We stumbled across this place when looking for dessert options in Joplin. We did see one review…read moreprior to stopping by that made us wonder if the other reviews were up to date. Unfortunately, we found that the latest review was accurate, the others are not. It appears they renamed this place "Caroline's", possibly. There were not 30+ flavors of ice cream, and the few they did have sadly appeared freezer burned. The coffee set up looked nothing like earlier photos with tons of flavor options. Half the place is a small boutique? The employee was kind.

We have been here twice through the years and enjoyed it. Today, on our third visit, the place had…read morechanged drastically. Instead of candy and a large selection of ice cream, they had boutiques goods, zero candy, and only 8 flavors of ice cream. The ice cream tasted freezer burned. Our children were thirsty (it's almost 90 degrees out) and wanted cups of water to go along with their ice cream but they had no cups. We had to leave and go to a fast food restaurant to get them some water. Before we could leave, a worker rudely accused our five year old of putting his mouth on a notepad that was for sale. We were all watching him and multiple adults never saw him put the notepad anywhere near his mouth. All in all, a very disappointing experience. If you want a sweet treat, go somewhere else.

What a great spot for some delicious, homemade ice cream! They tout their ice cream is made using…read morehanded down recipes from the former Anderson's ice cream of Joplin, MO. My salted caramel and chocolate double scoop in a waffle cone was delicious! While we didn't order any burgers, they looked yummy! Service was quick, outside they have a kiddie train and old locomotive, plenty of outside dining and a few tables inside, too. I'll certainly return when in the area again!

I love this place as I always take my kids here after they get their flu shots since it's just a…read morewalk away from Hometown. Their ice cream is always great and I've never had a problem with it! I also love going to eat on the train. The last time I ate there was a while ago so I'm not sure if you can still go in the train or not but last time I was able to bring my kids onto the train!

This ice cream is unique and tastes great. Staff were friendly and the place was clean. However,…read moretheir bathroom is "out of service" as the one star reviewer experienced too. But the taste of the ice cream offset this for me

The ice cream is made from sweet cream so it is very delicious and there are plenty of toppings and…read moreingredients to please any taste desires.

Lots of fun treats! Teas, ice cream, candies, chocolates and more! Would love to come back and try…read morethe specialty sodas

I love this shop. Lots of bottled soda flavors! Homemade candy, fudge and ice cream! Beautiful old…read morebuilding.

Service was the BEST ! Our first time here. Didn't know…read morewhat to get, PATRICK was helpful, friendly, and very patient :D He made recommendations that were seriously sooooooo goooood !! I had a jitter bug, not on the menu anymore, but they can make it. L Vanilla custard with heath, chocolate and nuts !! If you love Heath chocolate bar, you'll love it. Kids had strawberry shortcake. It was good with warm cake and fresh strawberries. We also got something with espresso and apparently it was so good it was gone within minutes! Cool looking soda shop 50's vibe style ice cream parlor ! You need to come and won't regret it ! Tell Patrick we said hi !! Hey BOSS he deserves a raise. SERIOUSLY we had the best experience thanks to him !

We went inside for counter service and we were greeted warmly. Our orders were taken immediately…read more I've never had a chocolate malt from Andy's before this visit and I was very pleased. The service was great the inside was clean and well maintained.

I'd seen the "bag of burgers" advertised. Well, the price is fine, but the burgers just aren't very…read moregood. To tell the truth, I'd rather have McD's or BK. Two things I do like about Braum's are the milkshakes, but especially the milk. WE bought an extra gallon to bring home in the cooler because we don't have Braum's in St. Louis.

Braum's is so nostalgic for me. I don't live near one anymore, so everyone I see one, I have to go…read more So of course we stopped at this Braum's even in below freezing weather. We went through the drive-thru and I got a mint chocolate chip ice cream cone. It was so good as always! Love that you can get ice cream through the drive-thru. And I'm always so shocked at how reasonable the prices are!

We love Shake's!! The oatmeal cookie dough is my fav. Been going for years fav ice cream!read more

Well I wish I could tell you how the shakes were but I can't. We waited outside for 10 minutes and…read moreknocked on the windows but no one came to take our order. I assumed that maybe they just forgot to turn off their open sign but after we left I called to see if anyone would answer the phone and a woman did and said that she was working there. We chose to take our business to Andy's instead.

It's been a couple days since we stopped in but I am catching up on reviews. We stopped in shortly…read morebefore closing but the owner was so friendly and scooped us up some delicious desserts. I got a single scoop of "This $&@! Just Git Serious" and oh man the ice cream is so smooth and creamy. The caramel and fudge ribbons swirled in was perfect. My youngest got the lemon blueberry bar ice cream and he said it had a slight tartness that was just right with the sweetness and creaminess of the ice cream and blueberry. The "console" tv with nostalgic drive in commercials was great. We will definitely be back.

From the owner: Welcome to Briley’s Ice Cream, Soda & Gifts, your Route 66 stop in the heart of downtown Joplin!…read moreWe’re a family-owned shop serving up premium, hand-scooped ice cream, handcrafted sodas, and unique gifts inspired by classic Americana. From rich Zanzibar chocolate to fun flavors like Electric Watermelon, there’s a scoop for everyone. Our family loves being part of the Joplin community, and we’ve built Briley’s to be more than just a sweet shop—it’s a place where families, friends, and travelers can slow down, enjoy a treat, and make memories on Route 66. Come see us, grab a cone (or a float!), and experience a taste of nostalgia with a Briley’s twist.

Great ice cream, great atmosphere, great owners/hosts. What else could you ask for?…read more Be sure to stop by, whether on a 66 journey or just out looking for a place to stop.

First off, I'm ashamed to say I've lived in joplin as long as Supertam has been in existence and…read morenever tried it. Owner super friendly (yes pun intended) and has all kinds of history about the place. There is tons of memorabilia in a cozy shop. There are a few seats inside and a picnic table outside. It looks like they are working on converting an old train car into more seating as well. The ice cream is so rich and creamy. We tried This $&@! Just got serious, Superman, zanzibar chocolate, and Blackberry lemon bar. We loved every one of them, and the waffle come is definitely worth the extra dollar! They are made fresh and in-house! Then, to top it off, they have a cease and desist letter from DC hanging above the toilet! To make it big enough to get noticed by DC is awesome, even if it's not a congrats letter! We will not be strangers to this place!

This location is very hit or miss. They get orders wrong about half of the time but are always…read morewilling to fix it when it happens. For some reason they've decided they can't do a large frozen yogurt in a cake cone, which is a bummer. I've ordered it that way for years with no issues. The food is usually not super hot. Luckily it's still good lukewarm! This time, I shared a 6 piece chicken strip meal with two friends. It was $15 with tax and filled us up nicely before our long drive home. That meal is on the expensive side for Braun's but it was great to share! Their prices in general are very reasonable, especially compared to national fast food chains. The service is usually pretty good! They're always busy but the cashiers are never rude. They take the time to say hello and goodbye, which I always appreciate. I also love the ambience in here. It feels so old school small town in a way that's hard to explain. The colors and furniture isn't old but it looks like it's from the 90s. I love it so much. Their store section is also massive! They sell way more than they used to. Fresh meat, dairy, produce, snacks, pantry staples, sweets, and of course TONS of frozen treats! Ice cream, frozen yogurt, low fat, sherbet, etc. You name it and it's here! It's definitely worth the visit. If I were passing Joplin, I would drive into the city to get Braum's before I stopped at a McDonald's on the highway. Try it out!

There is something about a company that goes all in that I can really appreciate. Braums produces…read moreits own dairy products, from their cows to the production facilities!! No wonder their ice-cream is so stinking good. I just wish they could get their stuff closer to the St Louis area. I also love their fry sauce and how their condiments always seem to work and be full! Their employees were also super friendly and helpful. This location was a little smaller and it was crowded so most of the seats were taken on a busy Friday. So, I decided to eat outside, but it eded up being hot and there were no napkins or salt/pepper out there sonic was a little more challenging out there. Nonetheless, my burger was made fresh and the fries were hot and where else can I get a shake instead of my drink for no up charge??