28 Best Ice Cream Shops near Des Moines

“Recently stopped by since my gf will be opening her esthetics salon across the street and I’ve always seen this place for the past couple years growing up in the area, super happy and excited for this business to exist and the owner now has a market attached to it 🔥 go support this local business the only of its kind in the area, typically only 1 or 2 workers so try to be nice if you stop by on a hot day and they have other customers they’re attending. My gf got the esquite and she loved it she said, I got the mangoneada and it was 👌🏽 sorbet base fyi I enjoyed it“

“Sitting in my car shaking and crying, barely able to compose myself to drive right now. Those who frequent Auntie Irene's beware of the owner. She just yelled at me infront of the whole shop, about parking out front. It sent me into a anxiety riddened, ptsd fueled state. There were zero parking stalls when l pulled into the coffee shop. l was grabbing my one coffee and leaving. l would be there for 5 minutes maybe 10 at most. I parked snuggled up along the the flower bed north of the shop, in front of the rhodedendron/north of the deck. On the other side of the flower bed is parking stalls. Just to exactly detail where l was parked. Completely out of anyone's way. There is no posted sign saying "no parking here", nor is it a painted fire lane. If that were the case, of course l wouldn't park there. That's obvious. I was not blocking her drive thru window line or blocking either entrance to her shop. I wasn't in the way of people needing to back out ,since they have to turn the other way to exit. After placing my coffee order, an waiting about 5 minutes at a table, she came out of no where and reprimanded me like a child....She could have politely introduced herself and asked me to move. She never even told me who she was. For all l knew, she was a crazed lady bossing me around. No "hi", "hello" or "how are you?". She just marched up to me without identifying shes the owner and started in on me. I would have had zero problem being asked to move, if she had gone about it in a decent manner, that most "adults" are capable of. Her tone was egregious and severely uncalled for. Over the years, l have heard rumors about an aggressive, petite, blonde haired, older lady named Susie as the owner. That was the only reason l deduced this must be the owner, becuase like l stated she did not tell me who she was at all. But, l had only ever seen her maybe 3 times, in all the years I've been going there. I have never spoken to her or even had an one on one encounter with her. So, for her to treat me, complete stranger, who is paying for a comfortable place to enjoy coffee like this, this is wildly uncalled for. I'm a full grown adult mind you, though lve been told, l look young for my age. Even if l was young, it still would not make this encounter okay at all. l was so taken a back, l couldn't even mutter a reply to her. l ran out of the shop and immediately reparked my car. There were stalls open at this point. l had to smoke a cigarette to calm down before l went back in, it rattled me so badly. l was barely able to muster up the courage to go back in for my coffee, without feeling like l was going to start breaking out into tears, if l saw her or had to encounter her again to get my coffee. I came back in, and by then she was no where to be seen... She wasn't there to thank me for moving and understanding her concern. Nothing, she just disappeared. She ambush disciplined me and disappeared, which made it even weirder and more upsetting...Anyways, when l came back in the staff asked me where l went? l didn't want to tell them what happened, so l pretended like l didn't hear their question and barely got out a stiffled, whimper of a "thank you" to them. Rushing out of the shop before they had a chance to see me upset.. I didn't want them to think they were the reason l was in this clearly emotional state. They didn't do anything wrong, so l wasn't about to complain to them about their own boss.There would be nothing they could do about her actions, if she's in charge, ya know? When l got back to my car, l broke down in tears, past PTSD trauma flooding in. I've had experiences like this with some past elder women bosses, in my younger years. I've been subject to 3 very unprofessional older female boss's. Who, in over the years had treated me completely horribly and were very verbally abusive. One even grabbed my arm so hard she left bruising. All of them traumatizing me, using their p“

“Amazing flavors!! The owners are lots of fun!!“

“This post deserves a SHARE and it’s public! I ventured out to Creamy Cone Cafe (a Black owned small business) for the first time today. The post about the grilled cheese on croissant bread with tomato soup got me. As soon as I walked in I wanted everything!!!! I started with ALL 12 of the flavors currently on hand, the grilled cheese w/soup, the peach cobbler à la mode and a brown sugar cookie that never made it home. My favorite flavors were Strawberry Shortcake, Banana Pudding, Mint Mud pie and Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake. None of the flavors were displeasing and ALL of them I would order again. I love that you can taste the individual ingredients in the ice cream it’s self. You can absolutely tell these flavors are made with real fruit!! There was a vegan flavor and a non-dairy flavor that was tasty, something for everyone!!! I will be back often. I did want to point out, just because parking isn’t the greatest doesn’t mean don’t stop in. When you walk through the door it feels like family! Also, they have gift certificates. A win win!!! I’ll be buying some to give to people so they can experience the greatness as well. The list of current flavors are in the photos.“

“Always good to visit Puffy Pandy on a leisure afternoon to sip a Ube Latte (btw, quite a strong coffee!!) while having a Cream puff! This time I also bought a couple of boxes of cream puffs, macaroons for my friend who just moved to the area: Great soft music, atmosphere and always great team of people working. The team takes times to explain to us of what their products are and how we can customize our experience - above all, they make sure the experience is enjoyable and comfortable for everyone. Looking forward to my next visit, every time.“

“Hope this spot never closes, been coming here for years with my boys, nostalgia at this point, always clean, seems like the spot to hang outside the mall

Kid-friendliness: They have a giant four connect game and chalkboard for kids to play“

“I can’t say enough about this store. I was racing to a holiday event where these cookies were going to be a headliner desert and the store was closing. These amazing women waited 10min after closing so that I could get these amazing treats. I tried tipping them, for the professionalism and over the top customer service, and they declined my offer saying; ‘there’s no need sir, we are glad you made it safely and happy we could help make your event a success.’
I don’t write reviews ever, but I had to after the way these ladies treated me.

THANK YOU Crumbl!!!!!!!!“

“So many options! This place is great! They have sweets and snacks. We went one day and got 3 scoops, not realizing how big the scoops are! But it was so worth it. The tarro ice cream was so creamy and smooth. Great flavor! Will definitely be back and I definitely recommend as you won't be disappointed. Lots of great Mexican flavors and others.“

“what a great macadon tasting and sampling tea with owner Michael Huynh the flavors were so fresh fruity and varied with so many flavors and also the organic teas served and lastly the ice cream macadons. BTW lots of space for group meetings, group meal meetings. Aloha Mahalo Michael at Macadons. 5 STARS*****“

“FroYo, Almond milk, Sugar free, and Sorbet. Great flavors, and lots of yummy toppings to choose from! 😍😋“

“This is legit the best ice cream I’ve ever had. The vanilla!!!!!!! 😍“

“I was there to meet someone and had the best coffee I have had in a long while! Definitely come back again when I am in the area!“

“This place is wild. Like, it looks like a convenience store.
But also! Get wine. Get local beer. Get a handmade latte. Get some low-level groceries. Get homemade soup or homemade bread (the stuffing we made from your bag was AWESOME!). Maybe have a scoop or ice cream or sit down and have their custom sandwiches.
This is what corner stores used to be.“

“I was so excited to try this place, right by our house, and it was just as delicious as I expected!! The passion fruit is amazing, and I love that they will do a split scoop. Felt safe and clean, nice outdoor seating.“

“Wonderful and very inventive!“

“Awesome Ice cream trucks they even take cards and have scoops of ice cream with cones!“

“⚡⚡ I had an amazing experience at the newly renovated shop! The decor is modern and spacious, and the entire staff has changed – they're all incredibly friendly and helpful. 😊

The rolled ice cream and dragon breath were both absolutely fantastic! The rolled ice cream is fresh, creamy, and delicious, and the dragon breath is still such a fun and unique experience.

With all these updates, this shop has definitely become one of my favorite stops in the mall. Highly recommend it for both the amazing treats and excellent service!“

“the most delicious flavor ever. get a chance to try out culture ice 🍨“

“Baskin and Robbins is a timeless family experience! Smiles all over the place!!! ❤️“

“great shakes, Burger and fries“

“Yummy, awesome toppings 🤤“

“We always enjoy the icecream here. 45 flavors. Even pickiest can hind something good. Cups, waffles, sugar or cake cones, with ot without chocolate cover to choose from. We paid over $20 for 1 adult and 3 kids. Pretty expensive for the icecream.I wish they offer samples as they used to. Not too friendly but very patient server.We will return. Not too often but will return. ?“

“So yummy, kids had a great time felling up their cups for a $1 today“

“Tasty ice cream and good service. Beautiful ice creams and a very wide selection. There's something for everyone but it may be hard to choose just one! We had the Pistachio and it was delicious and best we've had in a long time. We will definitely be going back. ?“

“Súper rico todo está tan sabroso todo que yo recomiendo y regreso siempre desde Indiana venimos a comer siempre aquí…“

“I hate to review this place and talk about how great it is so it doesn’t get packed with people. It’s that social. The frosè in multiple flavors = amazing. So fun. Such great hosts. And a quick walk to the water. Bring a blanket and take in the beach with your snack or beverage of choice.“

“There was a really cheery guy working there!!! He was super sigma and super w rizz. It was like he was the anlpha in ohio snd he controls all the betas. He was joyful, spirited, and an absolute delight! He made our experience life changing. When I walked out the shop I felt like a changed man, thanks for the experience,I would come back for him!“