Guncle Smurf was absolutely DELICIOUS. An iced latte with blueberry syrup, discovering a local coffee shop in a new city, and all the cozy vibes? Pure perfection. This spot was such a fun find and conveniently within walking distance of where we stayed. The service was phenomenal and so welcoming! Definitely a place I'd recommend!! read more

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Love!! One of the highlights of my Lexington local coffee shop crawl. Most of which was unfortunately disappointing but luckily this gem crept in. Such a cute space number one, and the barista was very helpful when I mentioned I hadn't been there for quite awhile and was needing some recommendations. I had an iced vanilla latte and it was delicious, much more complex than your standard which I'm sure is due to their house made syrup. You can also get your drink on there with alcoholic choices which they mix with their coffee as well. They seem to have seasonal options so switching it up there is an easy fix. Overall I was super impressed and would highly recommend! read more

Great little local spot. Wonderful supporter of community Didn't try the coffee (not a fan, generally) but enjoyed the Chai Tea. Would love to see a few more tea options. Arrived first thing in the AM and though I am not a morning person either, could have used a little less attitude from one of the baristas. Definitely worth a return visit. read more

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar - Pride! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Solid espresso in a town that mostly serves garbage. Every time I end up downtown (courthouse) I try to treat myself to a shot.

This is such a cool space and concept. I loved the gallery of queer icons and the information about other LGBTQIA+ spaces in Lexington. There's not a lot of room to linger but what there is is very cozy. I'm guessing based on the location, though, that most folks grab their drink to go and hang out around downtown because the line to order was long but we had no problem snagging a table. The variety of drinks was a lot of fun, and I also think it would be cool to come back in the evening for a cocktail option. The egg nog latte I had was pretty good. This is absolutely a business I would support any time I visit town based on the ethos and the service. read more

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar - Marsha P. Johnson mini exhibit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

SHOUTOUT KC! Best bartender and barista in all of the bluegrass! They make the best lattes. I will never forget the time I was crossing the street when the building next door burst into flames. A lone cat was yowling from the top floor. But that didn't stop KC. They rushed out, shoved my latte into my hands (decaf oat milk latte with honey, lavender, and vanilla), cartwheeled into the building, then did an epic backflip off the balcony with the cat in tow! Cannot recommend Lussi Brown's enough! read more

Stopped by on Sunday, 11/3/24, at 10:40 am. It took 20 minutes to order and get our coffee. I got the Mayan Mocha and it was good! Love that this coffee shop is LGBTQ+-owned! Cool art! read more

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Love love this place, it is a smaller venue but they have the best coffee & coffee/tea cocktails around. They always have a seasonal menu, my favorite would have to be the stupid cupid ice coffee. read more

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I have a new favorite Lexington coffee shop. Inclusive atmosphere. Delicious drinks AND food. Multiple nooks for cozy sitting. Good serviThat is my idea of fitting all the ideal coffee shop criteria. I had the seasonal fall drink Mayan Mocha & found it divine! I can honestly say the only downsides were parking, and I think I discovered I like my waffles with syrup. read more

I actually made it this year for coffee week. While I didn't indulge in their featured coffee I did have a maple iced latte and it didn't disappoint. I've been here a few times now with friends and the coffee is always good. The people that work there are always friendly and accommodating. When we went on Sunday morning there was a slight line but it moved quickly. We did sit outside because the weather was so nice. At one point people were standing outside waiting on line but again they managed to move the line quickly. You can bring your own tumbler if you want all they ask in return is that you allow them to put their coffee sleeve on it. I've never sat inside so I can't tell you what it looks like but I have used the rest room which was clean and even had an assortment of condoms in a basket along with tampons if you need them. read more

Great service and great coffee! We both got iced lattes and they were delicious. Nice clean place.

Super good coffee and fast service! Really great place. The shop is small with some seating in the back room though. I would come back.

Chill vibes, friendly people, delicious coffee. What more could you want? I came here because I found it on a list of places that displayed local art and loved the atmosphere they created. I got the nitro cold brew with coconut milk, and it was a nice, cool treat to kickstart my day. Also, alternative milks don't cost extra so you can customize away! I do wish they had more seating for hanging out because it felt a little geared towards study and work space, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. read more

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar - Nitro Cold Brew with coconut milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I am a HUGE fan of Lussi Brown Coffee Bar and highly recommend if you are looking for an amazing beverage! I live in Chicago but make sure to make a stop at Lussi Brown every time I come to Lexington because I simply love it THAT much. The staff is always welcoming and kind and the drinks are always fantastic as well! This morning, I had the pleasure of going to Lussi Brown again and I ordered the Thai Iced Coffee and WOW was it great. It was extremely tasty and honestly everything I was looking for and more in my morning iced coffee. My friend ordered the Watermelon Tea and I honestly wish I would have gotten two drinks because I loved it too! You truly cannot go wrong with anything from Lussi Brown and I already cannot wait until the next time I can go back. Thank you, Lussi Brown for a fabulous experience as always! read more

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar - Watermelon Tea (YUM) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

She's small but mighty! I was very impressed with this place, from the drinks to the service. I can't remember what my drink was called but it was some sort of grasshopper mocha seasonal drink and it was 10/10. We didn't venture too far into the seating area but it looked like a few tables for some quiet work spaces. Parking was also readily available on nearby streets. Cool spot! read more

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Picked up drinks to go and they were great! We trief the matchanade (matcha lemonade!) and the Thai iced coffee. Both were very good, the Thai iced coffee was very reminiscent of a pumpkin spice latte which was a fun surprise (a little taste of autumn if you will). The matcha lemonade was incredibly refreshing and I would likely get that again over the Thai coffee just because it's more summery to me! Service was welcoming and kind. The ambiance was very trendy and cool! read more

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar - Thai iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I meant to write a review for this coffee shop, but here it goes. This shop is located in a corner in downtown Lexington. If you don't know what you're looking for, you might have easily missed this shop as it is inconspicuous. Once you enter the shop, do not let it fool you. This coffee shop/bar serves a fantastic cocktail selection and strong-tasting coffees. There is more setting in the back of the shop, where you must be at least 21 to go in after 12 p.m. I sat in the back after ordering my coffee and then cocktail to do some school work and enjoy the lounge. It is quiet and cozy enough to do your job or relax with a friend or two to chat. I would say this place is one of the most unique places I've been to here in Lexington, and I highly recommend it to those coffeeholic who also love their cocktail drinks. read more

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Really good coffee, very friendly & super quick, I didn't even wait 2 mins on my coffee! Highly recommend if anyone is in the area

Coolest vibe, make sure to get a boozy bev or a caffeinated bev and chill in the back. Welcoming service and great ambiance! Highly recommend read more

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar - Cold brew with house made cherry syrup and dark chocolate whipped cream! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Delicious drinks all around. A great espresso blend. Good coffee. Friendly baristas. Wonderful owners. I'm not sure what else you want from a coffee shoppe than this. Their undertow will still always be my favourite drink. Try it. It will change your life. read more

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar - Undertow - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I read through my work, that this was a good coffee spot. I walked over from my hotel and figured I'm in bourbon country so I'd try the smoked bourbon caramel latte. My God! Had to be one of the best coffees I've had. Not only was the coffee smooth but the young lady that made it, made it to perfection! I walked back to my hotel and was sad because I finished it. The service was excellent. I didn't try any food as I was getting ready to go to a concert and just really wanted the coffee. She told me they ship their coffee and I might be taking them up on it. The shop is small and can't hold a lot of people at once but it's rustic and cozy. If I ever land in Lexington again, I'm definitely going back. Thank you!!! read more

A small shop with a few seats both indoors and out that offers a mix of caffeinated and alcoholated beverages. They have a few creative seasonal mixes, and I cooled down on a hot day with a matcha-nade, which had strawberries as well as the obvious lemonade and matcha. A refreshing beverage prepared freshly, albeit not the best strawberry matcha I've ever had. They don't do a lot in the way of food, but as their site notes, the neighborhood has plenty of options. read more

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar - Matcha nade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Always excellent service and excellent coffee. I live right near here and am grateful to have them near me. Open early in the morning and later at night. Super clean. An oasis of sorts, love felt. read more

Service was quick. I got the Stupid Cupid drink. It was so good! Loved the flavor. Highly recommend. read more

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar - Stupid cupid - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Love this place to pick up a quick coffee beverage! The bonus is that they also offer boozy coffee drinks. I tried an espresso with Irish cream which was delicious but there are several options to choose from. They also have a nice seating area in the back that I originally was unaware of. read more

One of my favorite coffee joints in Lexington! Definitely worth a stop if you're visiting or to become a note regular stop on your route! Alongside coffee, they also have a selection of awesome boozy treats that rotate with the seasons it seems. Do yourself a favor and support this local excellent shop. The staff is always incredible from their knowledge to their speed and beyond. You're in and out in a matter of moments, once you get to your spot in line! It's a hopping place! But for good reason. read more

Alright Lexington. You got a gem here in Lussi Brown. I love this place. A newer trend in coffee is mixing coffee or espresso with sodas or tonic water. I've seen places use a lime flavored seltzer. That's all good. But the Blood Orange Espresso drink AH-MAH-ZING. The sweet and tart blood orange mixes so well from the bitter of the espresso. My favorite coffee drink. I get one 2-3 times a week. If you haven't tried it, run out and get one. read more

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar - Blood Orange Espresso!!!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Hands down Lussi Brown has the best cortado in the entire state of kentucky. I live in Louisville now, but anytime I go back to Lexington Lussi Brown is a must stop for coffee before heading back home. read more

My first visit finally! Lexington coffee week brought me to here for their undertow feature coffee drink. It is a little hard to find parking because it is downtown if you don't get one of the few out front but it's worth it when you arrive. I've always said I'd love to open a coffee BAR and they're doing it! It's a small places only seating for up to 10 but there's plenty in the area to walk to and sip. It's real close to 21c museum! This event sparked my readiness to give this place a go again! read more

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Definitely a fun little place downtown! I probably wouldn't have shown up if my friend hadn't told me about it! Space is quite small, but the drinks are great! I haven't had a chance to try the food, but if they are running their flight special, I definitely recommend it: you can get three of their cocktails for $12. read more

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar - Flight Night! Since it was so cold, we got a flight of hot drinks, but the best was the Festivus Eggnog! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I really like this new coffee shop! It's kind of hidden just a block from the courthouse and super close to where the farmer's market is held. Im not sure what used to be here but it's very trendy looking. There's a front room where you order and a window table. The back room isn't huge either but there are some two seater tables along the hallway that are absolutely cute! I wonder how busy they get here, but I came the weekend before thanksgiving and I didn't see anyone here studying. I saw an older guy here, a guy who looked to be in his late 20s or early 30s who was journaling or drawing, a family, and two young adults who may have just come to hang out and chit chat over coffee. A lot of them came and went, so it was pretty quiet here. There was one barista but she still did pretty great churning out the drinks in a good amount of time. I ordered the pumpkin spice chai which I thought was really good and tasty. Interestingly enough, their coffee is Deeper Roots, a Coffee from Cincinnati. Guess I'll have to go visit them up there! They also have pastries here which I'll have to try next time. My friends got a you can't catch me latte which she thoroughly enjoyed. It's got gingerbread syrup which was really good. My other friend got a dark chocolate mocha which she thought got cold a little too fast. The drinks weren't piping hot but came you blame the girl? She was by herself. Anyway, I'm favoriting this coffee shop on Yelp. They are just so good and I love that it's not hyped over quite yet by the students at UK. I heard about this place from a friend and I'm just so glad that Lexington is growing with coffee shops because there aren't a lot that I like in this small city. read more

Very good coffee!! atmosphere not my style and gal that served me wasn't very friendly. 5* if the greeting and demeanor was different.

Needed a good place for wifi to get some work done while I wait on a random Sat morning. Decided to grab a warm drink to pass the time and went with something different, the Golden Milk. So delicious, filled to the brim and out fast even though they were very busy. Soft music in the background, quiet conversations, and the hum of a pretty Sat morning out the doors. I'll definitely be back for some boozier drinks. read more

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar - Golden Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Small hidden-away coffee shop that has a wide variety of creative coffee drinks as well as baked goods, cocktails, & beers. Have both small areas in the front and in the back where you can sit. I got a espresso poured over sweet cream and thought it was delicious 8/10 read more

I needed an evening coffee run after we stopped midway through our trip home for the night. Lussi Brown was open until 8 and thought, okay -- good reviews, good drink choices that weren't the standard, "Vanilla, Hazelnut, Mocha, Caramel", I'm game. This was a delightful drink, y'all. The space was empty when I came in, from what I could see. Maybe there were people around the wall? Regardless, it was quiet and plenty of menu copies I could look at without standing at the counter like a weirdo. The menu online was very similar, but you couldn't tell what could be made vegan - a review said the staff was knowledgeable and great to ask so I figured I'd just find out when I went to the business. The two employees were very sweet and helpful! The menus inside did say which could be made vegan, but the employees could tell me what the differences were: in this case not only the milk but tweaking the syrups to stay as close to the original drink as well. I didn't have to wait long for the two drinks I was ordering, and honestly mine looked so good I didn't want to mix it! I hope next time I'm in that area I can try another seasonal drink of theirs, because honestly: it was just a darn good drink. read more

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar - Stupid Cupid (can be made vegan per menu) - Strawberry Oat Milk + Espresso + Vanilla - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Lussi Brown is a quiet coffee shop tucked away on a side street where it would be completely missed if you weren't searching for it. I've been trying to sip in for a while but parking is not easy to find so after circling the area I've driven away each time. I finally stopped by on a day that was nice enough for a short walk and wasn't disappointed. Let's be honest, the coffee cocktails are what drew me in and will bring me back for other non-alcoholic drinks. The Squirrel Stash cocktail was delicious, although may be a little on the sweet side if you aren't looking for such a thing (I was). While I'm not normally a mint fan, the Drunken Grasshopper was also perfect for a late afternoon boozy pick me up. read more

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar - Drunken Grasshopper - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I love this little place. I have been a few different times to hide away and get some things accomplished. I felt like everything disappeared and I just sunk into the atmosphere. It's was so quiet (Florence + the Machine in the background), the lighting was bright enough to see what you were writing but dim enough to feel calm. The staff is always friendly. The coffee is delicious. If you get it there they put it in - wait for it.... A REAL COFFEE CUP *gasps*, which I adore. It's the small things, amiright?! I always get a vanilla latte(everywhere I go); it was the perfect balance of sweet and espresso, which let's be real that's why you go to any real coffee shop. Sometimes I opt for less vanilla than usual and it's still a good balance. Thank you for many productive days when I felt like my brain was going to explode upon entering and leaving feeling accomplished. read more

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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really good coffee and friendly service! the patio was nice to sit in too!! I can't remeber what i got tho

The skull and bones logo might be deceiving, a short walk from my hotel I went back several times the caramel latte .. creamy, not too sweet it was perfect! The staff friendly. A must stop for coffee lovers. read more

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar - Front door - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

The best coffee in town hands down. Shots are pulled perfectly, never die and they have the most flavorful cold brew I've ever had. Drinks are incredibly consistent. They also have a great selection of house made syrups as well. There are bar options past a certain time and each drink I've had has been consistent and beautifully crafted. The wonderful knowledgeable staff recognizes regulars and most of the time I don't even need to tell them my order. They always offer suggestions that they may think I'll enjoy as well - which I greatly appreciate. Hands down a must visit in Kentucky and you'll definitely be back. read more

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar - Thai Iced Coffee A++++ - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky