Founded in 1789 and named after Richmond, VA, Richmond, KY is the third-largest city in the bluegrass region. Tourists love to come here to check out the historic sites. And while they visit the landmarks, they also love to feed their sweet tooth with some ice cream. We are serving up the top 5 frozen dessert spots in and around this remarkable city. Read on to see what makes these sweet spots unique!
1. Poppy’s Food Truck
Remember the jingle of the iconic frozen treat truck from your childhood? Relive it by making a pit stop near the city center. Receiving all 5-star reviews on Google, Poppy’s is a city center gem. With great customer service, they offer commercial frozen favorites like creamsicles, drumsticks, choco-tacos, bomb pops, push-up pops, and more!
2. Insomnia Cookies
Just a couple of blocks away from Poppy’s, take a swing by Insomnia Cookies if you want some baked goods with your frozen treat. Here you can order cookies, scoops, and/or sweet sandwiches. Insomnia Cookies sells unique cookie varieties like cereal ‘n milk, cinnamon bun, double chocolate mint, everything bagel, and more. They also have vegan and gluten-free options.
On the frozen side, they serve scoops, sundaes, and pre-packed containers. Their frozen desserts are sold only at certain locations, so check before you go!
3. Alamo Ice
Also nestled in the town center is Alamo Ice. Alamo Ice offers unique sweet treats to folks wanting something a bit different. Quench your thirst with a frozen drink! Alamo Ice sells slushes, Italian Ice, shaved ice, coffee, smoothies, milkshakes, floats, sundaes, and a variety of refreshing drinks. They can also make you a banana split or a cookie topped with whipped cream and a scoop of your favorite frozen treat. Yum!
4. Cook Out
Cook Out is known for its burgers and hot dogs but is our top pick for the best milkshakes. Offering more than 40 flavors of “fancy milkshakes” on their menu, Cook Out wins the prize for the highest number of flavors. Try a fresh banana shake or kick it up a notch by ordering a peanut butter banana shake. With so many choices, everyone can tantalize their taste buds.
You can also order a blast from the past, Cheerwine! Even better, make it a Cheerwine float!
5. Culver’s
Want to visit an American favorite? Culver’s, a national chain offering both food and frozen treats, can serve both your meal and dessert needs. Culver’s offers the highest customer ratings on Google and is our pick amongst the commercial chains. Culver’s offers custard, another sweet frozen concoction. You can order concretes (custard with topping mix-ins), shakes, sundaes, cones, floats, and malts. With a variety of nut, fruit, and candy mix-ins, there are thousands of possible combinations.
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