What to order at Char on Ashland

Signature dishes
Wood-fired pizza, Fluffy pancakes
Editor tip
Japanese-style fluffy pancakes anchor the morning menu; dinner picks up again at 17:00 after a short break.
CuisineCafe
Price$$
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HoursSun-Thu 06:00-16:00, 17:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 06:00-16:00, 17:00-22:00
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Signature dishes: Wood-fired pizza, Fluffy pancakes

Tip: Japanese-style fluffy pancakes anchor the morning menu; dinner picks up again at 17:00 after a short break.

Location

Address: 316 S Ashland Ave, Lexington, KY 40502

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