Location: Lexington
Top Restaurants in Lexington
Top Things to do in Lexington
- 1. Virginia Military Institute
- 2. Lee Chapel and Museum
- 3. Washington and Lee University
- 4. George C. Marshall Museum
- 5. Stonewall Jackson House
- 6. Stonewall Jackson Grave
- 7. Visitor Center of Lexington
- 8. Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery
- 9. Virginia Horse Center
- 10. Devils Backbone Outpost Brewery
Most Popular Healthy food in Lexington, Virginia, United States
Find out what Healthy restaurants to try in Lexington. Lexington, Virginia, is a college town rich with history, charm and natural wonders. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Shenandoah Valley, its bustling downtown offers unique restaurants, artisan shops and galleries. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy mountain vistas on a walk along the Woods Creek trail or on a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway. History buffs can follow the Civil War and visit the final resting places of iconic figures like Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
Things to do in Lexington
1. Blue Phoenix Cafe & Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Vegan and Vegetarian cafe with a small, local and organic foods market, community living room, lending library, live music, and an Everyone Eat policy.
Reviewed By 40n75w
On a recent road trip, we stayed in Lexington. We were delighted to learn that there were a selection of wonderful restaurants in this very charming town. Naturally, we went for a highly-rated vegan/vegetarian place, the Blue Phoenix. After overcoming our usual choice angst, we ordered their soup-of-the-day which was an Irish stew soup. I am unfamiliar with Irish stew, which I understand is a traditional lamb dish, but the description (sans lamb) of this rich soup sounded great. And indeed it was filled with delicious hunks of fresh veggies and had a broth bursting with interesting flavors. Our entree was "Counterfeit Crab Cakes". I conjured up actual crab cakes from my pre-vegetarian taste archives and decided that they had captured the essence of the original. In any case, the result was delicious. We finished with tea and a parfait-like ice cream dessert.About the compassion part... They serve a broad selections of side dishes that can be assembled as a meal. On the counter is a jar of polished stones. If you are financially challenged and can't afford a meal, you can draw up to 3 stones from the jar and exchange them for side dishes. This program is sponsored by other patrons who buy the stones for $4 each, which is the approximate cost to the restaurant to make each side dish. Wouldn't be nice if every restaurant instituted this simple pay-it-forward scheme?
2. Blue Phoenix Cafe & Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Vegan and Vegetarian cafe with a small, local and organic foods market, community living room, lending library, live music, and an Everyone Eat policy.
Reviewed By 40n75w
On a recent road trip, we stayed in Lexington. We were delighted to learn that there were a selection of wonderful restaurants in this very charming town. Naturally, we went for a highly-rated vegan/vegetarian place, the Blue Phoenix. After overcoming our usual choice angst, we ordered their soup-of-the-day which was an Irish stew soup. I am unfamiliar with Irish stew, which I understand is a traditional lamb dish, but the description (sans lamb) of this rich soup sounded great. And indeed it was filled with delicious hunks of fresh veggies and had a broth bursting with interesting flavors. Our entree was "Counterfeit Crab Cakes". I conjured up actual crab cakes from my pre-vegetarian taste archives and decided that they had captured the essence of the original. In any case, the result was delicious. We finished with tea and a parfait-like ice cream dessert.About the compassion part... They serve a broad selections of side dishes that can be assembled as a meal. On the counter is a jar of polished stones. If you are financially challenged and can't afford a meal, you can draw up to 3 stones from the jar and exchange them for side dishes. This program is sponsored by other patrons who buy the stones for $4 each, which is the approximate cost to the restaurant to make each side dish. Wouldn't be nice if every restaurant instituted this simple pay-it-forward scheme?
3. Blue Phoenix Cafe & Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Vegan and Vegetarian cafe with a small, local and organic foods market, community living room, lending library, live music, and an Everyone Eat policy.
Reviewed By 40n75w
On a recent road trip, we stayed in Lexington. We were delighted to learn that there were a selection of wonderful restaurants in this very charming town. Naturally, we went for a highly-rated vegan/vegetarian place, the Blue Phoenix. After overcoming our usual choice angst, we ordered their soup-of-the-day which was an Irish stew soup. I am unfamiliar with Irish stew, which I understand is a traditional lamb dish, but the description (sans lamb) of this rich soup sounded great. And indeed it was filled with delicious hunks of fresh veggies and had a broth bursting with interesting flavors. Our entree was "Counterfeit Crab Cakes". I conjured up actual crab cakes from my pre-vegetarian taste archives and decided that they had captured the essence of the original. In any case, the result was delicious. We finished with tea and a parfait-like ice cream dessert.About the compassion part... They serve a broad selections of side dishes that can be assembled as a meal. On the counter is a jar of polished stones. If you are financially challenged and can't afford a meal, you can draw up to 3 stones from the jar and exchange them for side dishes. This program is sponsored by other patrons who buy the stones for $4 each, which is the approximate cost to the restaurant to make each side dish. Wouldn't be nice if every restaurant instituted this simple pay-it-forward scheme?
