Best ice cream treats around.... NEVER skimp on their toppings! And customer service is top notch!read more

I would give you five starsbecause their products are really that good…read more.. When you switched containers that you put banana splits in into the cheap Styrofoam containers that a hotdog would normally go in, that was a horrible mistake for the customer... It's one thing if they are eating but they're terrible if you're doing a drive-through and trying to take it home to a family... The Styrofoam containers leak everywhere! If you're going to use that style of container, get some plastic bags for carry out out orders so it doesn't leak all over the customer's car and the bottom doesn't fall out of the paper bag while you're trying to carry it into the house.... I'm not trying to be picky. I just don't like having big messes in my car.... I've been a loyal fan of dairy zone since you first opened and will continue to frequent your business, But feel you need to know a couple of things that could improve the customers overall experience

Yes, I should be more careful, but i have bought the wrong one three.times. I can't be the only…read moreone. Why are they both orange??!!!!! Five stars because I love toasted onion. Change the color of the other one. Please!

I am Iowa, born and raised. I grew up eating Only AE products and I am very sorry for writing…read morethis. First of all, we live in Colfax, just east of DM. We do most of our grocery shopping in 3 places, Fareway (we want to support local) in Colfax, Fareway and Walmart in Newton and occasionally Fareway in Altoona. All of the 2%, 1%, cottage cheese and half/half go bad before the "use before date ", by as much as a week prior! We make sure to properly store in the car and in our frig. What is happening?? I knew that the old fashioned cottage cheese had changed quite awhile ago (bc of no more hand packing?) but these milk issues are becoming intolerable. We are in our 70's and on a fixed income. This is a problem that I NEVER would have expected from AE Dairy. Just wanted you to know the situation from one of your 60+ years customer. Hoping for better results ahead. Thanks for your attention to this. Mitzi Gillam, 4088 Hwy 117 S Colfax, IA.

Hours shown it was open during weekday until 10pm when we arrived…read more Service is quick and efficient. There was two lines to order. They call out at the window when your order is ready. Building is small, but both lines go quick. There are some picnic tables to eat your ice cream. They have ice cream nachos. Variety of toppings to choose from. Portion sizes are huge.

Thought we'd try this place while we were visiting family. It was a cute ship that was very…read morepopular. There was a constant stream of people. The staff were friendly and helped explain some of their menu items. I wish the ice cream was a little thicker. They say their artic swirls are "what a blizzard wishes they were". But Dairy Queen you can tip their shakes upside down and spoon stays in shake and not a drip. My swirl was like drinking a shake. It was soft and almost like thick chocolate milk. It wasn't too bad though.

After my crab ragoon pizza at Fong's across the street, I saved room for a dish of Molly's…read moredelicious ice cream. A little hidden in the East Village area and worth finding. The limited selection is wonderfully curated. Creamy smooth and rich. Loaded with fresh flavors. I went simple with a scoop of coffee. "Extra Credits " are available for 50 cents includes sprinkles and other toppings. Street parking available as well as a few tables out front.

Only twelve flavors in the case, but a few more in the freezer behind you if you're standing at the…read moreregister. It was hard to chose and the server let me know that they sample. I tried the coffee crème which was flavorful and had pieces of toffee throughout. I was hooked. I got the single and they were able to give me two flavors, so I chose the blueberry cheesecake which was filled with whole blueberries and graham cracker crumbles it was $4 well spent. There are a few tables inside, so I sat and ate my ice in the ac on a hot night.

Paleteria La Michoacana is a Des Moines institution and whether you are a local or a visitor, you…read moremust come by and enjoy their wonderful offerings and ambiance. Located in La Placita (mostly Latino) business corridor, all your cravings for Mexican food will be satisfied here. I have been coming to this place since around 2012 and have never been disappointed. My most recent visit was this weekend (June 2020) when my friends and I stopped for ice cream and aguas frescas (refreshing fruit drinks/infusions). The pistachio ice cream is honestly one of the best desserts I have ever had: creamy and flavorful ice cream, with TONS of real pistachio pieces. It's a pistachio lover's dream. Other delicious offerings are their carne asada fries (which are as good as they sound - freshly made french fries topped with carne asada and all of the toppings), their taquitos and flautas (crispy and flavorful!), and their champurrado in the fall and winter months (hot beverage with a thick consistency because it's partly made with masa/corn meal flour - chocolate, walnut or guava flavors, keeps you super warm in the Iowa winter!). And of course, lots of ice creams and ice cream pops: a lovely variety of flavors, excellent quality. Here you can also buy pinatas and other packaged Mexican snacks. Paleteria La Michoacana is a must in Des Moines

I love me some Mexican Ice Cream. This shop has a parking lot in the rear and sells food, ice…read morecream, and some grocery items. They have a decent-sized dining area here for patrons to sit and eat. They also have burritos, elote, frescas, torta, epandas, popsicles, hand-scooped ice cream, maganadas, smoothies, banana splits, and fries. The staff was friendly enough, but my interaction with them was very brief. I ordered the strawberries and cream. It was ready in less than 5 minutes. The strawberries were so fresh. It was really good. I wish the cream were a bit thicker, though. It was very runny. Anyway, this is a nice spot to get some Mexican food and a sweet treat to go along with it. I would recommend checking this place out, and I look forward to coming back and trying some more of their traditional Mexican frozen treats.

We have Over the Top come to our company twice a year and the ice cream is the best of the best!…read more The staff is friendly and very helpful. Lisa C.

Ice cream is a huge deal in Iowa. I cannot fathom what makes ice cream good here. I thought this…read morewas just ok. $5 for a scoop in a bowl. Flavor was medium. I may try it again but I don't know. The lady who took my order was very friendly.

I have never noticed this shop until recently and I was super excited to try it out! Usually I go…read moreall the way to Ankeny to the Outside Scoop, so having an ice cream place alot closer is a win for me. Unfortunately, the service was awful. I walked in and I was not greeted. The two people behind the counter just continued to talk, and I get it high school/college kids just don't take anything serious now a days. Well, after waiting to be greeted and nothing happening I got the gentleman's attention by asking to try two flavors out. After that I decided to get a milkshake using their peach ice cream. I was charged a specialty shake... which was way more than the shakes listed on the board. I didn't know why it was labeled a specialty shake. So, that was interesting. After I paid the two workers just continued to talk. Eventually, I saw my shake sitting at the counter and I grabbed and left. The shake was good! I'll probably not go back just because of the service and the prices.

Nice new ice cream place with some unique ice cream flavors like puppy chow, lemon cheesecake, and…read morestrawberry cheesecake. The salted caramel was really good. Pricepoint is great only $4.25 for a small and you can two flavors in a small cup! They have slushees and shakes too. The vibes are fresh and clean. An enjoyable stop in Des Moines!

Place it great! The ice cream is very tasty and unique. This isn't a place for basic flavors like…read morechocolate or vanilla. If you want fun and tasty out there flavors this is your spot! The staff is fun and nice. Its just scoops of ice cream so you get what you want fast. Also, there is pictures of black cats everywhere!!! I love it!

Ice cream was very meh. I tried the red velvet. Not a dog-friendly establishment, like a lot of…read moreplaces (I realize that it's cat focused), which was unfortunate because I was traveling along with my dogs. The decor was very cute and fun, though.

the cute blonde boy cooper truly elevated the experience and had great customer service. he was so…read moreeager to speak to me and my group and was incredibly conversational. above that the ice cream was great. i got the artic blast with cheesecake bits and it was incredible.

Snookies Malt Shop is vintage style, that could be from my childhood. Its…read morefamily-owned ice cream destination located in the Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines. It's classic neighborhood staple often seen with families, kids on bikes and seniors. Its been open 1986 and run by families most recently the Hunter family since 2019, it retains a classic 1950s retro vibe complete with a glowing neon street sign. It has a fast-moving drive-thru, a classic walk-up window, and outdoor patio and picnic table seating with fun swings. It's Dog-Friendly highly welcoming to pets, providing complimentary mini "pup cones" for canine companions. A cool kids tradition, all cones come famously garnished with an animal cracker, and shakes or malts often feature a signature cookie or animal cracker. They have the classic in soft serve and dips for combs.They also have non dairy options. I usually enjoy a dip cone. Then, a little ice cream and chocolate dip. Or a chocolate malley, malt and sometimes in orange freeze.All have been great. I usually use the drive through, which is very quick. I also try to tip the kids. We're enjoying everything.It's mostly high school kids working. Hey, they're open andin' in the fall with a little more limited hours. They are closing for the season.soon

Classic frozen custard A classic old school custard stand…read morewith old school ambiance. it's a hidden gem in the South Side of Des Moines and doesn't have a fancy outside facade it's been open for fifty two years (1974) and is one of the oldest custard type places around the greater Des Moines area , including Culver's. This place is about its ice cream custard. I've been there so many times and usually I have no problem going there and getting it out. It's right off of Southeast 14th street and well worth a trip from anywhere in the Des Moines area, it has enough parking, so if you have kids and want to go in a little nostalgia thing or you just love good custard, check it out. Many times I order the lemon, but I've had strawberry cookies and cream, chocolate and even vanilla and never been disappointed. I'm a person of a certain age, so, quite frankly, I usually get the junior cup and it's well worth it for me and you usually put enough in there that you couldn't ask for more. It's just so rich and ultra creamy custard with great portions Locally owned and seasonal, typically opening in February and closing for the winter in late December. Daily summer hours run from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM (or 2:00 PM opening depending on the specific seasonal schedule)

This place has spoiled me for any other ice cream shop. I drive from Marshalltown just for a cone…read more The portions are enormous and prices are very fair. If you haven't been here, Go! Now!