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Your guide to Lexington’s coffee shops
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Whether you’re looking for a boozy or caffeinated treat (or both), Lussi Brown has you covered. | Photo courtesy of Lussi Brown Coffee Bar
For richer or pour over, Lexington’s coffee shops are what keep us going in the morning. Our city ranks among the top coffee cities in America thanks to factors like cafes per capita and the price of beans.

LEX has no shortage of masterful baristas, aromatic roasts, and foamy lattes. But if you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops in Lexington.

Pro tip: If you need to refine your order, review the different kinds of coffee before stepping up to the counter.

Two people sit on outdoor seating in a grove surrounded by greenery.

We don’t dare to gatekeep this downtown oasis at The Grove. | Photo by LEXtoday

Perfect for a date

Nate’s Coffee Hideaway, 200 W. Main St. | Head to The Melodeon for a perfect outdoor date space and enjoy a classic cup of coffee surrounded by greenery.

Coffee Times Coffee House, 2571 Regency Rd. | Hidden behind the chaos of Nicholasville Road, this gem features wholesale coffee, tea, light bites, and is connected to Street Scene Vintage.

A barista hands a coffee cup to a customer through a drive-thru.

Good coffee can be convenient, too. | Photo courtesy of The Human Bean

On-the-go joe

The Human Bean, Various locations | Breakfast, coffee, and convenience — what more could you ask for? We recommend a caffeine-free Little Bean drink for the kids and an iced matcha for the adults.

Leestown Coffee, 1416 Leestown Rd. | This local coffee shop features exclusive, seasonal coffees, as well as rotating baked treats.

Plenty of outlets and internet connection

Kenwick Table, 201 Owsley Ave. | If you’re looking for plenty of space for heads-down work or a social environment, look no further. At this community-focused coffee shop, you can enjoy various coffees, teas, and cocktails a variety of seating options.

Old School Coffee, 380 S. Mill St. Ste. 110 | While this spot gets filled pretty quick, countless outlets and reliable internet connectivity are the cherries on top of its warm atmosphere.
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Events
Wednesday, July 26
  • Yappy Hours | Wednesday, July 26 | 6-9 p.m. | Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd., Lexington | Free | Celebrate the dog days of summer by bringing your pup along for food trucks, live music, various vendors, and a romp in the park.
  • Live Music by Ben Lacy | Wednesday, July 26-Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Epping’s on Eastside, 264 Walton Ave., Lexington | Free | Enjoy the musical stylings of guitar virtuoso Ben Lacy throughout happy hour and dinner service every Wednesday evening.*
Thursday, July 27
  • Studio Players 10 Minute Play Festival | Thursday, July 27-Sunday, July 30 | Times vary | Carriage House Theatre, 154 W. Bell Ct., Lexington | $17 | Watch seven plays in just two hours at this fast-paced, fun production.
  • Nature Crafts: Trash To Treasure | Thursday, July 27 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Gardenside Park, 1835 Yorktown Rd., Lexington | Free | Give old clothes, plastic bags, and other trash new life by upcycling and repurposing.
  • Christmas in July Art Night | Thursday, July 27 | 7-9 p.m. | Ethereal Brewing Public House, 102 W. Vine St., Lexington | $25 | Celebrate the holidays early at this festive art night in support of Operation Secret Santa.
Friday, July 28
  • Artist Attic Cocktail Class | Friday, July 28 | 7-9 p.m. | Victorian Square Shoppes, 401 W. Main St., Lexington | $100 | Enjoy a night of shopping, art-themed scavenger hunts, and bourbon cocktail making.
  • The Mountain Grass Unit (Indoor Show) | Friday, July 28 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $15 | Round out your week with a pick-a-thon from these Bluegrass Birmingham musicians.
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News Notes
Biz
  • The Toyota USA Foundation will divvy up to $5.7 million in grants to STEM programs across Fayette + Scott Counties, as well as Northern Kentucky. The Driving Possibilities initiative aims to help connect students with STEM opportunities in the future. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Open
  • After moving, and three months of renovations, local Vietnamese restaurant Pho B.C. has reopened at 171 W. Lowry Ln., Ste #168. Now you can get your fix of favorites like vermicelli bowls and Black Pearl bubble tea.
Kids
  • Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which has distributed 25,000+ books to Fayette County children, is celebrating its 200 millionth donation. Kids enrolled in the program by Monday, July 31 will have a chance to find one of seven Dolly bookmarks hidden within books during International Literacy Month this September.
Cause
  • The Carnegie Center is asking for your help. The Queer Literary Hoedown, which takes place on Friday, July 28 at 7 p.m., needs volunteers for its poetry reading and dance-filled event. Interested? Contact Claudio Love Mair.
Eat
  • Yer a wizard, Harry. Celebrate “The Boy Who Lived” at La Petite Delicat with its limited Harry Potter Birthday Celebration menu through Monday, July 31. Enjoy a Happee Birthdae Harry Box — featuring beautifully-designed butterscotch, red velvet, and vanilla macarons — and a butterbeer latte.
Plan Ahead
  • Autumn may seem far away, but we’re already off to the races. Tickets for the 2023 Keeneland Fall Meet go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 9 a.m. — and it’s bringing along some exciting changes. This year, The Hill will be open on Fridays-Sundays, and offer new tailgating packages.
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Environment

☀️ A new way to brighten your day

Lexington is getting Solarized
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This solar panel at Pivot Brewing can operate up to 85% in solar efficiency. | Photo courtesy of Pivot Brewing
Solarize Lexington — a program that connects property owners to discounted sustainable energy — announced that it is extending its application deadline.

“Launched just four months ago, Solarize Lexington has already proven its worth, providing homeowners with a trusted installer, lower prices, and guidance for switching to solar energy,” said Mayor Linda Gorton during a press conference at one of the program’s participating homes.

Now, homeowners have until Friday, Sept. 1 to apply and inquire about the initiative to see if they are a good fit. Although the program is geared towards homeowners, Program Manager Jada Griggs says places of worship, nonprofits, and small businesses are also encouraged to apply.

According to Mayor Gorton, participants have already committed to installing nearly 500 kilowatts of residential solar power, which would be equivalent to saving around 14,000 tons of CO2 emissions.
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