JB's Creamery and Cafe Opens in Downtown Lexington
The new ice cream shop at 113 N. Broadway features alcohol-infused flavors and coffee drinks.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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JB's Creamery and Cafe has officially opened its doors in downtown Lexington at 113 N. Broadway. The business occupies the former space of Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen and offers a variety of frozen treats produced in Winchester.
Why it matters
The shop brings a unique selection of spirits-infused desserts to the downtown area, utilizing a federal rectifier's license to incorporate bourbon, rum, and moonshine into its offerings. Beyond its specialty items, the business provides a range of non-alcoholic ice cream and coffee options for the community.
The shop features alcohol-infused ice cream with 5% alcohol by volume, which is equivalent to 10-proof. The menu highlights flavors like butter pecan bourbon and mint julep bourbon alongside standard non-alcoholic options.
The players
JB's Creamery and Cafe
This ice cream business specializes in producing desserts infused with various spirits including bourbon, rum, and moonshine.
The details
Operating out of 113 N. Broadway, the cafe serves a mix of coffee drinks and ice cream products manufactured in Winchester. The establishment is set to host a grand opening event to formally introduce its menu to the downtown neighborhood.
Timeline
Soft opening operations began on October 16, 2026.
The grand opening is scheduled for October 22, 2026, at 11 a.m.
Market Landscape
The expansion of JB's Creamery follows the growth of the local craft spirits-infused food market in Kentucky, reflecting a regional trend of blending culinary arts with distilling heritage. This positioning helps the brand differentiate itself in a competitive downtown dessert market by leveraging local supply chains.
Customers can visit the new downtown location for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options during daily operating hours. The shop is open Sunday through Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from noon to 9 p.m.
The takeaway
The addition of this cafe provides downtown visitors with a unique dessert experience focused on local spirit-infused products. Residents should note the varying daily closing times when planning their visits to the Broadway location.
What happens next
The business will hold its grand opening on October 22, 2026, starting at 11 a.m.
Further reading
For more information on local business activity, visit Lexington Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lexington Herald Leader.
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