Always a favorite in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area! The ice cream is rich and tastes fresh, and…read moreit's always a good sign when there are a limited number of solid flavors to choose from. It's in a super cute building and you can peek behind the barn doors to see how the ice cream is made. You won't regret the drive out!

Cute place that sells more than just ice cream. But, the ice cream is the best reason to come here!…read more They have a good variety of flavors of their smooth, delicious ice cream. If you like your ice cream (enjoyed in a cone or cup), you can also find more in the freezer pack to-go. They also sell a lot of food items (made in Iowa) as well as a bit of fresh produce, milk, and meat. There are places to sit both inside and outside to enjoy the ice cream. This is a good place to stop with a family or maybe to take a break from a bike ride from the nearby trail.

I did not notice this place was here before because I'm not in Iowa city native. I was going…read morenext-door for a drug screen for my employment. And I noticed this was next-door so while I was waiting to get my test done, I looked on their website and it said butter brickle ice cream. So naturally, I had to go in. The place was clean and cool, especially considering how hot it was today. The staff was friendly and helpful. And the butter brickle ice cream, was if you're old enough to remember, like the old blue bunny ice cream back in the day. To save myself, future headaches, I only bought two scoops and I did not take any home for my freezer, but I was very tempted to do so. I also bought a double scoop for the gentleman who did my tests next-door. I bought two scoops and I took a lid with me, but it did not last the 45 minute ride home. In short, it was great ice cream and it tasted just like the old recipe did back in the day. Five out of five, would recommend, will return

I love a good creamy whip, and Heyn's is the closest thing to it I've seen in Iowa City. I had a…read moresmall Monster Mash twister with cookie dough, peanut butter, and M&Ms, which was huge and was saved to enjoy another day. Their waffle cones are also really good.

I love it here! It has the feel of an older ice cream parlor, and I love their unique ice cream…read moreflavors! I've been going there for years. They have lots of gluten-free options. My favorite thing to get is a butterscotch Sunday with pecans, whipped cream, and a cherry. I've had it both with vanilla as the base and with butter pecan as the base. I recommend using vanilla as the base, but butter pecan as the base is good too. I've also enjoyed the cookie dough, the cookies n cream, and the lemon custard.

Oh Heyn's What an absolute gem we are spoiled with here in North Liberty. Easily my wife and I's…read morefavorite ice cream spot! When we visit, I typically go for the Oatmeal Crème Pie and Chocoholic Delight hard serve scoops. I've given several flavors here a try and none of them have missed. The young workers here are always pleasant. Not many things beat a walk to Heyn's on a summer night!

Awesome taffy and great chocolates. Not cheap but worth it, quality is always great. I like the…read moremint chocolate truffles, grape taffy, and caramels!

A favorite stop for my grandkids when we're in the area. It's truly a magical place for kids with…read morea large selection of candy in a bright, inviting storefront. They havevpackaged candies as well as some shop made selections, oh and least I forget, locally made high quality ice cream. Truly a gem for adults and kids.

This is definitely the place to go for a fun meal. Their loaded fries are really good. I ordered…read morethe Nashville Hot Chicken fries again and they hit the spot. I also order the glamping shake which is their take on the Smores Milkshake. I will always visit if in the area.

Came here a while ago with the family and I was hoping it would be better. The cheese on both our…read moreloaded fry orders was heated to the point where it all just became solid and not wasn't melted/gooey making it harder to eat

Creamy, rich, and packed with flavor--easily the best ice cream around! Awesome vibes!read more

I some fantastic Dan & Debbie's ice cream here at the Sweet Mercantile. The ice cream was a…read moredecadent black raspberry cheesecake. The tart berries cut through the sweetness of the cheesecake flavors. The staff were warm and cheerful and as sweet as the candy next door. I felt like a long lost friend upon arrival. I enjoy the cozy & old fashioned atmosphere of the Soda Fountain Shoppe. The building is an impressive 150 years old and was a traditional mercantile/general store. It feels both old and yet familiar to me. Even the restroom was clean & tidy. With a price as yummy as their treats I feel I'm likely to return often.

I love the small town atmosphere of places like this old-time classic soda fountain shop. The…read moreserver was very nice, and attended to us quickly. The ice cream and pies on offer looked tantalizing, but we came in for dinner first. We ordered 2 hot sandwiches and swapped halves so we could enjoy sampling more on our first visit. We tried the Italian Stallion and the Great Dane sandwiches, both on sourdough, with fries on the side. We loved both sandwiches, but thought the Great Dane was better. The American Fries are actually roasted, seasoned new potatoes (not fried potatoes), but they were delicious! For dessert I had to go with the classic banana split because they are hard to come by. Amazing! I highly recommend this place if you are in the area!

Kicking off my vacation series of reviews in Iowa, I wasnt sure what to expect from The Classic but…read morewhen Dad says he wants a tenderloin sandwich you just gotta follow along. The Classic is just that, a beloved local spot in downtown Brooklyn where the friendly service and delicious food made for a truly memorable dining experience! The staff made us feel right at home from the warm greeting at the door to the server's helpful recommendations. The menu offered plenty of options, including daily specials. My tacos were delicious and bursting with flavor. Whether you live nearby or just passing through - i would definitely recommend making a stop here.

As soon as you walk in the door, you are greeted with the friendly small town staff. The ice cream…read moreis AMAZING!! The old school atmosphere makes the ice cream even better, if that is possible.

Great Ice cream stop location on main st. Good service. Needs bigger straws for their shakes so you…read morecan suck the goodness faster.

Very friendly workers. The ice cream is the best around. I like the variety of weekly flavors…read more Well worth the drive.

Consistently great ice cream and even better service! My go to is the medium fruity pebble udder,…read morewhich is like a large. Very generous portions. They use to be cash only but they now accept cards. You can also get pints to go! It's usually a long wait but it's worth it.

I asked three people where we should eat when visiting the University of Iowa. They had a lot of…read moreopinions. Every one of them said Wig & Pen. And so we did. My wife isn't a big pizza fan, so anytime we have an opportunity to pick pizza as a dine-in dinner, and blame it on others, I'm going to take that opportunity. And she loved it too. First for the appetizer, we chose the onion rings. They were really onion straws (remember the old Damon's BBQ Onion Loaf? They're like that!). They were great. A bit messy, but great. For pizza, we went with the thin crust Union Jack, which is basically deluxe: Italian sausage, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, red bell pepper. I loved the way they cut the peppers super thin, and the pizza was fantastic. I'd love to try the other crust/styles as well someday, but the table voted and that's what we landed on. Six stars for the pizza. The restaurant is bigger than it looks, and was very crowded on an early Saturday evening. It is obviously popular, as the inside dining was full and the outdoor patio was nearly as popular. Service was very friendly, and helped us navigate the crust decision. The only downside - and I didn't test them on it - is the 'only one refill' rule on their fountain drinks. I hate this rule almost as much as Mexican restaurants charging for the second basket of chips and salsa. It just makes no sense to me. But I don't think I even finished the first one, so I have no idea if they would have actually charged me if I had !GASP! asked for a third drink. This is a top ranking for me - loved it, will return next time I'm in town. If you're looking for a great pizza place with other dishes on the menu, Wig & Pen is a great choice!

First time here The parking need more spaces but there is…read moreparking next door, at your own risk, and sitting at the bar was a challenge with getting my first beer... however... the cheesy garlic bread was SOOOO GOOD!! And ordered the Manchester style pizza (Detroit style) was RIDICULOUSLY DELICIOUS!!!! The lighting is weird (redish but it works I guess)