18 Best Ice Cream Shops in Des Moines

Black Cat Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop • $
2511 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Brown Sugar Cookie Dough & Caramel Cone
Strawberry Ice Cream and Strawberry Hav
Brown Butter Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Ice Cream Names Listed in Review
Spiced Chai with Caramel Swirl
Chocolate Burbon Vanilla Bean
Killer Bee and Cookie Monster
Blackberry Lemon Sorbet
Cream Cheese Lemon Cake
Raspberry Cheesecake

“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!“

4.7 Superb159 Reviews
La Ventanita Snack Bar Ice Cream Shop • $
605 Douglas Ave, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Raspado Snow Cone
Elote Chorreado
Mangonada Mix
Banana Split
Tosti Elote
Piña Loka
Sabriloco
Esquites

“This place is the best i honestly can’t believe ive never heard of this place before, my car broke down on the side of the road due to a popped tire, this girl with glasses waiting outside to clock in walked out of her own car to lend me a hand and completely changed my tire on her own in return i offered her 80 bucks but she said no and it was just a kind gesture i went inside got a couple of snacks for my nicks and the food is just so amazing they can’t stop eating it.“

4.7 Superb37 Reviews
Molly's Frozen Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
322 E Court Ave Suite 105, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Build-Your-Own Ice Cream Sandwich
Chocolate Ice Cream
Molly's Mashups
Ice Cream Cone
Parfait

“We decided, as we drove by, to stop in and see what this place was about. It was a really nice environment (kind of like Molly's Cupcakes). I tried the "Molly's Mashup", where the take a cupcake, split it in half, and put ice cream in between with a topping (I opted for red velvet cupcake with strawberry lemonade sorbet with whipped cream) and he tried a double scoop of mixed berry swirl ice cream. The awesome thing about the mixed berry swirl was it had pieces of vanilla cupcake in it. We were satisfied with what we got and plan to try a different combination the next time we come!!!“

4.6 Superb38 Reviews
Chocolaterie Stam Gelato • $$
2814 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Great Place for a Coffee
Gelato

“We submitted a large order for a 500+ person annual event--very impressed with the communication, professionalism, and high-quality of the chocolate, personalized with our logo and packaged as gifts, for our guests. Chocolaterie Stam will definitely top of our list for future gifts as a special treat!“

4.5 Superb35 Reviews
LA MICHOACANA ICE CREAM Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
4944 Douglas Ave, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Fries
Birria Tacos
Banana Split
Tostilocos

“Great people and real food. ❤️👍“

4.4 Superb51 Reviews
Dairy Queen (Treat) Ice Cream Shop • $
6842 University Ave, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

French Silk Pie Blizzard
Oreo Blizzard Treat
Blizzard Cakes
Ice Cream Cake
Hot Fudge
Oreos

“As Senator Grassley says, it's a good place for u kno what. I agree.“

4.1 Good48 Reviews
Dairy Queen (Treat) Ice Cream Shop • $
1319 Army Post Rd, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Ice Cream Cake
Strawberry

“Are you keeping Cherry Dip Cones? since you are a franchise?“

3.9 Good35 Reviews
Paleteria La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop • $
1552 E Grand Ave, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Strawberries and Cream Popsicle
Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Torta De Milanesa De Pollo
Nachos Con Carne Asada
Carne Asada Fries
Ice Cream Cone
Flautas

“Great people and real food. ❤️👍“

3.9 Good38 Reviews
El Michoacano Taqueria Mexican • $
2922 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

2 Chorizo Sopes and 2 Al Pastor Tacos
Vegan Michoacano Burrito
Vegan Nachos Michoacanos
Vegan Asada Quesadilla
Carne Asada Quesadilla
Carne Asada Burrito
Empanadas Rellenas
Mango Chili Sorbet
Carne Asada Tacos
Carne Asada Fries

“Vegan menu! Tortas were soft and delicious and the nachos were the best I ever had!“

4.6 Superb73 Reviews
I Scream Treats and More Ice Cream Shop • $
3800 Merle Hay Rd Spc 412, Des Moines

“Terrific popcorn and the owner is so incredibly gracious. Repeat customer here!!“

3.7 Good9 Reviews
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
2105 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Regular Chocolate Vanilla Swirl
White Chocolate Mousse
Regular Frozen Yogurt
Rich Butter Toffee
Classic Cheesecake
Cookies 'N Cream
Angel Food Cake
Dulce de Leche
Cake Batter

“Menchie's is the ultimate frozen yogurt destination, perfect for visits with kids, friends, or family dessert outings. The establishment is safe and clean, with a self-serving setup that allows you to take your time choosing the number of toppings, your preferred flavor, and whether you need more. The array of frozen yogurt options caters to all tastes, including seasonal flavors that vary but never disappoint, but their typical options include Take the Cake Batter (a personal favorite), Reese's, Dreamy Dulce De Leche Blackberry Burst, German Chocolate, Harvest Pumpkin, and Chocolate Dipped Banana, among others. If you're undecided, you can request a sample cup to taste all the flavors or even mix different yogurts into one cup. Once you've settled on your frozen yogurt flavor, you face the great wall of all the glorious toppings you could ever imagine, or had never thought of before. The candy toppings section is where you can find gummy bears, candy balls, cookie dough, brownies, mini cheesecake bites, fresh fruit, dried fruit, walnuts, peanuts, whipped cream, marshmallow fluff, hot Hershey syrup, fudge, Oreos, animal cookies, and more. They also give you a sturdy reusable spoon that you can take home with you (the kids love using those spoons for their cereal). They ensure every taste bud is satisfied and you'll leave full and happy. Give it a try, and you won't be disappointed. Enjoy!“

3.5 Good14 Reviews
Dairy Queen (Treat) Ice Cream Shop • $
3408 SW 9th St, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Ice Cream Cupcakes
Heath Blizzard
Banana Split

“I've been wanting ice cream and one day we just turned into DQ & drove up to the window.Didn't even see the microphone area to order, up to the window we went. Were able to order 2 Med. Blizzard's ...Awww, just sweet delight ?“

3.7 Good36 Reviews
Smokey Row Coffee Coffee Shops • $
1910 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Cheeseburger Chowder
Biscuits and Gravy
Breakfast Sandwich
Chicken Pot Pie
Grilled Cheese
Turtle Mocha
Iced Latte
Blueberry
Tiramisu
Scones

“amazing chill atmosphere as well as staff. The food is great. I actually cried on my way home from the genuin kindness the cashier showed me on a hard day. 10/10 recommend. the iced coffee and Americono are my go to. My bf likes the espresso. WHO EVER WORKED TONIGHT THANK YOU!!!“

4.3 Superb96 Reviews
La Premium Michoacana Ice Cream Shop • $
1434 Des Moines St Suite 4, Des Moines

“This is in a predominately Latino strip mall so a lot of the staff don't speak much English but I can usually get by on hand gestures. The paletas (popsicles) are really good here! I usually get the "fresa con crema" which is strawberries and cream. They also do a lot of other novelty foods which I haven't tried yet, but they seem very popular! They also have hand-scooped ice cream but I'm not sure if it's made in-house or not. Apparently, that was very good and creamy!“

3.3 Good25 Reviews
El Michoacano Taqueria Food Truck Mexican • $
415 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines

“Vegan menu! Tortas were soft and delicious and the nachos were the best I ever had!“

5 Superb5 Reviews
Kava DSM Cafe • $
300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy #140, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Covered Strawberry
Strawberry Pistachio Sundae
Beach Wave Smoothie Bowl
Coral Reef Smoothie Bowl
Waffle with Ice Cream
Kava Mary Mocktail
Island Acai Bowl
Nourished Salad
Belgian Waffle
Choco Banana

“The inside is beautiful, with plants and how the tables are arranged. They even have a little area where board games were located.
I got the gelato three scoops regular strawberry and green tea. The strawberry was a bit sour but the... ????? ???!!!? was soooooo smooth(that I forgot Im lactose intolerant) having both helped balance it out. 10/10 recommend ?“

4.1 Good78 Reviews
8 Degrees Cafe & Boba Bubble Tea • $
1315 31st St suite a, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Taro Vanilla Swirl Soft-Serve Ice Cream with Egg Pudding on the Bottom
Match Green Tea Bubble Tea
Strawberry Popping
New Taro Smoothie
Mango Popping
Whipped Cream
Dalgona Lava
Lychee Jelly
Black Pearl

“The milk tea & boba are great; a bit expensive though. I did get a bit confused on where to order, although I did end up finding it after a minute or two. There were a bunch of people there, took about 5-7 minutes for my drink to be done despite the amount of people. Only criticism I would give is the cost, $7 for a milk tea with boba in it is pretty expensive. (For me, at least.)“

4.1 Good40 Reviews
Culver’s American • $
5941 SE 14th St, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Single Bacon Deluxe Burger
Bacon Double Butterburger
Harvest Burger Served
Fries and Cheese Curds
Ice Cream Sundaes
Beer Battered Cod
Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Fingers
Fish and Chips
Fish Sandwich

“Es un buen restaurante su comida es rica“

3.5 Good102 Reviews

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