Lemon Tree

Lemon Tree

Lemon Tree Restaurant

The Lemon Tree provides real world, science-based experiences to students in the Quantity Food Production class, a capstone course for dietetics and hospitality, management and tourism undergraduate students.

About the Restaurant

The Lemon Tree is more than just a restaurant; it’s a living classroom where Dietetics and Hospitality Management & Tourism students gain invaluable hands-on experience in their Quantity Food Productions course. Throughout the semester, students rotate through various workstations and management positions, immersing themselves in the various roles necessary to operate a successful restaurant. From food preparation to service, our students learn it all, providing a high-quality dining experience for our guests while upholding food safety and quality assurance standards.

Teaching Team:

Students at The Lemon Tree are team-taught and directed by lecturer Emily DeWitt and Chef Rachel Bryant from the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition.

Dining Details:

Located on the second floor of Erikson Hall, The Lemon Tree welcomes you to enjoy a delicious lunch every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 noon. This dining experience is open to faculty, staff, and the public, but reservations are required to secure your spot.

Pricing and Payment:

The cost of dining at The Lemon Tree is $18.00 per person. Please note that we only accept credit card payments through QR code. NO CASH transactions will be accepted.

Reservations:

Reservations open approximately two weeks before the start of each semester. To view the semester menu and make a reservation, please click on ‘Reservations’ below.

We hope that you join us at The Lemon Tree for an incredible, student-led dining experience. Enjoy a delicious meal while supporting our amazing students!

Get Involved

Make a Reservation

Lunch is served at Lemon Tree beginning at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays and reservations are required

Reservations

Make a Donation

Donations are accepted with gratitude on behalf of the Lemon Tree Cafe, for the DHN Student Success Fund

Donations

Connect With Us

Contact

101 Graham Ave, 204 Erikson Hall, Lexington, KY 40508

Email the Lemon Tree

Emily DeWitt

Lemon Tree Lecturer

Contact Emily DeWitt

Rachel Bryant

Lemon Tree Chef

Contact Rachel Bryant

Contact Information

Dr. Tammy J. Stephenson, PhD, FAND
Department Chair & Professor

202 Funkhouser Building Lexington, KY 40506-0054

+1 (859) 257-3800

tammy.stephenson@uky.edu