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

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!

4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $7 05/01/2026 While this place was closed the last time we drove through, I vowed to stop on the next trip and we got our chance to enjoy a stop with our grandson and his parents last night. It enjoys a great location on a corner next to a park and has a modern, clean look inside and out. We enjoyed several types of ice cream, but my wife and I shared a Comet (Blizzard) with Salted Caramel Ice Cream and Heath candy mix-in (see picture). It was a great combination that we would highly recommend and would order again! If you are in (or driving through) Polk City, this is a must-stop to enjoy some great ice cream! If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

Cute simple shop kinda warm inside but the yummy ice cream made up for it. The staff was efficient…read moreand moved quickly through the long lines.

I found my new favorite ice cream!! But so sad that it's 3.5 hours away from home!…read more We had lunch nearby and before we headed out on our roadtrip back home, saw this ice cream shop and decided to stop by. The two teenagers working were friendly and helpful. Provided samples when we were trying to choose between flavors. I went in there thinking I was going to get a scoop of their coffee heath, but once I sampled their salted Oreo, I fell in love. The sweet and salty and creaminess of that ice cream was so perfect!! A couple things that I found do awesome in this store.. they have self serve water in the dining area! So many ice cream places make you purchase bottled water if you get thirsty after your sweet treat. They also have shakers with sprinkles at tables!! How awesome!! I will be dreaming about that salted Oreo ice cream til we finally meet again.

Busy place which is awesome. Normally love coming here. Was grabbing ice cream for my family. I…read moretold them repeatedly I did not want lids. 4 orders plus a pint. When you order it with lids you somehow get less and when I am paying $8 for dairy free ice cream I want my money's worth. It also can get really messy with ice cream melting around the lid and spilling out everywhere. Instead of listening I got lids on 3 out of 4 scooped ice cream along with my pint. I get it can be confusing when there are multiple orders but it does not hurt to ask again. I think someone was also new because because someone was doing to weakest of scoops. Normally I am used to the worker really digging in to get the scoop and that just was not happening here. They also kept getting very confused when we were ordering.

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.

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!

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)

A LOCAL GEM!! On a recent trip home, I simply HAD to stop for Van Dee's. It brings back so many…read morememories going to school just a few blocks away and coming over after school or games for a treat! Important: they only take cash. I've been burned by this in the past - come prepared! I just love the vibe of the shop, the way it's decorated, the staff are friendly, and the ice cream is great. My go to is plain vanilla soft serve in a cup with Krunch Kote! It's a peanut butter flavored crunchy topping that I have dreams about. The googly eyes they put on everything is so iconic! A Johnston staple I hope is around for many years to come :)

The fact that they don't take cards sucks, but the ice cream was good! Not remarkable, just good.read more

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