They charged extra for lite ice for a $7 drink and took a long time to prepare everything at the…read morecoffee shop I worked at we didn't charge extra for lite ice it should be a common practice to get what you payed for and I didn't pay for a drink with a few sips because it's full of ice

If you are in Okoboji Iowa and you get coffee at any other place you are crazy. We have tried every…read moreplace and this is it. The line says it all. Stand in that line and wait because you will not be disappointed ever. Every single drink is made the same every time. Do not walk to this place RUN. Amazing atmosphere amazing workers amazing everything.

Like a previous Yelper had mentioned in his review prior to mine, this is a great, old-timey candy…read moreshop, located within the Emporium. Came here to see if they would have some unique candies to the Midwest, and lo and behold, they did. I ended up buying a bunch of Caramel Cobs, which I've never seen out East. They made great "little" (little is in quotation marks because these things are actually fairly large for treats) gifts for my friends back home. They have a bunch of other candies as well. Well worth checking out, if you happen to be in the Emporium or near Arnolds Park.

We stop there many summers. This summer a kid I was with showed me the candy cigarettes available…read morethere. While the selection is generally very good, and the people generally pleasant, the clerks were completely unapologetic about selling candy cigarettes (and candy chew). This lead to a long discussion in the car and some disagreement about the appropriate behaviour in such circumstances. So, I won't be back. I'll get candy from places that are quite literally less likely to corrupt (see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_cigarette). So, you can see this a 5-star review as well as a 1-star review, and if you are a proponent of candy cigarettes, they have the widest selection I've ever seen. They are also overpriced, but for the selection it's a good deal.

The unique flavors are always changing and all delicious! Clean and cute place not somewhere you…read morewould sit and hang out for the ambiance but only thing that could make it better is an all you can eat buffet of their flavors ha! The workers are all friendly and kind! Small business with a big heart!

The whole family stopped at the Frozen Parrot for a treat during our last trip to Okoboji for the…read moresummer. Our oldest and I got gelato, while the other two kids chose pops: one root beer pop with a chocolate coating and one Oreo pop with chocolate and nuts. Everything was very good, although the root beer and chocolate combination was not our favorite. We all enjoyed our visit, but it can get a little pricey since each topping, coating, and drizzle costs extra.

Twisted Sips is one of our absolute favorite locally owned coffee shops. (Can you blame us for not…read morehaving just one favorite?) This little drive-thru gem is owned and operated by the amazing Bobbi Schmith -- a seasoned barista with a heart of gold and a gift for crafting drinks that hit the spot every single time. She's friendly, fast, and full of good energy, and it shows in every sip. The drinks? BIG, bold, and unique. We've tried everything from the Cadbury Egg Latte (pure Easter magic) to the Twisted Caramel Macchiato -- blended to perfection. They also serve up a full lineup of options: hot, iced, or blended... espresso or not. Coffee, tea, cold brew, Lotus, Red Bull, smoothies -- all the good stuff. And the food? Homemade breakfast sandwiches, burritos, and daily lunch specials that are actually worth going out of your way for. Everything's made fresh and served fast, which makes this spot perfect for busy families (like ours!) on the go. They even do fun promos -- like holiday giveaways, surprise discounts, and cheerful seasonal touches that make your day just a little sweeter. Pro tip: Check their Facebook page for daily food specials -- they change it up all the time, and it's always something good. If you haven't been to Twisted Sips yet, treat yourself. You deserve it. #TwistedSips #SpencerIowaEats #DriveThruGold #LocalLove #CoffeeWithHeart #SpencerIowa

Nice little store for organic items. They have some fresh produce and a few ready made lunch items…read morelike wraps, though it is mostly grocery including frozen items. I had some excellent Michigan blueberries.

Gayle and I returned to Spirit Lake this summer to sadly find that The Market (on Hill Avenue) had…read moreclosed. However, just across the street, we noticed that Wilder Thymes Natural Foods had opened right next to Art on 16th. Running this kind of successful business is a challenge as summer resort folks go home in the Fall, utilities costs are higher in the Winter, and there's competition from grocery stores who are increasingly selling organic goods and local Farmers Markets. Wilder Thymes Natural Foods offers bulk items, snacks, drinks, spices, cooking ingredients, frozen, dairy & gluten-free foods, personal care items and natural cleaning supplies. There's also a kitchen that features ready-made sandwiches to go, baked goods and take n bake entrees. And from their our own farm comes a wide selection of fruits, vegetables & herbs when in season. Best of Luck! Gayle and I will also continue to contribute our share whenever we are in town.

This is the cutest Dairy Queen we have ever seen! Such a fun place to stop and get a quick treat…read more The workers were very friendly, no wait and made a very good blizzard!

There is only one person working in the small shack. You can either sit outside or go through drive…read morethrough. This place is great to stop at for little snacks and my food was great from here.

Thee best taffy of all time! Been getting it there ever since I was a kid and it hasn't changed!read more

Great hand scooped ice cream selection - about 15 types to choose from, which made it easier to…read moredecide which type I wanted today. The location is located in the middle of a lot of fun stores in the heart of Arnolds Park. The staff were friendly and effective to serve many customers wanting ice cream. Sweet Memories had other items to sell, but I was so focussed on ice cream -that I have no idea what they have to offer. Considering the moderate number of customers - they must have similar quality of other items

Scooter's seems to be very hit and miss. Sometimes the coffee / lattes are great. Sometimes they…read moreare burnt and bitter. We have had very many rude encounters with the staff, although our more recent visits have been better. Maybe they've hired some kinder people. One of the most frustrating things is how skimpy they are with their drinks. I ask for no foam on my latte - so instead of frothing the milk less, they scoop out a full inch of foam and leave me with a 3/4 full drink. Not what I paid for. Or they ignore me and put 2 inches of foam on top. There is no in between, and it has happened every single time I've come here (10+ visits in the past 2 months). When my husband asks for less ice in his iced drinks, they either ignore his request and fill the cup absolutely full of ice, OR they put a few ice cubes but only fill the drink 2/3 full. I understand they're trying to save margins, but really? It's already a $6 drink, you can't spare 3 extra ounces? There is a decent rewards program when you download the app. Just scan before paying and you rack up points pretty quickly. They also have "double smile days" where you can get double points, just like Starbucks. However, for quality of drinks and friendliness of staff, I'd much rather go to Starbucks. Hopefully they can get some of the kinks worked out, or we won't be coming here any more. We keep giving them chances, but we're often disappointed.

I just ordered an Americano with an extra shot of espresso and cream, size medium, for $5.68, I…read morethink. It tasted like weak regular coffee that had been sitting in the carafe all morning. It was hot, but that's all. I took about 4 sips trying to get used to it but ended up tossing it out the window . I don't know what happened, but it wasn't an Americano.