26 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!!“

“I got the ube matcha boba with the swirl soft serve and the combo is soo tasty. My new favorite spot to go seriously. My cousin got a mango peach soft serve and it was ALSO SO YUMMY. It’s very creamy and smooth. My other cousin got a matcha swirl and that was nice as well but I enjoyed the more intricate flavors more. Overall I can’t wait to go again. So unique and worth the trip. They also sell doggie treats on the side and mug plus pens. All very cute and come support this beautiful business. 🤩🤩“

“Just found out about this place from our Realtor friend David so happy to get these treasures our daughter has a gluten allergy and it was so excited to have so many options he is are absolutely delicious thank you for our wonderful treat today!“

“Came to visit town and it was so yummy! Got the ube ice cream and the ube cream puff. 10/10. Service was so kind and helpful!“

“Wonderful location, a lot of toppings and different syrups and stuff to add, service was okay, not overly friendly but okay according to WA state standards, not even one single flavor was sold out, which is rare, I appreciate how clean and organized this location is, highly recommend to stop by if you are craving something sweet.“

“This is a great place for sweets. You place your order through the kiosk and pay with a card.

There are usually a couple of employee who works there and they’re so busy - no one greets you.

Some of the cookies are pretty good and some are so-so. Lots of cream and sugar.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“This is the best neighborhood corner store you could ask for. There are always a lot of kids there for my little ones to run around with while I have a beer, and the owners and all the staff couldn’t be nicer. I see them in other establishments or on walks around the neighborhood and they always wave or stop for a chat. Truly, a store that brings the community together.“

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

“⚡⚡ 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!“

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

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

“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.“

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

“Amazing desserts my goodness! I love tangy and sweet stuff together. My first time was a doordash order and ever since then I'm hooked! My new fave dessert place with ice cream, creative taki bags, toppings galore, check it out and you'll find something you'll love!“

“All the of the ice cream flavors is really good also the employees are very friendly“

“Yummy, awesome toppings 🤤“

“I have been doing Dick’’s for over 60yrs now and have never passed one of them up when driving reasonably close! Love Dick’s We were close to Wallingford when I was very young. we were up on 73rd 🫶🌹👍🤗“

“I love this Coldstone. It may not have the frills or modern flavor mashups of the modern ice cream shops (like salt & straw) but the classics are on point. Their mint sundae thing is the best. All served up with great customer service- the perfect stop after a dinner out or on your way to a fun evening somewhere.“

“Great food! Great people! Great service! Thank you Island Queen“

“I tried the Tamarind palettas today and they are so delicious! I hope to make them my summer staple! Excellent!“