Is Crank & Boom Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Lexington, KY)
Current status
As of September 2026, Crank & Boom is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
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What the source shows: Yelp's listing for the Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge at 1210 Manchester St shows a September 2026 update with 515 reviews and 589 photos, matching the located address.
- Season / episode Season 8, Episode 6
- Address 1210 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40504
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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?
Best Thing I Ever Ate (Food Network) featured Crank & Boom in a 'Voted Most Popular' episode of fan-favorite dishes. Crank & Boom is a small-batch, Kentucky-inspired craft ice cream maker with multiple Lexington locations, including its original shop at 1210 Manchester Street. According to Yelp, the Manchester Street location's listing, shown as Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge, was updated in September 2026 and carried 515 reviews and 589 photos. A related search result also surfaced a July 2026 charity race, the Crank & Boom Sprint For Scoops 3K & Kid's Dash, tied to the brand and benefiting Fayette Eating Education & Delivery (FEED). Together, the September 2026 Yelp update and the scheduled 2026 community event indicate the ice cream shop remained active through the fall of 2026.
Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate
- Original air date
- Not confirmed
- Episode title
- Voted Most Popular
- What was featured
- Small-batch, Kentucky-inspired craft ice cream flavors
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Crank & Boom
Frequently asked questions
Is Crank & Boom still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Crank & Boom is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Crank & Boom after Best Thing I Ever Ate?
Best Thing I Ever Ate (Food Network) featured Crank & Boom in a 'Voted Most Popular' episode of fan-favorite dishes. As of September 2026, Crank & Boom is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Crank & Boom located?
1210 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40504. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Crank & Boom?
Season 8, Episode 6 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Voted Most Popular”.
What do reviews say since Best Thing I Ever Ate?
According to Yelp, the Manchester Street location's listing, shown as Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge, was updated in September 2026 and carried 515 reviews and 589 photos. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
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Visit info
- Address
- 1210 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40504
- Venue type
- other
- Official website
- crankandboom.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Kentucky
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Sources
- Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/crank-and-boom-ice-cream-lounge-lexington
- findtherun.com — https://www.findtherun.com/race/11141/crank-boom-sprint-for-scoops-3k-kids-dash
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