50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Urbandale

“Fabulous!! Great service! Food was yummy, hot and fresh!“

“My husband and I came all the way from south side of Des Moines just for their frozen yogurt!! So delicious and tastes better than other yogurt places I’ve been to! will be returning soon! Also the young man working was so kind and made us feel welcome!“

“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!!!“

“Large catered pizza order arrived hot & fresh, a couple minutes early and was enjoyed by all! Thank you!“

“Delicious, locally owned and operated. Remembers their customers and are always gracious and welcoming. Way better than any other ice cream shop.“

“Ordering your paleta at Monarca is an adventure. The options are endless and you can’t go wrong with any choice. I’m officially addicted to their strawberry cheesecake dipped in white chocolate and rolled in graham crackers. Yum!“

“I love this place so much!! The ice cream is always fresh and delicious. I know the owners because I use to have their kids in daycare and they are such a sweet family. Definitely my favorite ice cream shop in the area!“

“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!“

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

“Best ice cream in the Des Moines area.“

“We stopped by Al's for the first time last night, and while it was a bit out of our way, it was absolutely worth the drive! The drive thru was packed,(good for the business!) but surprisingly, the line went fast. The service was great and the ice cream was phenomenal and fairly priced! We will definitely be back.“

“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!“

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

“Nice variety of ice cream flavors with many non dairy, GF, and vegan options. Their cake was absolutely delicious. Nice clean and spacious store front and great customer service!“

“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! 🍦😊“

“A special place to create great memories 🍦🍨“

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

“SO good I got the pecan hot chocolate + the chicken tamales with the salsa verde. 11/10 seriously! I can’t wait to come back and try the ice cream!🥰🖤“

“Service and product was exceptional! I tried the lavender latte which was fantastic and well prepared by the barista. Chocolate is also very tasty here.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Had an awesome first visit!! I had the Dole Whip & my son had a Pina Colada shake. Both were delicious!!! 🍍 What a great spot!!“

“A friend and I came in to Molly's Frozen for the first time tonight. Such fun staff! We sampled several flavors of their ice cream, and thankfully the staff didn't get tired of giving us samples because it was hard to choose! We finally decided to get two pints of vanilla and then went over to Molly's Cupcakes to pick out some delicious cupcakes to go with our ice cream! Great shop! Highly recommend them!“

“Had kpop demon hunters ice cream. 1 scoop demon marks. 1 scoop Jinu greater Rumi. Another person in my party had the Soda pop flavor.“

“SO good I got the pecan hot chocolate + the chicken tamales with the salsa verde. 11/10 seriously! I can’t wait to come back and try the ice cream!🥰🖤“

“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!“

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

“Ice cream was excellent as always!!“

“I get cookies to drop off for work clients several days every week. This store always has my order hot, fresh, and brings it right out to my car with a smile. Everyone who works here works very hard. And they care. I love seeing them every morning and have made them the first stop in my client service routes for five years running. 10/10.“

“10/10 kids loved it and the workers make it just that much better!“

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

“First time visiting this establishment today. Let me start with I am from Chicago and I cook so I know good soul food. And baby this is it. Yes I did arrive at about 430 and there was a little bit of a wait but the food was made fresh and well worth it. Thank you for your time and patience and I will be back again. But thanks for giving me a little bit of home today. Happy Sunday and God bless.“

“They have the best coffee and yummy food!!“

“i discovered 8 Degrees in Des Moines when I was dropping my son off at Drake in May, and I immediately fell in love with this place! ❤

The fruit tea series is absolutely amazing. I especially love the Dragon Fruit Tea and the 8 Degrees, which includes fresh lemongrass—it is beyond amazing! Everything tastes so fresh and flavorful, and I love all of the fresh options they offer.

Since moving my son to Des Moines, I make it a point to visit 8 Degrees every time I fly in. I usually make it there at least 3–4 times during my stay! The customer service is wonderful, the drinks are delicious, and you can really taste the quality and freshness in everything.

If you’re in Des Moines, you definitely need to give 8 Degrees a try. It has quickly become one of my favorite places to visit! 💚🍵“

“The lady that works there is very nice and I like the Facebook deals they offer.“

“because the Ice cream is the best 👌 🍦🍦“

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

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

“Great service. We were asked if we qualify for the senior discount. No one had ever asked us that before. We do. So, received a 10% discount. The blizzards were good but looks like the medium size is not as big as in the past. Not surprising

Parking: No problem this time.“

“It’s nothing fancy, but the ice-cream is always delicious. I like that there’s always new flavors but often your tried and true are always there. We really like the ice cream pizzas for birthdays. I like that I can pick up a quart to bring home too. Don’t expect frills. Just good ice cream.“

“Friendly staff, great hours, solid treats.
I was happy to have a clean, well lit, well staffed, fully stocked DQ that is open late.
I see the bad reviews and hope to never have such an experience, but I would return to this location any time.“

“Favorite coffee spot in Iowa!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Cute froyo shop, good place for a fun treat. Lots of variety with toppings and flavors, staff was friendly, store was clean. Came in right before close and felt bad about coming in when they were ready to close shop but the workers didn’t rush me and were super helpful. I would like to see more machines working at a time, a few were out of order. Other than that it is a nice place and I would definitely recommend. Overall, the shop has a fun atmosphere and great service. Will be visiting again next time I’m in the area.“

“Menchie's Frozen yogurt is a great treat. I like that it has no preservatives and no additives. It has a great variety of flavors. I'm so glad I found a good frozen yogurt place. I also love the friendly staff.“

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

“Great custom service and such an awesome atmosphere“

“We have nothing but good comments about the food, desserts and staff. We enjoy all sandwiches and love the fries. Staff are very friendly and courteous. We keep returning 🩷“

“People are great. Drive thru is fast.“