What to order at Doodles Breakfast & Lunch

Signature dishes
Dirty Shrimp & Grits, Pigs & Puffs
Editor tip
Closed Mondays and the kitchen stops at 14:00 sharp; the Pigs & Puffs bacon beignets sell out on weekends.
CuisineBreakfast
Price$$
Neighborhoodnorth-limestone
HoursTue-Sun 08:00-14:00; closed Mon
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Signature dishes: Dirty Shrimp & Grits, Pigs & Puffs

Tip: Closed Mondays and the kitchen stops at 14:00 sharp; the Pigs & Puffs bacon beignets sell out on weekends.

Location

Address: 262 N Limestone, Lexington, KY 40507

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