Yum yum yum! The burgers here are absolutely on point! There was a reason why this place was so busy for sure. Well that and the fact that it's in a super small town. They also have milkshake flavors for day! This prices were a bit on the high side, but as a treat it's well worth it. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because it's all outdoor seating, so watch out for bees or cold weather if you want to eat here. read more

I don't even know where to begin. If you're a kid of the 80s or 90s, this will send you down memory lane. The burgers you used to get at your local pharmacy or at Woolworths are just like how they're served here. Get yourself a milkshake and you're in heaven. The menu is extensive, prices are reminiscent of the past, and the service is great. This is a spot all the locals frequent, and with good reason. Seating is set off to the side under a big pavilion, which is nice and shady. Overall, I'd come back to this part of Missouri just for the Dairy Shack. read more

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Vibes of Dairy Queen but higher quality in a small town. You know what place is worthy to go to if there's a line for food every moment it's open. We came for a family float/ canoe trip and decided Dairy Shack was somewhere we had to stop. Partly due to the fact we brought our dog but we didn't need to worry since Dairy Schack has only outdoor seating aka dog friendly. All of us ordered and didn't leave a crumb of the burgers and fries. I specifically ordered the mushroom Swiss burger and the better half got the Quarter Pound burger. read more

Dairy Shack - a sign for dairy shack - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Eminence, Missouri

An Eminence staple. This place is exactly what you want after a long day on the river. Good greasy burgers and custard

Everyone in Eminence, who comes to Eminence, or even thinks about Eminence needs a Rootwad sandwich! Dairy Shack's signature pulled pork and cole slaw creation (the owner's name, coincidentally, is Cole) which is named for a tree with a root tangle in the nearby rivers. The Younger family and employees make coming here a must do--for lunch or a snack. One of the few places I know where you can get a half a banana split! I'm not sure that the word ambiance applies to a home-town semi- fast food (cooked to order) ice cream stop and more. But it's good eatin' and people at the picnic tables will answer and chat if you talk with them. Wonderful place! read more

Five stars for what they are, a very good fast food and ice cream "joint". Burgers are great, old fashion style, fries are crinkle cut, I like! Chicken strips are good, the vanilla malt outstanding! Kudos!! read more

We absolutely love this place!! From the burgers to chicken sandwiches, to fries and ice cream...it's ALL fantastic, here!! We are always greeted with a smile and a warm welcome, which is awesome! Quick service with a smile is the norm, here, so you should definitely make the trip. read more

Dairy Shack - Blue Raspberry 'Flavor Burst' Soft Serve - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Eminence, Missouri

Food was great! One of better burgers I've had in a good while. Shake was tasty and a good thickness. Also what to give a shoutout to the awesome people there for helping guy with a broke down vehicle. They helped out in finding someone to help out and will definitely stop by for food next time I'm in the area. read more

Great fun place to stop after playing on the river. The service is slow, since it's very popular. There aren't many choices in town, so locals eat here too. Can be hard to park, but it's such a small town that you can walk. Although it's mainly an ice cream stand, with floats, sundaes, cones, etc. The burgers and fresh fried snacks are delicious too. I had broccoli poppers and a mushroom Swiss burger, which I washed down with fresh lemonade. Delicious! read more

Walk up window to order. There was always a line when we drove by but it moved fast enough when we ate there. Find a seat on the side and they call your name when your order is ready. They called us for our drinks first then the food a couple minutes later. Everything was fresh and hot. I had the pork tenderloin sandwich with tater tots and no complaints. They did get the toppings on my wife's burger wrong and we didn't try to correct it. We topped it off with an avalanche (DQ Blizzard equivalent) which did not disappoint. Parking is a little challenging because of the crowd, but not impossible. read more

Dairy Shack - Drawing of the store which is posted by the order pick up window. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Eminence, Missouri

So by dangerous accident we rented an Airbnb behind Dairy Shack. We have been here for 3 days and we have been to Dairy Shack 4 times. The food is great--popcorn shrimp, fried mushrooms, burgers, hot dogs, salads (I don't think people come here for salads), sandwiches and more! Save room for dessert--ice cream, sundaes, malts, milkshakes--basically anything you could want from an ice cream shop. My son went crazy over the flavor bursts on the soft serve, and I enjoyed the dips. The cherry on top of the Dairy Shack sundae is the pricing! You can get a (very large) baby cone for .99. These are even better than pre-COVID world prices. These are like pre-Y2K food prices! Stop in, you won't be disappointed (unless you are one a diet, then steer clear). read more

10/10 workers super nice, and the ice cream and food is amazing!! The music playing is beautiful

Food, service, and prices are great! We were in town looking for a dining option while exploring the area. I had the Northern Burger, Onion Rings, and Blackberry Cobbler. Wife and Kids tried the chicken strip dinner, pizza burger, shakes, and peanut butter brownie. All of it was excellent. Place is super clean, we noticed staff fully scrubbing down the tables and cleaning the outside dinning area right before opening. Had a lunch and dinner there on different days. Was going to grab lunch on our way home but they had an hour wait on food! The place does get really busy. read more

Ate here while camping at Echo Bluffs State Park. After a morning of hiking this was the perfect lunch. We didn't try the ice cream because we filled up on the food. I had chili cheese fries. The husband had a burger & fried. Delicious! read more

My family and I have been visiting the Dairy Shack for decades. We love the burgers and the ice cream is fantastic. The staff are always very helpful and friendly. The Dairy Shack is a great place to sit and visit! read more

The best mushroom and Swiss burger that I've ever eaten!!! And save room for dessert!!

Ice cream and food here is always great! They always have great service even when their slammed busy which is 100% of the time.

Good price for good ice cream with lots of toppings choices. Also offers some interesting menu items like fried broccoli. Burger and sandwich's too. Locals seem to love this place and maybe the shakes? I would go back to try more. Have to note that no one really is wearing mask. read more

Excellent ice cream! Snappin' turtle Sundae is great! Blackberry cobbler also very delicious. read more

Dairy Shack - Snappin' turtle Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Eminence, Missouri

delicious ice cream & reasonably priced for sure! I'm from Arizona so cold treats are my specialty, but this place had a nice selection and just an overall good feel to it read more

Dairy Shack - a hand holding a scoop of ice cream and a container of banana split - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Eminence, Missouri

The best place for ice cream, fried snacks, and to pet the local off-leash dogs.

Food was delicious and milkshake was . They warned us of a long wait But it was ready much earlier!

Great ice cream. Huge portions. Seating is outside. Pretty much the gist of it. Got a hot fudge Sunday with nuts. Did not disappoint. Nothing fancy, just ice cream! read more

This place's food and avalanche ice creams are great. Friendly stray cats are an added bonus at times

Decent ice cream, relatively inexpensive, and the kids that work there are pretty nice.

Great local ice cream stop. Regardless of why you came to Eminence, it is a must to stop here before leaving. Great ice cream!

A great little place for fast food. Friendly fast service. Nice variety in menu and food is very good.

Local ice cream business like the Dairy Queens. It good stuff. Rather busy as heck doing the summer.