What to order at Brevede Coffee Co.

Signature drink
Espresso with an in-house bake
Editor tip
The rick-house room is the atmospheric one; the East High Street shop is quicker for a weekday takeaway.
CuisineCafé
Price$
Neighborhooddistillery-district
HoursMon-Fri 07:30-18:00; Sat-Sun 08:00-18:00
Signature drinkEspresso with an in-house bake
WifiYes
Work-friendlyYes
Last verified

Tip: The rick-house room is the atmospheric one; the East High Street shop is quicker for a weekday takeaway.

Location

Address: 1170 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40508

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Signature drink: Coffee alongside Kentucky-made art

Tip: Closed Sundays. Nearly everything on the walls and shelves is Kentucky-made, so browse while the espresso pulls.

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Old School Coffee ★ 4.0

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