(Some of Lexington’s many coffee places)
A lot of our guests love coffee. (And so do the Campsie Place hosts!) We offer three ways to make coffee in the loft: Nespresso, pour over, and French press. We are near many appealing coffee places. These, for example (and there are more!):
The first two are especially beloved places that are closest to us—really easy walks, if you like walking and the weather is good.
o Martine’s Pastries – 400 E. Third (so close) – wonderful pastries, coffee, light lunches with a French flair. Martine is French. Her pistachio cake is legendary. Saturdays are for waffles, one savory and one sweet, always creative. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 8 AM – 4 PM.
o Third Street Stuff & Coffee – 257 N. Limestone (very close) – beloved, colorful gathering spot. Pastries, light lunches. Open 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM. A lot of community work gets done at TSS.
These are also delicious:
o Cup of Commonwealth – mostly coffee; not much food, grunge vibe, and also quite close to us if you want to walk. Very dear people. They own their own local roastery, Magic Beans. Delicious, warm, community-centric.
o North Lime Coffee and Donuts – yes, lots of doughnuts in a newly renovated community market. Rona is partial to their very strong iced Americanos. Gluten free doughnuts most Fridays.
o Nate’s Coffee – heart of downtown, right by location of the Saturday Farmers Market): Very, very serious about coffee
o Chocolate Holler – lots of chocolate tasting options and good coffee as well. Same owners as Cup of Commonwealth, so there’s a similar grunge vibe, along with similar beautiful locally roasted Magic Beans options.
o Old School Coffee – delicious coffee in a lovely old building. Quite a few food options, mostly pastries.
o Lussi Brown Coffee Bar – verrry downtown, tiny, with interesting offerings; it’s coffee and treats from 8 AM to noon and then it turns into a cocktail place as well. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
o Brevede Coffee – huge space on the first floor of a massive industrial building that is slowly being brought back to life in the Distillery District transformation. Many nooks and seating options; lots of natural light. They roast their own coffee in Georgetown, and offer some food, including a few European pastries.
Manchester Coffee Company – Located quite near us in the Met, near the intersection of Third Street and Midland. The Met is part of a new development that also includes the second location of DV8, a very popular cinnamon roll/pastry/breakfast and lunch place that employs people who are in recovery from addictions.
Kenwick Table – neighborhood-based, appealing, nice balance between coffee and food; ample seating outdoors for good weather, both in front of and behind the rather large interior.
Leestown Coffee House – neighborhood-based, on busy Leestown Road in the Meadowthorpe area. Quite a few pastries and bagels in addition to coffee; heavy on drive-through, but there are several interior tables.
Roberts & Kay 