Where it is: 141 E. Main St. (859) 253-0014 Map
When: See website for hours.
What it will cost: Menus are available online and they have lots of specials. Around $9 for lunch, $12 for dinner.
Alfalfa
Where to begin with Alfalfa. A paradox, wrapped in a mystery, smothered in ranchero sauce. Okay, that’s a bit much. I have struggled with starting this post for some time because Alfalfa is one of those places that seems to have always existed and which has been a part of my life in Lexington for so many years. I worked at the old location on Limestone. I still know people that work there, people I’m quite fond of. So, an entirely objective review will be a struggle.
Thankfully, the food that I most love there are staples of Alfalfa and never let me down, so I’ll just focus on that. If you’ve never been there I recommend you start with the following items as they are my favorites and Alfalfa does them very well. They also have tons of specials, often incorporating fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Their brunch is one of those things you just have to do on a nice weekend morning.
Red Beans and Rice at Alfalfa
Red beans and rice is a staple dish that I almost always get during lunch at Alfalfa. It comes with either a side salad (lettuce or cabbage) or a cup of soup and bread. I’ve taken pictures of all three options. I am a big fan of the Tomato Bisque soup. It’s hearty, creamy, a little bit of ‘tang’ to it and always hits the spot. My favorite dressing is miso and I know that some people like to get miso and house dressing together. I prefer the lettuce salad, but the cabbage is excellent also. Why not try them both? The bread is made in house and is soft, fresh, and hearty but light.
The red beans and rice. Delicious, hearty, filling. It leaves you with that lovely sated feeling, comfort food to be sure. Excellently spiced, I find myself savoring every bite. It usually comes with chedder cheese. I like to get mine on the side and add just a little. Hot sauce adds extra zing.
About Alfalfa
I could go on for miles about Alfalfa, about the original location on South Limestone, about all the wonderful people that work there and worked there at one time or another. I’ll just say that it’s a place that grows on you and that you’ll likely find yourself returning time and again. The atmosphere at Alfalfa is relaxed and informal. Sometimes the service can be a little slow, and sometimes that’s just fine if you’re having a casual meal. You may end up being a regular and they may start to call you by name. If you go for dinner you might try one of these, which I highly recommend:
- Chicken Talese
- Hoppin’ John
- Pan-Fried Rainbow Trout
Get thee to Alfalfa!
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