Kentucky Native Cafe

Definitely a Cool date spot. Food is good but small menu. Service is always kind and attentive!

Met up with some people at the Kentucky Native Cafe. Haven't been in ages. Was a perfect day under the tree canopy with a nice breeze. Didn't eat, Just had a lemonade spritzer. Musical duo One Lane Bridge played. Unfamiliar with them, but the folksy music suited the environs. A very nice afternoon.55

I love love love this place. Michlers is full of gorgeous plant options but if you want something that is not just visually satisfying but also physically satiating, you need to go to the cafe for so many options! There's a bunch of drinks and cooler options (the gelato cart in the summer is so worth it). Food has never been disappointing for us but it can be a little unique (wild mushroom hummus bowl, burrata and fruit appetizer tray).Service is pretty quick, they're constantly hopping around in the kitchen! Also, if youte lucky, you'll see some pups that are up for pats, and maybe even a neighborhood cat!

A extermely unique and beatuiful experience, The place offers a house beer for winter and summer months. Glasshouse Helles is our house beer for the winter, and Michler Weisse is our summer house beer. All other beers rotate with an emphasis on local breweries.Coffee and tea are always availble. The limitied table menu offering a rotating menu of salad, soups and various sandwichs. The menu only is posted on the chalboard and it not available online. Seating is on a first come first serve based. Depending on weather coever seating is very limited in the Spring and Summer times.One of the most pouplar cheese is they offer, is Raclette, a tradition popular in Alpine countries. This is where cheese are melted under an open heat source and scraped onto bread or potatoes.A average meal is between $12-$16. We starterd off with a Bavaerian Pretzel with Obatzdal Beer Cheese. The hummus w/roasted red pepper is also amazing. I had the Bruch Crepie w/Side Salad coupled with Goat Cheese Honey and Carmaelized Walnuts. My wife had the Bowl of Soup w/a Side Salad with a Carrot-Apple and ginger. We topped it all of with a Carmel Apple Crepe w/ salted carmamel Gelato.Wow, what a place for having our evening tea. Fully under Mother Nature' Lap. Hot piping coffee and food. Wine and Liquor also served. Service with broad smile. Food prepared in open kitchen. Seating arrangement merges with landscape; all under the open sky.This place has the most unique and naturalistic backdrops in downtown Lexington, KY. While customers may take persoanl, nonprofessional photographs as loing as the follow the photography rules. Others are required to purchase photography permit. The property is amalgamated with a nursery. Big parking behind and small one in front. This place is absolutely wonderful! Beautiful plants all around, even running up the walls. The greenhouse is amazing, and the entire place is filled with clean, fresh air. The service is lovely and attitudes are friendly. Overall, very inviting atmosphere.

Very awesome idea. A cafe connected to a greenhouse. Have a drink and a snack amongst the trees and garden. When you leave stop and pick up a plant or two at the adjoining greenhouse. The service was good.

Don't come hungry and expect to leave full and satisfied because this place is strictly for the vibes. That being said, the vibes are absolutely immaculate. I very really audibly gasped when we got there, through the greenhouse, and saw the locale. It is absolutely stunning, like out of a fairy tale. The tree canopy is to die for. My dear friend and I were in the Lexington area and were looking for a place to eat. I had heard only good things about this place so we decided to check it out. Again, the locale is gorgeous with plenty of shaded outdoor eating space. There were all sorts of people there, from a girl group having a baby shower, to students, to Lexington locals. We ordered pretzels and a couple of pick-twos. The food was pretty tasty and thoughtfully made, but the portions leave a lot to be desired. Also, they call out your name when your food is ready. Given how spacious it was, it was really hard to hear. So hard that we missed our name and were waiting longer than we needed to. I would absolutely recommend this place! It is so beautiful and serene. Just make sure to eat either before or after.

This spot was amazing! While visiting UK, my son and I, along with his friend, met for dinner. Three hours later the sun set and we'd closed the place down.The food menu offers small bites and if you're hungry you need to order a few things or you'll leave hungry. The pretzels were amazing and a great starter to share although the cheese was a bit subtle on flavor. We indulged in almost one of every option - quinoa, couscous, potatoes, hummus. Oh, the hummus! It was some of the best I'd had. Beer and wine, plus a few nonalcoholic drinks are available. For dessert, a super cute gelato cart serving delicious flavors. My crew had a great time exploring the space, from its small trail and kids play area to the interior seating surrounded by books and another dumping into the plant shop. Service was friendly. They kept the line moving and cleared off tables. Even when we asked about gelato later in the evening, we were immediately taken care of even though it was more dishes to clean up.Parking is available on both sides of the restaurant. This space is tucked into a neighborhood and you'll never imagine what's inside based on the exterior entrances. I'm excited to visit again while in Lexington!

This is an outside eatery and some inside too. I say outside cuz you sit out under the trees. Nice concept and loved the atmosphere. Limited food . There is a large sand pit for the kids... so stop at McDonald s for them first then come by here for a lite bit and a beer. Located behind Michlers green house. Small parking on site otherwise patrons on street.

Absolutely loved this place. Restaurant is hidden well behind a 109 year old greenhouse (Michler's). It is outdoors under a beautiful canopy of trees, and as a result all the conversation, noise of plates just disappeared. The food was delightful, and the menu is seasonal and changes with what is available, but the peanut noodles are a winner. Plates are tapas style, so order appropriately if you're hungry. The peanut noodles and roasted cauliflower salad shown as part of the pick 2 at $11.00.

Such a wonderful spot to go on a spring/summer evening! I went for the first time with colleagues and professors from my grad department at UK and it was lovely! They have fresh and delicious platters that highlight seasonal and local produce, all of which pair nicely with their alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages! The outdoor area is lush, cozy, lively, and there is plenty of seating. The servers are friendly and efficient as well. Also they have gelato that is delicious!