Zim's Cafe

4.4

482 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Great for brunch
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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 from executive chef Ethan Bowling. Order a cocktail, bourbon, or local beer from The Thirsty Fox, the bar component across the atrium with a cozy atmosphere!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Café, Southern
Hours of operation
Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(859) 785-3690
Website
http://www.zimscafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Paul Hieb
Private party facilities
Looking for a private event space? We rent out The Thirsty Fox. Email zimscafeky@gmail.com for more information.

Location
215 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
Neighborhood
Lexington
Cross street
Located between Short and Main Streets at Upper Street.
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.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Kentucky
Great for brunch
Lexington
Great for brunch
Lexington
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zim's Cafe offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service." It's a perfect spot for a brunch or casual meal before a show at the Opera House. While some guests have noted service inconsistencies, the standout dishes like shrimp and grits make it worth a visit.

482 Reviews

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Wendy
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great! We sat across from the restaurant in a bar area...
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Benjamin
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress was awesome-friendly, fast and on top of things, like coffee refills. I think her name was Angela C? Kudos to her!
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Bonnie
VIP
Louisville
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Let me say that I’ve been there before and enjoyed it very much. But this time….It was just not good. The restaurant was half empty. Service was very slow. Not good. The waitress was pleasant. Food was sub par at best. Catfish was not golden brown and was lukewarm. Slaw was half cabbage and half red onions. Yuk. Hushpuppies were soggy with oil. Fries were over salted. Sweet potato fries were spicy. Why do that? $50 for food that left me hungry and disappointed. Ugh
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Kim
Louisville
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Really good experience and food was good. Love the decor
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Philip
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding food and service, but a little noisy.I will eat there again.
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Mike
VIP
Houston
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good brunch menu. The food was well prepared and portion sizes were perfect. Service was excellent. Drinks were refilled quickly and the food came out quickly.
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Yolanda
Western NC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food for the price! A great place for a casual meal. Zim's never disappoints.
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Bonnie
VIP
Louisville
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Music was relaxing. Service was a bit slow.
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Simone
VIP
Orlando
10 reviews
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Of all the restaurants I have visited owned by Chef Michel, this is by far a disappointment. The food was not what I hoped for. Quite sad since Wallace Station and some of the others are so great. Service was also sub par.
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Cas
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Zim’s! Every time my friends and I come we always have a great time. The food is top quality and the service is very friendly and attentive.
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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 4.4 stars by 482 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

215 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

Additional information

Cross street
Located between Short and Main Streets at Upper Street.
Neighborhood
Lexington
Hours of operation
Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Café, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Paul Hieb
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.zimscafe.com/
Phone number
(859) 785-3690
Private party facilities
Looking for a private event space? We rent out The Thirsty Fox. Email zimscafeky@gmail.com for more information.

Zim's Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Blackened Catfish

Artichoke Fritters

Shrimp and Grits

Menu

What 482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Zim's Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Zim's Cafe restaurant rated?

Is Zim's Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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