Nate's Coffee

125 Cheapside, Lexington, KY

★★★★★4.8(123 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This espresso-focused gem in downtown Lexington has earned serious loyalty with their carefully sourced bean blends, particularly their Blue and White charity blend that keeps regulars subscribing to monthly shipments. Beyond the exceptional pour overs and cold brew, Nate's cultivates a genuinely cozy atmosphere perfect for lingering—whether you're meeting friends or settling in solo—with friendly baristas and convenient outdoor seating near the Farmers Market that makes it feel like the heart of the neighborhood.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program, good cold brew. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings.

Slow sitCraft espressoTraditional drinksCold brewMeetingsPour over

Google Reviews

Shane Bagley

★★★★★6 months ago

Great staff. Great coffee. Cozy place. Highly recommend.

Mull

★★★★★6 months ago

Nate's! Love it. Local coffeehouse. Right next to Farmers Market area and visitors bureau. Outdoor seating in warmer weather.

Sarah

★★★★★7 months ago

I receive a pound of Nate’s in the mail every month, their bean coffee is delicious with their Blue and White charity blend tops for flavor. I highly recommend getting a sub not only for the yummyness but also for the reasonable price and outstanding customer service. Thank you…

Gary Russell

★★★★★8 months ago

I am not from Lexington and I’m normally not a big coffee person, but Nate‘s coffee was in the right place at the right time… Even better than the fact that they were awesome barista’s, beautiful drinks for my son and I… Eli and Annabel were so friendly and had awesome…

sam faulkner

★★★★★10 months ago

Maybe I’m exposing my naivety as a Brit travelling in Kentucky, but I think I expected some Southern hospitality in Lexington. We did have some warmth in certain places, but Nate’s was ice cold. Our coffees were pretty good (although I’m a bit of a coffee connoisseur denier),…