Windy Corner Market Info
Amenities
Service options
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Outdoor seating
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Curbside pickup
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Great coffee
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Great dessert
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Great tea selection
Popular for
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Healthy options
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Quick bite
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Small plates
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
Dining options
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Catering
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Counter service
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Trendy
Crowd
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Family-friendly
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Groups
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Tourists
Planning
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
Parking
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Free parking lot
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Free street parking
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Parking
Pets
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Dogs allowed outside
Best WLM Reviews
Windy Corner is a hidden gem just outside of Lexington. It’s a KY Proud restaurant that is very farm to table. I make sure to visit anytime I’m in Lexington. Not only are the food and service great, but the marketplace within the restaurant is really neat as well. Highly recommend. My most recent visit I changed it up from the Bourbon Barrel Deluxe and got the Catfish Po Boy (pictured) and it was delicious!
Windy Corner Market is an absolute gem just outside the city! The atmosphere is truly the most special part of the experience—you feel like you’ve stepped into a beloved family grocery where you can catch up with locals. The drive out is a treat in itself, winding through beautiful bluegrass and horse farms that remind you just how close you are to the heart of Kentucky.
The food is nothing short of incredible, with everything being farm-to-table fresh and many dishes showcasing the rich local culture and cuisine. And it’s not just about the meals; you can shop local too, with a variety of candies, jams, and more available to take home. Windy Corner Market offers a perfect blend of great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a true taste of Kentucky. A must-visit!
Quaint, but popular cafe and market. There was a small line ahead of us, but it moved relatively quickly. There were market items and baked goods upon entry, but we didn't purchase. We ordered artichoke appetizer, two po boys and beingnets. There was a full house, but we found seating in the back. Food arrived promptly, hot and fresh. Everything was to our liking and we enjoyed the view as this is situated between two pastures.
Take a drive through horse farms to get out to this one of a kind restaurant. Local food and handmade items for sale here. I got the chicken tenders which were perfectly crispy and juicy at the same time. My husband had the shrimp and grits which he said were hands down the best he'd ever had. Service was great. Everyone was welcoming and friendly. Nice atmosphere. This place is a must try. Support local!
First time here. My older sister took me for my birthday. Lord the atmosphere. I grew up around here and remember the original Wendy's Corner. A lot of the old memory is still in this building. Wonderful food. Quickly got through the line, seated and ate. Will go again.
A beautiful drive out Bryan Station Road leads you to a scenic restaurant called Windy Corner. Located at the corner of Hume Rd and Bryan Station Rd. Surrounded by beautiful horse farms, you can watch the horses play as you eat!
Today, we stopped by and had their banana pepper rings as an appetizer. Good coating and comes with ranch dressing and cocktail sauce for dipping. Very flavorful and I enjoyed them very much! Personally, they would have been better with marinara sauce (I didn't ask if they had it), but still very good.
My wife and I ordered the catfish and also the chicken fingers and split them so we could have a fish and chicken dinner. Each was served with crispy and hot french fries.
The chicken tenders were nothing special. Just your basic chicken tenders, fries and slaw. I believe that they were hand breaded in Wisenberger Mills coating. Small pieces, basically oversized nuggets of chicken breast. For a dipping sauce, I had honey mustard. Personally. They were a little over cooked, but it was your basic chicken tender meal. Nothing special.
Coleslaw was bland and warm. Could use some black pepper, dill or other flavorings besides just mayonnaise. Needless to say, neither of us finished it.
The catfish included 2 large servings of catfish fillets, 2 hush puppies, fries and slaw. It came with a remoulade Cajun style tartar sauce. Again, the catfish was coated in a Weisenberger Mills coating. Catfish was very bland and overcooked. Hush puppies were so overcooked, they were almost black when served (see attached photos) I think they had some jalapeño pepper or something inside them, but after one bite of mushy disappointment, I decided to pass on them. Just not good.
The catfish may have been more flavorful if it had a lemon with it and wasn't so overcooked, but that's just a guess.
Other observations:
The waitress had no problem walking around to all the other tables,but never checked on us to ask how the food was or to be able to ask them for a lemon or anything.
Ketchup bottle on our table was empty and we had to get one from another table. You would think they could feel an empty ketchup bottle when they wipe the tables, but I guess that's expecting too much.
This should NOT be considered anything family friendly. The waitresses were talking about making Christmas candies and used quite a few cuss words in their description. Then someone from the kitchen chimed in during their conversation about F-this and F-that. Not a place I would want to take my grandkids or out of state guests! Conversations bounce off all the walls and can be heard anywhere in the restaurant.
I hate leaving a bad review, but we have tried this place before and thought maybe we caught it on a bad day back them, but sadly, this place is just a mediocre, non family-friendly place that the drive is definitely not worth the difference.
Pass this one by. Not worth the trip!
Food Fun Adventure Saturday first took us out to the Windy Corner. I think this place is a neat looking place with a lot of outdoor seating. The staff is extremely nice. The food on the other hand is just not that good.
We started with the fried pickles. The batter is not bad even if it was slightly salty, but they were fried to a golden brown. The pickles were thicker than most fried pickle orders and the outside skin was very tough and hard to chew. They serve them with ranch dipping sauce that was decent though.
I tried the Windy Corner burger and I added bacon jam. The bacon jam was okay, but I like mine a little sweeter. The part that I found lacking was it was only on half of the burger and part of it dropped onto the basket soaking the bun and making it mushy. The french fries that were served with the sandwich were under cooked and mushy as well.
We also tried the Catfish sandwich. It was overcooked and rubbery. The sauce they out on the sandwich really did not have any taste and only added a greasy taste to the sandwich. The same pickles were on both sandwiches, and they were still hard to chew. The bread however was not bad that the catfish was served on. The peanut butter cookie we tried was pretty good, and it is a huge cookie.
This is the second time that we have tried this restaurant and I do not believe we will go back. Like I said everyone is extremely nice, and it is a cool looking place. I just do not feel the food equals the ambience or the location. Feel free to try this place out on your own.
The fat man says it is Not Fat Man Approved.
Beautiful drive from Lexington! Food was great, but the seating outside was definitely the best. It is part of the Holly Hill group of restaurants and similar to Wallace Station. While dining, I saw horses, dogs, blue jays, cardinals, goats, chickens. The animals are familiar with people and will come fairly close to you. You’re surrounded by hundreds of acres of various farms. I went when it was 85° out, but the outdoor seating is completely shaded and felt comfortable. Fried Banana Peppers were great!
Quick Facts About Windy Corner Market
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Sunday | 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
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