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Old School Coffee

4.8 (174 reviews)
ModerateCoffee & Tea
Closed • 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Coffee and ham and cheese croissant were good, however, the staff could be more up beat....

The Counselor
Carmen H.

Old School Coffee as super unique and I loved the concept. It is nestled inside of Dudley Square. There is free 2-hour parking and plenty of tables/chairs for studying, meeting or just enjoying a nice cup of coffee. The coffee names are unique with plenty of options. I opted for the Counselor (white chocolate + caramel) and it was good but I would try something else the next time I go. Service was a little slow, but it was extremely busy, so I didn't mind the wait. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Old School Coffee and look forward to trying to other coffee options in future. If you haven't checked them out, be sure to do so sooner than later!

Julia B.

Such a fun cute coffee shop in Lexington!! This is definitely a hidden gem I was so excited to find and will be back soon. There are lots of comfy spots to sit and the whole atmosphere is relaxed and cozy. The employees were friendly and personable and had great suggestions. I ordered a London Fog and it was delicious! Prices are reasonable, as well. I'll be back and would recommend it to anyone looking for delicious coffee and cool experience, as well!

Butterfly Lemonade
Aria H.

First time at OSC was so cute. Free parking is a must in downtown Lex. Then the schoolhouse building had so many interesting businesses I browsed before walking into the coffee shop. It was too late in the day for coffee so I was going to get tea (which they had a lovely selection of loose leaf and pastries from La Petite Delicat) UNTIL I saw a cute specialty drink called a Butterfly Lemonade that had blueberry syrup! Absolutely fantastic drink that looks gorgeous! Service was perfection and I sat for an hour just enjoying such a lovely space. You absolutely need to check it out! See you there?

Angela Leigh T.

I was delighted by this Yelp recommendation for grabbing a cup of coffee before hopping on the road to head home. My husband ordered The Counselor, which is a white chocolate and caramel latte. And I got the Schoolhouse #3, a delightful introduction to having lavender in my white chocolate latte! It was a bit tricky to find, but there is plenty of parking.

Ryan C.

Found this gem via Yelp. Absolutely a phenomenal theme, as my wife and I work in schools. Great selection of drinks, and very good coffee. Staff were friendly (even though very busy). Based on the amount of foot traffic, it's a hit and well worth making the trek to.

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2 months ago

At old school coffee over on South Mill they go above and beyond the coffee was amazing and we'll for sure. Be coming back.

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5 stars for the coffee. Get there early if you want chocolate croissants. Bakery items go fast.

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3 months ago

Best coffee in Lexington - great atmosphere and nice staff. Incredibly good location in the city as well

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10 months ago

Coffee was delicious and cheap! Cute atmosphere to study in. Parking is a little tricky but worth it.

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Best coffee in town. Great customer service and ambiance. Good amount of seating inside for guests.

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Ask the Community - Old School Coffee

I saw in the tips that there's a seating limit, how strictly is that enforced?

it's more of the fact that there is limited seating, it's mainly because in the actual coffee shop it's a smaller area so there's only so many places people can sit !!!

Can I order beans from this coffee house? Looking to purchase a gift. Thanks!

How good is the WiFi?

Very good . I see people working and studying there all the time.

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Manchester Coffee

Manchester Coffee

4.3
(92 reviews)
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My friend and I stopped to get coffee before my nail appointment a couple of doors down. I got a…read morecold brew and she got a drip coffee which was double cupped because it was so hot. This location is really nice with ample seating inside and two tables to sit out side. The woman at the counter was really nice and we got our coffee quickly. Both of us enjoyed sitting outside drinking our coffee.

Another stop on my Lexington local coffee shop crawl that unfortunately was not a great experience…read more The space is really lovely, a lot of natural light coming in and ample room to sit and chat. But we are here for the coffee and that is where things get disappointing. I ordered a decaf vanilla latte and it was made so fast, like lightening fast which was my first sign things may go awry....normally a drink takes at least a few minutes to perfect, especially a decaf shot. I received my drink and immediately knew from the color things were not right bc it looked pretty much like milk. Little to no color, plus there were so many loose coffee ground in the bottom of the drink. I tried it and yeah, extremely watered down and just not tasty at all. It was sadly a throw away. Now mind you I always try and give a place another try bc every barista is different, but for now I wouldn't recommend this establishment.

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Iced Matcha and Blueberry Poptart!
Iced Matcha and Blueberry Poptart!
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My sketching while sipping a cappuccino
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What a sensational find! Dudley's was recommended, but didn't open until 0800 ( it was 0715!). In…read moreLexington KY for a tandem bike tour with Adventures in Tandem, looking for coffee and breakfast. There was a lovely ( and quite colorful ) woman who said a cheery "good morning!" To us as we walked across the street to Dudley's . We then walked back over, discovered she'd been cleaning up the outdoor seating for 3rd street stuff! What an amazing and super cool place! The artwork on the walls is colorful and expressive! The egg and cheese in everything bagels were divine, and the Secretariat latte ( what else would I order in Lexington???) was delicious - a combo of coffee, cinnamon, maple syrup, and a splash of vanilla The staff was lovely, the place very comfortable and colorful, food and coffee excellent!!! A MUST visit

Giving this place 5 stars because of how amazing the veggie bagel is. I seriously had this maybe…read moretwo times a week for my last two months of my freshman year. I personally like garlic cream cheese and I add avocado and cucumber for a small extra fee and it's so worth it. I've introduced a good amount of people to this place, I love how unique and homey it feels in a way. Although, I will say I am not a fan of their coffee I've tried around 5 different coffees from here and some are better than others. They do offer other drink options so no big deal to me! I've only ever had one guy be slightly rude to me while ordering but that's not stopping me from the bagel lol.

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