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.

The Uptown Dairy is quite the treat. Right in the heart of Uptown Ankeny this shop is bright and…read morefresh and inviting. The place is immaculate and they have both indoor and outdoor seating options. For all my friends of the High Trestle Trail it literally is footsteps from their front door, you can eat their ice cream and ride your bike! WIN- WIN!!! The ice cream selections are amazing, and so many its is hard to choose, but i did! We got massive scoops of yummy, creamy deliciousness on a fresh and crispy waffle cone, of which they have several types to choose from. The workers on this particular day were fantastic, attentive and fast, They even hooked us up with some pup cups to go! (The dogs thank you!) If you are feeling like rewarding yourself or just have a hankering for something delicious and Ice Cream fits the bill, pop on in to the Uptown Dairy and try their treats! You will not be disappointed!

Pretty pricey, but pretty worth it! What to know: servings are generous and there is richness and…read moresmoothness in every bite: there are LOTS of choices for flavors- some simple like strawberry but most with multiple ingredients. Free samples. Outside and inside seating. Pay extra for cones. Off the bike trail. We went on a Sunday afternoon and got ahead of a rush of bikers and walkers and the service was just as friendly for our group of 4 as when there was a line. Ice cream is delicious.

Hands down best soft serve I have ever had. I never would have thought I'd find it in a small town…read morein Iowa. I would compare this creamy soft serve to Dairy Queen, except even better! They also have the best cookie ice cream sandwich I've ever had. Thelma's cookie sandwiches blew my mind. There was inside and patio seating available. The inside is very cute and quaint and there are sooooo many options to choose from. The drive through was also very convenient for small orders. This place is ran by high schoolers, so have patience. They did mess my order up a couple times, but the ice cream is so worth it. I wish I was from the area because I would literally come here every day if I could.

Love the ice cream flavors but not to feeling to crazy about that they didn't fill the cone. I've…read morebeen here multiple times and never had this but when it was addressed the two young workers couldn't care to be bothered about it and said that's the way it's always been. Been here enough to know that it's not and they're just being lazy. I'm all for teenagers working but multiple times I've been here, they have been rude and quite frankly don't care about the customers. Their attitudes are way different when the owners are around, just wish their employer could see how off putting they are when they aren't there.

This is fast becoming my favorite Ice Cream place around here!!! The flavors are delicious, some…read moreunique and the cakes are even chef's kiss!! Our son's favorite cake is the Ferrero Rocher cake. Our favorite ice cream flavors are: This #€%^ Just Got Serious, Espresso Oreo, Butter Pecan, Alphonso Mango, and Tutti Frutti. The service is always top notch and the establishment is always clean. Give them a try! I heard they make beautiful customizable cakes as well!!

Lots of GF and DF options. The chocolate chip oatmeal cookie ice cream was delicious. The staff was…read moreaware of allergies and used a clean scoop. The also have GF cones. Lots of room to dine in is a plus as well.

Raspado means shaved ice and they add fresh fruit from a long list of flavor options. They also…read morehave some Mexican street foods like street corn, mango topped with chamoy and Tajín. I tried the guava shaved ice and it had chunks of guava throughout and was topped with slices of guava and a candied straw. It was super refreshing and not too sweet. I can't wait to try other flavors. The owner of Raspados La Piñita was friendly and I could see the pride she put into the items as she described how she would eat these foods in her home town in Mexico.

Amazing raspados perfect for the summer heat. Fast service got them in about 5 minutesread more

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

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.

Love the small town treasures! Support local!…read moreWe stopped on a week night . There are options in the window and some really unique flavors. Just a few blocks off the main road its the cutest little stop. Greeted friendly at the window. They took our orders and let us know that we would step around and get the ice cream at the other window. I got the Whiskey flavored ice cream and it was rather good. Hubby went for a small shake and it came out huge! You get your moneys worth. You don't go inside, you get to enjoy the tables out in the lot. Its open air dining. People walk up from all around. Everyone is cheerful and kind. Perfect little place on a hot summer day to enjoy a sweet treat. Enjoy the stop and have some ice cream.

A wonderful place to stop in for your ice cream fix! Conveniently located in downtown Madrid and…read morejust off the famous high trestle bike path. Voted one of the top ice cream parlors in the state of Iowa. You simply have to make time to stop. Open daily in the summer from one to 9 PM but check hours. Shop offers and abundance of outdoor seating and great service. Ice cream is just awesome! What more could you ask for in the heart of Iowa?