The 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in Kentucky — 2026

We compared all 416 ice cream shops in Kentucky on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · The DreameryElizabethtown Gelato

Wed-Sat 12:30pm-9am, Sun 12:30pm-8am

(270) 986-7682 Website View listing

#2 · Baskin-RobbinsLexington Ice cream cakes

Mon-Sun 11am-10pm

(859) 269-0031 Website View listing

#3 · Graeter's Ice CreamLouisville

Mon-Thu 11am-10am, Sun 12pm-10am

(502) 896-9952 Website View listing

#4 · Dairy KastleLouisville Soft serve

Tuesday to Sunday 11:00am – 9:30pm

(502) 634-8990 Website View listing

#5 · Louisville CreamLouisville HomemadeMilkshakes

TUE - THU 3:00 - 10:00, FRI - SAT 1:00 - 10:00, SUN 1:00 - 6:00

(502) 882-1516 Website View listing

#6 · Sorella GelateriaLexington GelatoHomemade

Wed–Sat 1pm–9pm, Sun 1pm–7pm

(859) 797-0085 Website View listing

#7 · Valley Dairy FreezeLouisville Soft serveVeganMilkshakes

Monday-Thursday: 11-10pm, Friday-Sunday: 11-11pm

(502) 933-3429 Website View listing

#8 · Joe Brett's Ice CreamWinchester

Mon-Sat 12:00 to 9:00 pm, Sun 1:00 to 9:00 pm

(859) 644-5060 Website View listing

#9 · Gelato GilbertoProspect Gelato

Tuesday 1-9 pm, Friday 1-10 pm

(502) 423-7751 Website View listing

#10 · Menchie's Frozen YogurtFlorence Frozen yogurt

Mon-Sun 12pm-10pm

(859) 647-7300 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (soft serve, gelato, frozen yogurt, custard, italian ice, shaved ice, paletería, rolled, homemade, vegan, ice cream cakes, milkshakes, dog-friendly, drive-thru), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.