If you're in Lexington and haven't been to DV8 Kitchen yet, it's so much more than just a coffee shop and bakery. The food is incredible -- fresh baked breads, giant cinnamon rolls, homemade biscuits, pastries, and locally made breakfast and lunch options that honestly taste homemade in the best way. Everything feels thoughtful, fresh, and made with care. But what really makes DV8 special is the mission behind it. DV8 supports people in recovery by providing second-chance employment, community, and vocational opportunities for individuals rebuilding their lives after addiction. You can truly feel the heart behind the place, and knowing your meal supports something bigger makes it even more meaningful. Lexington is lucky to have businesses like this -- local, welcoming, community-focused, and making a real difference while serving amazing food. Definitely one of the most inspiring spots in town. A little bonus they offer GF options! read more

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We had such a great experience at DV8 Kitchen in Lexington! The food was absolutely awesome. Fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. I had the pimento cheese and chicken sandwich (highly recommend!), and my husband ordered the turkey Cobb sandwich, which he loved just as much. Beyond the delicious food, what really makes this place special is the meaning and mission behind it. It's inspiring to support a restaurant that's making a positive impact in the community while serving up such incredible meals. I will be back to try breakfast. If you're in Lexington, this is definitely a spot you don't want to miss! read more

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The food was amazing, and the staff was really nice and helpful. The steak burrito was really good and made with fresh ingredients that paired well together. The southern eggs bedding were made with fresh bread and fried green tomatoes the flavors melted in my mouth... 4.5 stars in our book! read more

We absolutely love DV8 kitchen for the amazing cinnamon rolls; the special are always creative and so tasty and the staff is just always so friendly and inspirational. On our recent visit we did note that something is different with the chocolate; we ended up not eating any of our chocolate items because the frosting was off. Not sure if the recipe has been changed or if it was an off day, but we will try again soon! read more

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First time at this location. I prefer it to the DV8 Broadway. Bigger, brighter, nice covered patio. Spotted the special --- a peach burger on a brioche bun with bacon, fresh grilled peaches, (They're in season.) arugula, balsamic glaze. Very good. A knife and fork helped. Don't forget DV8 for breakfast and lunch. 74 read more

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Can't recommend this place enough! The food is delicious, the prices are reasonable, and the staff is incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful. The portions are generous for what you pay, and there's plenty of seating with a fun, welcoming atmosphere. If you're visiting Lexington, this is a must-try spot for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. read more

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This place is the real deal!! They are helping the community greatly with their hiring practices and the food is amazing. You won't find a place this cool in Nashville or Atlanta. It is something special. The food AND the atmosphere are perfect! The only downside is that they don't serve alcohol but that is understandable if you consider the employees. Highly Recomended!! The food is excellent! read more

Love this space - there's lots more parking, especially compared to the Broadway location, there's an art gallery next door, and more coffee if you need it! Food is always amazing - I always forget what kind of fun specials they have. And the mission this place supports means a lot. read more

DV8 Kitchen - Tres leches bread pudding, it may be a smaller slice but it's hefty and delicious - Bakeries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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This is an inspiring, supportive, delicious, friendly and stylish restaurant. We liked the idea of supporting those in recovery as it's a real need and a serious matter. I understand. Everyone we interacted with was on point, friendly and exceptional. We ordered a ton of food and enjoyed every single morsel. The rest we got to go for later! Stephanie took our order with a smile and made sure everything was just perfect. Seth suggested the cinnamon roll since it was my first time! We got cinnamon roll bread pudding which was dense and fantastic! We also got perfect over medium eggs, seasoned tater tots, biscuit and gravy, bacon, sausage, eggs Benedict, three kinds of homemade jam, extra seasoning and a major breath of fresh air! Everything was perfect! We don't know when we will pass through Lexington again but when we do, we will definitely stop here! Life can be very good with a little support. read more

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To start DV8 has a cool story involving giving people a second chance with employment and mentoring. But also the food is delicious and they have a nice patio. They have both meals and bakery items. We've been here a couple of times visiting a son at UK. Take yours here when you visit and trick them into thinking you got cool and hip when they left for college. read more

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Food 10/10 Service 5/10. The cashier seemed unhappy to be there. Ambiance 8/10. Good music playlist; still can hear the person across from you when talking; comfortable seating; plant life encompassed in the decor Overall 7/10 read more

DV8 Kitchen - Bakeries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Amazing toast! The mini breakfast sliders where divine and shareable. The breakfast smash burger on the croissant was very new and yummy. The space is so nice you have more privacy for a meeting or brunch date. read more

DV8 Kitchen - Bakeries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Went to brunch here with my girlfriend about a week ago. Both of us decided on a cinnamon roll each, she got the caramel with pecans while I got the classic with cream cheese. Both of these were fantastic, freshly baked and came out to us quickly. We also both decided on an entree. I got the steak tacos, and she got the chicken salad sandwich. Both of these were also delicious. Everything we saw on the menu looked great as well. It's also in a great location, right next to an artist's gallery and one of Country Boy's locations, so it's a great date spot. read more

The food was excellent, fast and very nice service, restaurant was clean and nice ambiance.

This visit was a solid 4, but this is definitely a great restaurant. My experience at the other location on a prior trip was just such a stand out. We ordered a breakfast sandwich (bacon, egg and cheese on brioche), tater tots, a fried green tomato BLT and coffee. It was really good. You order at a counter and they bring out the food. They have a display case with their signature pastries, which has helpful to see and salivate a little. My daughter's breakfast sandwich was good. The egg was not quite fried, as ordered, and it dripped out and we had to do some clean up, but not a big deal. My sandwich was good and nice to try something different. It's just a tad heavy and rich. Tots were well seasoned and cooked nice and crisp. Restaurant was hopping. There is a parking lot, but it was full and I parked just a tad bit further away. Overall, really good. I prefer the other location and will keep trying menu items. DV8 will def be in our regular rotation during UK visits read more

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The food is some of the best I've ever tasted and the service was very very good. The ambience could have had more to it but it was almost perfect. read more

DV8 Kitchen is an outstanding restaurant and bakery with an inspiring mission. Food is delicious, service is five-star and the atmosphere is relaxed. read more

Great breakfast burrito and good breakfast tacos. Friendly service. Constantly keeping tables areas supper clean. Fantastic gluten free muffins! read more

Food and service are stellar! The croissants are devine, delicate and buttery. I bought the amazing natural strawberry jam they make. It's the best! read more

Excellent food!!! I had the Southern Eggs Benedict and it was delicious. Great service!!! Friendly and accommodating staff and management. Good atmosphere with a message!!! Ask the owner the story behind it. It's completely congruent with their mission. I'll be back. read more

Awesome restaurant and second chance positive concept. There are two locations in Lexington. They have great food, delicious coffee, and are known for their bakery. Definitely worth seeking out! read more

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This has always been our go to Sunday brunch place with the amazing food, fun atmosphere and great cause...the owners/ staff have been doing this now for several years, and there is no other place in town that consistently serves great food and helps so many get a second chance at life! read more

Amazing breakfast! Everything was fresh. The toast was nice and the jam tastes amazing. My sister had the best burger in town. It smells like a fresh bakery when you walk in. I have an empty plate to prove it read more

DV8 Kitchen - Breakfast plate! I ate it all! - Bakeries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

"Life-changing food" is written on the shirts of all the staff here and it reflects the mission of the establishment to give a second chance for people are in substance use recovery. I do like the breakfast here. My favorite has to be the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on a brioche bun. The sriracha ketchup is a nice twist on a classic breakfast item. The southern eggs Benedict is delicious as well. All beverages are all self-served. 3 kinds of coffee -- decaf, medium and dark roast and 2 types of syrup -- hazelnut and peppermint. DV8 (deviate) kitchen makes a quick stop for a lovely meal. 4.5 stars for the food. 5 stars for its mission. read more

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I just LOVE eating at DV8 whenever I get the chance! I have never ate something I didn't love. All made fresh and hot and quick! They really nailed the poached eggs today! Always excellent service and so many choices! I love their holiday decorations too. The restaurant is always clean and I always enjoy my meal at DV8! read more

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Food was great. Nice little spot. We were visiting the area and wanted a quick breakfast before the racetrack.

This wonderful scratch made restaurant is a must try. The food is prepared with fresh carefully selected ingredients . Homemade bread, biscuits and jams. It is hard to decide what to order, you can taste the care they put into their dishes. The staff is friendly and welcome you happily to their establishment. Every time I am traveling thru Ky, I will stop to enjoy the food at DV8. read more

This place is super simple but does it very well. Plus, they support a great cause. Win win! I ordered the Breakfast Plate. What can I say? It's just simple food done well. Bacon was crispy, biscuit fluffy and great with the apple butter. I ordered my eggs scrambled randomly. I usually get over medium. Anyways, I don't go here often but I need to start! Breakfast Plate 9/10 The atmosphere is chill and a great place for some quick food. I went at around 9:30am on Friday and it's was pretty empty. Highly recommend! read more

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I LOVE eating with a purpose ‍ Food is always great! Service is just as great. Their Honey Butter is my favorite Definitely a must-stop for breakfast when in Lexington. Have never been for lunch, but I'm sure is great too See you next time DV8! read more

We LOVED this place on our recent trip to Lexington. So good we stopped in once for breakfast and a second time for lunch (and to work remotely for a few hours). The concept and vision behind this place is so cool and inspiring. I really didn't seek it out but it came up on a breakfast search and I'm so glad I got a chance to come in and support the business. This place gives second chances to recovering addicts when other places won't give them a shot. All the staff I encountered were nicer and more friendly/accommodating than staff at 5 star restaurants. It was a pleasure. Oh and the food was OUTSTANDING, which certainly didn't hurt. The eggs Benedict poached egg was one of the best poached eggs I've ever had, no lie. We also had a bacon egg and cheese biscuit which was great. For lunch, we had the baja fish tacos and tots. Tots were awesome and crispy. Fish tacos super tasty. And we also had the eggs benedict, again, because it was so good! Come for the support of a positive not for profit business, or come for the food. Either way you won't be disappointed. read more

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Made my first trip to a DV8 Kitchen. I actually parked in the lot just off Midland and walked up. This is an area of new construction and they share the area with other businesses. You enter into a foyer type area and a counter. There were plenty of menus available and they were easy to see. The counter help was friendly and expressed interest in helping us if needed. I can't remember the name of the dish I ordered. It was poached eggs built on top of a biscuit and fried green tomatoes. Then came smoked ham and a hollandaise sauce. It was delicious, filling and rich. My wife ordered a more traditional breakfast including eggs, bacon and sourdough toast. She was so impressed by the sourdough that we got a loaf to go. They have other bakery treats available as well. The meal was finished off by dark roast coffee and iced tea. The interior of DV8 reminds me of industrial chic. It all blends well together. It's easy parking and I will go here again soon read more

Awesome awesome experience with delicious, fresh food and really kind customer service. The whole vibe of the place is hip and trendy. Love that they offer free wifi and have AMAZING cookies! read more

Delicious food! Omg! The cinnamon roll was a religious experience. Love the mission. Love the food. Definitely coming back to eat here when I'm in Lexington! read more

Value = good food at a fair price. Loved the ambience. It's always a good sign when there's a line and it's crowded. We had bacon egg and cheese sliders. The buns had the texture of croissants They were fantastic. We also had General Tso's tacos, which tasted good, but they were too spicy. Also ordered biscuit and gravy, and bread pudding. The gravy was a little salty. The bread podding was delicious and unique. Love the mission of the business to lift up the community. In sum, we'll be back to try more menu selections. We'll probably be regulars. read more

Friendly service, clean space. Comfortable space to sit down and have lunch. Order at the counter and take a number. They deliver to your seat. Soda is a fountain soda self serve. The biscuits were really good. Not a huge fan of the Breakfast Reuben, seemed a little dry. Would definitely return though and try everything else. read more

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Great service. Got Ocho to go. The server had the kitchen put everything on the side since we weren't going to eat it until the next day. The salsa Verde was VERY good. The Ocho was good, but not what I was expecting. Four corn tortillas. Enough food to split. Employees were working hard to clean up for the day. And the glassed-in kitchen was immaculate! read more

One of the best breakfast/ brunch places in town. We ordered the best burger in town, with a side of tater tots. Chicken salad sandwich, and caramel pecan cinnamon roll. Not only was the food good but the service was amazing! Rates: Food- 7.8/10 Service- 10/10 Price to Quality- 8.4/10 Presentation & Atmosphere- 10/10 Overall- 9/10 read more

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Fantastic business that's so worth supporting. First and best reason to go here is their missional effort. The service is wildly kind and helpful! The food is all fantastic--great pastries, I love the tater tots, the sandwiches, and the breakfast tacos. Sometimes the flavors aren't perfectly balanced, but overall everything is great and I never hesitate to recommend it. Super reasonably priced. Casual environment. read more

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The format is the order-and-pay at counter setup. They bring the food to you when ready. They have a very healthy selection of sandwiches and each one sounded yummy. I decided on the grilled chicken and it was tasty. Serve was excellent and both inside and outside dining available. read more

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Such a welcoming crew, the food was made from scratch and absolutely delicious. The ambiance was very hip and modern. We felt right at home. Definitely worth the 2 hours drive and we will be back!! The service was a 10 and so was the food. So happy with our visit!! read more