Zim’s Cafe honors Great-Grandpa Zim, who fed his family with vegetables from his garden, and found fun around every corner. He captivated me with tall tales and whimsical rhymes. Share stories with loved ones at Zim’s, and let us serve you from a menu inspired by the bounty from Kentucky farms. Welcome and thank you for dining with us!
Easygoing option spotlighting regional southern cooking & local artists in retro-style surroundings. Based on 499 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
215 W Main St UNIT 25, Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 785-3690
Website:
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Hours
| Sunday |
9 AM–2 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday |
9 AM–9 PM |
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Reservations: zimscafe.comopentable.com
Reviews
Allison L.
This place is such a gem in Lexington! Fantastic soul food and drinks menu! I highly recommend the crawfish served with fresh garlic and herbs and a side of buttery toast. The salmon bowl and soups are also so savory and delicious. Fried pickles are also really yummy! Highly recommend this eatery especially on a great sunny day for the patio!
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SHunt
The atmosphere is fantastic! The food was excellent as well. I would highly suggest the Hotbrown. The chicken tenders in all honesty weren’t very good they tasted like nothing. They obviously did not season them and just threw them in the fryer. I would recommend this location.
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Aliza Brown
Walked over here after visiting the farmers market and tried the Zims platter for brunch. Sat outside on the patio to enjoy the atmosphere with some live music. The food was good but a little bland for the price. A very convenient cafe if you’re downtown for the farmers market looking for a quick bite to eat.
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Kc Claiborne
Sat outside on the patio, the service was great and the food was fantastic!
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Shannon Ashley
Excellent local sourced food products. Great wait staff. I highly recommend the deep fried banana peppers, coated with Wisenberger corn meal. My only complaint is the creamy slaw doesn’t have much flavor. Favorite new place to eat in Lexington.
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Cassie Jones
We only got dessert. We had carrot cake and a peanut butter cookie. Both very good. Carrot cake would be better with pineapple and toasted pecans. Came back today for dinner. Delicious!
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G
Wonderfully fresh and healthy option for brunch.
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Fat Man Reviews
In the search to find more restaurants in the bluegrass, Fat Man Reviews mad it’s way to Zim’s Café in Lexington, KY. Zim’s spotlights regional southern cooking, they are located in the old courthouse.
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Marcell Knabe
I’ve never been to Zims for Dinner only Brunch on Saturday’s.
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Michael Morlote
Decided to try this place out, the food and atmosphere was really great. Service was kind of decent. Downside was the wait for the food was roughly 30-40 minutes and the restaurant wasn’t packed. Once the food arrived it was pretty good, I had the catfish po boy and it was tasty. Wasn’t dry. I recommend the artichoke fritters for an appetizer they’re really good. Only gripe was the timing of everything.
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