The ice cream shoppe
treats , said Barker , with a vast dessert menu including items like homemade cobblers and pies — “ We bake and serve over 100 homemade pies a week ,” said Barker .
Located within the restaurant , which Barker described as “ very family oriented ,” is a full ice cream bar , along with a counter with seating , serving up milkshakes , sundaes , and much more .
To see the whole menu , visit The Rex ’ s page on Facebook .
The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday , opening at 11 a . m . They stop seating at 8 p . m . — but if you ’ re in the doors by then , take your time and finish your meal , invited Barker .
“ Fifty years of thought went into this ,” said Barker with a laugh . “... We ’ re not fancy . Come as you are , we ’ re going to take care of you .
JUNE 2024 SEKY - Southeast Kentucky Life • 13