Refreshing Meal After a Long Road Trip at Shakespeare and Co. on Lexington, Kentucky

Refreshing Meal After a Long Road Trip at Shakespeare and Co. on Lexington, Kentucky

We arrived in Lexington, Kentucky after a long nine hour drive from Annapolis. So, we were quite tired. We did a quick search of restaurants near our hotel and found that Shakespeare and Co. seemed to be a favorite with a menu featuring cafe selections with a few elements reflecting Middle Eastern flare. We were intrigued and it appeared there would be something refreshing to eat after a long ride. So, we went to check it out.

Cozy yet fancy inside Shakespeare and Co.

The decor definitely maintained a fanciful Shakespearean flourish. In some ways, the decor was reminiscent of some tea houses I have visited. We loved the novelty. We settled in and took a little time to review the menu. We were on vacation, so we had a few heavy meals in a row. I jumped at the chance to have a refreshing shrimp and avocado wrap. It was full of veggies which made it a great meal after a long day.

Shrimp and avocado wrap

My daughter ordered the Penne Arriabiata. We were pretty happy with the portion size -- all too often pasta dishes can be out of control! We marveled a bit at the plate with a deeper than you would think depressed center. Pretty cool!

Penne Arriabiata

My husbanded opted for a chicken sandwich which came with a wonderful side of greens. All in all we enjoyed our dinners which a really welcome feeling after a long day on the road!

Chicken Wrap and Greens

More about Shakespeare and Co.

We actually learned later that Shakespeare and Co. is an outpost of a Dubai cafe chain. This is currently the only outpost in the USA. Although a chain, the rarity in the USA as well as decor made it quite a novelty. The menu features Saj which is a Mediterranean flat bread with a variety of preparations. Lamb skewers, hummus, lentil soup and more menu items make a nod towards the restaurant's Middle Eastern roots. We enjoyed our meals and returned on our last morning in Lexington for breakfast to check it out. 

Breakfast Time:

Shakespeare and Co.'s menu features a variety of crepes. My husband had a crepe with fruit which included bananas, blueberries and strawberries.

My daughter, of course, went with a chocolate crepe.

I went with a pretty filling egg white omelette with herbs and roasted potatoes. Just what I needed to start the day!

Overall Impressions:

Overall, we loved the ambiance in Shakespeare and Co. The setting definitely is unique in terms of restaurants. We felt that lunch/dinner was much better than breakfast. Breakfast was a little more generic. However, the lunch and dinner menu had much more to offer and choose from. The setting is definitely fun and unique.

**Disclosure: No compensation was received for this review. All opinions are 100% my own.