Zim’s Cafe

RECOMMENDATIONS! - I would highly recommend the blackened catfish and the chili. I had the catfish with grits and the vegetable of the day which was potato's and onions. The catfish was wonderful. I also got a bowl of soup beans that were very flavorful. I would certainly get them again. My wife got the chicken salad sandwich which was good, but the star of her plate was the bowl of chili. The chili was meaty and had excellent spice.

This was pretty chaotic. We came in as a larger table and we ordered a bit staggered since people came at different times. I went ahead and ordered my meal early, and it took 35 min before my order of the grains bowl came out.The meal itself was fine. Our waitress was a bit disorganized, forgetting things or repeating back to me the opposite of what I had asked. I went over to their bakery and got myself a gf brownie--it was a bit dry but glad to have seen a gf option.

I've searched for a tactful way to communicate this but the best I can do is advise you to avoid this restaurant at all costs. If given the choice between a meal from Zim's or a burger from Rally's, head for the drive through. Having been to the restaurant groups other budget conscious offerings like Wallace Station and Smithtown Seafood we had no expectation of a James Beard award quality meal. But we did not expect to have a request to refire an overdone steak motivate an immature passive-aggressive chef to respond by sending out a raw replacement. What a disappointment...

Heart of downtown location, quick service, affordable eats! My quiche was but overdone but the cheesy grits and side salad were a nice accompaniment. The peanut butter pie was an amazing fluffy peanut cloud - I want the whole pie!

Made reservations for 6 for brunch. Zim's is one of the few places you can typically make reservations for groups of 6-8, and we go here for that and the southern food.Our whole meal was a miss on this visit. We did have some late arrivals from our party, but we were pretty content to wait with delicious drinks. Our server and the drinks were fantastic! We were seated on the Thirsty Fox side.After we placed our order, our food didn't come out for over an hour. Part of that time it likely sat, because the sausage and ham were both tough and rubbery, and the grits had congealed on top. The chicken sandwich was also not great - too much sauce made the chicken breading mushy. Overall, the food was a disappointment.

Zim's Cafe is a fantastic lunch spot in downtown Lexington. Their selection of appetizers, burgers, and sandwiches make it difficult to choose a meal! The service was very friendly, and I truly appreciated their candor about the sandwiches they thought were made the best in house. I went with their recommendation, and it was worthwhile! Easily a top 3 sandwich shop in Lexington, and I plan to return whenever I am in need of a well-priced and tasty meal downtown'

A downtown favorite for brunch! They have great Vegan, Gluten-free options which makes it very easy for everybody to find something to eat. I tried their vegan black bean chili and it was delicious. Zim's Cafe also has a great series that occurs once a month called - Wine Me Up. A ticket to this event includes a small dish pairings with a unique glass of wine. A great way to try different types of wine!

Chicken Salad Sammy is awesome ... also try the veggie / side of the day. Brussel sprouts are Very Good. If ya need to use the rest room- ask for the code.

The bar is small but it is very cozy and they make great drinks. It's in the heart of Lexington. The service was great as well. Oh! They serve breakfast all day which is a plus in my book.

I tried the hot brown as it's iconic to Lexington. It was fantastic here, they even have a gluten free version that was just as delicious. Fun place for a brunch or lunch.