5 Best Ice Cream Parlors Near Lexington to Beat the Heat: Yelp

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The heat continues! Another hot day with high humidity levels has Lexingtonians looking for fun and easy ways to beat the heat.

Heat indexes will approach 100 and high temperatures will remain in the 90s for the next week. What are the best ways to stay cool during a heatwave?

End another fun-filled summer day with the best ice cream Lexington has to offer. But where is it? FOX 56 used Yelp to find the answer.

5. Andy's Ice Cream

Andy's Frozen Custard makes the top five.

Nestled on South Broadway in Lexington, Andy's Frozen Custard offers a variety of confections designed to keep customers cold and coming back for more.

Their menu includes “FANdy Favorite Treats” like Snowmonster Concretes, James Brownie Funky Jackhammer, and an Andy's Anywhere Pick6 box.

With drive-thru and walk-up windows, heated frozen treats are within reach.

4. Frozen in time

Hidden on East Brannon Road in Nicholasville, Frozen In Time offers a wide range of options for customers.

Whether customers are craving ice cream cones, bowls, shakes or tornadoes, Frozen In Time has something to please.

Customize all your frozen treats with a variety of toppings, including:

• Hot fondant
• Chocolate pieces
• Oreos
• Cookie dough
• Brownie Bites

Lose yourself in goodness and stay cool in the summer heat with Frozen In Time.

3. Freshie's Ice and Soda Fountain

Freshie's has two locations throughout Lexington. With one found on Old Harrodsburg Road in South Elkhorn Village and the other in the Hartland Shopping Center on Kenesaw Drive, fans of superheated ice cream are never far from a delicious solution.

Freshie's menu has over 100 flavors to choose from, including choices for dietary restrictions such as gluten-free.

The fun doesn't stop there; Freshie's offers several ice cream sodas, floats, sundaes, and even affogatos for iced coffee lovers!

Freshie's is open every day of the week from noon to 10 p.m. but is closed on Mondays!

2. Graeter Ice Cream

A polarizing finish for second place, Graeters finishes in penultimate place on this list.

Located on Euclid Avenue, Graeter's serves Lexington year-round until 11 p.m.

The family-owned ice cream chain has had more than 50 locations nationwide for over 150 years. With a new flavor exclusively available every month, there's always a reason to come back to Graeter's, even when the heat can't be beat.

In June, enjoy their seasonal banana chocolate chips or indulge in year-round favorites like chocolate chip cookie dough and cookies and cream.

Graeter's looks forward to helping you protect yourself from the summer sun.

1. Artisan Crank and Boom Ice Cream

What better way to end enjoying a slice of pizza at Goodfellas in Lexington's Distillery District than by visiting Yelp's Best Ice Cream Parlor in Lexington?

Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream is a high-end ice cream maker in Lexington. Recognized in national media outlets like PEOPLE Magazine, The New York Times, and Cooking Channel, their mission is to “create joy, spark laughter, and inspire compassion.”

With featured flavors like Bourbon & Honey, Kentucky Blackberry & Buttermilk, and Strawberry Balsamic Sorbet, the best tastes of Kentucky come together in one frozen flavor blend.

Crank & Boom claims the top spot after being voted best in Lexington 11 years in a row, according to their website!