Great people, great food. If you are looking for a fun little local spot for breakfast- try Doodles

Great breakfast spot in downtown! The Johnny Cakes were crisp and delicious and the service was great. I love the big windows which make the restaurant so light and bright. And they have a cute outdoor patio which would be nice if it were just a little warmer... read more

I have always wanted to go to Doodles, but their menu is heavy on omelets and I'm not an egg person, so I've put it off for a long time. I noticed an add featuring their Breeder's Cup specials and decided to invite a friend for Brunch. When we arrived at 11:00, the line stretched out the door, but moved quickly, as we stood and talked. The restaurant is a little fast-foody, but with a nice ambiance and patio. Lots of light coming through the windows and a super nice/large patio for when the weather is nice. You view the menu, order at the register, and then take a seat with your number and someone brings your food out. Beverages and condiments, etc. are self-service. I like the idea of some of these things being self-service because it's nice to help yourself instead of waiting for a waiter. They also serve alcohol, a plus! Mint Juleps were the special this morning and are one of my favs! My brunch pal and I devoured the beignets with bourbon caramel sauce as we waited for our mint julep chocolate chip waffles, which were perfect. My bacon was crispy, as I had requested. I am impressed with this place and now that I know to look out for their specials, I will definitely be back! Best beignets north of NOLA! read more

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Use to be one of my favorite places to eat when I'm downtown. The management staff are very nice and seem to want to make you happy. I got served the wrong food once and didn't notice till I was across town at my house and I called and they put my name in for a free meal. So really nice management! As for the other "hipster" staff... Complete @ssholes... Make you wait forever and a day and then take people in front of you... I use to come here with my mom all the time but she won't even go anymore. They've went way downhill the last 6-7 months... read more

Foods is homemade and good. You have to order at a counter and then go find your seat not a fan of this but doesn't take away from the taste of the food! It's not my favorite in Lexington but most certainly worth the experience read more

Food was good service was fast but coffee was terrible. My advice to the restaurant: get better coffee. It's the most important thing in the morning for me and I can't stand a breakfast place with bad coffee read more

Juevos Rancheros are also amazing. My girlfriend and I came for brunch on a Sunday afternoon around 1. We were seated immediately and had our food on front of us in less than 5 minutes. read more

Tried the hash and the cure. It's was good, but not great. Similar to breakfast you would get at a Disney value resort.

We stayed about a block away, and the home owner had it on his list of walk-to restaurants. First day, egg dish, it was good. Second day, Dirty Shrimp and grits. Wow. Knocked it out of the park. Layers of flavor and texture, and a little spicey. I told the owner it was the food highlight of our Lexington stay! read more

Doodles is a popluar Lexington location. People stand in line outside waiting to get in to order. To me, the food isn't really worth it. I've never had anything that has really WOWED me. It's all pretty average breakfast. If the line is short, I don't mind eating there, but if there's a wait, it's not really worth it for me. read more

Stopped in Lexington to visit UK and I must say I was overly impressed with Doodles! Walked in not knowing what to expect and the incredibly nice servers behind the counter helped us out. Biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits and the beignets were all 11/10!! I definitely know where I am stopping next time I am in Lexington. read more

Food came out really quick and was delicious! Hash is homemade and amazing. Biscuits and gravy had a nice kick to them. Try some of the fresh jam on your toast! Staff is super friendly. Great patio seating for nice weather. read more

This is probably the best breakfast places I've been to. Everything is great. I got the basic breakfast and my husband got the breakfast quesadilla ( I can't remember the names) but the quesadilla was so good it seemed to melt in your mouth and the fresh salsa was a great touch. read more

Went there just to get beignets but turns out it wasn't Like the original ones from bourbon sweet so that's something I was abit disappointed. Overall was great. read more

My wife and I came here for Saturday brunch. It's our first visit. The business model is cool. Local organic farm to table but you order, pay, get your silverware, and find a table. We had different omelettes and both were outstanding. They had locally produced jams that were the bomb. We will be back. read more

Eggcelent brunch with reliable parking, friendly service, and a short wait! Mimosa and the egg doodle are my fave and the beignets are obviously delicious, if diabetes inducing. Also feels like a real Kentucky-pride kinda place with local jams like blackberry and strawberry. Dog-friendly patio. read more

I really enjoyed this restaurant! There can be a line but once you order the food arrives quickly. I had Lillie's Egg Doodle which I thought was a unique twist on egg in a hole and. Their biscuits are on point! My wife got the vegetarian omelette and she really enjoyed it as well! Go there! read more

I've always enjoyed Doodles since it opened, but am only just now reviewing. It's one of the few places I know of that serves French press coffee (shame on Alfalfa's for no longer serving it). The food is great. Breakfast anytime and good sandwiches. The Pigs and Puff, probably their signature dish, is fantastic. The location (Transy) is pleasant and removed from the cacophony of the Broadway/Main area, and most importantly, it's not near UK (lots of restaurants on UK campus, but your lunch will take hours). I removed a star because of the way customers order. You must stand in line in the entry of the tiny location (and freeze in the winter). This space doesn't accommodate very many people, even when not particularly busy. The pace of the line is truly awful; slow doesn't quite describe it. There needs to be more than one register. Also, they have the stickiest tables in town. According to the staff it's because the polyurethane coating is dissolving. Ok then. But nothing puts me off more than my arms sticking to the table. read more

Cute little space on the corner serves a generous helping of delicious oatmeal, freedom to order sides of all types (sausage was tasty) and they gave beignets. No complaints and left sated without doubt. read more

Best breakfast place in town that I have tried so far. The hot brown quesadilla is phenomenal! Also, the atmosphere is great.

It does not get better than this place. I was visiting Kentucky for a theatre conference and was blown away by the deliciousness of my meal. I went with the Huevos Rancheros and it did not disappoint. My only complaint is that I don't live there.88 read more

In my search for a weekend local breakfast place other than the chain restaurants, we tried Doodles. It is in old service station on the corner of North Limestone. Just pulling up, it looks like an interesting place to eat. It was very busy but we were able to get in quickly and get seated. Our food came out fast and was good but the whole meal was a little pricey for what we got. I'm ok with it because it is a local place but just be aware. read more

Excellent food, great coffee, good local ambiance and hip vibe. Killer cheese grits. Nice patio seating. Prepare for long lines, particularly at Sunday brunch. Food comes quick, though, and it is very affordable. read more

This had one of the "highest" reviews for brunch/local places to eat. The atmosphere was ok, the staff were friendly and they played awesome music. My husband and I were excited that we found a whole in the wall brunch place while being in town for two weeks. We were wrong. I had the pancakes which were below sub par. My husband had some type of biscuit plate that was pretty bland as well. The orange juice was expensive, and the unsweet tea was gross. The only reason why I give this 3 stars instead of 1, is because of the music and staff. read more

Doodles is one of my top picks in Lexington for weekend brunch. Make sure you get the beignets to share at your table. You won't regret it! Enjoy a bottomless cup of coffee or grab a Mexican Coke out of the fridge. Cute atmosphere and plenty of patio seating for warm weather! read more

Nice looking place, quick service. Two popular items were already gone by 11am though, and my huevos rancheros turned out to be inedible. Got through two bites of it and I am NOT a picky eater. That menu item needs a refresh. read more

I was going to order somethiing else (The Doodle biscuit thing), but on the strong recommendation of the waitress/cashier person I order Huevos Rancheros. Worst Huevos Rancheros I've ever had. The element which did the dish in was the black beans. The largest part of the dish is the beans and these beans tasted as if they were boiled in plain water - absolutely no flavor. The dish was overall pretty bland. I also ordered a side of bacon which came out limp and undercooked. My husband had shrimp and grits which he said were good (hence the 2 stars instead of 1). read more

Great breakfast/lunch at Doodles! We tried pancakes, biscuits and honey, chicken salad sandwich, eggs and bacon and the special hamburger. It was all fabulously delicious! Would definitely go back!!!! read more

Doodles really hit the spot after completing a half marathon! Brunch was amazing. I had the biscuits and gravy, complete with spicy sausage and eggs. The meal came with a choice of side - I chose the cheesy grits. I couldn't resist ordering a side of the beignets. Everything was absolutely delicious. The place is adorable, with a great outdoor patio. The staff were super friendly as well. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Lexington! read more

I got the Cure and it was delicious! The place was crowded, but we were seated quickly and our food came out fast. Delicious beignets as well! read more

Efficient and friendly system. Wide range of interesting breakfast choices. The beignets are especially tasty.

I had the shrimp and grits and thought it was fantastic! The food came out quickly and the staff was super friendly. Its a cool place to eat early in the morning read more

Fantastic breakfast food!!! We stopped by there on a Saturday morning and had pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and a few other things and they were all outstanding. I would definitely suggest this as the place to go. read more

I really love Doodles! I love the old gas station which was mentioned in Arch Digest! I really like the people that work there and especially love the delicious food! Its the best breakfast in Lexington KY! read more

As first timers, we were confused on whether we were to seat ourselves or wait for staff, as there was no around to direct us. Once we figured it out, we were handed a menu to order off to be placed at the counter before seating ourselves. Found it awkward as three of us adults hovered around a menu while standing at the counter trying to decide (all while holding a two year old). While we were deciding, it was mentioned that three or so items were no longer available - then, once we finally decided we were told only the hash was available and not much of it was left. Needless to say, we left in frustration. Wish I would have looked at other reviews before visiting. read more

Great food and great experience. Don't let the long line scare you away. It moves quick.

Visiting from out of town and got here in time for the St Patricks run to hit the restaurant. They handled the spike very well. Beignets are worth breaking your diet for. Corned beef hash was the second best I've had EVER (and I've had a lot!!!). Daughter had the huevos rancheros which were also very good. Other Lexington sites claim to have the best breakfasts. We've tried them all this week. Doodles wins--no contest whatsoever. read more

Another great yelp recommend. Great food and staff was amazing and fast. Has Better breakfast food than most Chicago breakfast restaurants. Highly recommend to anyone visiting. read more

Doodles holds a special place in my heart. I love the cozy environment, even though they could definitely use extra space for seating! Brunch is always tasty. Their vegetarian omelettes is to die for and their cheese grits and fried potatoes are delicious. And best of all, they use local organic ingredients! read more

Doodles is a go-to when I'm in Lexington. Staff is always friendly. The biscuits and beignets are a must. He jam is super delicious and local! If you get a chance, sit outside because they have a wonderful outdoor seating area. My only recommendation would be to get fresh squeezed orange juice rather the Florida Naturals. My favorite breakfast place in Lexington though!!! :) read more