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Franklin, KY is not the biggest place in the country, or even in the state, but that doesn't mean we don't have some amazing places for delicious homemade ice cream. When you want a special treat, visit one of these spots that are our favorites for frozen desserts. Frosty Freeze You'll find the Frosty Freeze at 433 Main St, and this is a truly beloved local spot. You know this by the fact that they open up at 9 AM every day except Sunday, when they're closed. That's way earlier than most people are interested in having dessert, but this place is just that good. They close at 10 PM every night. more In addition to dessert, they also do old-fashioned burgers and fries, and their shakes are like what your grandparents and great-grandparents had in the soda shops. Go old school and get a banana split or a malt: you can't go wrong. This isn't a place where you're going to get tons of toppings because it's meant to be nostalgic. Think 1950s soda shop and you'll be on the right track. Kelly Korn and Kandy Shop At 109 W Cedar St, this spot opens up from 10 AM to 7 PM from Tuesday through Saturday. They are closed on Sundays and Mondays. This is an old fashion candy shop, but they also have delicious frozen desserts, which you can get in single or double scoops on cones, waffle cones, or in cups. They have a wide variety of flavors, so be sure to stop in if you're in the area. Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard If you're up for a little trip in your Ford Explorer, head north to 1840 Christian Car Way Suite C in Bowling Green for some creamy custard and delicious ices. They're open from noon until 9 pm from Sunday through Thursday and stay open until 10 pm on Friday and Saturday. They have a variety of ices, gelato, and "gelati," which are combos of gelato on top of Italian ice. Their Italian ices are made fresh every and use only real fruit. Flavors change regularly, but you can usually count on strawberry, blue raspberry, orange, and banana at least. Their cream ice is a weird but delicious combination, and we are pretty partial to the marshmallow peanut butter. The custard is thick and rich, and the chocolate salted caramel custard is not to be missed if they have it on offer. They also do great concretes. There's nothing like a frozen dessert when you really want to indulge. And if you want an indulgent experience for your Ford, bring it to Hunt Ford for the finest and most careful service in the state.

There's nothing better than pizza, at least we think so, and if you agree, then you'll want to try one of the best pizza places near us. Whether you need to bundle the family in your Explorer or are headed home in your Ford F-250 after work and want to pick up something quick, these places have you covered here in Franklin, KY, and the surrounding area. Brickyard Cafe You'll find this café at 205 West Cedar St. Pop in between 11 AM and 9 PM Monday through Thursday or until 10 PM on Friday and Saturdays. This is centrally located to a number of nice shopping spots, so it's a great place to stop. And while it has pizza, it also has some other dishes and even some lighter things so everyone in your party can find something they like to eat. more They don't do a lot of specialty pizzas here. They offer a couple of standards, but the idea is that you will build your own on their fantastic homemade dough and red sauce. They do have a meat lovers' with Andouille sausage, chicken, pepperoni, and bacon; the Popeye, which comes with spinach, chicken, and mushrooms; and the interesting Potato Pizza, which is alfredo sauce, red onions and red potatoes, bacon, and cheese. But if none of that floats your boat, build your own from their amazing array of toppings. Casey's Is this a gas station? Yes. Is it a convenience store? Yes. But, does it have fabulous pizza pies? Absolutely it does. In fact, the spot may be better known for its pizza than for anything else that it offers. You'll find one at 315 S. Main St. and you can call them at 270-586-8560 to get your order started. You can pick up your pizza in-store or have it delivered till 10:30 PM. Every store hand-makes its dough every morning, and that's what makes it so special. Order one of their very affordable single topping pizzas, a specialty pizza, a breakfast pizza, or just create your own. They do gluten-free and also flatbread pizzas, and rest assured that vegetables, meats, and cheeses are all high-quality and fresh. Holly J's Bar and Grill You'll find this fun spot at 1326 Nashville Rd. They are open from 10 AM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and until midnight on Friday and Saturday. As you can imagine, they have some really great drinks here, and the atmosphere and staff are top-notch. If you enjoy a few drinks, please do so responsibly and never drink and drive. There's a lot of great food on the menu here, but what most people don't realize is their pizza will beat out that chain pizza stuff any day of the week. We really love their chicken cheddar ranch pizza, and of course, you can build your own with literally anything you can imagine. They'll do their pizzas as rolled calzones, too. Next time you want some pizza, skip the chain spots and go to the right place. And when you need service done on your Ford, you should also go to the right place. Come to hunt Ford today.