Just found this place and am so glad I did! Lots of wholesome natural choices and the woman there…read more the day I visited was super helpful and I came away with exactly what I was looking for and a little bit more. They have a small, nicely presented fresh vegetable and fruit selection and I got some super yummy beets. I'll be back for sure!

Happy Meadow is my go-to shop for supplements in Berea. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable…read moreabout their products. I also appreciate that they carry some organic and local produce. In the winter they carry beautiful organic pears which are hard to find in grocery stores.

Walnut Leaf Country Market in Camargo is about an hour from Lexington. This Amish store has a…read morewealth of goodies to take home --- produce, baked goods, meat, etc. If you're there around lunchtime, you can get a freshly made sandwich. The Tuesday special was a pulled pork sandwich. I took it outside to eat. Not very good, I'm afraid. Probably should have gone with a sandwich. Had I brought a cooler, I would have bought some perishables. I bought a loaf of sourdough bread and a jar of bear jam. On the way home I drove through Mt. Sterling, a rural little town that makes Lexington look like the big city. 62

This place is a little gem. It has flowers for sale aligning the outside. Inside they have a deli…read moreand sell Amish baked goods and spreads. They sell locally canned items and meats. I stopped in here on this day with my sister to see what this was about. We bought pimento cheese, crackers, locally made beef jerky, and some spices. It was great. If you are in the area, I would suggest to stop in and see what goodies you can find.

It's a small store, as one might expect in Lexington. They have a good variety of Indian/Nepali…read morefood, including some pretty rad chili peppers and a variety of nuts and beans. A few fresh vegetables were on offer as well, including some you wouldn't see in a big box grocery store. The people working there were very chatty and interested to see what I'd do with my hot peppers. I'll find something good.

If your looking for Indian/Nepali mart with a little bit of everything then this is your place. The…read morecenter its in is old and kinda run down and they currently do not have a sign like most of the other stores in this center. If you are looking for something check them out. The owners are nice and are willing to help you and even order it if they can get it.

Smiling and helpful people. Had just the product that I wanted. The store is easy to locate . And…read moreinside it was easy to walk around the store and find what you are looking for.

I wanted to like this place, but I have to share this. If you shop here, please please please check…read morethe expiration dates. They sell out-of-date merchandise and do not give refunds when you discover it. Also, they purchase name brand items from questionable sources, not directly from the company. These types of items are often not actually from the company on the label. Yuck.

A tea lover's dream!! I discovered this business after a Google search for coffee shops that serve…read moretea. To my delight, there's a full tea shop just minutes from my home. I walked in and was amazed at the huge selection of loose tea available for purchase. White, black, green, caffeinated, unique flavors, you name it and there is something for you here! The owner was so kind as he explained to me a bit about what they carry and invited me to smell the wonderful aromas of the tea by opening the jars and discovering the scents. (This is very sanitary, as the jars are covered allowing you to smell without compromising/contaminating the product). In addition to an array of teas, there is also a merchandise and wide variety of spices. There is metered parking directly outside the storefront. Supporting local businesses brings me so much joy and I will be back.

A must go if you're willing to explore downtown lexington. The owners are incredibly friendly and…read morewarm, and I have personally never seen such a wide variety of spices across lexington, nicholasville, richmond and more! Not everyone is into tea, but I love loose leaf and this place is like heaven to me. And hey, if you're not into it, they even offer tea and a snack for a couple bucks so you can give it a shot. The owner, pardon me for forgetting his name, was so knowledgeable and told me about all the different kinds of tea he had, and even showed me tea that strongly resembles the taste and smell of coffee (so I can get my dad to switch haha). They also have a rewards program that you don't have to sign up for, it's just a little index card that they punch and you can get free tea! Overall, such a lovely place to go. If you're thinking of a certain spice they are bound to have it, and their options of tea genuinely surprised me! i've been loving the darjeeling peach apricot. Worth every penny :)

We are officially chiliheads, thanks to the wonderful experience that we had in the store with our…read moresales associate Kim! The store had a well-curated display of a seemingly endless amount of hot sauces, barbecue sauces, spices and other culinary products. The environment was enjoyable as well. Kim showed us a ton of different flavor profiles. She was able to use what we told her we liked to give recommendations for other sauces and products. She also made sure to help us get the best deals available and to sign us up for the rewards program. All in all, we are hooked now that we have experimented with some recipes. This morning, we used the apple cinnamon barbecue sauce to make a spam hash in the air fryer. It was too good for words. We will definitely be returning to this store!

This woman Kim was insanely rude to me. When I said I didn't want to sign up for rewards, she went…read moreape crazy and rushed me out when I was in the middle of a purchase.

I get all my health and organic supplies from this health food store. It is the best in town.read more

so clean inside and smells very fresh when you walk in the door. Very helpful staff at a large…read moreselection of different things. Glad I finally went.

I've been following Simply Seedlings on Instagram for sometime now. Finally I got a chance to try…read moretheir microgreens! Wow! Not only do they grow and supply their microgreens right here in Lexington, I'm confident that they are the best! Today I met a bunch of friends for a ritual brunch, this time a Mintons. One of my friends was quick to point out the micro cilantro. Then it dawned on me, I remember Simply Seedlings mentioning on IG that they supply those greens to Mintons! I wasn't positive about it, so I later confirmed that they were in fact their seedlings. Before I could go back and rave to my friend, she'd already shouted out the greens in her five star review of Mintons. I too had the Huevos Rancheros, and I can attest, those Simply Seedlings were more than simply, they literally made the dish! Kudos to Mintons for using those locally sourced greens. Genius! They also make custom blends and offer live trays. Look them up and reach out on Instagram. The owners are a pair of Transy grads, passionate about good quality microgreens.

So hard to choose from the menu. The desserts are beautifully made, each one we shared was…read moredelicious. The beverages were too and the atmosphere was wonderful. It was great being here and we all returned before leaving town.

This is rural Kentucky, south of Red River Gorge, and you'd struggle to find another place to get…read moreanything to eat, let alone anything this nice. This cafe lies at the center of a humble roadside inn, and while it didn't appear to me that many people were vacationing during the off-season, there were plenty of people heading in and out of the cafe. The pastry spread had abundant options, and plenty of this place's own chocolate bars were available for sale. I got a Mayan hot chocolate, which I was told was spicy. Hot chocolate is a beverage that not infrequently lets me down, but this one was full-flavored, and both the spice and the sweetness came through. My chocolate chip brownie with cream cheese icing was wildly indulgent. I didn't have a need for any more than that, but if I did, they certainly could have provided something worthwhile. Given the remote location and irregular hours, I would check their website and social media before coming.