12 Best Ice Cream Shops in Ankeny

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  • Sweet Swirls 303 Southwest School Street, Ankeny Ice Cream Shop · $

    1 Sweet Swirls

    4.7 Superb 235 Reviews

    303 Southwest School Street, Ankeny

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Banana Ice Cream with Strawberry Sauce
    • Sweet Swirls Rolled Ice Cream
    • Very Berry Rolled Ice Cream
    • Strawberry Cheesecake

    “The girls at Sweet Swirls today were so accommodating! We brought in, from Rock Creek, 12 residents in at once. They listened, took their time, and made sure every order was right. We appreciate it so much!”

  • Mangos Gourmet Paletas 2005 Southeast Delaware Avenue Ste B, Ankeny Ice Cream Shop · $

    2 Mangos Gourmet Paletas

    4.8 Superb 117 Reviews

    2005 Southeast Delaware Avenue Ste B, Ankeny

    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Strawberry Paleta
    • Birthday Cake
    • Nutella
    • Mango

    “Great little place. Fun selections and very tidy.”

  • The Scoops Udder Place 2310 Southeast Delaware Avenue Suite O, Ankeny Ice Cream Shop

    3 The Scoops Udder Place

    4.7 Superb 143 Reviews

    2310 Southeast Delaware Avenue Suite O, Ankeny

    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Strawberry Shortcake in a Bubble Waffle
    • Cake My Day in a Bubble Waffle
    • Waffle Taco
    • Gelato

    “This is the BEST place in Ankeny for ice cream! It’s all homemade, friendly staff and such a cute place!”

  • The Outside Scoop 2410 Southwest White Birch Drive Ste 100, Ankeny Ice Cream Shop · $

    4 The Outside Scoop

    4.5 Superb 230 Reviews

    2410 Southwest White Birch Drive Ste 100, Ankeny

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chocolate Oreo Cookie Dough
    • Raspberry Cheesecake
    • Strawberry Sorbet
    • Raspberry Sorbet

    “We loved having Outside Scoop as a vendor at our event! They were friendly, professional, and their ice cream was a favorite with attendees of all ages. A great addition to the event—we’d happily welcome them back anytime! 🍦😊”

  • Uptown Dairy 617 Southwest 3rd Street Suite 105, Ankeny Ice Cream Shop · $

    5 Uptown Dairy

    4.6 Superb 105 Reviews

    617 Southwest 3rd Street Suite 105, Ankeny

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Single
    • Double
    • Float
    • Mini

    “This place is amazing! The flavors were all so delicious I could hardly pick one! 😋”

  • Cold Stone Creamery 1631 Southwest Main Street Ste 102 Suite 102, Ankeny Ice Cream Shop · $$

    6 Cold Stone Creamery

    4.3 Superb 111 Reviews

    1631 Southwest Main Street Ste 102 Suite 102, Ankeny

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Cookies & Creamery
    • Chocolate Devotion

    “Ice cream was excellent as always!!”

  • Crumbl 802 Southeast Oralabor Road Ste 108, Ankeny Bakery · $$

    7 Crumbl

    4.6 Superb 302 Reviews

    802 Southeast Oralabor Road Ste 108, Ankeny

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Strawberry Cheesecake & Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie
    • Chocolate Chunk Cookie
    • Cookies of the Week
    • Assorted Cookies

    “Crumbl never disappoints! The cookies are always fresh, soft, and packed with flavor. I love the rotating weekly menu because there’s always something new to try. The staff is friendly, the store is clean, and the ordering process is quick and easy. Whether you’re treating yourself or bringing cookies to a gathering, Crumbl is always a hit. Highly recommend for anyone with a sweet tooth!”

  • Baskin-Robbins 1510 North Ankeny Boulevard Ste 101, Ankeny Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt · $

    8 Baskin-Robbins

    3.6 Good 77 Reviews

    1510 North Ankeny Boulevard Ste 101, Ankeny

    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Monster Creature Creations
    • Rainbow Sherbet
    • Wild

    “My 50th birthday is coming up and my favorite ice cream is a seasonal flavor at BR, but there aren't any close to us anymore. I had to come to the DSM area for an outpatient surgery. I was able to call the day before and ask them to pack up some of that flavor so I could put it in the freezer until my birthday. When I was there yesterday, the owners were so kind and gracious and I was pleasantly surprised to unpack the ice cream at home to find that the female employee, who packed up my ice cream after taking my call-in order, had written a personal birthday message on my packed ice cream! That above-and-beyond customer service is pretty rare these days in Iowa, sadly, and I can appreciate that as both a customer and as the former owner of a store. THANK YOU.”

  • Culver’s 255 Northwest 36th Street, Ankeny American · $

    9 Culver’s

    4.1 Good 145 Reviews

    255 Northwest 36th Street, Ankeny

    • Delivery

    “I am the type of person that loves positivity and giving great reviews. Give honor to where honor is due. And I give great reviews, call the managers and praise the service all the time. I have also had my share of terrible service and/or food and usually do not say a word. The experience I had this afternoon at Culvers in Ankeny was horrendous. The food that is. The drive through guy that took my order, payment and delivery was so kind and helpful. I ordered a cod dinner and was only able to eat some of the fish. The 2 sides I ordered were cheese curds and fries. Both were so cold, hard and dry. I was so disappointed. The roll that came with it was cold, hard and dry as well. The butter was good! I did eat most of the fish but it too was tough. WHAT has happened to Culvers? Don't they realize that they are not the only option for food? Sad to say but I will be going to those other options for my meals in the future. The concrete I ordered was sloppy (down side of cup) and melting but did taste good. I HATE leaving a poor review but come on Culvers. Do better. Be better. If it had been just 1 food this review would never have been written. Oh, side note. This was after the lunch rush and before dinner rush. It was close to 2. Got right into drive through with no waiting. Disappointed.”

  • Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt 1350 Northwest 18th Street, Ankeny Ice Cream · $

    10 Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt

    4.0 Good 123 Reviews

    1350 Northwest 18th Street, Ankeny

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Advanced Frozen Yogurt Cup

    “Best customer service dedication I have ever experienced! Froyo that I crave year round with endless combinations.”

  • Smokey Row Coffee 1530 Southwest Vintage Parkway, Ankeny Coffee Shops · $

    11 Smokey Row Coffee

    4.0 Good 194 Reviews

    1530 Southwest Vintage Parkway, Ankeny

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Smoked Turkey Croissant Sandwich
    • Peppermint Mocha Freeze
    • Biscuits and Gravy
    • Breakfast Sandwich

    “Great custom service and such an awesome atmosphere”

  • Culver’s 2305 Southeast Delaware Avenue, Ankeny American · $

    12 Culver’s

    3.7 Good 378 Reviews

    2305 Southeast Delaware Avenue, Ankeny

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • The Big Wisconsin Cheese Pub Burger with Cheese Curds
    • Double Cheeseburger Classic Cheeseburger Combo
    • North Atlantic Cod Filet Sandwich Meal
    • Double Butterburger Deluxe Burger

    “I am the type of person that loves positivity and giving great reviews. Give honor to where honor is due. And I give great reviews, call the managers and praise the service all the time. I have also had my share of terrible service and/or food and usually do not say a word. The experience I had this afternoon at Culvers in Ankeny was horrendous. The food that is. The drive through guy that took my order, payment and delivery was so kind and helpful. I ordered a cod dinner and was only able to eat some of the fish. The 2 sides I ordered were cheese curds and fries. Both were so cold, hard and dry. I was so disappointed. The roll that came with it was cold, hard and dry as well. The butter was good! I did eat most of the fish but it too was tough. WHAT has happened to Culvers? Don't they realize that they are not the only option for food? Sad to say but I will be going to those other options for my meals in the future. The concrete I ordered was sloppy (down side of cup) and melting but did taste good. I HATE leaving a poor review but come on Culvers. Do better. Be better. If it had been just 1 food this review would never have been written. Oh, side note. This was after the lunch rush and before dinner rush. It was close to 2. Got right into drive through with no waiting. Disappointed.”

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