Top rated Ice cream shops in Lexington, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Coffee shop

👍👍 Looking for good coffee at 6:30am as we started the 2nd part of our journey and Twisted Stache was the only place open. So glad we found this gem. Coffee is great, place is adorable and the owner is warm & welcoming!

5.00 (46 reviews) (~74.58 km from centre)

Rowlett’s Milkhouse Creamery

Ice cream shop

👍👍 I've been driving throughout the US over the last couple of years, and my advice to travelers - take the time to get off the beaten path and explore a bit. I did this on a trip from Nashville to upstate New York, stopping at Rowlett's Milkhouse Creamery inn Campbellsburg, Kentucky, and I was so happ...

4.90 (178 reviews) (~80.95 km from centre)

The Local

Ice cream shop

👍👍 Nice ice cream shop with some great lunch specials!! I had the Pulled Pork Nachos with a sweet BBQ sauce and the Mrs enjoyed the Carnita Tacos. The only improvement I would suggest is either salsa or some Nacho cheese with the side of chips the Mrs had! We also split a Hot Fudge Cake, was going to...

4.90 (90 reviews) (~43.88 km from centre)

Red River Gorge General Store

General store

👍👍 Love the variety of items- I was in this store multiple times. The fudge is very good- I purchased two flavors.

4.90 (32 reviews) (~76.44 km from centre)

Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream (Manchester)

Ice cream shop

Eclectic flavors & homemade waffle cones draw crowds to this ice cream spot in industrial–chic digs.

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4.80 (1.6K reviews) (~2.26 km from centre)

Hoggy's Ice Cream

Ice cream shop

👍👍 Great spot! Good ice cream, clean interior, nice outside tables. Neighborhood/town vibe

4.80 (482 reviews) (~37.37 km from centre)

High on Art & Coffee

Art cafe

👍👍 Omg such an amazing little artsy coffee and brunch spot! Grab and go at it’s finest. We are visiting from out of town and first time in KY. The lady at our hotel recommended this place and it did not disappoint! we got the wamlet (omelet made on a waffle iron) squash soup, house made waffle with whi...

4.80 (357 reviews) (~1.22 km from centre)

Burgin Dairy Barn

Ice cream shop

4.80 (294 reviews) (~40.11 km from centre)

The Brick

Ice cream shop

👍👍 Cozy little ice cream/coffee shop (sell handmade unique pottery as well). Spent a week in RRG and decided to check this spot out on last day. Glad we did!! I personally got the churro and strawberry on a waffle cone. Girl working was very friendly, helpful, and beautiful. Very cool and historical pa...

4.80 (241 reviews) (~83.69 km from centre)

Roll Over Rolled Ice Cream & Boba Tea

Ice cream shop

👍👍 Good customer service & even better ice cream. They even jave dog friendly pup cups! Their prices aren't bad either!

4.80 (84 reviews) (~94.25 km from centre)

TSAOCHA

Bubble tea store

👍👍 Super cute shop with great tea! They market themselves as not using any powder mixes and I can definitely tell that is fact. The freshness of the ingredients really come through and our orders were delicious. I highly recommend giving this shop a try, over all the new boba cafes popping up all over...

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4.70 (251 reviews) (~2.05 km from centre)

Got Ta Stop Dairy Dip

American restaurant

$ $$$

4.70 (225 reviews) (~68.75 km from centre)

Highview Ice Cream and Coffee

Coffee shop

😐 it was okay. I don’t think they knew what they were doing or how to make my drink. the majority of my frappe was ice. i asked for a flavor i saw listed on their board & the employee said they didn’t have it. I said why is it written up on the board then? She said “idk I can’t read cursive.” ….. the...

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4.70 (138 reviews) (~98.77 km from centre)