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Zim's Cafe, Lexington, KY

Zim's Cafe

4.6
4.6
500 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
Ouita Michel’s newest restaurant - located in downtown Lexington, Ky. is a cornerstone of the Historic Courthouse Square. Zim’s Cafe features delicious sandwiches, Kentucky classics, fresh salads & innovative bites. Order a cocktail, bourbon, or local beer from The Thirsty Fox, the bar component across the atrium with a cozy atmosphere!
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cafe Dining, Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 09:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are paid lots on Short Street as well as paid parking garages on Main and Short. Street parking is free after 5:00 on weekdays and all day on weekends and federal holidays.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tyler McNabb
  • Delivery & takeout

What 500 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lexington

    Great for brunch

  • Lexington

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zim's Cafe offers "delicious food," a vibrant atmosphere, and friendly service, making it a great spot for brunch, lunch, or dinner in downtown Lexington. The artichoke fritters and blackened catfish are particularly popular. While service can be slow during busy times, the "great atmosphere" and enjoyable live music enhance the dining experience.

500 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. The hot brown wasn’t the best I ever had, but still good. Our server was amazing, friendly and knowledgeable.

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  2. Paul

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and drink selections! Wait staff seemed overwhelmed on a Sunday evening. Artichoke fritters were great-staff tried twice to give us other table's order of them-we might have accepted after the third time! Our server noticed our food was delivered after later arriving tables and comped us a drink-very nice gesture-we'll certainly come back.
    Zim's CafeResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Paul, Thank you for your great review! We are glad you came in and enjoyed yourselves. Hope to see you soon! Julianna co-General Manager & Beverage Director

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress was amazing and made great recommendations from the menu. Bar had an amazing bourbon selection including allocated pours. Artichoke fritters were delicious. White mocha was 🔥🔥🔥, no cap. Eggs Bene was a great flavor combo, but overcooked yolk. 🥲 That runny yolk on that bad boy woulda been the chef's kiss. Definitely recommend Zim's!
    Zim's CafeResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your 5 star review! We appreciate you coming in and hope to see you again! Julianna co-General Manager & Beverage Director

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  4. Gina VIP

    Cincinnati9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zim’s has a bright interior and great food! The service is outstanding!
    Zim's CafeResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your 5 star review, Gina. We are glad you enjoyed the dining area and the food. We hope to see you soon! Julianna co-General Manager & Beverage Director Zim's Cafe & The Thirsty Fox

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service in a historic setting. Recommended.
    Zim's CafeResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your 5 star review. We are so glad you enjoyed the food. Come see us again soon! Julianna co-General Manager & Beverage Director Zim's Cafe & The Thirsty Fox

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  6. Leslie

    Louisville8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was good. All the dishes we ordered were very tasty. It was a good value nice wait staff. Recommend
    Zim's CafeResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the 5 star review, Leslie! We are so glad you enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you again! Julianna co-General Manager & Beverage Director Zim's Cafe & The Thirsty Fox

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Being in the old court house is already a unique experience but the food itself is really what makes Zim’s a great place to dine. The shrimp and grits with the greens had flavors that worked so well together and has a nice little kick too. Atmosphere and the people were great as well!

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  8. Erin

    Philadelphia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance. Our drinks were great and staff was very kind.

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  9. Cedrick

    Louisville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice spot to explore after a delicious meals and good drink

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  10. Darrell

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very unique vibe for this place. It’s inside of the old court house but they’ve made the initial entrance inside feel upscale, there’s a bar next to the restaurant that shares the same food and staff just two different vibes. As for Zim’s the food is good and the prices are very reasonable. Waitress we had was great and everyone that worked there was very nice.

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FAQs

Zim's Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 785-3690.

Zim's Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 500 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Zim's Cafe

215 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cafe Dining, Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 09:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are paid lots on Short Street as well as paid parking garages on Main and Short. Street parking is free after 5:00 on weekdays and all day on weekends and federal holidays.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tyler McNabb
  • Delivery & takeout
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