Hayley Hollenberg
Love Grounded All Day! I’ve discovered it recently in the last month, and I’ve been back four times. It’s a cozy place to get some work done or meet up with a friend. The bagels are phenomenal, as is the “London’s Calling”! I’m pretty picky when it comes to London Fogs. I’ve had a lot in Lexington, and theirs is the best I’ve had.
… moreKennedy Konshak
Absolutely loved this spot. The food was fantastic, the iced matcha was so good, and the service truly stood out. Friendly, patient, and full of great suggestions. Such a welcoming experience and I cannot wait to go back.
Only small notes are parking can be a bit of a walk and indoor seating is limited, but that will likely feel much easier in nicer weather.
… moreKayla Nguyen
First time trying this café in Leestown, and overall, the experience was disappointing. The only highlight was the cashier—she was very kind and welcoming, though I didn’t catch her name.
When ordering food and drinks, several items were unavailable—no pickled onions, no tomatoes, and even the Bluegrass Breeze drink was out of stock. I understand it was around 1:30 p.m., but being out of so many ingredients made ordering frustrating.
The staff didn’t greet or smile, and service felt a bit unorganized. The bagels themselves were underwhelming, and the drinks weren’t much better. I ordered the Northern Exposure (missing pickled onions) and received a mango green tea instead of the Bluegrass Breeze, which tasted more like straight water than tea. Our friends had similar issues, being told there were no tomatoes—yet another sandwich came out with a few slices on it.
For the price, the quality and portions just didn’t match. Everything felt overpriced for what you actually get.
It’s a cute spot to hang out or study, but overall, the food, drinks, and service didn’t live up to expectations.
… morePopat
*Vegetarian* Best bagel sandwich spot I’ve ever been to! They have a variety of cream cheeses all house made to choose from and they are phenomenal. I ended up ordering 4 times! The sandwich is carefully crafted so that it is not overpowering on the cream cheese and has the perfect amount of veggies/toppings. The staff are very friendly and great people. The atmosphere is the extremely calming, they have a cozy indoor environment but the outdoor patio seating is very vast and all made of handmade wooden furniture. It is an amazing experience that you should go out of your way for. I will definitely visit again when i’m in the area.
… moreErica Hawbaker
This was the cutest place! Went with a group for coffee and was pleasantly surprised by delicious sandwich options?? Flavors I didn’t ever think would go together were delicious. Our barista was incredibly sweet, super helpful, and even gave us samples of different spreads to make sure we’d like what we order! All in all, big fan with plans to be back!
… moreJack Cleveland
Overall great experience and place to grab a bite to eat and coffee. They give you a sample flight of the cream cheese on anytime you come in. They truly make it an effort to recommend options on the menu that is tailored to your wants.
Clean dining area and friendly staff!
… moreKatie C
Such a great place!! I have struggled to find good coffee in Lexington, but this place is amazing! Such a cute atmosphere. Huge outdoor area, perfect for summer! Everyone is very friendly and engaging.
I do wish they had a simple bacon, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich
… moreJ Higgins
Stopped by Grounded All Day Cafe in Lexington and only had a few minutes, but it was a great experience. The café mocha was fantastic, and the staff were some of the friendliest people I’ve ever met.
They even offered a few free samples of their bacon pepper jam and fig spreads—both were absolutely amazing.
Looking forward to coming back when I’m in Lexington again this April.
… moreKaylena Davis
I came here to study for a nursing exam and it ended up being the perfect spot. The lighting is great, there’s a lot of greenery, and the overall setup makes it really comfortable to sit for a few hours without feeling cramped. It stays relatively quiet, but there’s still relaxed background conversation so it doesn’t feel awkward or silent like a library.
The staff were incredibly kind and helpful, especially with recommendations. The food was honestly 10/10 and the matcha was really good — not overly sweet and actually tasted fresh. I’m really glad I found this place, it’s officially my new go-to study café.
… moreEmily Dowling
This place was amazing. The staff took the time to explain everything, gave us samples, and gave recommendations based on our preferences. The bagels were 10/10 and the coffee was great too! We’re so glad to have found this place on our vacation.
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