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(859) 554-5662
Est. Lexington, Kentucky

Every crumb
tells a
story

Small-batch pastries, house-milled breads, and carefully crafted drinks — made fresh each morning at our Alexandria Drive bakery.

1439 Alexandria Drive
40504 Lexington, KY
Fresh artisan breads cooling on a wooden rack at El Lounge
Golden pastries arranged on a marble counter at El Lounge
Warm, minimalist interior of El Lounge café with natural light
Our Story

Baked with patience,
served with care

El Lounge began with a simple conviction: that the best bread and pastries come from unhurried hands and honest ingredients. Nestled on Alexandria Drive in Lexington, our kitchen operates on a small-batch rhythm — we bake what we can do well, and we bake it fresh every morning.

From sourdough loaves with a morning crust to delicate viennoiserie that shatters at the touch, every item on our counter is made in-house. We source locally when we can, and we never cut corners on time or technique.

100% House-made daily
Local Ingredients when possible
Fresh Baked each morning
A baker dusting flour on a freshly shaped loaf at El Lounge
What We Make

From our oven
to your table

Artisan Breads

Sourdough, country loaves, and seasonal varieties — each shaped by hand and baked in our deck oven until the crust sings.

Viennoiserie

Butter croissants, pain au chocolat, brioche — laminated with precision and baked to a golden, shattering finish.

Handcrafted Drinks

Single-origin espresso, house-made syrups, and seasonal infusions — paired thoughtfully with whatever's freshest from the case.

Celebration Cakes

Custom orders for milestones and quiet Sundays alike — simple, elegant, and always made from scratch.

Gift Boxes

Curated assortments of our finest baked goods, wrapped simply and ready for someone you care about — or yourself.

Community

We partner with local farms and producers, and we're proud to be a gathering place for Lexington's neighbors.

Visit Us

Stop by
for a while

Address

1439 Alexandria Dr

Lexington, KY 40504

Hours
Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The exterior of El Lounge on Alexandria Drive in Lexington
Get in Touch

Have a question or
a custom order?

Whether it's a celebration cake, a catering request, or just a question about today's bake — we'd love to hear from you.

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