I am a huge fan of their ice cream and the pricing for the sizes that you get! Tonight i decided to take my 21mo for her first ice cream trip and I got her the Pineapple Dole Whip Twist with Vanilla Ice Cream and I obviously had to sneak a taste and safe to say IT WAS AMAZING 😍 Definitely a summer must! The pineapple flavor was sooo good and not fake or artificial at all and my daughter loved it! I ordered my usual snowstorm with vanilla ice cream, cheesecake, peanut butter and caramel and still good as ever. I am so glad I saw that one guys tiktok review of this place because it's a 4min drive from me and I had never heard of it until I saw the tiktok about a month ago. This will be my go to ice cream/sweet treat stop from here on out and I look forward to continuing to do ice cream trips with my daughter as she grows! Employees are so nice and very helpful and the environment is very nice and family friendly. I like that they have outdoor seating as well!
mejrima imsirovic
This place has the best ice cream flavor combinations, and their dole whip is soooo creamy and fresh. The key lime pie snowstorm storm was loaded with cheesecake. The employees are super nice too.
Beverly Schulz
Made it a point to visit Al's while in Des Moines for the weekend, and specifically picked the weekend they were offering Lemon Dole Whip. Delicious!
Selena Folkerts
Saw a tiktok and decided to check this place out since I live nearby! I was surprised that it's been there as long as it has and that I had never heard of it considering their ice cream is soooo good!!! I got a small snowstorm (similar to a blizzard) vanilla ice cream with Reeses and cheesecake! The portion was a pretty decent amount with all the toppings and was extremely tasteful. I also saw they have a Monster Cookie snowstorm, which I am dying to try (since that's my fave Cookie ever). I highly recommend this place if you live in Grimes or the surrounding areas! It's definitely worth the money and fairly priced. Staff was also very friendly!
Maddie Shelton
The staff is amazing but somehow the ice cream is even MORE amazing. It’s the cutest and yummiest local place we’ve found. Our new go to spot!!!
kerry showman
Best Black Cherry malt I have had. Owner knows how to mix a malt
patti aus
Cute little spot. Great variety and prices too.🍦🍧🍨
Jess G
It was really busy and a bit of a small space, but the ice cream was good. The variety on the menu is great and interesting. Would definitely go back.
Amanda Wiemann
My 11 year old wants me to tell the world…
“The goodies (in the snowstorm) go all the way to the bottom!”
This has to be the best ice cream in the world! Our treat before we head home from Des Moines is ice cream and we only go to Al's Dairy Freeze! If you haven't had it, just try it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erin Holst
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can't say enough great things about Al’s ice cream! Hands down the best ice cream I've ever had. The flavors are rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. What sets this place apart, though, is how generous they are with the mix-ins! Highly recommend!
I am a huge fan of their ice cream and the pricing for the sizes that you get! Tonight i decided to take my 21mo for her first ice cream trip and I got her the Pineapple Dole Whip Twist with Vanilla Ice Cream and I obviously had to sneak a taste and safe to say IT WAS AMAZING 😍 Definitely a summer must! The pineapple flavor was sooo good and not fake or artificial at all and my daughter loved it! I ordered my usual snowstorm with vanilla ice cream, cheesecake, peanut butter and caramel and still good as ever. I am so glad I saw that one guys tiktok review of this place because it's a 4min drive from me and I had never heard of it until I saw the tiktok about a month ago. This will be my go to ice cream/sweet treat stop from here on out and I look forward to continuing to do ice cream trips with my daughter as she grows! Employees are so nice and very helpful and the environment is very nice and family friendly. I like that they have outdoor seating as well!
This place has the best ice cream flavor combinations, and their dole whip is soooo creamy and fresh. The key lime pie snowstorm storm was loaded with cheesecake. The employees are super nice too.
Made it a point to visit Al's while in Des Moines for the weekend, and specifically picked the weekend they were offering Lemon Dole Whip. Delicious!
Saw a tiktok and decided to check this place out since I live nearby! I was surprised that it's been there as long as it has and that I had never heard of it considering their ice cream is soooo good!!! I got a small snowstorm (similar to a blizzard) vanilla ice cream with Reeses and cheesecake! The portion was a pretty decent amount with all the toppings and was extremely tasteful. I also saw they have a Monster Cookie snowstorm, which I am dying to try (since that's my fave Cookie ever). I highly recommend this place if you live in Grimes or the surrounding areas! It's definitely worth the money and fairly priced. Staff was also very friendly!
The staff is amazing but somehow the ice cream is even MORE amazing. It’s the cutest and yummiest local place we’ve found. Our new go to spot!!!
Best Black Cherry malt I have had. Owner knows how to mix a malt
Cute little spot. Great variety and prices too.🍦🍧🍨
It was really busy and a bit of a small space, but the ice cream was good. The variety on the menu is great and interesting. Would definitely go back.
My 11 year old wants me to tell the world…
“The goodies (in the snowstorm) go all the way to the bottom!”
THE BEST Scotcharoo Snowstorm I have ever had!
Restaurantji Recommends
Ice cream don't even compare to diary queen
My FAV soft serve ice cream in Des Moines area!!
This has to be the best ice cream in the world! Our treat before we head home from Des Moines is ice cream and we only go to Al's Dairy Freeze! If you haven't had it, just try it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can't say enough great things about Al’s ice cream! Hands down the best ice cream I've ever had. The flavors are rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. What sets this place apart, though, is how generous they are with the mix-ins! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice people and great ice cream!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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