I love sparky's! It is one of the best ice cream shops in Columbia in my opinion. There are always…read morenew flavors to try and they make their ice cream in house! The ice cream is creamy and smooth and not too sweet. There is always a flavor for everyone to try! The workers are also always super kind and attentive. There are a few tables and chairs inside to enjoy your ice cream while looking at all the fun paintings on the walls. I recommend checking this place out if you are in downtown Columbia!

This ice cream shop tucked away is a fun escape. The fun and colorful artwork and vibe of the shop…read moreis an instant mood boost. The shop offers homemade classics with new twists. For example they had a cookies and cream flavor unlike the common recipe and uses chocolate ice base. I also tried the London Fog tea flavor which was unique and very bright on the tongue. There were a few dairy free and vegan options but not many. You can check their facebook or call ahead to see those selections if needed. The shop offers ice cream scoops in all sizes and even kids eat free with an adult purchase. There is seating in the shop and outside for good weather days. It is pretty accessible as the front door and bathroom doors were light to pull open. The view to see the ice cream selection was at a reasonable height for folks in wheelchairs and kids to see everything well. This shop is very LGBTQ friendly and offers as a great space to gather for everyone who wants to enjoy a sweet treat.

El Tigres, and Columbia Citizens (who likely already know... but if you don't)…read morePLEASE VISIT HERE FOR DELICIOUSNESS! (Be sure to keep track of your card, those punches towards a free meal add up quick) but A little more will have you wanting exactly that. EVERY TIME! The hibachi, poke, and ice cream all were gems during my time at school. P.S Fellas you can't go wrong choosing this destination for a first date... or 2nd, 3rd LOL

Such a great bowl -- some of the freshest ingredients I've ever had! The lady working the front was…read moreincredibly helpful, going above and beyond to help me choose what to get and what was worth trying. I'll definitely be returning soon! I'd probably get it to go next time, but I can see people really enjoying dining in as well.

Excellent place to stop by for a delicious treat! Great service, affordable prices, and all around…read moreawesome. One of our favorite places to go for ice cream!

Hands down the best and most flavorful icecream I have had. I had several generous sized samples…read morefrom the worker. Cookies and cream, pralines and cream, birthday cake, eggnog and butter pecan. All so rich!! I ended up getting birthday cake and pralines and cream.

One of the best ice cream spots around! Fresh local ice cream at the best price point! Central…read moreDairy is a great date dessert spot or place for the entire family to enjoy without breaking the bank like some other ice cream parlors- and you get a TON of ice cream! Great service! You can almost always expect a line if it's a good day for ice cream but it moves fast. We love central dairy!

Small, vintage style ice cream shop with broad flavor offering. Seems popular as the line was…read morepretty steady. Wanted a two scoop cup with Moose Track and Chocolate Chip cookie dough. They were out of Moose Track so I ordered the extreme moose track in place. Was disappointed though when I asked for fudge and server said "I mean, I can...." In an irritated tone, then proceeded to scoop off nearly all of the second flavor to put fudge on top. I would have rather her explain to me the issue than charge me for to flavors and give me one. What I was left with was choc chip cookie dough with fudge, which was okay. The ice cream did not stand out as anything beyond what you'd find at a common shop like Marble Slab or Coldstone. A decent local option if you're nearby but it worth going out of your way. Ended up eating maybe half and throwing the rest out.

Perfect place for kids and family. Pizzas are awesome and the wide selection of ice cream makes…read morethis a place of dreams for a great night out. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly to regulars and new patrons alike. Also adding in games for kids young and old and candy for purchase along with a chalkboard for kids to draw and play makes this a fun place for everyone to relax and have a great time out of the house.

Love their donuts. Best I've ever had. It's all I get there besides their pizza which is better…read morethan Casey's or Pizza Hut.

What a gem! I stopped by on a whim after reading some whimsical Google reviews that seemed too good…read moreto be true. I ordered a mini concrete with bananas, strawberries, and hot fudge. I asked the very kind (and patient) employee to surprise me with the custard flavor (they have chocolate and vanilla), and when I peeked back I saw her sneak a scoop of each in before whipping it up. The concrete was delightful, with a delicious, high-quality custard base and a perfect ratio of mix ins, with the fruit being ripe and delicious. The old school music had me bopping while I waited for my tasty treat, making it a truly enjoyable (and memorable) experience, in spite of the slight drizzle. I'll definitely be back!

It's important to support small businesses in our community, especially when their custards are…read morethis good! It's really hard find something wrong with this joint!

Now I really fail to understand why Ice Cream Factory has three stars and Central Dairy has more…read morethan 4.4 stars, because I definitely had a better experience here at Ice Cream Factory than at Central Dairy. I got the strawberry keto ice cream, which was fantastic. It definitely had less sugar, the texture was amazing, and I was so happy that they had that option in the first place because not many ice cream shops have low sugar/keto/fat free cream options. Then my husband got a blueberry short cake ice cream, which tasted amazing as well, so definitely no regrets for trying this place out even though the rating were low. The shop was clean and the service was great as well. 5/5 stars for this, and if anyone is reading my review, please do not go by the overall star rating. Please go in yourself and give it a try.

Stopped here for what has become our daily ritual of getting ice cream every night after dinner…read more We're so shameless in the summer! The ice cream place is not particularly inviting looking--it's kind of like a clinic inside and it was a bit dirty, but OK. There were two young guys working, and one was very sweet while the other was a bit stiff. Our daughter got some crazy concoction with gummy worms on top so she was thrilled. We each got the gooey butter cake flavor with other ones that we have already completely forgotten, so they didn't make that much of an impression. But we really did like the gooey butter cake version--although it's not as good as the actual version that you can get at Schnucks!! Anyway, three stars, but as we said about the Grand Cafe, it was to be expected, so no hard feelings. We wish this business well.

Recommendations: Texas two step + extra strawberries…read more Apple pie concrete (pictured) I love this custard, absolutely delicious. It is pricey, but it's worth it. Typically very quick service. One of my top treat spots!

I stopped here before the Mizzou game. I'm from out of state and wish we had an Andy's in Florida…read more Best frozen custard EVER. And so many cool options. I think there was an entire piece of pumpkin pie in my custard!

Non dairy gluten free options were great went back several time very clean friendly placeread more

Spend $5+ for a single scoop. They can eat it! Very pissed off I paid $20+ for 3 people. Good ice…read morecream and people, just too much!

Stopped by for coffee on my drive back to STL. Got the matcha and an Americano. Matcha wasn't too…read morebad, it was still clumpy and tasted more like milk. I'm surprised they had it here. The coffee was okay though. The inside is spacious and had lots of seating, good for studying. Service was pretty quick and the server was nice and patient.

Neat use for an old school. It's not far off the interstate and worth the stop…read more Plenty of coffee options and a neat place to sit and sip if you have the time. I ordered the cold brew (their version). It was quite tasty. Service was quick and kind. Will stop again!