Breakfast Restaurants in Lexington, Kentucky

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Lexington, Ky., is known to many as the "Horse Capital of the World," but there is more to do in Lexington than enjoy riding. More than 100 public parks and six public golf courses are within the city limits, as well as the Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Whatever outdoor pursuit may strike your fancy, you will undoubtedly need to eat a large breakfast to give you the energy to power through your day.

Winchell's Restaurant & Sports Bar

Winchell's Restaurant may be a sports bar, but it also offers breakfast seven days a week, starting at 8 a.m. The menu at this casual dining restaurant focuses on pancakes, with varieties including chocolate chip, pecan, blueberry and the "Elvis" (containing peanut butter, bananas and chocolate chips). The fare here tends to be heavy, so if you are counting carbs or calories, this may not be the best option for you. However, fresh fruit is available in season.

Winchell's Restaurant & Sports Bar
348 Southland Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
859-278-9424‎
winchellsrestaurant.com

Alfalfa Restaurant

This casual, family-friendly restaurant offers many healthy dining options, as well as organic and all-natural menu items. Serving breakfast from 8 a.m. on the weekdays and from 9 a.m. on the weekends, healthy options include a tofu scramble, tofu breakfast burritos, oatmeal and homemade granola. Other menu items include pancakes, a buttermilk biscuit breakfast sandwich and huevos rancheros. A children's menu is available.

Alfalfa Restaurant
141 E. Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507-1317
859-253-0014‎
alfalfarestaurant.com

Tolly-Ho Restaurant

Open 24 hours a day, the Tolly-Ho serves breakfast all day (with the exception of pancakes). Popular with the local college students, this casual eatery offers breakfast items such as pancakes, egg and sausage biscuits, eggs with sausage, toast and hash browns, omelets and French toast. Carryout orders are available for those looking for a meal on the go.

Tolly-Ho Restaurant
395 S. Limestone St.
Lexington, KY 40508-1866
859-253-2007‎
tolly-ho.com

Bob Evans Restaurant

Bob Evans serves up breakfast all day in a casual diner atmosphere. Among the options for hungry breakfast patrons are cream-cheese stuffed hotcakes, breakfast burritos, biscuit bowls loaded with eggs and meat, and steak with eggs. A variety of smaller portioned entrees for seniors, children and the calorie-conscious are also available.

Bob Evans Restaurant
2566 Richmond Road
Lexington, KY 40509-1527
859-269-1003‎
bobevans.com

Article Written By Tucker Cummings

Tucker Cummings is a freelance writer based in New England. She holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of New Hampshire and is a member of the Association of Professional Business Writers. Cummings is also a food writer and curates the blog, Brave New Breakfast.

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