Nice ice cream place to visit. Lots of variety and choices…read moreto choose from for everyone's fancy. Nice drive through option and it was at night; good lighting and signage. Kind of a unique entry to order. Staff were awesome and friendly. Check it out when in Lexington, KY.

Great place! the workers are so nice and the ice cream/custard is top tier! Not even comparable to…read moreDQ, highly recommend this place if you've never been!

We stayed at the Manchester for a night and decided to try the Granddam. I'm a foodie & I LOVED it!…read more My husband is more of a meat & potatoes kind of guy & it was ok for him. He's also GF -plenty of options! Wednesday night after dropping our son off @ UK. Started with a drink @ the bar. Hubby had an Old Fashioned (we're from WI), good, not made to his particulars but had a decent pour of selected bourbon. I ordered the special weekly cocktail contributed by Makers Mark. I'm not a bourbon person but loved it. A margarita style drink. Our server Hunter, was very helpful with our selections & provided good advice. We ordered a nice bottle of cab, & started dinner with the tri tip. So good! Even the hubby ate the cheesy grits it was served on. I had the seasonal fish (trout). Warned ahead of time it would be served with the head on, pan fried with a savory sauce & topped fresh herbs (mint, parsley & basil). Hubby ordered the tri tip with a chimchuri sauce over risotto with wild mushrooms. He shared a bite & I found it delicious! He was disappointed that the sauce overtook the flavor of the filet. Would have had dessert but we were stuffed! I would definitely eat there again but too many places that we still need to try.

Disclaimer: I only ordered one drink off their actual menu. The rest were bartender's choice in…read moreaccordance with my tastes. Not all bars or bartenders do this, especially on busy nights, and my experience is not necessarily common. On to the review. Some evenings are just dinner and drinks. Some are experiences. Thanks to Tony, Grandam was an experience. Had a 5:30 Monday reservation at Grandam, which was easy to snag on Opentable. Had time to wait before my reservation, so I sat at the bar and ordered Rosemary Sol Margarita (blanco tequila, rosemary agave, apricot liqueur, tajin). The drink wasn't bad, but despite the bartender's attempts at making the recipe less sweet, it was still pretty cloying. That's when the bartender introduced himself as Tony and we began to discuss margaritas and our personal tastes, which led to Tony making me his own personal brand of margarita, which was much more palatable. Then it was time for my reservation and I bid Tony adieu until later (more on the bar to come). The restaurant, decorated in moody velvets and leathers, was empty, but that could have been due to the snowy weather. My server was wonderful and prompt, and took pride in explaining how Grandam is part of a farm collective that prioritizes local farmers and vendors, though she did explain their oysters were from Chesapeake Bay (of course). While the appetizer menu contained pork belly, corvina dishes, oysters, Jamaican crawfish, yuca fritters, and deviled eggs, I opted for the wood fired mushrooms. This dish, made with foraged mushrooms, salsa mocha, goat cheese spread, and cornbread was earthy and complex. Loved the goat cheese's added creaminess. I am not a cornbread fan, but this cornbread was light and tasted as cornbread should. Once other tables started arriving, several remarked how much they enjoyed it. I almost considered the tri-tip, made with bourbon braised tri-tip, 12 year white cheddar, grits, and mustard chimichurri, but the server told me it's a larger dish meant for sharing and I didn't want to ruin my main dish. For my entree I couldn't pass up the venison Wellington, deer meat wrapped in a flaky puff pastry, accompanied by pumpkin miso Demi glaze, country ham, foraged mushrooms, butternut squash, broccolini and fennel salad, and a tart cherry vinaigrette. The venison was moist and fall apart tender, medium to rare, and the dish came together like a symphony. And even though it might be a little trashy, even in the nicest restaurants I order their fries. These fries were crisp and hot and well seasoned. Grandam has signature entrees that are always available. The Wellington changes depending on which meat is seasonal. Pan seared trout, fried chicken, and a filet are also on the old and faithful list. The seasonal menu included another corvina dish (a mild white fish), creole lamb curry, clams asada and corn pasta, more steak, and cabbage and chana. The dessert menu offered pecans and coconut, miso chess pie, a chocolate torte, ice cream, and nightcap sweet drinks. I was so full I had to pass. Of note, the chef of Grandam is Ecuadorean, so expect that to influence most, if not all, of the food (in a fantastic way). Once I finished my meal, it was back to the bar, which is part of Grandam as well as the Manchester Hotel Lobby, where Tony awaited. Tony used to be the manager of the bar before leaving for other opportunities, and told me he still worked Mondays to "fill his cup." He and I bonded over the fact that I am adventurous and like to let bartenders have their way with the spirits. I don't order off the menu if I don't have to. First I had a cocktail made of my favorite spirit, gin-- the last word, a prohibition cocktail made with gin, green chartreuse, maraschino, and fresh lime juice. Simple, refreshing. Then Tony introduced me to a vodka I've never seen before called Blacklion, made with a rare type of sheep's milk. While I know it sounds crazy, and I'm not even a vodka person, it was incredibly smooth. He made me a reverse vesper martini, a lighter, aperitif style drink. It was my favorite drink of the night probably, and I'm not even a martini person. We finished the night with what he called the best American whiskey in the world, stating, "If I could draw whiskey as a picture, this is what it would look like." It's not often bartenders wax poetic. This was not cheap, and he warned me, but I had ended up sitting next to a guy who had helped design several of the whiskey labels at the bar, and that's what he was having, so with all that, how could I say no? That had to be the last drink of the night because it was very deep and smoky and a knockout. Tony agreed that it was a nightcap type of beverage and not much could follow it. Tony has a true passion. This whole evening was a vibe. I can't wait to go back again. But if you want the Tony experience, you have to go on a Monday! I can't be held responsible for any other day.

It is my favorite time of year - peach! 2000/10 for freshest flavor, friendliest staff, and…read morehappiest spirbkles ever!

Fantastic ice cream. Great creamy texture and superb flavors. Would highly suggest trying the black…read moreraspberry chocolate chip. The staff was friendly, service was prompt, and interior was clean/inviting with some seating available too. Would definitely recommend.

Fantastic place. It…read morewas evident a tremendous amount of thought, care and consideration went into every aspect of this establishment. The gelato itself was top notch. The clean, stylish and classic decor was not far behind. And I especially appreciated the creative solution of a short wall in front of the gelato case to both keep the product in pristine condition as well as keep the guests comfortable. What a wonderful place - a true gem. My only regret is that I am not a local and can't enjoy Sorella with any regularity.

10/10!! Service and gelato are both great!…read more First I want to commend the owner and her review responses to negative reviews! Too often the owners bend to the customers complaints with a "we'll do better" attitude but they are confident in their product here.. as they should be! Also, who cares if they have a 1 taste rule.. it helps them keep the line moving quickly. We would taste our 1 allotted flavor and then taste our friends as they were handed their order. It's really not as big of a deal as people make it out to be. This gelato is the real deal though! A true gem to Lexington and the neighborhood. they offer a wide variety of flavors that were frequently selling out and being replaced. I visited twice during my time in town and there was often a line out the door. Service was quick and friendly. There is a small seating area inside and plenty of seating outside. I love that they also include a couple of children's sized tables. I know I'll be back when I'm in town again!! The deconstructed blackberry Nutella and the banana pudding were delicious. Perfectly smooth and flavored!

Yum! We love a good cookie joint. Even thought this is a chain- they never disappoint. Classics…read moreavailable and Delux options too. Since we are in town for a wedding and we're having a pre wedding party we got a dozen classics to enjoy with our bevs. Service was slow but to be expected as there weren't many people working in this location

Yum! Fresh hot cookies delivered to your door? Yes please! The confetti cookie is my all-time…read morefavorite, and I make it last by only eating it in halves over two days. My fiancé loves the chocolate peanut butter chip. So yummy!

TSAOCAA has been one of the best boba places I've visited in a minute. They have a large variety of…read moreoptions. Tea and milk tea and plenty other drink options for everyone. They are in the heart of Lexington. Recently we tried the ramen and other desserts like the panda buns. Everything has been phenomenal and the inside is very clean. They recently got an app and it will definitely be super useful as the menu is vast. This is the spot for Korean chicken (the kimchi ramen was our favorite!) and snacks!

Saw roaches and to make matters worse, hair in my food. Unsanitary environment for sure. Talked to…read morea manager and was rude to me! Crazy.

I would skip this. We chose this looking for a dessert alternative to ice cream on a cold winter…read morenight. I knew the reviews were low, but tried it anyway. We tried the Oreo churros and the brownies with cherry cordial. The churros were fine, warm, but literally just had generic whipped cream and Oreo crumbles on top. The churros themselves were not Oreo. For like $9, they left me wanting Costco to bring back their food court churros. Actually, I want that regardless! The brownie was huge, but not a great brownie and the cherry topping wasn't very good. It tasted like canned cherries. My 13 year old was very unimpressed and who don't love dessert. Overall this fell very flat. They have a cute photo wall. Would not go back.

I just had the classic peach cobbler cup that came with ice cream. It was good. I do think the…read morecobbler could've been more crispy, but I still enjoyed it. It wouldn't be my first choice for cobbler, but I'm definitely going to go back and try the other menu items because there are so many options. Service was good, but this location definitely isn't a place I would sit down in because of the lack of chairs.

We went for brunch this weekend. First time here and we both got the specials. I got the omelet…read morewith goat cheese and red onion. Husband had the bread pudding French toast. We also had coffees (regular drip for me and an iced latte for him). And I also tried the key lime gimlet. It's made with Castle & Key gin which is a favorite of mine. Ambience was very nice and the food was delicious. I asked for a side of bacon. I am very particular about my bacon and it came out cooked perfectly, crispy but not burnt. Service was fantastic and pleasant. The only criticism I had is that the red onion in my omelet was bitter. But no one's fault, sometimes onions are very astringent. Everything else was delicious and well made. Oh and we got the house made cinnamon roll for the table. This was delicious. So buttery and gooey with cinnamon. We will be back, maybe for dinner to try their dinner menu!

Char on Ashland is a must-visit in Lexington! We tried five items and here's the honest breakdown:…read more The Cinnamon Bun is a 10/10 -- hands down the star of the visit. It's enormous (easily shareable between 6+ people) and absolutely delicious. The Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich was a close second at 9/10, a great classic executed really well. The Banana Bread Latte was an 8/10 -- very good but ask for it less sweet. The Iced Cinnamon Bun Latte and Eggs in Heaven both landed at 6/10. The latte sounds incredible on paper but the cinnamon bun flavor didn't quite come through, and while the Eggs in Heaven dish itself is a good concept, my eggs were unfortunately not cooked to my liking. We really enjoyed sitting outside and enjoying our breakfast! Service was good, a little slow but they were very friendly! Overall a great spot with a lot of potential -- the pastry alone is worth the trip. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu!