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Char

316 S Ashland Ave, Lexington, KY

★★★★★4.7(160 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Char is a beautifully designed cafe that feels equally at home serving an expertly crafted morning coffee and pastry as it does hosting you for an evening cocktail and creative meal. The staff genuinely knows their stuff and remembers your preferences, while the calm, inviting atmosphere makes it the kind of place where students linger for hours and families gather across generations. Whether you're stopping by for their excellent pastries and specialty drinks or settling in for standout brunch dishes like Eggs in Purgatory, you'll find the kind of polished, unpretentious hospitality that keeps people coming back.

What to expect

Full breakfastSpecialty drinksSlow sitFamily friendlyLight foodTraditional drinksPastriesSignature drinksMeetings

Google Reviews

Will Filippelli
★★★★★3 months ago

10 out of 10 experience. Our server Camryn was so knowledgeable and made great recommendations. Our other server Mary was also so attentive and our table was kept pristine. We had the feta appetizer with veggies they pickle in house , the spicy meatball pasta entree and their homemade ice cream for dessert. All of the cocktails I had were delicious and the wine selection is top tier. Will be back to see Camryn her service was phenomenal

Ann Locke
★★★★★4 months ago

This place is AMAZING! Atmosphere, decor, food, service...all perfect! I took my family of four...two college kids home for the holidays...different cocktails, meals, desserts…..all served beautifully and deliciously yummy! It's a must for any age. But the best part was the kind, charming ambiance...really special! BEST burger! Fantastic burrata! Pasta, pizza, focaccia ….😍

Tracy Ferrell
★★★★★4 months ago

Love the food and the atmosphere. The service is super friendly and attentive. The ambulance is very friendly. Love the Eggs in Purgatory at brunch. The pastries in the AM are good Most of all, a great spot to hang out and have coffee or tea in the morning.

Laura D
★★★★★5 months ago

One of my favorite places for coffee or dinner/drinks. The staff are awesome. The ambience is great and interior is so beautiful. Cozy and intimate. Great cocktails. Owners are always accommodating with requests. Outdoor patio is super cute with black-and-white umbrellas and is now tented for the winter. Plenty warm out there! Check it out and enjoy!

Kate Bowman
★★★★★6 months ago

Char is easily my favorite cafe to just sit and relax in because the atmosphere feels so clean, calm, and inviting. I absolutely love the interior and the outside is even cuter! I frequently see students sitting outside with their laptops, sipping on coffee, and enjoying the environment. So far, every latte I’ve ordered here has been fantastic. I especially enjoy the monthly specials. Last month (September) I tried the iced caramel apple latte and it was delectable! However, my go-to is definitely the sea salt caramel latte, it is amazing every single time. The pastries are also equally amazing! I loved this pumpkin poptart, so perfect for fall. Not only is the food incredible, but the service is outstanding as well! My latte and pastries were ready right as I sat down. I will definitely be coming back for more lattes and pastries, but currently I am dying to try the pizza here for dinner.

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