Zim's Cafe

Zim's Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Cassandra VIP

   Louisville7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The waitress was slow and very lackadasical. Waited several minutes to order and then had to ask for them to come to the table so we could order. It was not busy when we were there. 3/4 of our food was good but my sausage was cold and my bacon was barely cooked. Also, on Mother’s Day wknd, you should have a bigger order of big cinnamon rolls. Very bummed that you were out at opening. :( we understood it was a busy weekend but looked forward to that started!
   

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   Bob

   Louisville4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food and service were great. We were there during buffet lunch time, and what I wanted wasn't in that menu. But they brought it anyway and it was magnificent
   

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   Lauren VIP

   Indiana53 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Always great food. Service was a tad slow but they were working hard and were super kind.
   

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   Maggie

   Louisville1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Food took forever with no explanation and service was overall poor. Tables empty and full of dishes the whole time we were there.
   

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   Lindsay

   Richmond3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   It took more time than I would expect to have anyone check on our table. It was not super busy when we went, though I understand they had an Easter brunch rush. We were disappointed that they didn’t have some menu items (mainly muffins) and chose a substitute but they didn’t have the other item either, but we weren’t notified until the rest of the food was brought to the table. One of the plates was completely forgotten as well, so one of our party had to wait another ten minutes for their food. The food itself was tasty, so I would give it another go on a different day and hope the service was a one-off because of the holiday.
   

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   Michael VIP

   Indiana17 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Arrived for a 6 pm reservation and although sotted promptly I was surprised to be seated in the bar. Be sure it was quite stuffy we moved outside. Server was initially attentive and our drink order was quick, our artichoke fritters took a while. But the on to the entree salads. We waited an inordinately long time, and then when they came out they were given to another table, which had ordered their food after ours. And one of their salads was not what they ordered. The server came to the table, surprised we did not have our food, went back inside and when he came out apologized about the mistake and said my salad would be coming out shortly. That salad must’ve taken at least another20 minutes . Additionally it must have taken at least 15 minutes once I gave the server my credit card to get my receipt.
   

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   beth VIP

   Atlanta68 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first time there and it was excellent. We will visit again while in Lexington for Keeneland.
   

   Zim's CafeResponded on April 18, 2025

   Thank you for your 5 star review, Beth! We hope to you soon again when you're in town! Julianna General Manager & Beverage Director
   

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   David

   Louisville6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food and good service. Enjoyed time and introduced some out of town family to a nice local place
   

   Zim's CafeResponded on April 18, 2025

   Thank you for your 5 star review, David! We are so pleased your family and yourself had a great dining experience with us. We hope to see you soon! Julianna General Manager & Beverage Director
   

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   Tess VIP

   Cincinnati37 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Brunch was great and Edward was awesome, even squeezed fresh grapefruit juice for our mimosas!
   

   Zim's CafeResponded on March 24, 2025

   Thank you for your 5 star review, Tess! Edward is a great asset to our team and we are glad you enjoyed his service. We hope to see you again, soon! Julianna co-General Manager & Beverage Director
   

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    Jason

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Great food, some unique items that were great as well. Fresh
    

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