Was excited to try this place! Great vibes. I love the old fashioned icecream parlor look to it. The Garage burger was fine - the icecream is where it's at! I tried the Cookie jar storm and it was delicious! The cookie dough was soft and amazing. I want to try everything! Service was also great. Everyone is very nice and helpful. Warning - there is NO shade for sitting out in the sun. We ended up just eating in our cars so the icecream didn't melt too fast. read more

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I've been to Dairy Chef a bunch for ice cream but this was my 1st time having their food. Ordered the extreme cheddar burger and it did not disappoint. It came with a crispy edge of cheese around the burger. I got it with everything and I think next time I would ask for it without the mustard, ketchup, and mayo and put it on myself bc it was way too saucy for my taste. The fries were delicious as well! Of course had to end with a chocolate dipped cone. It gets busy here so either come early but the lines always seem to go pretty quickly. read more

Dairy Chef - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elkhorn, Nebraska

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I can tell you, I am not a fan of the dairy chef experience. Sitting outside and waiting on park benches with kids on drippy cones and messes. I am a 10/10 fan of the soft serve at Hy Vee. Love that! Please keep the consumer exports rolling, and expanding. Just found the twist at Hy Vee near Dundee and bought 5. Keep it up! read more

After living in Omaha for almost a decade I am finally trying Dairy Chef!! I gotta say it is worth the hype. As you all can tell by my pictures I love getting the flavor of the week. My favorite flavor of the week that they did would have to be orange and cherry. I like the more fruity flavors and vanilla or chocolate. They have options for all tastebuds. They have outdoor seating so if it's a hot sunny day don't forget a hat and some sunglasses. The burger also surprised me too! Wow so delicious!! Customer service was great and they are quick with preparing everything. What a great experience. Definitely coming back to try more. read more

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I always order the tropical storm with the flavor of the week, and I have to admit, it is one of the best ice creams I've have in a long while. My favorite flavor so far was the cherry orange tropical storm. Second favorite being the lemon lime. I forgot to take pictures of these two, so enjoy a picture of the strawberry pomegranate flavor, which was also good. Besides the desserts, I have also tried the burger and it is equally as amazing. Service at this food joint is always quick and friendly. In terms of atmosphere, it's a very small take-out style place. There is plenty of outdoor seating and plenty of spots to park. Overall, a great place to bring friends, family or a date. read more

Dairy Chef - Strawberry Pomegranate Tropical Storm - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elkhorn, Nebraska

Went the other day around 7:30-8 , it was busy but was really fast which was good. The guy at the counter wasn't very friendly and I got a storm, my friend got a strawberry melt. I have to admit the malt was good but my storm was not. It was sickenly sweet and I kept finding random candy that I didn't order in it. About three m and ms and a piece of cookie dough. That made me think about what's going on back there... anyways I really wanted to like this place so I'm sad. read more

We love their ice cream but their burgers and fries are just as good! The line always goes quickly and eating on their patio screams summer! read more

Dairy Chef - Bacon cheeseburger - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elkhorn, Nebraska

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Dairy chef is my "go to" summer spot. I am currently counting down the days until they reopen for the season. Whether you're going for dinner or just a sweet treat, you won't be disappointed. There is always a line (understandably) but workers are always kind, helpful, and efficient. read more

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Went on a Friday mid-afternoon (second time), and there was a line about 20-25 deep (and soon about 20 deep behind me). Moved really quickly, though! There is an option for call-in & pickup. Service is always impeccable and super friendly, here, so big kudos to all the staff. Very much a team effort! Ambiance is whatever's going on outside, since it's an outside walk-up to order place. Sadly, I can't recommend the ice cream cones. I got the vanilla butterscotch dipped waffle cone. The waffle cones have too much a gooey texture and starchy flavor. Ditto for the ice cream--too goopy and the additives negatively affected the flavor and aftertaste of the simple vanilla cone. The butterscotch coating coated the inside of my mouth in a plasticky, unpalatable way. Maybe the storms (the blended shakes) are better--only one of our kids got one, but he slurped his Oreo/chocolate/fudge storm down super fast and said he enjoyed it. The cheese curds and hamburgers are decent, though. I got a simple, just-a-burger with mustard and ketchup. The meat isn't the highest quality (I got a couple small bone pieces), but the flavor and cooking is good. The bun was similarly simple, and good. If you're looking for a beefy sandwich, this isn't a bad stop. Just chew lightly... The breading on the cheese curds is pretty light, so the cheese takes center stage, but it's oddly granular in a somewhat uncomfortable way. They're nicely salty, too. Perfect without any dipping sauce. Both times I got the curds, the fry oil was fresh. Always appreciated. The ambiance is the star at Dairy Chef, both the environs and the staff: 5/5!!! But the ice cream is what I really wanted to enjoy, here, and that misses the mark: 2/5. Overall, 3/5. read more

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My favorite place to stop after a long day at the pool. Their hand cut fries are delicious, but the star of the show is their ice cream. It's smooth and rich, and they have a variety of mix ins you can get in their Storms (their version of a Blizzard). If you pull up and it's busy, don't worry - the line moves fast and the food comes out even faster! read more

Dairy Chef - French fries and a Breakup Storm - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elkhorn, Nebraska

On a hot day, ice cream was the perfect choice to cool off. We had seen reviews of this place and had always wanted to try, though it was a little far from where we live. This place reminds me a lot of Dairy Queen, but a better version, of course. The food was simple, not super sophisticated, but very tasty. We had their Jalapeño burger, chicken nuggets, and fries. Their fries are phenomenal and taking me back to my in-n-out days in LA! Their ice cream soft serves are so creamy and delicious. Highly recommend! read more

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It is called Dairy chef because it sells ice cream products and also grilled beef burger , onion rings , chicken burger , foot long hot dog, Buffalo dots , pork tenderloins and many more . We got the bacon and cheese burger double ( double meat ) , mushrooms and cheese double burger and regular cheese burger with fries. We had. Also gotten one big box of jalapeños with cheese dots . The burger tastes absolutely delicious. It is most inside with tiny slices of cooked onion , pickles , lettuce , melted Swiss cheese , tomatoes and lettuce ! You can add your own ketchup, horseradish or mustard sauce . I have this a 10 . It is amazing of this small local business with so many choices of burgers and fries . Plus all the ice creams . Highway recommended . read more

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The culinary and beverage selections were exceptional. The service provided was also commendable, particularly given the youthfulness of the staff, as all operations proceeded without incident... read more

Checked out this location on Saturday. It was a very hot day so this place was perfect for ice cream. while there I also tried a cheeseburger combo with onion rings with a strawberry shake and it was very good. The service was fast and the employees were patient while I ordered. This place does get crowded on weekends so plan on standing in longlines outside. I wish there were an inside space to eat because the heat made it hard to enjoy eating outside at the picnic tables. Only two of the tables had umbrellas attached to block the sun and I would recommend they add umbrellas to all of their outside tables. Overall good spot to enjoy some Ice cream or other treats and I will be going back. read more

Dairy Chef - Cheeseburger, onion ring combo with strawberry milkshake. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elkhorn, Nebraska

Worth the wait and the drive! I live ~20 mins away from here and it is worth it every time. The line can get pretty long but moves at a reasonable pace. For sure do not wait until you are starving to get in line . This is something I always crave this after a long day at the pool. Their storms are a good size at $4.50 for a mini. I never need more than a mini to fill me up! My favorite flavors are s'mores storm and a breakup storm. I normally get a side of their hand cut their fries which are thick and crispy! They have a new patio with umbrellas which is great! A bit more room to hang out while enjoying. Much needed improvement! read more

Dairy Chef - Fried pickles, onion rings and fries - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elkhorn, Nebraska

Finally tried dairy chef and it 100% lived up the hype. I got a butterscotch dipped cone and split some cheese curds. First off - huge portions. I got a small cone and it was ginormous. I'll be opting for a kiddie cone in the future. The ice cream was simple but delicious. The cheese curds were the star for me, crispy with a good breading to cheese ratio and amazing ranch. There was a line but it moved fast and this was a quintessential summer experience for me - just really lovely vibes that were nostalgic of getting ice cream after my childhood softball games. Definitely check this place out for their ice cream and their food. read more

Almost always a long line, but prices are reasonable and the storms are so good! A must do every summer. Tables are plentiful but usually dirty. Worth it for the yummy ice cream but parking and wait times can be a little much. read more

There's definitely a reason there's always a line. The ice cream and friendly staff are worth the wait. We love trying the new featured flavors, today they had raspberry and pineapple, (soy free, dairy free) as well as sticking to the traditional cherry dipped cone. Make sure you ask about the sizes because a medium is still mammoth size! There's plenty of picnic tables to sit outside. Can't wait to try the food menu sometime soon! They have cheese curds. read more

Dairy Chef - Flavor of the day: raspberry *temp outside was 99° - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elkhorn, Nebraska

On a super hot day, there is nothing better than ice cream! I just recently moved to the Elkhorn area so I felt like I needed to try Dairy Chef. I've gotten a lot of mixed reviews from friends so I was a little nervous. Their menu is massive!! They have food, drinks, ice cream, and other frozen treats! Went with a family of four and only spent $20 so that was pretty nice and the service was pretty fast too! I got a "Storm" mixer that was amazing. The rest of my family got a kids dish, ice cream sammie, and another storm. Be warned: they give you A LOT of ice cream!!! I will be back soon to hopefully try some more classics! read more

Dairy Chef - Break up Storm - Chocolate ice cream, Oreo cookies, brownie bites, and fudge - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elkhorn, Nebraska

This place is definitely worth the drive to Elkhorn. I had the pumpkin pie shake, which was so delicious and perfect for a nice fall day. They have a good amount of seating and the food/ice cream service was prompt. I hope to make it back next spring/summer when they open up again. read more

Dairy Chef - Pumpkin Pie Shake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elkhorn, Nebraska

Always love going to this place. Good ice cream cannot stress this enough. Lovely local ice cream parlor run by high school students making great service. Always get the flavor twist of the week this weeks was banana and mango read more

Small ice cream shack with high foot traffic. Always have a great time here as service is quick and friendly. The ice cream is always well worth the wait! Will be back in summer and always a top recommendation to others! read more

Absolutely loved the French Dip and fries. One of the best I've had and couldn't believe the value in Nebraska vs California. The real treat was the soft serve. This weeks flavor was raspberry pineapple swirl and we had it dipped in cherry. Soooo delish. The staff was also very friendly. read more

A friend of mine has raved about Dairy Chef on multiple occasions, so it was finally time for me to try it out. There was a long line when I arrived, but it moved pretty quickly and efficiently. You order at a window then they call out your number. I got the Make-Up Storm, which was delicious! I got a mini size, which was plenty, though they have huge sizes as well. The storms are comparable to a frozen custard in consistency. They have a ton of flavors and different ice cream treats (storms, shakes, sundaes, etc). There is a good amount of outdoor seating to enjoy your ice cream. They also have food, but I came solely for the ice cream. I'll be back to try more flavors! read more

Dairy Chef - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elkhorn, Nebraska

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My family loves visiting Dairy Chef in the summer. It is like Zesto on steroids. I love the hot fudge sundae. The ice cream sandwiches made with cookies are very good too. Don't be intimidated by the line - it moves quickly. Service is brusque but efficient. Minus one star for closing at 9:00 pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Otherwise, highly recommended. read more

I don't understand why this place has to put a large sundae in a small cup. By the time you can start eating it it's already melting and running down your hand! Won't be back. read more

What's better than ice cream on a blazing hot day? Got to check out this place today and man do they have options!!! So many neat and creative ice cream creations to choose from. I got an ice cream sandwich rolled in M&Ms. And their portion sizes are huge! We got minis and they piled it on! It was great! They also have classic summer food! To top it all off, the place has the neatest vibe with its walk up window and tables/benches outside so you really get the whole summer experience. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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I've cream here never disappoints! Incredible service despite constant lines and it's always a quick order process. Love everything I've tried so far! read more

Dairy Chef - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elkhorn, Nebraska

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I came here on a random weekday in the middle of the afternoon, hoping to beat the long lines, and I did just that! Ordered the Rancher burger and fries, and a storm for dessert. Food came out faster than the ice cream! Burger was cooked perfectly, and the fries were very good and a huge portion! I wouldn't say its the BEST burger, fries, and ice cream I've ever had (not good enough to wait in LONG lines for) but it was very good, and if I'm in the area during an off time again, I will definitely stop and try more of their menu. read more

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Dairy Chef has the perfect nostalgic touch. Lots to choose from on the menu and very efficient and fast wait time. I got the Uleman Malt which had fudge and marshmallow fluff. Would have loved to have a little more malt flavor but was still good on a hot day. We also got a burger which was delicious and an Andes mint ice cream sandwich. Family and pet friendly and lots of tables. read more

Dairy Chef - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elkhorn, Nebraska

First time being there and it was as good as everyone says! Staff is friendly and extremely busy lol, bringing out ice cream so much! I had the chicken sandwich and it was really good, cheeseburgers are good, fries are hand cut and very good especially with cheese drizzled over it! The s'mores shake was delicious and the cookie on the cookie sandwich was so good. It's all outside sitting, but I would suggest calling your order in before going otherwise you will have to wait about 30 mins to get your food, ice cream comes out very quick so if you don't want your ice cream first wait to order it and call in an order while sitting there so you don't have to stand in that line! read more

I've heard rave reviews of Dairy Chef for years, and as an Omaha native, I can't believe I haven't tried it sooner! We went on a colder weekend, so the wait wasn't too long but they were still fairly busy despite the colder weather. Regardless, it's worth the wait. Since I hadn't been there before, they helped me decide on the best option based on my likes and preferences. It didn't fail! I got a small vanilla cone with caramel. The sizes are off the charts, they give you so much for your money! This was a small, but I almost wish I would've got a kid size, ha! The ice cream itself was creamy, smooth, and caramel was the perfect addition. They also have butterscotch, which I was told isn't available many places but they have it and it's also fantastic! Go here if you're looking for a local ice cream shop that will give you all the bang for your buck. read more

Dairy Chef - Vanilla cone with caramel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elkhorn, Nebraska

Dairy Chef has the best soft serve I have ever had in my life. I love getting a chocolate shake with fresh strawberries (my go to) and their food is also amazing! They have great burgers, chicken strips, popcorn chicken, yummy tots, and fries. I have never craved ice cream like I crave Dairy Chef. read more

I feel like everybody has heard of Dairy Chef. Eating here is almost a rite of passage for Nebraskans. My son was playing in a baseball tournament right down the street at Mount Michael, and I had some time to kill before the game started so I thought I'd give it a try when I saw that the line wasn't very big (I drove by the previous day, and the line was wrapped around the parking lot) The menu is pretty extensive - lots of choices for both food and ice cream - including ice cream cookie sandwiches, burgers, fries, tots, shaved beef sandwiches, and much more. I was all set to order a small butterscotch dip cone, but when I got closer I saw they had a new peanut butter shell - and I never pass on peanut butter, so I went with that instead. I was expecting Dairy Queen sizes so I was a little shocked at the size of my cone... it was GIANT. It was delicious though! Next time I'll make sure to just order one, and share it with my husband. The single jalapeño burger came with pepper Jack cheese and jalapeño, and was also pretty big and tasted great. The total for my burger and cone was just over ten dollars, which I thought was extremely reasonable. They do take cards (I wasn't sure about this) so that is nice. There were lots of picnic tables to sit at outside, and once my order was placed my food came out EXTREMELY fast. I'd definitely come back again! read more

Dairy Chef - Small peanut butter dip cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elkhorn, Nebraska

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I stopped here twice during a cross country roadtrip and was so glad I did. The ice cream is perfection and a very fair price. A lot of different options to choose from. Kind of reminded me of a local (and better) Dairy Queen. The food was also pretty tasty. The fries in particular stand out in my mind. Next time I'm passing through, I'll make sure to stop here! read more

This neighborhood gem is THE PLACE! There is a chain ice cream place in town, but you won't find people in line. Dairy Chef has the lines, employees the teens in town (and has for decades), and is inexpensive. Expect a line and be happy if you don't have to wait in it. Dairy Chef will be the most busy on summertime evenings or during Friday football games, but with a newly added second cashier window the line is quicker. If you want a challenge, and want every waiting person to stare, order The Tower. The Tower, at the root, is nothing special as it's just a soft serve cone. BUT it sits a foot above the cone. Any child's (or child at heart's) dream. Any soft serve you order won't be small! Go hungry! read more

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If you're ever out in Elkhorn, here is where you stop for lunch! One stop shop for burgers and soft serve ice cream! You will definitely leave with a happy belly! You can't go wrong with a simple cheese burger, but they also have several other options for lunch! Make sure to try a soft serve! They have your classic vanilla, chocolate, swirl, but also has featured flavors like pineapple & raspberry! Parking in their lot is small, but plenty parking in surrounding areas, just be respectful of other businesses and park responsibly. Lines can be long, but their service is efficient and pretty fast with getting your orders at the window and serving your orders! Bathrooms available for customers inside. Also outdoor bench seating available! We will definitely be back! read more

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Looking for quality soft serve and generous portion sizes? Look no further than Dairy Chef. I was very satisfied with my choice, the peanut butter cup storm with fudge and peanut butter sauce. The ice cream itself was rich and creamy and the portions of peanut butter cup were plentiful. Disclaimer, if you decide to go on the weekend like we did (and perhaps a week day?) there will be a line and wait for your ice cream. read more

Dairy Chef - Polished off peanut butter cup storm with peanut butter and fudge sauce (size mini/small). - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elkhorn, Nebraska

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My kids and I were out in west Omaha and wanted to get some lunch on a hot summer day. We got a couple kids hot dog meals and I got a burger and fries. My burger had Jalapeño cream cheese on it no it was amazing! The burger was perfectly done and juicy. The jalapeño cream cheese perfectly accompanied the burger. Be advised this place gets packed. When we ordered food there wasn't a line so we thought we'd get ice cream after. It took about 45 minutes to get our food and the line was so long after we ate we couldn't get ice cream. This place would be 5 stars if it wasn't for the length of time it takes to get food after ordering. With that being said they are clearly doing something right. read more

Dairy Chef in my opinion is the best ice cream in the Omaha area! Absolutely delicious and even though it was insanely busy the service is quick! Hardly any wait! I love their storms. They put blizzards to shame with the amount of toppings they put in there! The break up storm was so so chocolatey on the best way! read more

Dairy Chef - The break up! If you love chocolate this is for you! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Elkhorn, Nebraska