4.3 A rare Ice Cream score in the state of Iowa, where value…read morewins most days. A really very high quality product here and ... Real Ice Cream ! Locals, don't sleep on this one. Fantastic !

My grandparents live in Pleasantville, so we visit them often. We always make a stop at either…read moreCheckerboard or Dairy Shoppe, and today we chose Dairy Shoppe. The food is always delicious, and the staff is very friendly. The cozy and quaint atmosphere inside is a plus. Keep up the great work, Dairy Shoppe!

The most pleasant thing in Pleasantville is when the Dairy Shoppe opens…read more This place has the most magnificent tenderloin, they use Northcote Meats. This is perfectly breaded with a a perfect crunch. Plenty of meat that is a real tenderloin and not the ground up mystery meat pressed into a tenderloin kind. The best tenderloin in town. I also got a chocolate marshmallow shake which was super, the perfect balance of marshmallow and chocolate. Will definitely be back to the Dairy Shoppe!

I just LOVE this small town grocery store!!! So we live about 5 miles south and have for almost a…read moreyear. The grocery store is amazing. The people working the counter are friendly (usually kids or very young adults) and they have very good prices for being a small town grocery store. The restaurant I struggle with however, and that is why I can't give it (as a whole) 5 stars. Every single time I have been in there, you couldn't buy a smile on someone who works there. They all just seem extremely over worked or like this is the last place they imagined working. The food is typical fried food...not a vegetable to be found. My husband and I have taken our kids there a few times for lack of better options. I'm not taking my kids to a bar to eat, and one can only have so much Casey's pizza. The bright side is, it's attached to a grocery store. So I go and buy some veggies (usually carrots for lack of other reasonable options) and then mommy can sleep well at night. The ice cream here is delicious, if only it was served with a smile. Lol Call me old fashioned, but im'ma stickler for people at least faking the enjoyment of their job...after all, they chose to work there.

Stopped here for some ice cream after fishing. Two kids, two adults and it was only $6. The apple…read morecrisp shake was AMAZING! If you find yourself in this town, stop for a treat.

We stopped in when my kids saw the ice cream counter from the Arby's that is connected to it. The…read morestore was clean and tidy. The restroom was easy to spot but we didn't go in. The employee was kind and helpful to my kids as they were making their ice cream choice. My kids enjoyed their cones and asked to stop there again.

The workers are friendly. Best ice cream in town. Clean store and bathrooms. Always have product in…read morestock. Love the purses that they have. Always greeted with a happy smile. Oh and I about forgot the amazing free popcorn they have. The manager is always making you feel welcome. Keep up the good work ladies!!!!

It was amazing!! The person who was there when my friend and I went was so kind and friendly!!…read moreDefinitely had lots of patience. I definitely will be coming back here whilst in college.

What a fun place on a small town square. With all the feel of days past, they serve up a great cup…read moreof coffee and have the option to get lots of treats! Syrup soda and ice cream goodies are all there for the enjoyment! The staff was super friendly and attentive, even when busy! I'll be back for sure! Recommended!

For me this is a great find. Its local, they fill a need, they have a specialty and its homemade,…read moreand its country! As you can see from my outdoor pic, it's not glitzy and showy but that's the point. It's real. As you can see from my inside pics it has the essentials. If you want bulk quantities or fancy foods go to the City. The staff was extremely helpful and informational. As you can see from my "Request Item" board pic, they are open to getting what their customers want. What I really liked was their Amish Fry Pie, see all my pics. These are locally made and taste every bit of it. They are fully filled and had all the real flavors that machines can't make. The crust was light and flaky. These are made by the local Amish and the store sells 100s a week - I can see why. We took home 5 different flavors, enjoying every one of them. While Lorimor, IA has less than 500 citizens and may not be a destination for most, if you are passing through its worth a stop for their Amish Fry Pies!

Northcote has gone through a good transformation due to the wonderful staff they have. The meats I…read morebuy are fresh and meaty packed. Their customer service is excellent. The first time I visited the store, I was served by an amazing staff called Josh. He was very kind and willing to help me because I did not know what to expect. I buy meat and chicken at Northcote. You can also call them ahead for fresh me or inquire before going. I will recommend them to anyone looking for fresh or bulk meat.

There are plenty of local butchers and specialty deli shops in my area. Back in the day, I cooked…read morein sanctioned KCBS BBQ competions through out the midwest. Iowa takes their pork seriously. The "Pig" is King! You know, "The other white meat"! Iowa is to Pork as Wisconsin is to Brats. Fair enough? So from time to time I will order meat products from around the country and have a sample shipped to me. This place has a reputation for breaded pork tenderloin "fritters". Upon delivery, these 8 ounce perfectly shaped, seasoned and breaded beauties looked great! They are packed individually so you can portion as you like and not frozen like a solid brick. Nothing like a fresh cooked breaded pork tenderloin sandwich. I also tried some thick "Iowa Cut" pork chops...very moist and tasty. Customer service is great...fast shipping...small town hospitality. If your' a breaded tenderloin enthusiast like I am, give them a shot. The price is very reasonable while the quality is outstanding.

I got a taste of the bite at the Valley Junction Farmers Market. Just a little of the Ghost Pear…read morehot sauce will give you that jolt through your taste buds that you will want again and again and again! I bought a couple bottles right away and will probably be using it on stir fry's, salads, salsa ... every day! The staff and their story was super interesting and I'm so glad these locals are making the sauces they do..