What to order at Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream

The dish to know
Kentucky-made small-batch ice cream
Editor tip
The bourbon and honey flavour is the local order; the Clays Mill shop covers the south side when queues run long.
CuisineStreet food
Price$
HoursSun-Thu 12:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-22:00
The dishKentucky-made small-batch ice cream
Last verified

Why locals love it: It hides between Distillery District warehouses off Manchester Street; follow the painted ice cream cones down the alley.

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Location

Address: 1210 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40504

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