Sav’s Chill

We came in on a sweltering hot night, soon before these fine folks closed. I don’t know about the rest of you, but after hitting up Sav’s catty-​cornered Grill and meeting the man himself, this place was bound for greatness from the start. Firstly, anything Sav touches is a labor of love. The guy pours his heart into great product and service — something exemplified by the folks who work at Sav’s Chill.
We got Cookies and Cream and something peanut buttery (I ate a lot of ice cream on this trip, hard to remember all the flavor names exactly) after a lot of sampling. The guy behind the counter from Hazard (my fellow Appalachian!) was being extra courteous and allowed us an additional sample as we realized a flavor we’d not seen previously, and later doled out HUGE scoops for us. We walked around town and ate some of the best ice cream I’ve ever had. This place easily tops two of the biggest names where I live now, Twin Cities Creamery and Sebastian Joe’s, and I’m a huge fan of each of those. Locally made, it’s not sweet to the point where you feel sick even after consuming most of a «Large» size, which is big in size and tiny in price.
In short: this place is the
, and when I come back to UK/​Lexington for any reason, I’ll be stopping in again. Keep workin’ yo magic, Sav!
PS, I only had samples of the bourbon ball, Ale8 sorbet, and coffee liquer flavors, but they were all on point as well.

Good ice cream! My bf always gets the bourbon ball, he loves it. Atmosphere can use some work. Convenient location.

This place is has to be one of the cheaper places to get yummy ice cream. Their flavors are the oddest you will find in the area. They are unique and memorable. They normally don’t carry the normal vanilla or chocolate. The flavor has to be more shocking than that.
If you ask they will give you samples to taste. I got 3 samples last time I was there, but i believe that 2 is their maximum. This should allow you to find out which flavor (s) you wish to eat.
It is a small shop on the corner of Limestone and Maxwell. Don’t mistake this place for its counter part, Sav’s Grill which is located just across the street.
The workers here are always friendly and helpful. the inside area isn’t large so there is never any dirt or mess around which is always a plus. They have benches and tables outside for seating once you purchase your tasty treats.
If you are in the area I suggest to stop in and see them, you wont regret it thats for sure.

We went here after our visit to Sav’s Grill. This is right across the street from the Grill and has the same owner. We got the Ale-​8 ice cream and pistachio gelato. The lady recommended that we get the Ale-​8 ice cream in a bowl because it does not hold like regular ice cream. The consistency was in between a thick slushy and regular dairy ice cream. I am a big fan of Ale-​8 and this ice cream was awesome. Oh, and all of their ice cream and gelato are made locally or in-​house. The pistachio gelato was amazing too. Anytime you get a creamy dessert that contains a nut flavor, it is almost always better to get the gelato option. Gelato being gelato eventuates the nuttiness and creamy flavors of most nuts.

Good ice cream. It’s local too, if that is your thing. They have a good rewards program and some type of buy 3 pints get a 4^th free, I think. I like it and go pretty often.

Stopped by after eating at Sav’s and instantly became a fan. It’s a non-​descript place on the corner or Limestone and Maxwell. For about $ 3, you can get a small cup which has way more than enough ice cream to satisfy you. What a deal! They might not have as many flavors as Graeter’s or some larger places, but there is plenty to match whatever it is your are looking for. I personally like the cookies and cream. Very chocolaty and filled with bits of Oreo. Don’t forget to get the punch card so you can start loading up for a free cup in the future.

Cheap prices, friendly staff, delicious ice cream! I would rather come here than Graeter’s, which is saying a lot because I used to be diehard Graeter’s. I absolutely love the bourbon ball ice cream! The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because of the campus parking situation. Also, the location is rather small, so your only choice is to take it outside and the outside space must be shared with the homeless drunks of the area.

Gosh I love this place! The hot banana ice cream is so unique and delicious. I’ve tried several other favors of both gelato and ice cream, and I have no complaints about the taste! There’s some indoor and outdoor seating, but it’s definitely a smaller space inside. The staff offer great suggestions and are friendly. Definitely will visit again.

Service: 5 stars! I’m actually sad I didn’t get her name cause her customer service was phenomenal. Also, damn good ice cream. Butter pecan and espresso. Both have a mild first impression, but their after tastes were a delight.

Some good different varieties you won’t find in the typical shops. Bourban ball is a must. It will be a repeat.

I was back in Lexington and decided to give this place another go. I had the single on a waffle come. The cone was very fresh and good. I had the Spanish peanut butter gelato (heaven on a cone) and the butter pecan which was way too soft and melted quick. Good taste but not the beat BP that I’ve had. Unlike Jeni’s and other places, samples are limited to 2 samples per customer. I didn’t like that but limiting my choices helped me get through the line faster.
The single is 2 scoops and like most places, you’re allowed to have 2 flavors Pricing is very reasonable for homemade ice cream and actually a little less than some places that I’ve been. Will definitely return.

Very delicious ice cream! The two girls working behind the counter were very helpful and patient with our crazy toddler daughter.
We tried the Bourbon Ball & Mint Chocolate Chip ice creams and our daughter had the strawberry frozen yogurt.

Not the most impressive décor but ice cream flavors are there to impress!
I have already found several that I like and some I don’t care for.
Hot banana and coconut are my absolute two favorites!!!
Ask for tasting samples (max. 2) if you don’t know what to try!
Prices are really good and there is nothing better than being greeted
by a smiley face!
Give it a try!

The people here are great, most of the flavors are good, and prices are pretty reasonable. I would love to give them 5 stars, but there really is no atmosphere to speak of, and they don’t have any toppings. I’ve literally never been to an ice cream, frozen yogurt, or gelato place with no toppings, and I would absolutely purchase and enjoy them if Sav’s offered some.

Friendly staff and delicious varieties of traditional (chocolate, vanilla, peanut butter), innovative (hot banana, lavender), and local (Blue Monday, bourbon ball, Ale-​8) ice cream and sorbets. Definitely worth visiting over and over again. They will also occasionally feature cookies from Louisville’s famous Kizito cookies– baked fresh daily and just as varied.

There’s nothing better than ice cream on a hot summer day. Sav’s serves up excellent locally made in Winchester ice cream. I love hot and spicy anything. I’m told I should BYOB (of hot sauce) wherever I go, so it’s no surprise that I gravitated towards the unusual hot banana. While you’re there, pickup a bottle of Sav’s wonderful signature hot sauce. (Wonder if I can just dash a few drops into my ice cream at home?!)

By far, my favorite ice cream place in Lexington. I am obsessed. Everyone is super nice and you can’t beat local product. I love the bourbon ball ice cream and the lavender gelato. The hot banana is great too and UNIQUE!

This place was fantastic! The staff was very friendly and patient with all the customers even as the line was out the door! Will definitely be going here again! I had the bourbon chocolate and it was spectacular!

They have Valentine’s ice cream, locally made. It’s great! Friendly owner & staff. I think they should make a hot chocolate flavor using Sav’s hot sauce!

How has this gem not been reviewed yet?!
To put things in perspective, I went for the first time about a few weeks ago and I’ve already been back 3 more times. How many times have I wanted to go back? You know, just about every day actually.
They say they close at 9, but in the summer this family-​owned business that’s run by the same people from Sav’s Grill stays open later if people are floating in on the later side of the evening. That kind of customer service is top-​notch. To boot, staff is extremely friendly and helpful when talking with them.
I could go on about the uniqueness of the flavors they have (even an Ale-​8 flavor!), but I always end up choosing the pistachio gelato. It’s divine. No other pistachio creation, maybe not even pistachios themselves, taste that good.