Kroger

Bummer. I was completely enthralled with the fried chicken here just a few months ago, but my recent visit proved that getting quality chicken is a roll of the dice. The product I ordered this time was certainly fried chicken by all measures, but lacked the zest and crispiness that had impressed me before. I bought some of the last pieces available, so I’ll admit the possibility that the chicken might have died under the heat lamp.

I really like stopping at this Kroger location when I need to stock up on some groceries for the week. It isn’t really set up to be a «I’ll just swing in real quick to grab a loaf of bread» kind of place unless you go during a slow time. All the employees here have been very helpful helping me find any item I’m looking for. Great produce department with a good variety of sales from week to week. The layout of the store seems to «flow» nicely– as compared to other locations (looking at you, Lowry Ln Kroger).
This Kroger location offers free snacks for kids, salad bar, balloon kiosk, Starbucks, as well as a great deli & bakery. Great place to grocery shop when you have time to deal with the traffic & parking!

Tucked into a tight lot off a busy road, this Kroger is kind of huge. And strangely small at the same time. With the oddest layout ever. I’m not quite sure what to think.
First, the parking lot is kind of squished, but at least there’s a parking lot! Most of the other shops in this area require street parking so the lot is awesome to have. In addition, there’s a small parking garage on the roof to supplement the lot. Fantastic.
So, Kroger itself: I walked inside the door to the cosmetic area. Which was next to the frozen foods. And birthday cards. Or something like that. Then there was the pet food, and snacks, and the cold beer cave in the middle of the store. Beyond that was the fresh produce and the deli. The produce/​deli area made sense to me but the rest of the store seemed oddly… disarrayed. Not messy, just… in a strange order. I didn’t understand it. Oh, and there’s a Starbucks in there somewhere too.
But hey, the selection was awesome! So many fantastic beers and cheese and snacks and foods to choose from. I kind of wanted to hang out in here for awhile just to look at everything (and drool a bit… I was hungry at the time). The one thing they don’t have: all the housewares that make other locations a mega Kroger. This is not mega Kroger. It’s just food. Which is OK, though, since grocery stores are just for food anyway.
We found all the things we were looking for pretty quickly and didn’t wait long in the checkout lane. All the workers were cheerful and looked glad to be there. Overall, a very pleasant experience. Definitely a great Kroger to have here.

I can’t believe I’m reviewing a Kroger. I was always more of a Meijer girl, but this Kroger has won me over. It’s not just that it’s shiny and newer, it’s NICE and the workers are so friendly! Everyone acts like they’re happy to be there and happy to help you. Every time I go I’m amazed by the friendliness. I love those under $ 5 cheese bins and the clearance bread cart.
I really like that they hired local artists to paint murals, and added parking to the roof. This grocery was really thought out.

NY can keep it’s bodegas– I miss giant stores that have lots of variety! However, I did notice that some food items are cheaper in NY, which I’ve heard is not uncommon because NY sells such high quantities of produce.
I used to frequent the store when I was in college, but this update is really nice! I was amazed to see what they now offer– there is SO much more variety than before. I even saw Cheerwine, the South Carolina soda. Every type of item had at least three brands.
My husband even gasped out loud when he saw his favorite brand of Southeast Asian Ramen, IndoMie. We used to have to drive to Cincinnati for the stuff or ask friends who were visiting from NY and Chicago to bring it!
One drawback is that it does take longer to get through the store, whereas before you could just zip through it.

Best grocery store near UK’s campus. Pricey but it’s worth it for the wide variety and great quality. It also has a Starbucks, sushi bar, and a parking lot on the roof.

This is the best Kroger in town. They have the fastest checkout lanes, great parking (on the ground and on the roof), a huge selection of food, cheeses, meats, and beer, and are centrally located in the heart of Lexington.

Great addition to the community. This Kroger is awesome. Normally we use the Gardenside location or Walmart. Since this place opened, we have been driving that extra distance just to go here.

It’s back! Bigger and better than ever. It’s Lexington’s first grocery store with a parking garage on the roof and an escalator. I’ve been to a grocery store in Chicago and parked on the roof, so this wasn’t the first time that I’ve witnessed this concept. In Lexington though, this is a first!
I was there on opening weekend and it was a madhouse. Probably most if the customers were just people like me, and this won’t be our usual neighborhood grocer.
I was thinking that it was going to be a mega Kroger, but it’s not. We will still have to go to the Beaumont and Richmond Rd Krogers if we insist on buying clothing or furniture from Kroger.
Things that they do have that I took note on were a Starbucks, a create your own cupcake section, and a floral department. Other than the those and the rooftop parking, it’s a typical neighborhood Kroger, but this one is close to UK campus.

The new Kroger is simply Awesome! Very inviting atmosphere and the layout is great. The place is not too big like some of their other superstores. The people are very friendly and have a cheerful demeanor. They had all the things I needed. Glad this Kroger is open again and I think it is a great enhancement to the neighborhood.

The NEW Kroger is awesome. I had to check it out on the first day it opened. I live downtown and was greatly anticipating the grand opening so I would again have a grocery store close to home. I was pleasantly surprised at their great selection of produce, prepared foods, sushi, seafood!!! This store has a great sushi selection, the best I’ve seen at a Kroger.
They also have a lot of prepared foods and food stands for a quick lunch or dinner. Athenian Grill has a food cart in the store which is great!
I’m usually not a big fan of chain stores and restaurants, but Kroger offers a good organic produce selection and other organic foods, making it a good option when the farmers market just isn’t convenient.

Let me begin by saying, I’m a Trader’s Joe girl. Occasionally, I’ll venture to Kroger’s for a single item I might need on a particular day. However, the new and improved Kroger on Euclid with additional rooftop parking, which had it’s grand re-​opening yesterday, is quite nice for Chevy Chasers. It was heavily staffed with overly friendly employees for the occasion, with free samples and give-​aways. I noticed a roll-​back on many prices, but I wonder if that is only to induce shoppers to frequent the new store. Mr. Pappas of nearby Ahenian Grill is supposedly expanding, with a kiosk in the store. While I like AG, I’m not sure I would want to have lunch in this cavernous Kroger, when I could head right up the street to the restaurant. The daily made fresh sushi is a nice touch, for takeout, and samples were quite good. All in all, a pleasant experience. .…
.. .. . but, I’m still a Trader Joe’s girl!

A great Kroger. It can sometimes get pretty busy, but there’s never a wait to checkout. Their selection isn’t as big as some Krogers, but it’s good enough. The prices are decent with a Kroger’s card.

A smaller store, but they still have everything I need. The only downfall is the lack of parking during busier times. Helpful staff if you are looking for something in the store.

I frequent this Kroger location. It’s the closest one to the UK campus. They are a pretty typical supermarket, and their prices seem to be about average on most things. They don’t have as much stuff as some other Kroger stores have. In particular, they don’t have as much international food as other locations.
They have a lot of manager’s specials, especially in bakery goods and meats. Watch out for these good deals. They have a shopper card, which gets you a little bit of a discount too. They have a decent beer aisle for a store of that size. They have a florist. They sell sushi. They have a decent-​sized organic/​fair trade section.
I get the impression that their friendliness knows a bound, but I haven’t crossed it yet. The cashiers are friendly, and the management is competent and responsive. The store is neat and organized. Self checkout is usually fast.