Love this local ice cream shop. You can order inside our the window outside. Service is quick and…read moreefficient. Inside decor reminds me of a 50s diner. Variety of ice cream to choose from: soft serve, milk shakes, novelty ice creams, and more. They have expanded their hours and are open later on weekends.

We visited for the first time and were impressed with all the flavors, including the special Fall…read moreFlavors. Loved the samples too! Wished the shakes were made with the different ice cream varieties though. The decor is fun and the service was great. She was very patient and friendly. There were a few flies that were bothersome inside but definitely plan on returning!

Hands down best soft serve I have ever had. I never would have thought I'd find it in a small town…read morein Iowa. I would compare this creamy soft serve to Dairy Queen, except even better! They also have the best cookie ice cream sandwich I've ever had. Thelma's cookie sandwiches blew my mind. There was inside and patio seating available. The inside is very cute and quaint and there are sooooo many options to choose from. The drive through was also very convenient for small orders. This place is ran by high schoolers, so have patience. They did mess my order up a couple times, but the ice cream is so worth it. I wish I was from the area because I would literally come here every day if I could.

Love the ice cream flavors but not to feeling to crazy about that they didn't fill the cone. I've…read morebeen here multiple times and never had this but when it was addressed the two young workers couldn't care to be bothered about it and said that's the way it's always been. Been here enough to know that it's not and they're just being lazy. I'm all for teenagers working but multiple times I've been here, they have been rude and quite frankly don't care about the customers. Their attitudes are way different when the owners are around, just wish their employer could see how off putting they are when they aren't there.

Brin was amazing. So kind and genuine in helping to find something for my daughter with a dairy…read moreallergy. Insured it was scooped safely. Thank you for taking the time to ensure we could enjoy a treat. We never thought they would have an option for us so sad we didn't stop in sooner.

The Uptown Dairy is quite the treat. Right in the heart of Uptown Ankeny this shop is bright and…read morefresh and inviting. The place is immaculate and they have both indoor and outdoor seating options. For all my friends of the High Trestle Trail it literally is footsteps from their front door, you can eat their ice cream and ride your bike! WIN- WIN!!! The ice cream selections are amazing, and so many its is hard to choose, but i did! We got massive scoops of yummy, creamy deliciousness on a fresh and crispy waffle cone, of which they have several types to choose from. The workers on this particular day were fantastic, attentive and fast, They even hooked us up with some pup cups to go! (The dogs thank you!) If you are feeling like rewarding yourself or just have a hankering for something delicious and Ice Cream fits the bill, pop on in to the Uptown Dairy and try their treats! You will not be disappointed!

I found my new favorite ice cream!! But so sad that it's 3.5 hours away from home!…read more We had lunch nearby and before we headed out on our roadtrip back home, saw this ice cream shop and decided to stop by. The two teenagers working were friendly and helpful. Provided samples when we were trying to choose between flavors. I went in there thinking I was going to get a scoop of their coffee heath, but once I sampled their salted Oreo, I fell in love. The sweet and salty and creaminess of that ice cream was so perfect!! A couple things that I found do awesome in this store.. they have self serve water in the dining area! So many ice cream places make you purchase bottled water if you get thirsty after your sweet treat. They also have shakers with sprinkles at tables!! How awesome!! I will be dreaming about that salted Oreo ice cream til we finally meet again.

Busy place which is awesome. Normally love coming here. Was grabbing ice cream for my family. I…read moretold them repeatedly I did not want lids. 4 orders plus a pint. When you order it with lids you somehow get less and when I am paying $8 for dairy free ice cream I want my money's worth. It also can get really messy with ice cream melting around the lid and spilling out everywhere. Instead of listening I got lids on 3 out of 4 scooped ice cream along with my pint. I get it can be confusing when there are multiple orders but it does not hurt to ask again. I think someone was also new because because someone was doing to weakest of scoops. Normally I am used to the worker really digging in to get the scoop and that just was not happening here. They also kept getting very confused when we were ordering.

4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $7 05/01/2026 While this place was closed the last time we drove through, I vowed to stop on the next trip and we got our chance to enjoy a stop with our grandson and his parents last night. It enjoys a great location on a corner next to a park and has a modern, clean look inside and out. We enjoyed several types of ice cream, but my wife and I shared a Comet (Blizzard) with Salted Caramel Ice Cream and Heath candy mix-in (see picture). It was a great combination that we would highly recommend and would order again! If you are in (or driving through) Polk City, this is a must-stop to enjoy some great ice cream! If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

Cute simple shop kinda warm inside but the yummy ice cream made up for it. The staff was efficient…read moreand moved quickly through the long lines.

the cute blonde boy cooper truly elevated the experience and had great customer service. he was so…read moreeager to speak to me and my group and was incredibly conversational. above that the ice cream was great. i got the artic blast with cheesecake bits and it was incredible.

Snookies Malt Shop is vintage style, that could be from my childhood. Its…read morefamily-owned ice cream destination located in the Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines. It's classic neighborhood staple often seen with families, kids on bikes and seniors. Its been open 1986 and run by families most recently the Hunter family since 2019, it retains a classic 1950s retro vibe complete with a glowing neon street sign. It has a fast-moving drive-thru, a classic walk-up window, and outdoor patio and picnic table seating with fun swings. It's Dog-Friendly highly welcoming to pets, providing complimentary mini "pup cones" for canine companions. A cool kids tradition, all cones come famously garnished with an animal cracker, and shakes or malts often feature a signature cookie or animal cracker. They have the classic in soft serve and dips for combs.They also have non dairy options. I usually enjoy a dip cone. Then, a little ice cream and chocolate dip. Or a chocolate malley, malt and sometimes in orange freeze.All have been great. I usually use the drive through, which is very quick. I also try to tip the kids. We're enjoying everything.It's mostly high school kids working. Hey, they're open andin' in the fall with a little more limited hours. They are closing for the season.soon

Very well done donuts that are fresh and made to order. This is a great spot to bring children as…read morethere is a donut viewing area where they can see their order being made. The staff were kind and explained the restaurant concept to those who were unfamiliar with I especially enjoyed the s'mores donut.

I really like this place, one the dounts are made fresh to order rather than having pre-made and…read moreyou don't know long long they been sitting around. Knowing this if there is a lot of customers there can be a longer wait for sure, but it's fresh and decorated beautifully. The customers services is great and the space is so freaking cute. I would check this place out!

Tasty and quick self serve frozen yogurt treats at this big chain. Honestly all of the big chains…read moretaste the same to me in my opinion and the only reason I would visit is when I'm with people who really enjoy it. I am more of an ice cream person. This place is decorated very nice, very cute decor. The staff members are friendly and do a great job keeping the place clean. It is a very nice place for lounging and chatting with friends.

Visited on July 9 2026 at 7:30 PM…read more This place was absolutely disgusting. The staff working was completely rude. After we asked them to clean one of the tables they told us to clean it ourselves. There was no toilet paper, paper towels in the bathroom. Once I informed the staff of this they did nothing. My daughter shoe fell off because it's stuck to the ground. It was horrible. I would not recommend.

A LOCAL GEM!! On a recent trip home, I simply HAD to stop for Van Dee's. It brings back so many…read morememories going to school just a few blocks away and coming over after school or games for a treat! Important: they only take cash. I've been burned by this in the past - come prepared! I just love the vibe of the shop, the way it's decorated, the staff are friendly, and the ice cream is great. My go to is plain vanilla soft serve in a cup with Krunch Kote! It's a peanut butter flavored crunchy topping that I have dreams about. The googly eyes they put on everything is so iconic! A Johnston staple I hope is around for many years to come :)

The fact that they don't take cards sucks, but the ice cream was good! Not remarkable, just good.read more