Come enjoy a three-course meal prepared for you by exceptional students that are team-taught and directed by Chef Rachel Bryant and Dr. David Johnson, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition. Ms. Bryant is a professional chef with over 10 years of experience and Dr. Johnson is a chef and Registered Dietitian.
Located on the second floor of Erikson Hall, Lemon Tree Cafe welcomes you to enjoy a delicious lunch on select Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 noon. This dining experience is open to faculty, staff, and the public, but reservations are required to secure your spot.
NEW FOR FALL 2025!! The 1976 Banquet Room is a private extension of Lemon Tree Cafe, available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00pm to 1:00pm during our regular services throughout the semester. Designed for small group gatherings, meetings, or individual reservations, it offers an elevated fine dining experience in an intimate setting. Guests can enjoy the same fresh, student-prepared meals served in the Cafe while dining in a refined atmosphere that makes any lunch feel special.
If you have questions please send an email to Lemon Tree Cafe.
The cost of meals at Lemon Tree Cafe is $18.00 per meal.
All purchases are final. There will be no refunds. Should an emergency closure (inclement weather, power outages, etc.) be necessary, we will arrange a make-up date. Those with reservations for the cancelled service will be guaranteed a seat at the make-up date.
For more information about emergency closures, as well as to preview our upcoming menus, please refer to the Lemon Tree Cafe website.
Only six seats may be reserved at one time. It is possible to accommodate larger parties, including in the 1976 Banquet Room. Please contact lemontree@uky.edu for further instructions and to make special accommodations.
In some cases, to accommodate more patrons and due to lack of additional space, single person reservations may be seated with other parties where seats are open/available.
IMPORTANT! Please pay your reservation promptly to ensure your seats remain reserved. Reservations that remain unpaid for more than 30 minutes may be subject to immediate cancellation.
All purchases are final; there are no refunds.
