I spent two hours here as my first "office" of the day and nursed a delicious light roast the…read moreentire time. This is a big place and while it's a little busy in the front area near the counters, there is a back room that I pretty much had to myself for some Zoom calls and Yelp reviews. Coffee was great, wifi worked very well and it was a great spot to spend some time. I'd definitely work from here again. [Review 19590 overall - 1427 in Virginia - 561 of 2023.]

Someone more discerning will have to judge the quote from Forbes as being one of the top 10 coffee…read moreroasters in the US, but it was a pretty good latte! The staff was friendly even though just before closing time at 5PM. The were cleaning up but still allow me to use the restroom. The building is over 100 years old with old wooden floors and a warm ambience. The coffee shop is somewhat of an institution in Lexington having been in this location downtown for over 25 years! Definitely worth checking out- and leave the help a big tip if you can.

Good sandwiches in downtown Lexington VA, catty corner from the post office. Also a coffee bar and…read moreawesome baked goods. Excellent lunch spot.

A soup and sandwich joint with lots of baked goods -- that's Blue Sky…read more It was a cold and drizzly day when I visited, and a bowl of butternut squash soup was the perfect thing. I also got The Yardbird sandwich after the server recommended it. It's basically just chicken salad and lettuce between a ciabatta roll, but it was simple and great. And what the heck: I can't visit a bakery that has multiple sweets without getting one. I also listened to the advice of the server when she recommended the orange scone. She was right again! It was tender and tasted like a Froot Loop. Blue Sky is located on the corner of a busy street. There are lots of tables, but if you can, sit at the bar that looks out onto the street to see the hustling and bustling college town.

Creamy, perfect gelato! The wife and I shared a large key lime and it was delicious. The day…read morebefore, we tried our first Affogato, and wow ! A mixture of gelato and espresso, you gotta taste it to believe it! We highly recommend this little cafe in downtown Lexington.

This café had some conventional breakfast options, but also offered the appealing ability to get a…read moregelato ice cream sandwich over a brioche. I went ahead with that, and it was both redundant of classic ice cream sandwiches, but also delivered a highly pure dairy flavor typical of quality gelato. I got a Matcha to balance out the sweetness. While it looks a little foamy on top, it was a very strong, almost grass flavored beverage that was appropriate to the circumstance. Some premade grab and go food options may be decent, but did not appeal to my needs at that time.

We used to frequent Sweet Treats when we were students at W&L. Now, back for our 10-yr reunion, and…read moreSweet Treats is just as good as ever. I had a veggie panini and house made chips. The sandwich was very tasty. Their baked goods are also great! We enjoyed some fresh muffins. I recommend going to Sweet Treats for breakfast or lunch. It's a casual spot and reliably good.

I love this cozy bakery. I stopped here with my family for breakfast and loved the artwork posted…read moreabout. We came for a simple breakfast but found it was really really delicious. My 6yo daughter had the waffles, I got the twoseez which was basically toast, scrambled eggs and bacon (which said daughter took), pre-teen son had a bagel sandwich, and wife had an omelette. My wife's omelette was extremely flavorful. What really made it wonderful was the owner's kindness and honesty. Knowing we were tourists asked us what we planned on doing and when mentioning the near by safari park, he said "oh don't play to feed the animals" which was exactly what we needed our kids to hear because two week prior the kids had a field trip to a petting zoo and my daughters class including her all got sick and I didn't want a repeat of that on our vacation... so thank you dude. But also he gave some insider info on where else to go around and that was also appreciated.

A 5 star for the cold smoothie which I relished after walking in 80 degree weather with full sun,…read morenegligible breeze, and moderate humidity. Located directly across the street from the Jackson House and museum, this was the right beverage just when needed. My assumption is that the patrons were were Washington & Lee collegiate. I was promptly waited upon and my smoothie was prepared within 5 to 10 minutes. I chose the Rockbridge Revival with "coffee protein" ( previously unbeknownst to me to be a thing!) The ambiance is a blend of the very old (historic building) and modern decorum. Sadly, I could not describe the type of music , although it wasn't too loud or obnoxious. The smoothie was $10 with an extra $2 for the coffee protein. I do recommend it and shall likely return on a subsequent visit to Lexington.

Such a cute café! Lots of homemade breads and pastries, in addition to their fresh lunch menu and…read moresmoothie offerings. A hidden gem in Lexington!

The Harvest Salad was one of the best salads I've ever eaten. The salad was loaded with sweet…read morepotatoes, walnuts and goat cheese in bed of arugula. I also enjoyed the Blackberry Refresher which lived up to its name. Club soda mixed with the house's blackberry syrup creates a crisp, bubbly drink. Ingredients are sourced locally from Big Spring Cattle Company, Blue Ridge Bees, Maplewood Valley Ranch, Razzbourne Farms and Verdant Acres. The setting is eclectic with friendly counter service with adequate seating and a large piano. The space is shared with what appears to be an upscale dinner restaurant. Seasons Yield operates in mornings and closes at 2.

The name hints at this, but I still had to figure out that there is a sit-down restaurant that is…read moreopen for dinner, and this bakery-cafe operation takes over the same space for brunch. In addition to baked goods, I was pleased that they offered the option for a breakfast salad. Way to start the day off right. My salad was quite substantial, with nuts, cheese, and sweet potatoes. But I couldn't get out without ordering a pastry as well. They had the sort of maple glaze one usually finds on donuts, but applied it to a croissant. The croissant flaked well, but the maple flavor really took it to the next level. Plenty of other intriguing baked goods were available.

I had a good iced coffee and bagel here. The line was short compared to other coffee and breakfast…read morespots in Lexington. The cafe is located in the Hillel on W&L campus. The service was friendly and prompt. They have outdoor and indoor seating, or you can get your food to go.

Cheap prices. Bagel was nothing special. Service just okay. Wouldn't go out of my way to go back.read more

We were coming to Lexington for the day on a Sunday and wanted to find a place for brunch. They…read moreserve breakfast all day which was nice and looked like a cool local spot. Theres a small parking lot right in front of the place, and there's also street parking. There's seating indoors and outdoors and they're pet friendly which is nice. You order inside at the register and then they bring the food to your table. It's kind of nice you get to fill up your own refills so don't have to wait on a waiter. I did The General which includes 2 eggs any style, bacon/sausage/avocado, and toast. I picked the bacon and added a side of hashbrowns. It was really good! I was filled. I would come back.

Ambiance is ADORABLE! The service was calm and friendly and helpful. We got a cheddar cheeseburger…read morewith a side of fries and 2 donuts: burger was good! It had all the goods on it (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles). It was juicy but not even a little bit greasy. Ratio of meat was also ideal. Fries were hot and delicious. The donuts were so much better than I expected. I typically don't love cake donuts but these were really soft and not dry in any way and we came around 30 min before they closed so I can only imagine getting them first thing. Highly recommend if you want a good simple burger that doesn't make you feel sluggish after eating.

Wow wow wow amazing sandwiches. They do not skimp on meet and toppings. Sub was savory and full of…read moreflavor. Met the owners the Hardens who also own Hardens restaurant. Great couple who shared insight on Lexington and W & L as we were visiting. We can see why this place is popular 1 block from campus.

Best Sandwich place in Shenandoah Valley. Friendly owner, warm & welcoming staff…read more Shame they close early.

Great place! This is where the locals go. Down home country cooking at great prices. Biscuits and…read moresausage gravy were fantastic, just like the coffee! We would have gone back the next day, but they were closed.

Stopped in for a late breakfast on a Friday morning--it's tucked away on the back side of the…read morebuilding, so make sure you don't miss it. Inside is pretty wide open with mostly small tables & chairs. Service was friendly and you could tell the servers knew some of the locals that come frequently. They were all very nice. I ordered the breakfast brisket quesadillas--a fabulous choice. I was hungry, and I almost couldn't finish it. Very good flavor and they gave me a bunch of sauces to try with it. I wanted to try their actual BBQ menu, but I'll have to come back for lunch sometime...