Kentucky Native Café
Hours
Our winter garden is open in the heated greenhouses.
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 11AM-10PM
Ongoing Events
Live Music: Every Sunday from 12-2PM, various local artists play live music in the greenhouse.
Raclette Night: Every Friday from 5-8PM we will be set up in the greenhouse scraping melted cheese.
Reading Series: Every last Monday of the month at 8PM, the Kentucky Native Café will be inviting different authors to read their work at the Last Monday Reading Series.
Employment
Kentucky Native Café has a team of fantastic employees with expertise in baking, cooking, and hospitality. We are detail oriented and work hard and sometimes fast to create a one of a kind place for Lexington. To learn how to be a part of what we are doing, read our Join the Team page.
“The Michlers ‘have the patience to not be trendy,' she said. ‘They do just right and no more … which is harder than anything.'"
“Eeeek!!!!! I'm so excited about having found this hidden gem!"
Drinks
Beer: 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.
Wine: Rotating wines are sold by the glass and bottle.
Signature Drinks: We serve rotating cocktails and bellinis with fresh-squeezed seasonal fruits.
Non-Alcoholic: Coffee and tea are always available, along with rotating fruit spritzers and house-made sodas.
Food
For the table, we offer our pretzels, hummus bowls, and a cheese plate.
For the individual, we offer a rotating menu of small plates and soups. We have sandwiches for weekday lunch and savory and sweet crepes for dinner and brunch.
A meal costs between $12-$16, and the limited menu rotates constantly. We don't post the menu anywhere except on the chalkboard here at the greenhouses, but you are welcome to call us during our open hours to inquire what we are serving that day.
FAQ
Parking: There are a few parking spots and on street parking at our front Maxwell Street entrance. Our primary parking lot is at 446 East High Street. You can enter through the gate at the back of the parking lot.
Can I bring my dog? Calm, well behaved dogs are welcome in our outdoor areas.
Are children welcome? Yes, children are welcome. Children must be supervised and accompanied by an adult at all times on the property.
Can I make a reservation? All seating is first come, first serve, and we do not book events.
Can I bring outside food or drinks? No outside food or drinks (except birthday cakes/pies/cobblers/crisps/clafoutis).
Can I see a menu?
We rotate it daily (and we update this website about twice a year...) so the most accurate information is on our chalk boards. You can also give us a call.
Are you open if it rains?
Indeed we stay open even when it rains and will move additional seating into the potting shed and greenhouses if needed.
Other questions? Call us during our open hours at (859)281-1718.
“Just envision yourself at a table, glass of wine in hand, surrounded by foliage and twinkling lights...it's basically a dream come true, restaurant speaking. "
