The Lemon Tree
Make a reservation at: https://dhn.ca.uky.edu/lemon-tree Ms.
Students in the Lemon Tree are team-taught and directed by Emily DeWitt, a lecturer in the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, and Chef Rachel Bryant, Teaching Kitchen Operations and Food Systems Coordinator in the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition. DeWitt is a Registered Dietitian and Chef Bryant is a professional chef with a wealth of experience and passion for culinary arts and nutrition.
08/04/2026
Reservations for Lemon Tree Cafe are now available for the Fall 2026 semester! We're excited to have you all dine with us at our new location in Scovell Hall and look forward to seeing everyone again soon. If you'd like to reserve a table or view the menu for this semester, click the link below for more info:
https://dhn.mgcafe.uky.edu/lemon-tree
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04/09/2026
The students prepared last Thursday's service with another new menu featuring Parmesan Garlic Salad, Herb Salmon with Roasted Potatoes and Vegetables, Focaccia, and Vanilla Bean Olive Oil Cake ๐ฃ๐ฐ
Thank you to everyone who stopped by and supported our students! ๐โจ
04/07/2026
Last Tuesday, we had the first of two student-prepared menus for the week! For the first menu, the students picked Caesar Salad, Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Lemon Parmesan Pasta, Garlic Knots, and Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Bars ๐๐ฎ
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our incredible students! โจ๐
04/02/2026
We were thrilled to have Chef Tanya Whitehouse and Chef Tem Burikhanov join us for an extraordinary service last Thursday! Their menu featured Hominy & Roasted Corn Salad, Pepper Jelly Sausage Ball Hoagies, a Roast Winter Vegetable Salad with Sorghum Vinaigrette, and Sticky Toffee Pudding๐ฎ๐๐ฅ
Thank you so much to Chef Tanya and Chef Tem for stopping by and preparing this wonderful meal! โจ๐
03/27/2026
Our upcoming services will showcase NEW MENUS curated and prepared by the students! Join us next Tuesday and Thursday to enjoy a delicious meal while supporting our hardworking students โจ
You can reverse a table here: https://dhn.mgcafe.uky.edu/lemon-tree
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03/26/2026
Here's a look at last Thursday's amazing lunch service featuring Wedge Salad with 1000 Island, Pulled BBQ Pork with Mashed Potatoes and Southern Green Beans, Cornbread, and Pineapple Upside Down Cake
We only have TWO services remaining this semester and they're both featuring all new menus hand picked by our students! If you'd like to attend one of the remaining services, you can make a reservation here: https://dhn.mgcafe.uky.edu/lemon-tree
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03/24/2026
March 10th's service featured an amazing lineup of Tossed Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Three Cheese Shells in Tomato Sauce, Herbed Italian Rolls, and Cannoli Cake ๐๐ฐ
Thank you to everyone who attended! If you'd like to reserve a table for our next service, you can do so here: https://dhn.mgcafe.uky.edu/lemon-tree
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03/23/2026
Special guest chefs Tem Burikhanov and Tanya Whitehouse will be preparing service this Thursday, March 26th!
Join us for a delicious meal featuring Hominy & Roasted Corn Salad, Pepper Jelly Sausage Ball Hoagies with Roast Winter Vegetable Salad with Sorghum Vinaigrette, and Sticky Toffee Pudding ๐ฅ๐ฎ
You can make a reservation here: https://dhn.mgcafe.uky.edu/lemon-tree
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03/10/2026
Last Thursday's service featured Tossed Salad with Ginger Dressing, Kentuckyaki Salmon Bowl, Jasmine Rice & Mukimame, Japanese Milk Bread, and Matcha Cake with Strawberry Buttercream ๐โจ
If you'd like to support our students and attend a future service, you can reserve a table here!
https://dhn.mgcafe.uky.edu/lemon-tree
03/05/2026
Last Tuesday's lunch included a delicious serving of Bruschetta Crostini, Chicken Parmesan or Eggplant Parmesan, Herbed Italian Rolls, and Salted Caramel Brownies! โจ๐
Thank you to everyone who attended! If you'd like to dine at one of our services, you can reserve a table here:
https://dhn.mgcafe.uky.edu/lemon-tree
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Address
135 Graham Avenue
Lexington, KY
40506
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 12pm - 1pm |
| Thursday | 12pm - 1pm |