Foods

Food is one thing everyone enjoys – whether you are a child or just a kid at heart – Lexington has something to suit your taste!

Barbecue

The Lexington area is well known for many foods, although you may have heard of its “World Famous Barbecue.” Perhaps some of our other famous foods may not be as familiar.

See a listing of all “Lexington Style Barbecue” restaurants

Pimento Cheese

Since 1940, Conrad & Hinkle Food Market has been serving the folks in Lexington with some of the best, most tasty pimento cheese around. A good old-fashioned grocer located on the square in Lexington, they sell their pimento cheese by ½, 1 and 2 pound containers. This is a good old southern taste of Lexington you certainly don’t want to miss!

Store Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8am-6pm
Saturday: 8am-4pm

Conrad & Hinkle Food Market
6 North Main Street, Lexington
336-248-2341
www.Conrad-Hinkle.com

Peppermint Candy

After you get your homemade pimento cheese, walk across N. Main Street to The Candy Factory for some good old-fashioned “Red Bird” peppermint candy made by Piedmont Candy Company right here in Lexington. The Candy Factory opened in the front of Piedmont Candy Company in 1978 and moved to N. Main Street in 1979. The peppermint candy sticks and puffs are a mainstay at The Candy Factory, but these days when you walk in the door, your nose will be instantly drawn to the wonderful aroma of homemade, fresh fudge.

Store Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10am-5:30pm
Friday: 10am-7:30pm
Saturday: 10am to 4pm

The Candy Factory
15 N. Main Street, Lexington
336- 249-6770
www.SweetToothGifts.com

Moravian Cookies

When you visit Mrs. Hanes Moravian Cookies all of your senses come alive! This family owned Davidson County business is truly one of a kind. You will be amazed at the craftsmanship of the bakers who still make this traditional paper-thin cookie in the way of their Moravian ancestors ….every cookie is hand-rolled and hand-cut! You can watch the “Artists in Aprons” through a special viewing window and taste a cookie fresh from the oven. Samples of all the six different flavors are also available. Visitors are welcome at any time, but group tours should be booked in advance. Over 7000 people tour the bakery each year and it is an experience that can be enjoyed by school children or adults.