Hoggy’s

Hoggy’s, located on 301 West E Main St in Frankfort, KY, is a family-friendly shop that is perfect for people strolling downtown who want to please their sweet tooth. Hoggy’s has been rated a 4.7 out of 5 stars on Google Reviews.

Atmosphere

When we saw the charming entrance to Hoggy’s, we knew we were in for a treat! The door was surrounded by colorful designs and the window to the left was immersed in the Hoggy’s logo. There were patio tables outside for the people who would rather enjoy the outdoors while indulging in their sweet of choice.

When we walked inside there were chants of happy children running around in an upstairs area. The area was somewhat blocked off and had a chalkboard next to it that said “Happy Birthday Alex.” Anyone who were to walk inside would immediately be delighted and feel joyful and safe. Looking around from the workers to the customers, there wasn’t a single person who seemed to be in a bad mood, which created a welcoming vibe.

There was a tiny line of customers eager to get their hands on some ice cream. Once it was our turn to tell the server what we wanted we were greeted delightfully. There wasn’t one ounce of unpleasant energy in the room. The menu was covered in an array of colors and nearby was a “Hall of Fame” wall with pictures of people holding a huge pig bowl. It was a part of a challenge Hoggy’s offered called “The Hog Wild Challenge.” This nice touch along with the ecstatic energy gave Hoggy’s a fun environment. They made our ice cream in front of us, which, as mentioned in the Coldstone review, we enjoyed a lot because we liked seeing the process of how our ice cream was being made. While paying, we noticed that to the right of the cash register was a section for their merchandise. This included keychains, stickers, candy bars, and even some t-shirts hung up on the wall next to the menu.

We sat down and appreciated the beautiful, hand-painted mural surrounding us. Then we got to looking around even more and noticed the fall decorations to match the season. The shop was modern with a retro twist which made it perfect for taking some aesthetically pleasing photos. Like Coldstone, the displays and energetic colors would intrigue someone to buy more. Throughout our time sitting down we took note of the servers checking up on people and making sure everyone was satisfied which made us feel very safe.

Hoggy’s radiated nothing less than gleeful energy and the atmosphere was amazing. We left Hoggy’s with smiling faces and with an eagerness to try the icecream there again in the future. 

Flavors

Decadent, delicious, and smooth are all words to describe the first ice cream that we tried at Hoggy’s, which was Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. This ice cream was great between the small pieces of cookie dough to the smooth, refreshing vanilla ice cream. Every bite we took of the ice cream made us want more and more. The cookie dough chunks were smaller than the ones at Coldstone, which we preferred because it was easier to eat. Overall the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream from Hoggy’s was balanced, smooth, and overall delicious to eat. 

The second ice cream that we tried at Hoggy’s was Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream. The ice cream was blended perfectly. It was not over-blended or unblended. The chocolate chips in the ice cream were more like chocolate flakes that melt in the mouth each and every bite. The amount of mint was just the right amount and not too much—sometimes it’s a bit too much and the ice cream starts to taste like mint gum. The Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream was the perfect treat to cool and refresh on a hot summer day. 

The last ice cream that we tried was the plain Chocolate ice cream. The Chocolate ice cream was rich, creamy, and tasty. This ice cream was light and airy, allowing us to enjoy the ice cream even more.  The Chocolate ice cream was sweet enough to stop a sweet tooth craving, but not too much. All in all, this ice cream was great!