Love the small town treasures! Support local!…read moreWe stopped on a week night . There are options in the window and some really unique flavors. Just a few blocks off the main road its the cutest little stop. Greeted friendly at the window. They took our orders and let us know that we would step around and get the ice cream at the other window. I got the Whiskey flavored ice cream and it was rather good. Hubby went for a small shake and it came out huge! You get your moneys worth. You don't go inside, you get to enjoy the tables out in the lot. Its open air dining. People walk up from all around. Everyone is cheerful and kind. Perfect little place on a hot summer day to enjoy a sweet treat. Enjoy the stop and have some ice cream.

A wonderful place to stop in for your ice cream fix! Conveniently located in downtown Madrid and…read morejust off the famous high trestle bike path. Voted one of the top ice cream parlors in the state of Iowa. You simply have to make time to stop. Open daily in the summer from one to 9 PM but check hours. Shop offers and abundance of outdoor seating and great service. Ice cream is just awesome! What more could you ask for in the heart of Iowa?

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!

Pretty pricey, but pretty worth it! What to know: servings are generous and there is richness and…read moresmoothness in every bite: there are LOTS of choices for flavors- some simple like strawberry but most with multiple ingredients. Free samples. Outside and inside seating. Pay extra for cones. Off the bike trail. We went on a Sunday afternoon and got ahead of a rush of bikers and walkers and the service was just as friendly for our group of 4 as when there was a line. Ice cream is delicious.

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!

Welcome to my new addiction, they have a lot of variety and friendly employees that will let you…read moresample every flavor. I really enjoy coming here, there's a lot of parking and places to sit and enjoy your ice cream. Try their banana split, it's incredible.

So many flavors!!!! A little overwhelming to choose from, I couldn't believe the variety they had…read more The workers were kind & patient with trying multiple samples. I really liked how they presented their allergen labels. A tad expensive but overall very tasty! Great for a date night spot, time with friends/ family or a solo treat! ;) (kinda weird how many advertisements for franchising there were though, made it seem less of a local business)

Quaint, clean, friendly and local! Food was fresh, delicious and nice for a light meal. Service was…read morevery attentive, kind and welcoming. I purchased some extra energy drinks syrups to my week and they were refreshing! Can't wait to see what they have next time.

Food, service & ambience all three areas were positive. Clean quick tasty fun. Easy way to get the…read moreneighborhood news. No long wait. Never heard a compliant. Look forward to my next visit.

I've passed Cole's many times and just kind of shrugged it off. It looks like a state fair food…read morestand that sits along the road. We rolled by it on our way home from a little day trip North today and decided to give it a try. There is no inside dining room. Just a walk up window and a pseudo-patio with a few picnic tables. Parking is tight, but there are a few adjacent spaces that can catch overflow if needed. I didn't know a lot about Cole's. A few pieces of Star Wars memorabilia, loud colored signs, a veterans mural and large battle cross on the storefront caught my eye. Being a veteran myself I decided to dig in a little bit and try to figure out what was going on with this place. The first thing I found... We were first timers, but people LOVE this place. There was a line. We were rubbernecking and watching food come out the window while waiting to order. The locals were friendly. More than once we heard "We've never had anything bad here. It's ALL good." Second. Cole's basically burned to the ground last year. The owner with support of the community of Slater rebuilt it. The third thing... Even more humbling for me than the story surrounding the rebuild. And the one that gave me the answer I was looking for about the veteran related pieces... The owner of Cole's (David Sturdy) named his restaurant after his son Brandon Cole Sturdy. Brandon joined the Marines and was lost to hostile fire in the Afghanistan War at the age of 19 on May 4, 2004. From this former sailor... Semper Fortis Marine. The food. We ordered a Cole's Super Tenderloin. Hand pounded and perfectly cooked. Topped with brisket, onion rings, dill pickles, and BBQ sauce. The Super Tenderloin was comboed out with some of the best onion rings I've ever had. Large. Whole onion rings...not minced. And again perfectly fried. The mound of shredded cheese is covering a boat of chili and hand cut fries hot out of the fryer. That and one scoop of hard chocolate ice cream in a bowl came to $27.50... Service at the window went well. The portions are HUGE. We split everything and were both more than full. If a little bit of a wait pisses you off... If you're not okay eating at a picnic table, in your car, or at a nearby park... This might not be the place for you. If you like good fair style food and ice cream... Grinders, various types of hot dogs, burgers, tenderloins, chicken strips, etc. Cyclones, hard pack ice cream, soft serve, banana splits and more.... See their Facebook page for a full menu. If you enjoy something new. Enjoy a short day trip. Enjoy time outside with your family on a beautiful day. This is a great spot. About seven weeks ago the owner made a post on Facebook that almost sounded like the restaurant's days might be numbered. Under it was a comment that added more detail. Like it may only be open on weekends for now... I know it was open today. And I know it would be a damn shame to lose another small town Iowa treasure like this with everything going on right now...

Cole's American Tenderloin and Ice Cream Bar is one of those little places you drive by and think,…read more"bet the food is good there." Famous for its American Tenderloin, Cole's also offers old-fashioned shakes made with real ice cream, and huge tacos with a pound of meat. The tenderloin $12/tax) is the star, a hand-pounded piece of meat so juicy and tender it almost melts in your mouth. The French fries are fried in a special fat and covered with herbs. The flavor of Cole's fried food tastes outstanding and the portion sizes are easily enough for two people. This is traditional Americana roadside fried food at its finest. Inside dining is limited to just a few tables, most people probably pick up their ice cream treats outside "to go" in the summer. Not really much here for people with specific dietary needs. It's just not that kind of place but they often try new items for the menu. Today's new item was tater tots with beef, onions, sprinkled with cheese. Sometimes you're just really hungry for this kind of food.

Our family loves Al's dairy freeze and we especially enjoy going through the drive thru. Service is…read morealways great the staff is friendly and they are fast. Ambiance seems like it's chill inside we just have yet to go in. My favorite so far is the dole whip twist. I love their vanilla ice cream. I'm normally a chocolate ice cream lover because I'm picky about my vanilla. Al's tastes so good and homemade. Definitely recommend to go indulge yourself in an ice cream dessert from Al's.

I give one chance and you blew it. I asked if you had a military discount and she said no. So I…read morewill never be back.

I had another good experience with this Cold Stone! I got my usual cheesecake with brownie and…read moreshout out to the staff working because I got a big scoop :-) love that! It was busy but the line moved fast. I recently signed up for their email rewards and have been getting some good deals so sign up if you're a regular!

Classic place to pick your vase flavor ice cream and add toppings you want. You can order from…read more preset items on menu or create your own. Order at the beginning of line and make your way down to other end to pay. Plenty of seating inside to enjoy your ice cream.