These are your favorite businesses’ favorite businesses

For Small Business Week, we asked Lexington entrepreneurs to share their love for other small bizzes that everyone should know about. Here’s what they said.

The Lexington, KY skyline

Small businesses in Kentucky employ 706,644 workers, accounting for 42.4% of its total employment. | Photo by Jeff Rogers

Lexington’s small businesses are part of what make it so charming. They help give our neighborhoods unique identities by serving as creative hubs, retail anchors + service centers.

For Small Business Week, we asked local business owners to share their love for other small businesses that everyone in town should know about.

Here’s what they said:

High on Art + Coffee is a great spot in town that has been supporting local artists for years. Tim and Ellie are fantastic community members.” — Dudley’s on Short

Black Market + Story boutiques: Melanie has been the anchor for the Woodland Triangle for over 20 years. She specializes in unique clothing, art, and jewelry, focusing on smaller, independently owned lines. Next door, Story, has an array of home decor items, baby gifts, and plants.” — Poppy + Pomelo | Wick + Mortar Studio

Tuk Tuk Snack Shop, Sam is cooking up some special dishes and everyone is always so cheerful.” — Wolf + Ryan Salon

Kentucky Native Cafe because the atmosphere, delicious food, and beautiful nature you can enjoy in downtown Lexington.” — Sorella Gelateria

Benches and tables sitting in the beer garden at Kentucky Native Cafe.

Serenity during the work day? That’s where Kentucky Native Cafe shines. | Photo by Kirstin Speer

Cup of Commonwealth, our neighbor we frequent, that is always reaching out to help so many people in the community in so many ways."— LiveWELL Training Club

Meadowthrope Antique Mall and Subject Matters. Us and these two malls are within three miles of each other and offer unique finds and treasures.” — Feather Your Nest Antiques, Vintage + Collectibles

Activate Games — it’s difficult to explain, but once you go, you’ll get it + love it” — Slingshot Video

Mr. Do It All. They offer a vast array of services and are reliable, honest + at reasonable prices.” — 2 Bar Accounting Services

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