Locally owned deli serving seven homemade soups, unique sandwiches and farm fresh salads in an 180 year old church filled with beautiful antiques… 30 years young, we have been a downtown favorite for many. Dine in, drive through, carry out, patio dining available.
Based on 101 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $$
Address:
351 Church St, Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 252-3354
Website: http://www.thecourtyarddeli.net/
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Karl Hempel
Absolutely delicious lunch deli- the best place in Lexington for a sandwich and soup combo or just a quick bite. More importantly, just extremely friendly staff that welcome you as soon as you walk in the door; makes you feel like you are in a small town. Would highly recommend. Ellison also loved it:
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Amelia Allen
The food was amazing, old building with great atmosphere. The people made my little sister feel so special & spoiled. New favorite restaurant
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Laura Taylor
The grilled ham and pineapple sandwich on sourdough with Swiss, gouda, and bacon-Apple mustard jam was amazing! Also had the cream of potato soup and it was perfect! My boyfriend had the club sandwich on sourdough and potato salad. He was in love with the sourdough. They also gave us free cookies because it was our first time there. Definitely a must-try!
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Charity B
Courtyard Deli is one of downtown Lexington’s best kept secrets. At Courtyard Deli you’re experiencing high quality sandwiches full of flavor and contributing to a local, family owned business. They were recommended by a friend working downtown. Their delivery is faster than Panera and free for downtown but I hate having them have to leave the store for one order so I’ve been getting “drive thru”. I call from my building and by the time I drive over it’s already done. You pull up to their kitchen door and pay the people working in the kitchen and your order is ready to go. The turkey and Brie sandwich with chips was $10 is SO filling. I often check out their daily sandwich specials and have loved them all. Sometimes I add their cookie of the day. Courtyard Deli is such a treat to eat on days I don’t bring my lunch or am not out entertaining clients. I highly recommend this local gem. One day I will have to eat INSIDE the restaurant and check out the antique store.
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Brad w
I can’t believe I have never gone here before. The food was awesome, the staff was very friendly and welcoming and the location was great. Perfect spot for lunch downtown.
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Travis Smith
I worked at the original location 23 years ago. Krissy and Dave are awesome and they always hire characters. I can make soups like a madman. Krissy is a soup genius. This is a place that you can get unique food made with care.
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Brittany Wedding
One of my favorite places by far!!!! Their food is ALWAYS outstanding, and the service is always kind, welcoming, and friendly. You can taste the love in their food <3, I would go here every day if I could (me and a coworker pretty much do!!).
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Jennifer Zamarin
What a gem we discovered today! The beer cheese soup was delicious, and I had the best BLT that I have ever had. The bacon was so crisp. The food was incredible and the people were even better. The people serving were funny, light-hearted and genuine. We even got free cookies for being first time customers and there is no doubt those were fresh and homemade cookies. I told them that I would be back as soon as I was hungry again and I wasn’t kidding!
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CONNIE MARON
You must visit this place for the food and the people, and the actual location! It’s located in the back section of an old church. our meals included the most delicious, freshest ingredients. I had the caprese sandwich, and my family ordered other items. All of it was perfect and the service was great. After we ate we walked through the breath-taking church filled with antiques (not just flea market junk). There was a quaint piece of history at every turn. Nearly every person who walked into the restaurant seemed to know them personally.
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L C
Best soups in Lex! You can tell everything is made with love. Everyone is very friendly. I love that they post their specials online. Highly recommend.
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