in the Ild Chilesburg Rd. area. Of all of Quita,s restaurants it's #2 of my favorites. Holly Hill Inn is my first love. read more

Fine atmosphere, and adequate service. But the food was very disappointing. My Poor Boy oyster sandwich contained 6 oysters the size of nickels and had no discernible taste. A tasteless bun overwhelmed by lettuce and tomatoes. Very disappointing overall. Baldwin H. read more