Black Cat Ice Cream

2511 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines
(515) 689-7466

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PlantyPaige

Cute spot! Has a few vegan options…2 or 3 at a time. I had the horchata sorbet. I was initially hesitant ordering it because I’m used to oat milk or other vegan alternatives but the sorbet was great!

Rachel Quist

Very unique find! Great ice cream, reasonable prices. The ice cream nuggets are a delicious and fun treat. Bring in a framed photo of a black cat for a surprise! 🐈‍⬛

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amy Gardner

We stumbled across BCI at their original location downtown by the sculpture park. It only took one bite of the Red Velvet Oreo and we were hooked!

In our countless visits since, we’ve always been impressed by their innovative and delicious flavors, service, and cleanliness. The patio is the perfect place to sit and enjoy your treat while mingling with other patrons. They even host adoption “Caturdays” for the benefit of local animal rescue organizations.

I live an hour away from their shop and they have always been incredibly responsive to my messages about preordering pints to go. (Oatmeal Crème Pie and Biscuits & Jam, IYKYK!)

Other reviewers have mentioned rude staff. I’ve never experienced that in dozens of visits. If anything, they’ve always been super excited to talk about the flavors regardless of how long the line is.

Five stars!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cream Cheese Lemon Cake, Ice Cream Names Listed in Review, Red Velvet Oreo

Juanita Vela

The ice cream was amazing great place 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brown Butter Cookie, Ice Cream Names Listed in Review, Red Velvet Oreo

Angela Mitchell

My Littles come every Friday. This week I was in town to go with them. Black Cat never disappoints!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Raspberry Cheesecake, Brown Sugar Cookie Dough & Caramel Cone, Red Velvet Oreo, Lemon Cheesecake, Gelato

Sueann

I had the homemade pumpkin spice ice cream with chucks of some baked goodness and it was the creamiest ice cream ever. The pumpkin spice flavor was strong but not overpowering. The serve was great and the seating area was nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kate Leo

A friend and I went here Tuesday, October 29, 2024 and there had just been a Trunk or Treat event nearby, so it was packed but the person working did a GREAT job getting everyone through and being friendly to all. I got a chocolate/ spicy marshmallow flavor that was really different but super good. My friend got a brown butter cookie dough- delicious! We got a cute spot in the back of the outdoor area and sat and talked for two hours. It was 80 degrees that day- gotta love climate change.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brown Butter Cookie

Lillith Herondale (Danielle Peugh)

Their ice cream is soooo good. I love the Red Velvet Oreo soo much. It's a great place and for handmade ice cream, it's a very reasonable price!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Honey Cornbread, Red Velvet Oreo

Michelle Nguyen

A friend took me here over the weekend, and there was already a line before opening, so expectations were HIGH—and their ice cream did not disappoint! I tried the Chumpkin and Dulce De Los Muertos flavors, and they were sooo good! I also loved the location and the shop’s design; it has a cute vibe, perfect for a quick hangout with a friend while strolling through downtown!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kilda Mann

The ice cream here is absolutely delicious! I was also honored to meet the owner and some of the staff while I was working at a local haunted house and they were so much fun to be around! I will always love this place!

Liz Drummer

Cute, fun little ice cream shop. Literally the best ice cream I've ever had. They make any flavor delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Merritt

We went for the ice cream and it's as good as advertised. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable about their products. Grat ice cream.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mareike Pucka

Very cool bar with vintage flair, 80s rock music and really good food. The onion rings and fried pickles were particularly good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jim Asbille

Superb ice cream with some creative and tasty flavors.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pat West

Flavorful variety. Lemon Possel and Wizzerly are awesome! Service was fast and friendly.

Dietary restrictions: Some options are gluten free or.non-dairy
Flavors are marked avcotdingly

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ice Cream Names Listed in Review

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