3 Cafe Gems of Lexington You Need To Check Out
There are some amazing hidden gems in Lexington but three in particular stand out as being some of the best places around town you need to know about: Third Street Stuff, Magee’s Bakery and A Cup of Commonwealth.
Third Street Stuff, which is located on the corner of East 3rd and Limestone, is a slice of Seattle. Its menu consists of coffee and bakery items with some vegetarian and vegan options as well. The best feature is their specialty coffee. They have social justice-themed coffee, and this year has been a Black Lives Matter theme that features notable African Americans such as Angela Davis, Beyoncé, and Frederick Douglas. They also have Kentucky Racehorse-themed drinks like Sea Biscuit and American Pharaoh.
The coffee is great but the scene makes it greater. There is artwork all over the place and there are couches if you want to cuddle up with a latte on a cold day. They have a social justice library with all sorts of books to read and even purchase. They also have empty notebooks and sketchbooks for you to draw or leave poems in or even practice some calculus.
Third Street Stuff is the perfect alternative coffee place that gives off a 90s grunge vibe. It has super cool baristas with awesome music taste. If you love crazy and cool artwork with great coffee, this is definitely your place.
Magee’s Bakery is another great place that has local Kentucky coffee. What makes it so great is the doughnuts. The best part is that their plain glazed doughnuts are only a dollar. The bakery hand makes all of their pastries, and besides doughnuts, they also have other breakfast foods. If you stop in, you need to try their chicken biscuit, which features a homemade biscuit, gravy, and a piece of fried chicken. Nothing says good Kentucky food like some fried chicken with biscuits and gravy. They also have healthier options such as omelets and a few other great dishes.
Magee’s Bakery is definitely a morning place so make sure to get there before they close at 2 p.m. It is one of Lexington’s favorites because it is always packed on a Saturday morning and it is a great place for friends and family to gather. With an industrial design and a beautiful mural that is dedicated to farmers, it has a feel to just gather, eat and enjoy.
Last but not least, A Cup of Commonwealth is a great coffeehouse that has a cool and relaxed environment with some splendid coffee. It is located downtown at the end of Main Street. The owners and staff say that they want to provide a place of community, service, and culture to represent what they are as a business. If you check out their website, where you can read all about their story, you will get an idea for the feel of their business. A Cup of Commonwealth really focuses on their coffee and has it down to a science.
Lexington is full of amazing local gems that you should take a day to try out. Who knows? You might find your new favorite coffee shop.
