Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Frankfort

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Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Frankfort

Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate
Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate
4.7 (539 ratings)4.5 (398 ratings)
Stately 19th-century home & grounds of politician Henry Clay, with tours, exhibits, trails & more.
120 Sycamore Rd, Lexington, KY 40502, USA
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksArboretumCafeHistorical landmarkMuseumHistoric SitesGardensSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by tripbuzz.com
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"Historic Homes120 Sycamore Road, Lexington, KY 40502MoreLess Info. Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate is a large historical mansion that has been wonderfully preserved. Guests can travel back to the 18th century when Henry Clay and his family lived in the 18-room mansion through self-guided tours or those led by a docent."
Coffee Times Coffee House
Coffee Times Coffee House
4.7 (706 ratings)
Convivial espresso bar & shop selling 60 types of coffee roasted on-site, tea, pastries & gifts.
2571 Regency Rd, Lexington, KY 40503, USA
CafeCoffee shopTea house
Ranada's Kitchen
Ranada's Kitchen
4.4 (227 ratings)
496 E High St, Lexington, KY 40508, USA
RestaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeCatering food and drink supplierDeliFine dining restaurantLunch restaurantTakeout Restaurant
Broomwagon Bikes + Cafe
Broomwagon Bikes + Cafe
4.7 (224 ratings)
Cool place where bicyclists can shop for supplies & snack on wraps, burritos & local brews.
800 N Limestone, Lexington, KY 40505, USA
CafeBar & grillBicycle repair shopBicycle ShopEspresso barRestaurant
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Unfortunately we are almost out of our specials for the day but we still have awesome... Broomwagon Coffee + Bikes is a cool place where bicyclists can pop in for supplies and munch on wraps, burritos and sip on a local brew. The café’s talented baristas can whip up any coffee or tea concoction that you can dream of."
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"A photo posted by Broomwagon Bikes + Coffee (@brmwgn) on Sep 23, 2016 at 10:01am PDT. Broomwagon is a coffee shop unlike any other. That's because not only is it a coffee shop, it's also a bike shop, beer garden, and cafe."
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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"I can’t tell you how many times this place has saved my morning. They reliably have quality food, local, a rotating menu and it hits that breakfast spot ..."
Kentucky Native Café
Kentucky Native Café
4.8 (502 ratings)
Open-air setting for salads, hot pretzels, desserts & brunch dishes paired with craft beer & wine.
417 E Maxwell St unit b, Lexington, KY 40508, USA
RestaurantCafe
Starbucks
Starbucks
4.3 (277 ratings)
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
808 E High St, Lexington, KY 40502, USA
Coffee shopBreakfast restaurantCafeCoffee storeEspresso barInternet cafe
Good Foods Co-op
Good Foods Co-op
4.6 (1228 ratings)
Health-conscious co-op with local produce, meats & bakery items, plus prepared eats & a juice bar.
455-D Southland Dr, Lexington, KY 40503, USA
Grocery storeCafeCoffee shopFresh food marketGluten-free restaurantHealth food storeOrganic restaurantVegetarian cafe and deli
Mentioned by Cowgill
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"Specialities: Organic and Plant-Based groceries; Coffee; Buffet & grab-and-go. Besides their impressive grocery selection of vegan and vegetarian foods as well as cruelty-free cosmetics and personal care products, the Good Foods Co-Op features a plethora of cuisine for dine-in and take-out. Among my personal favorites is their vegan sushi, which supplements fish with a helping of avocado and carrot, not unlike a typical California roll."
Panera Bread
Panera Bread
4.1 (390 ratings)
Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
2230 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503, USA
CafeBakeryBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopDelivery serviceTakeout RestaurantSalad shopSandwich shopSoup restaurant
I Ching Asian Cafe
I Ching Asian Cafe
4 (73 ratings)
An array of Asian dishes served in a modest, contemporary strip-mall space with an open kitchen.
2312 Sir Barton Way # 110, Lexington, KY 40509, USA
CafeAsian restaurantRestaurantSouth Asian restaurant
LeMatin
LeMatin
4.5 (65 ratings)
890 E High St, Lexington, KY 40502, USA
CafeBakery
Mentioned by America Top 10
Bakery
"LeMatin was established August 9, 1982, originally as only a bakery. They are a family owned and operated small business, currently including not only the bakery, but also a cafe and wine shop."

Must See Sights and Landmarks in Frankfort Area

Waveland State Historic Site
Waveland State Historic Site
4.7 (270 ratings)4.5 (85 ratings)
Antebellum plantation featuring a Greek Revival home & original outbuildings, plus events.
225 Waveland Museum Ln, Lexington, KY 40514, USA
History museumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkMuseumState parkHistoric SitesHistoric Walking Areas
Mentioned by The Tourist Checklist
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"The Waveland State Historic Site is a quaint preserve of old Lexington and the U.S.’s plantation era, a visit here makes one of the best things to do in Lexington, KY. The Doric columns and red brick walls may be ancient, but they are unspoiled and feeds you with a good idea of how great this area was. The majority of the buildings here are traceable to the 19th century – when landowners lived luxurious lives."
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"The Waveland State Historic Site is a picturesque preserve of old Lexington and the plantation era of the United States. Walls of red brick and Doric columns may be old, but they’re well-preserved and give you a good idea of how grand this part of Lexington once was. Most buildings here date back to the 19th century when landowners lived opulent lives."
Mentioned by planetware.com
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"Also known as the Joseph Bryan Estate, the Waveland State Historic Site offers a glimpse of plantation life in the 19th century. The main tourist attraction is the Greek Revival mansion that was built in 1847. Also on the grounds are an icehouse, smokehouse, and servants' quarters, which have all been restored."
McConnell Springs
McConnell Springs
4.7 (886 ratings)4.5 (79 ratings)
Site of the first Lexington settlement hosting events, educational programs & natural springs.
416 Rebmann Ln, Lexington, KY 40504, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksNature preserveHistoric Walking Areas
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"In June 1775, a group of pioneers named their camp at McConnell Springs “Lexington” in honor of Lexington Green in Massachusetts, site of the first battle of the Revolutionary War. Today, McConnell Springs Park serves as a valuable refuge for wildlife, and it’s a very convenient place to enjoy some hiking trails right within city limits when there isn't enough time to get to Red River Gorge. The small nature center has helpful staff and informative exhibits, but the real reason to visit McConnell Springs Park is to enjoy the well-maintained walking trails."
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"It was between the brooks and swaying ash trees of McConnell Springs, a pretty chunk of greenery and wilderness on the northern fringes of the city, that the frontiersman William McConnell and his compadres first set up camp in the summer of 1775. While there, the group learned of the start of the American Revolution and decided to name their settlement in honour of the town in Massachusetts where the first outbreaks of anti-colonial skirmishes had been."
Mentioned by The Tourist Checklist
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"McConnell Springs is a special rush of thick greenery and wilderness that beautifies the northern borderlines of Lexington. It takes its name after William McConnell, a hinterlander who used this area for his camp along with his amigos in 1775. This clique got here in the early days of the American Revolution and decided to give the beginning of this settlement a name after Lexington – a town in Massachusetts."
Historic St Paul Catholic Church
Historic St Paul Catholic Church
4.6 (136 ratings)5 (7 ratings)
425 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507, USA
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Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Frankfort

Taco Bell
Taco Bell
3.7 (601 ratings)
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
1970 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40503, USA
Fast food restaurantBreakfast restaurantBurrito restaurantLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantMexican restaurantRestaurantTaco restaurantTex-Mex restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Gold Star Chili
Gold Star Chili
4.1 (135 ratings)
Fast-food chain specializing in Cincinnati-style chili dishes & other comfort food.
3473 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503, USA
Fast food restaurantAmerican restaurantFamily restaurantHot dog restaurantRestaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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"I know what your thinking if you live in Ohio and Ky you think to yourself, 5 stars?. That is because you are around it all of the time you take it for gr..."
Pie Five Pizza
Pie Five Pizza
4.5 (203 ratings)
Sleek counter-serve chain serving design-your-own pizza baked in 5 minutes, plus salads.
867 S Broadway #130, Lexington, KY 40504, USA
Pizza restaurantAmerican restaurantFamily restaurantGluten-free restaurantPizza TakeoutVegetarian restaurant

Best Shopping Malls in Frankfort Area

Hamburg Pavilion
Hamburg Pavilion
4.4 (4896 ratings)
Standard shopping plaza offering familiar big-box & chain retailers, casual eats & a movie theater.
2308 Sir Barton Way, Lexington, KY 40509, USA
Shopping mall
Lexington Green
Lexington Green
4.4 (1207 ratings)4 (6 ratings)
Classy retail center with specialty shops & sit-down restaurants offering scenic water views.
161 Lexington Green Cir, Lexington, KY 40503, USA
Shopping mallShopping
Meadowthorpe Shopping Center
Meadowthorpe Shopping Center
4.2 (1392 ratings)
1600 Leestown Rd, Lexington, KY 40511, USA
Shopping mall

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Frankfort

Bluegrass Inn
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$85 /night
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Capital City Condo #4
Condo · 4 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$60 /night*
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Frankfort
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$165 /night
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