All Aboard Ice Cream

We stumbled across this place when looking for dessert options in Joplin. We did see one review…read moreprior to stopping by that made us wonder if the other reviews were up to date. Unfortunately, we found that the latest review was accurate, the others are not. It appears they renamed this place "Caroline's", possibly. There were not 30+ flavors of ice cream, and the few they did have sadly appeared freezer burned. The coffee set up looked nothing like earlier photos with tons of flavor options. Half the place is a small boutique? The employee was kind.

We have been here twice through the years and enjoyed it. Today, on our third visit, the place had…read morechanged drastically. Instead of candy and a large selection of ice cream, they had boutiques goods, zero candy, and only 8 flavors of ice cream. The ice cream tasted freezer burned. Our children were thirsty (it's almost 90 degrees out) and wanted cups of water to go along with their ice cream but they had no cups. We had to leave and go to a fast food restaurant to get them some water. Before we could leave, a worker rudely accused our five year old of putting his mouth on a notepad that was for sale. We were all watching him and multiple adults never saw him put the notepad anywhere near his mouth. All in all, a very disappointing experience. If you want a sweet treat, go somewhere else.

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Half-eaten dulce de leche ice cream

Andy's Frozen Custard

4.6(71 reviews)

3.3 mi

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Service was the BEST ! Our first time here. Didn't know…read morewhat to get, PATRICK was helpful, friendly, and very patient :D He made recommendations that were seriously sooooooo goooood !! I had a jitter bug, not on the menu anymore, but they can make it. L Vanilla custard with heath, chocolate and nuts !! If you love Heath chocolate bar, you'll love it. Kids had strawberry shortcake. It was good with warm cake and fresh strawberries. We also got something with espresso and apparently it was so good it was gone within minutes! Cool looking soda shop 50's vibe style ice cream parlor ! You need to come and won't regret it ! Tell Patrick we said hi !! Hey BOSS he deserves a raise. SERIOUSLY we had the best experience thanks to him !

We went inside for counter service and we were greeted warmly. Our orders were taken immediately…read more I've never had a chocolate malt from Andy's before this visit and I was very pleased. The service was great the inside was clean and well maintained.

Double chocolate, Heath bar concrete

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A-Ray’s Desserts

5.0(9 reviews)

13.2 mi

What a local gem on the square! Very clean and welcoming! The worker there was so helpful and kind!…read moreShe went through and told us each type of cheesecake and cake slice!! We tried the Almond Joy cheesecake, Fudge Round cheesecake, and a slice of carrot cake!! All were wonderful, but I loved the Almond Joy slice! All the slices are large and worth every penny!!

Great service and great food. Plan to visit them again when I am in town. Recommend for anyone who…read moreloves sweets

Brownie blast shake! My favorite!

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Carthage Deli & Ice Cream

3.9(27 reviews)

15.6 mi

First time eating here was today. The place is very clean and organized. I had a Super Sub and it…read morewas phenomenal. Bread was nicely toasted and still soft. The deli meat and vegetables were as fresh as you can get. Great place on the square with excellent service. Will definitely be back.

Sandwich was OK, very expensive for the size. Got a medium drink Reuben deluxe and it came with a…read morebag of chips, my wife got a small drink, turkey deluxe sandwich, and it came with the bag of chips. The ambience was not real friendly to people as parents let their kids run around this restaurant they were running into people. The clerks were not real friendly. Probably won't be going back just a few doors down as the woodshed and it's hard to compare with that place.

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Braum's

3.1(36 reviews)

3.6 mi

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I'd seen the "bag of burgers" advertised. Well, the price is fine, but the burgers just aren't very…read moregood. To tell the truth, I'd rather have McD's or BK. Two things I do like about Braum's are the milkshakes, but especially the milk. WE bought an extra gallon to bring home in the cooler because we don't have Braum's in St. Louis.

Braum's is so nostalgic for me. I don't live near one anymore, so everyone I see one, I have to go…read more So of course we stopped at this Braum's even in below freezing weather. We went through the drive-thru and I got a mint chocolate chip ice cream cone. It was so good as always! Love that you can get ice cream through the drive-thru. And I'm always so shocked at how reasonable the prices are!

Bad of burgers

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Butter pecan

Rock & Rolled

3.7(3 reviews)

2.7 mi

This ice cream is unique and tastes great. Staff were friendly and the place was clean. However,…read moretheir bathroom is "out of service" as the one star reviewer experienced too. But the taste of the ice cream offset this for me

The ice cream is made from sweet cream so it is very delicious and there are plenty of toppings and…read moreingredients to please any taste desires.

Pineapple Bliss

4.7(17 reviews)

3.5 mi

Pineapple Bliss is very unique to the midwest. I never been to a soft serve place that was so…read moreaccommodating to every kind of dietary needs and still taste so good! Personally, I am not a pineapple whip kind of girl but I love their more dairy-based flavors like thai tea, black sesame, or salted caramel! Their fruity flavors are truly a hit or miss for me but that's just because I prefer dairy over a sorbet soft serve. The reason why I love Pineapple Bliss despite not liking all their flavors is they give you samples. They don't judge if you ask for more than 2 samples. And their serving size is huge! The small is only $2ish and it fills me up. It's more of a meal than a post-meal dessert but I am absolutely okay with it (more for the next day, ya feel!). Recently, I had their mango with chamoy and tajin and it was perfection! I will definitely go back when they bring mango back!

Very good. Usually quick. I always use Drive through, but tgey do have a outdoor counter.read more

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Culver's

4.5(27 reviews)

8.7 mi

Wow! We came here after the lunch rush and had a FABULOUS meal!!!…read more We ordered a couple of pork loin sandwiches, a salad, and a butter burger!! Of course, a meal isn't complete without crispy onion rings! We ordered an ice tea, Coke Zero, and a Dr Pepper for our drinks. We devoured all of our food in no time flat! It was fresh and delicious. Our food was made to order fresh and hot. Overall, we had a wonderful time. The restaurant was kept up and clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The prices were reasonable for the economy.

Cod sandwich is great! Served hot and fresh! My favorite fish sandwich in this area of Missouri!read more

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Sugar Rush Sweet Treats

4.6(10 reviews)

29.2 mi

So ignore the only other review on here that's a 1 Star. General rule when rating a place is…read moreusually one star for service, one for prices, one for food quality, one for the how clean and nice the place is, and a 5th Star if you feel like the place is just overall great. One stars are for if the place fails at almost everything, or if the service is so rude and bad that you can't enjoy the place at all. Giving a place 1 star because they don't have your kind of ice cream is ridiculous. Ok rant over. As for this place. It's got a good selection of ice cream. I think it was about 12 flavors or so. I don't really expect every flavor on the planet in a small town or it wouldn't last. Unless you're super picky, It's got something for everyone. The service is super friendly, and prices are very fair. Multiple cone options / cup sizes. They sell banana splits, shakes, Italian sodas, root beer floats, all sorts of candies, taffy and more. The place is super clean and very very nicely decorated. Maybe more on the girly side, but I'm sure if you brought young boys to eat ice cream, they are not complaining the place had more of a girls room feel. Seems like a great place for a group of kids to go with parents at any time. Lots of little things to touch and get their hands on, so maybe not so great if you have a grabby kid under the age of 3 unless you want candy all over the store. . They do have crayons at each table though to help keep kids occupied. Overall nothing I could really complain about. When my kids good at school all week, it's a great place to reward her with.

Such a fun little ice cream shop! Lots of flavors to choose from and different styles - sundaes,…read moremilkshakes, root beer floats & more! The ice cream is made with butterfat and is rich and flavorful. Prices are comparable with other places including chains, but here you're getting much better quality and friendlier service. Our sweet pup was allowed to accompany us inside and she got a whipped cream pup cup! They also sell lots of old fashioned candy and seasonal goodies. We will definitely be back!

Pup cup

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Stogey's Coney Island

3.9(31 reviews)

4.7 mi

What an Awesome Hole in the Wall Ole Fashion Cafe! We shared the Dbl Cheeseburger w the Battered…read moreFries and a Chili Cheese Dog. Both were Great! Karliegh was our Server and was Outstanding. She was great at explaining the menu and with a delightful attitude. I'll be back!

The burgers here sure are hard to beat, with their melted cheese, fresh patties, and toasted soft…read morebund (SOOOOO GOOOD)!!! Their service is right up there too. Friendly, fun and fast which is great when you are there for lunch like we were. I also ordered their chili, and it was great, pairing well with my cheeseburger. Inside, the place is big with a lot of seating, and it was very nice/clean!

Passing through Joplin on our way back to Texas and stopped to try out. Small parking lot and crowded lunch time.

Fries

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Country W.

1 year ago

I highly recommend this establishment! I bring my son here as often as I can. They offer a unique dining experience aboard a train. Additionally, there is a train that provides rides for children. Their burgers and ice cream are exceptionally delicious. read more

Dawn H.

8 years ago

All Aboard Ice Cream is a wonderful ice cream shop! Definitely the greatest tasting around the Joplin area!

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