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    The Outside Scoop

    4.4 (57 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Daniel E.

    I had one of those chocolate cravings at 8:30 PM on a Monday and browsed to see where I could nab some in Ankeny. Luckily, The Outside Scoop is open late during the summer, and I enjoyed my first visit to their spacious shop. The great interior, fantastic artwork, and elite handwriting on the walls create a terrific atmosphere to explore the numerous options around their L-shaped counter. Plenty of interior tables and outdoor options abound, too. Good pricing! They have some single-scoop sundaes but also offer larger choices that sound incredible, so they're versatile and unique. My Chocolate Oreo Cookie Dough was incredible, and the waffle cone just added to the experience. It's a new favorite flavor. I loved their options, and I look forward to exploring many of them in future visits! I appreciated the staffer who had a lot of customers yet managed to keep calm and do a great job taking care of us.

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    Hannah V.

    A great ice cream shop in Ankeny! I've been here several times and always end up getting something different because they have so many rotating flavors to try! The service was quick and to the point. They have a large counter to walk around and see all the flavors which we did while in line. I chose a pumpkin cheesecake shake and it was so good! 4/5 stars because it is the most expensive shop around. Some seating indoors, more tables outside.

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    Rosie N.

    Great spot for that quick sweet treat! All the ice creams were creamy and smooth! I got the Lavender Lemon, it was creamy, smooth, a bit or tartness from the lemon, and a hint of floral notes from the Lavender. It was not perfumey at all. It had lemon cookie crumbles that gave it a great texture too. Would recommend them either at their store here if even when they are out in town in the food truck!

    Cemby K.

    Simple ice cream shop with a variety of flavors, there wasn't much decor inside but they have plenty of seats. It was awkward that I asked to sample 2 flavors before deciding on a scoop and the "manager"/ older lady was hovering over the worker when she was giving me a sample, and was just eyeing everything the worker was doing and literally stuck next to her side every minute. Also, I got the wrong ice cream I asked for their flavor of the month - chocolate Oreo coffee but instead the worker scooped up cookies n cream, I kept it instead of having them waste the wrong ice cream. We also got a scoop of Kit Kat ice cream and it was good but nothing to rave about. A single scoop sugar cone & a single scoop bowl was about $10.50 after taxes.

    Andrew H.

    Visited this fantastic ice cream shop on a Friday evening for the first time ever! Both employees were super friendly and gave us a couple samples. It was so hard to pick what to get due to them having so many delicious sounding options, including a few seasonal choices! They offer sundaes, ice cream cake, pints, quarts, and have a decent selection of vegan options. The sizes pictured were one of their smallest and even still it was a great size. The store is super clean and tidy too. My only minor complaint is that they only have one milkshake size and it seems to be pretty large. I wanted a milkshake but didn't want a huge one. The price was relatively high too which was a bummer because shakes are usually my go-to. Overall, this didn't take away from the experience and we absolutely loved the ice cream shop!

    Raspberry sorbet (left) & Lucky charms ice cream (right)
    Andrea W.

    We love this local ice cream spot!! It's easily become one of our faves in town. Small batch, lots of delish and yummy flavors! My top fave is the coffee toffee! My kids love the sorbet too! We always have a great experience and great service each and every time we go!

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    Jaci S.

    This is my in laws favorite place in the entire world. Every single time they're in town we have to make a stop. The remodel is absolutely glorious & I was able to get the chance to bring my nephews there recently. The amount of patience the entire staff has with the kiddos was amazing. He was on cloud nine. The ice cream is delicious & everyone has to try to goat cheese ice cream - it's the best thing you will ever eat. I will give myself a brain freeze every time. Gladly. The new interior is beautiful & very spacious, tons of extra spaces for more ice cream - keto & vegan options as well! Less guilty outings love the inclusions!

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    Kat B.

    Cute shop with awesome ice cream flavors! This is the 2nd physical location for them, the other in Indianola. There is street parking nearby and outdoor seating, which is convenient. The store was busy during our visit, which is no surprise considering the temperature. Our party moved through quickly and the staff were quite pleasant. When I went for my first lick my ice cream fell off the cone, but I caught it! I went to ask for a dish and they offered to scoop it again, but I declined. I went to the very nice and tidy bathrooms to wash my hands and continued on. Everyone enjoyed their ice cream and my sister raved about her still warm waffle cone as well. Great addition to Ankeny!

    Manny M.

    Great place to stop in and enjoy some tasty flavors of ice cream. Service was fast and friendly, definitely will be returning to try other flavors.

    Luke X.

    My husband was skeptical that he would like this place. Now he asks me to come back! We love the different flavors. They're so unique! Dutch letter ice cream?! And keto sugar less ice cream!!!! That means I won't feel guilty coming here as often as we please!! The portions are so generous too. The staff is very nice too. They do a good job when it gets busy. We brought our puppy to the patio to enjoy some whipped cream. :)

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    Isabelle T.

    Great location, amazing ice cream, and helpful staff! The staff allowed me to try the flavors I was torn between and helped me right away. The Outside Scoop has 12 flavors that are always available and 12 rotating flavors. I tried the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake ice cream and it was phenomenal. The cheesecake chunks were amazing (not your usually pre-bought pieces) and the raspberry tasted very fresh as well. Can't wait to come back!

    Emma S.

    This is the kind of ice cream shop I look for!! The Outside Scoop is a perfect stop to satisfy your ice cream cravings. They serve a variety of flavors, including many that are unique to the establishment. I recommend ordering your icecream in a homemade waffle cone Very tasty!

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    The chocolate covered strawberry and orange chocolate homemade ice creams are my favorites!!

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    The ice cream is delicious, but what really makes The Outside Scoop so great is the wide variety of unique flavors.

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    Unique flavors, great quality ice cream! My nephews and husband love this place!!!! We come as often as possible. Definitely recommend!!

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