Hidden in the backside an antiques gallery, you can get some delicious food! Hours and specials are updated in facebook, but there's a few standard things to expect: a wall of light fixtures, a board of sandwich options, and quite a bit of seating. Parking is the usual downtown situation, but easy enough to navigate. Lots of choices, and if you're offered a cookie, you really shouldn't say no! The snickerdoodle was delicious! $15 for a bunch of food from some very nice people is a hard deal to beat. I'll definitely have to get here more often! read more

I was not feeling well and wanted soup for lunch. This was just a short walk away from Rupp Arena. I had chicken noodle soup which really hit the spot. It was full of chicken and noodles that were almost like dumplings that seemed like they were homemade. It came with homemade bread made by a local bakery. The food was great along with the staff. It's a small kitchen and you can watch the people work. I wish I could have learned more about the place. It seemed like a ministry. read more

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Loved the food. Loved the service. Loved the location! I had the chicken quesadilla which was very tasty. We enjoyed perusing the attached antique store afterwards as well. read more

Never. Go. Here. The staff is beyond rude. Called my wife a bitch after she asked about the adjacent antique store hours.

I have tried to eat here twice, ever. First time was way back when they were in Tandy Park. The owner was so rude back then I vowed never to try again. And I didn't, until today. The second I walked in the door an old man changing a garbage bag greeted me with "WE'RE CLOSED!" Ok then. At least now I understand why the reputation of this place isn't what it used to be. Their posted hours are open until 2pm. It is right now 1:43pm. read more

Love Courtyard Deli! I've been coming here for a few years now, the food is always great and fresh with high quality ingredients. Staff is very friendly and welcoming, and the service is quick. The restaurant itself is cool too, it's in an old church as well as an antique shop. I recommend checking their Facebook before visiting though, they only have a few employees so they aren't always open. read more

super cool and eclectic spot with awesome people working there. Food was great and there was an open kitchen. at one point the guy making my food came and sat down at our table and gave me and my friends free cookies! very welcoming and amazing atmosphere with a lot of locals and regulars. feel like i found a hidden gem read more

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It's a secret gem of a restaurant! Lunch only (great catering, too!). It's been around downtown for decades. Delicious sandwiches, salads and soups. Unusual combinations and top notch ingredients. Today I ordered a grilled Brie ham and peach jam and a side of cream of mushroom soup. Fabulous! At the corner of Broadway and Church Street. Add to your MUST TRY list. Bonus: see antiques at Heritage in the dining room. read more

I've been a regular for many years. In my opinion it's the absolute best place in town for lunch. The menu is huge. The daily specials are always a surprise. Krissy plans the menu and makes it all with help from David and the kitchen gang. She has had a loyal following for years. The place looks a little dumpy but that's because it's always crowded and the food is to die for. The soups are first class. I understand people want her to franchise them. Salads are interesting and delicious. Sandwiches are homemade and super. It just tastes good. You can't go wrong. read more

Wonderful experience. Best sandwich i've ever had, the people were welcoming and friendly, and the ambiance was incredible. Would absolutely recommend and will be going again! read more

I've been eyeing the menu for weeks just waiting for the right opportunity to order. Called in the order at 9:30 am for a lunch pick up. Pulled up to the green doors and the food quickly given with a smile. Owners came and said hello too! Amazing sandwich, soup, surprise pickle and a cookie too! Will definitely order again! read more

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Called earlier this week to try to order to soups for pick up. Received a message back that I should call on Friday morning and they would hold for me. Called this morning (Friday, Oct 20) and was told they are out. When I told the guy that answered the phone (rude) that I had messengered and reserved the soups he said "well we don't have it". Terrible customer service. I've heard the food is good, but there is no excuse for this and good food doesn't make up for treating customers poorly. How you run the front of the house probably reflects how you run the back. read more

Such a warm welcome from the owners. The food is absolutely amazing and you can tell it's personally made with love. Yummy beer cheese potato soup with bacon on a cold winter day. Warmed the belly and the soul! I will be returning.... a lot!! The Turkey , Brie & Amish Hot Pepper Jelly Sandwich was the perfect balance of sweet and spice. Loved everything! read more

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I love Courtyard Deli. They have many, many excellent selections but the soup selection is what keeps me coming back. From scratch, tasty, seasonal, yummy. When I crave soup I want to go here. Plus the daily specials mix it up so you could go every week and always get something different. Courtyard Deli has been a downtown staple for a reason. Its new location is less visible but the food is still creative and solid and sometimes spectacular (depending on the day's specials and your taste). read more

In a word, pure. The owners are friendly and will chat you up and the food has a home cooking taste that no restaurant around has.

For more than twenty years Courtyard Deli has been located on Cheapside. Several years ago, Cheapside was blocked off from traffic and the 5th 3rd Pavillion was created, targeting the bar scene. Now Cheapside consists of bars and the pavillion, the home of the popular summertime series, Thursday Night Live. Now they have drove this staple Lexington deli out of the area. Their last day in this location will be 12/31/14. They will then be moving to their new location in the Heritage Antique shop in February. On an average day, you would find it packed with downtown workers, attorneys, court staff and other regulars and you will hear the owner call by name. I'm glad that they have that fan base and weren't completely driven from downtown. I think that the new location will be better, especially for those of us who don't work in the heart of downtown. I think that the parking will be a better situation too. The food is all deli like, mainly consisting of sandwiches, soups and salads. I have to admit that I've only been here once, and I can attest that the cobb salad was excellent. It wasn't huge, but it did fill a plate and the fact that it came with bread and a choice of a side, made it a big meal. I chose a soup which apparently rotates, this day I went with a white chili and I have to say that it was some of the best white chili that I've ever had. Sorry if that isn't available when you check it out. The salad, side and a fountain drink for around $10. I don't think that's a bad price for a meal downtown. I'll be back.... to the new location at 351 Church Street. read more

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Found on a quick search of downtown, and it's an unexpected little hidden gem. Excellent food and staff was very personable!

Took advantage of the beautiful weather today for my 1st trip of the year to Courtyard Deli. It's my favorite lunch spot downtown and I eat there often, but I'm loyal to one dish. I get the #1 Smoked Turkey Sandwich on the Rosemary Foccacia bread. The combination of flavors with the turkey, cole slaw, and rosemary bread works very well together. I usually get just the half sandwich and I get the red bean and corn salad for a side. The only downfalls to Courtyard are how busy it is during lunch (great for the business I know, but the wait makes for a short lunch hour for me) and that they don't serve Coca-cola products anymore. The staff are always friendly here and they know a lot of customers by name which is always a great read more

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The portions were very very small and my shrimp and grits were smothered in a thick layer of grease. The flavors were okay but that much grease is off putting. read more

I had lunch here today, it was mediocre at best. The downsides were that I was the only customer in the place, and still had to wait 15 minutes for a corned beef on rye with potato chips, not exactly the hardest thing on the menu to make. Also, the menu said they served kettle chips, but what I got were just generic wavy-cut potato chips. Ten dollars and change for a cup of unsweetened iced tea, a handful of generic potato chips and a simple sandwich seemed like a little much. The sandwich was okay, but the bread was pretty crumbly. As for upsides, the staff was friendly and welcoming, the decor and atmosphere was warm and inviting, and they had an adequate selection of hot sauces (I've got to give some credit to any place that keeps two bottles of sriracha sauce by the register). I'm not in a hurry to go back, which is sad because it's pretty close to my workplace, but if I'm in a rush for lunch at work I might be back. . .but I'll try something else. read more

Most assuredly the best soup game in town. Love this place for its mom and pop feel. I think their new location suits them in that way. I do feel it's a bit on the pricey side for the amount of food you get. read more

Stumbled into this place in Lexington. It's attached to an Antiques Gallery, of all things. Makes it a cool place to tour, though, either before or after lunch. Food is good. Menu seems to change daily. It's clearly popular and seems to have a clientele, but the wait wasn't unreasonable. Soups and sandwiches, home made pies, too. Liked it. Recommend it for good, homestyle lunch, reasonably priced. Great atmosphere. read more

This small deli shop on Cheapside has a very eclectic feel and a good atmosphere for a casual lunch. The first thing you will notice when you walk in is the giant chalkboard menu. Once you decide on what to eat, you can walk up to the counter and place your order. The owner is very personable and easy to talk to so this is painless experience. The deli obviously has a variety of sandwiches to suit just about anyone. They're chili and mac and cheese are both very good. All in all it is worth a visit if you are downtown and looking for somewhere to grab a quick bite to eat. read more

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A chicken salad sandwich, ice burg lettuce, side of pickle with "cream of tomato" soup with 16oz drink ran me 9.50. My hubs got a gyro which turned out to be the same chicken salad doused in "tzatziki" dressing with black olives and cucumbers side of pickle and 16oz drink also 9.50. The soup turned out to be hot pizza runny pizza sauce. Very acidic and not impressed by flavor. Quick friendly service. read more

Hated to see this historic place empty and closed last weekend. seemed to be the last little sandwich shop in downtown Lex., which hadn't been "remuddled" maintaining a genuine feel for the time period it was built. WHAT A CONCEPT. If only the town could see the gems it has, unfortunately most are being either razed:( or gutted into generic 90's loft-style places- boring and ultimately very replaceable. With sadness I see another Lexington small downtown business that can't keep up with the Jones' i.e. WEBBS, as we refer to THE MAN here. read more

Disappointed. They were supposed to be open until 2:00. We got there at 12:30 and they were closed!!

My favorite place to eat lunch. Krissy knocks it out of the park with everything she makes, and the soups are usually to die for. Different special everyday, and they have a constant menu as well. read more

I don't really like this place but my boyfriend loves their brisket sandwich and one of the chicken soups. They are very unique and have lots of menu items, but I feel like they throw random ingredients into stuff just to be different, and the flavor profiles don't work well for me. So I feel like a jerk when I go in with people and then order something and totally change it. But they're accommodating, so that counts right? read more

I had half a sandwich and soup with the Rachel & creamy tomato basil soup as my choices. The sandwich was perfect. I would be happy to eat that again. I was a bit disappointed with the soup unfortunately. I could not detect by taste or sight any cream. In general I'm not a big fan of super creamy soups, but a touch of cream, or a bit more cream, would've made the soup much better. The people who work here are wonderful! The atmosphere is nice too. read more

The BEST lunch ever!!! So fresh and delicious. Great reasonable prices and the service was fantastic. I had the mushroom and crab bisque and I was in Heaven! I highly recommend this place! read more

My daughter started eating their fabulous potato soup since she was only 2 years old, and she is 22 now!! Their food makes you feel loved and cared for! The owners are kind, passionate, and truly care about each and every customer. My daughter tells me going there brings out childhood happy memories back, and I agree with her. If you are looking for a cozy, inviting Restaurant with delicious healthy food then this is the place for you. I call it home of love not a Restaurant!!! read more

Great place to grab a sandwich and drink. Sit in the park and enjoy people watching.

Courtyard deli is a good place to go for a quick lunch. They have a pretty good assortment of sandwiches and salads, and always have different specials to try. Be careful though, because they get busy right around noon during the week. Some of their dishes are really good, but some of them are below average. I enjoy most of their sandwiches. I had a shrimp po-boy there that was excellent - the shrimp were large and not overcooked, and it came with a really nice tangy sauce on a yeast roll from Sunrise Bakery. They also have a lot of different sides to try, however, I have found a lot of them to be pretty mediocre. If possible, I would sub a small soup. read more

Yummy soups, and they have new selections almost everyday. I am very impressed by this place.

Had an excellent lunch at Courtyard Deli today. Chrissy made a Shrimp Diablo soup that had just the right amount of spicy heat. I got a second side - red pepper cheese grits which was very, very good. THIS IS A GREAT PLACE FOR LUNCH. read more

I found this place yesterday walking on my way home. I had to stop and take a peak. Yes I ended up buyind a sandwich and a side with a drink all for $8.95. It is small inside but alot to look at while waiting or eating your lunch. The prices range from $6.95 to 8.95. You can sit inside or outside. While your waiting for your food you could go into the antique place to take a look. This deli is located on the side of the antique store which is in a huge old church. Overall it was a very nice place. read more

I used to eat at the deli at least once a week when I worked downtown. This speaks volumes, because I get tired of places very easily. The selection is ever changing and everything gourmet quality. It definitely beats Panera into the ground with sandwiches. These aren't your typical sandwiches, you'll have ingredients on your food that you see in the corner of the supermarket that only culinary school dropouts go to... and you'll love it. It's overflowing with people around lunchtime and the hours are very limited and the menu changes so often that you'll establish a favorite and then it won't be there the next week, but those are my only criticisms. read more

This has been the second time that I have ordered from this place and the first time I had ordered, I had several orders that were paying either cash or credit card and when the order arrived the "total" bill was put on my personal credit card. I have given it a few months for them to get the squeaky wheel fixed and decided to place an order today. Again we had multiple orders, some paying with card and some cash. The delivery person arrived with our food and had orders that were paying cash but supposedly put on somebody else's card and the ones that were paying with a card were actually listed as cash orders. After all of this, the delivery person had a pissy attitude which was totally uncalled for; as a matter in fact, I was not the only person who had witnessed this. I believe that this will be the last time I will be ordering form here. read more

Best food downtown. Smart business keeps the lunch line moving while keeping a really friendly feel. I love eating here.

One of my favorite lunch spots, the best salads downtown and the variety is great!