The Uptown Dairy is quite the treat. Right in the heart of Uptown Ankeny this shop is bright and…read morefresh and inviting. The place is immaculate and they have both indoor and outdoor seating options. For all my friends of the High Trestle Trail it literally is footsteps from their front door, you can eat their ice cream and ride your bike! WIN- WIN!!! The ice cream selections are amazing, and so many its is hard to choose, but i did! We got massive scoops of yummy, creamy deliciousness on a fresh and crispy waffle cone, of which they have several types to choose from. The workers on this particular day were fantastic, attentive and fast, They even hooked us up with some pup cups to go! (The dogs thank you!) If you are feeling like rewarding yourself or just have a hankering for something delicious and Ice Cream fits the bill, pop on in to the Uptown Dairy and try their treats! You will not be disappointed!

Pretty pricey, but pretty worth it! What to know: servings are generous and there is richness and…read moresmoothness in every bite: there are LOTS of choices for flavors- some simple like strawberry but most with multiple ingredients. Free samples. Outside and inside seating. Pay extra for cones. Off the bike trail. We went on a Sunday afternoon and got ahead of a rush of bikers and walkers and the service was just as friendly for our group of 4 as when there was a line. Ice cream is delicious.

I know I'm in the minority here, but I wasn't impressed with the ice cream flavors here. I've never…read morebeen here before but my husband and I ate dinner nearby so we decided to stop here for ice cream. When I saw all the different flavors they had, I had high hopes. I thought their flavors would be unique and wonderful like Black Cat in Des Moines, but I was very disappointed. I usually ask for samples of two different flavors before I make a decision, but after trying two different samples and not finding either one interesting, I asked for two more. I wasn't wowed by any of them, so I chose the one I thought was the strongest of all of them: Dutch Letter. It was ok but I was expecting a lot more of the almond extract flavor. It was very subtle. I didn't find it rich or creamy either. It tasted like an ice cream I could get at the grocery store if they had that flavor. It was nothing remarkable. The most objectionable thing to me was the cost of the scoop of ice cream. It was $5.99 for a regular scoop! My husband and I were shocked. We thought that surely for that price the scoops must be enormous, but alas, they were just average-sized. I don't know how they get away with charging that much, but the place was filled with people so they must be paying for it. The place was cute and a good number of tables but won't be back. We'll stick to Black Cat.

So many flavors!!!! A little overwhelming to choose from, I couldn't believe the variety they had…read more The workers were kind & patient with trying multiple samples. I really liked how they presented their allergen labels. A tad expensive but overall very tasty! Great for a date night spot, time with friends/ family or a solo treat! ;) (kinda weird how many advertisements for franchising there were though, made it seem less of a local business)

Horrible service Do not give these people your money…read more Two male employees were beyond disgusting and disrespectful. Tried to buy ice cream Sunday July 19. We were refused service because they shut down 30 minutes early.

The guy working seemed new, which is fine, but had no clue what was going on. Ice cream was nothing…read morespecial.

Our first time here and we enjoyed it. We will be back. Ice cream was great, price was very…read morereasonable, staff were very friendly.

So tasty! And a fun experience! We tried several of the "Fan Favorites" including Deez Nuts,…read moreS'mores and Morning Delight! They use a butane torch and actually toasted a marshmallow!

Hi so in the summer I always get the watermelon flavor and I love it so much and I think it should…read morebe a flavor all year! But overall the service is great and it's amazing here!!

This location has drastically gone down hill. It is always filthy dirty. Today, there was…read moresomething spilled and ants were all over the spill on the couch. One of the ice cream machines was dripping down all over the floor, they had only three flavors of ice-cream, not included dairy free. The bathroom was absolutely disgusting, and there was no soap to even wash your hands. The management/owner needs to do better.

The fact that they don't take cards sucks, but the ice cream was good! Not remarkable, just good.read more

A LOCAL GEM!! On a recent trip home, I simply HAD to stop for Van Dee's. It brings back so many…read morememories going to school just a few blocks away and coming over after school or games for a treat! Important: they only take cash. I've been burned by this in the past - come prepared! I just love the vibe of the shop, the way it's decorated, the staff are friendly, and the ice cream is great. My go to is plain vanilla soft serve in a cup with Krunch Kote! It's a peanut butter flavored crunchy topping that I have dreams about. The googly eyes they put on everything is so iconic! A Johnston staple I hope is around for many years to come :)

Like to use Cold Stone as a bargaining chip. Be good at dinner and you'll get Cold Stone after…read moredinner.

This place is garbage. Ordered thru their website to help give them the business. When we finally…read moregot our order it was completely melted and the waffle cones were soggy and pliable. They should not be. We called to politely ask for a manager and the teens working said there wasn't a manager available, strange since a manager should be on duty at an open establishment. They took our name and number and we were told the manager would be in tomorrow and would give us a call. Well they didn't. Just called back and was told they don't work weekends. And then the person today claimed we need to take it up with door dash when it clearly states the store needs to deal with it. This place must be under new management because quality is horrible. And the staff incompetent.

So many delicious flavor combinations! Better then Dairy Queen and more affordable. Loved the mango…read moredessert.

Fun new way to enjoy a after dinner treat or cook off a hot day. Was looking for a new ice cream…read moreexperience and found the Mangos. So many choices and combinations. Staff was great at helping us decided. Then once we all had our treat, we sat down and played the games available while we enjoyed.

I love predictability when seeking something specific, and a recent visit to DQ confirmed that…read moretheir formula hasn't changed. The huge parking lot was helpful on a busy night. They offer in-store and drive-thru services. The service was clean and kind, and the staff was attentive. I was craving one of their chocolate-dipped soft-serve cones, and it hit the spot as I desired. It's one of my favorite treats, and it was such a nice buy after a day that wasn't as I would have liked.

Babe: Hey babe, do you know what sounds good?…read more Me: Yeah, what? Babe: Dairy Queen! Me: Hell yeah, let's go! Babe: should we take the dogs for pup cups? Me: let's do it!!! So we go...8 pm on a Tuesday night... and the drive through line is out to the street...again! For a good reason,it's awesome and they kick ass, car after car after car. Serving up smiles and delicious frozen treats, and pup cups. If you've been to the DQ in Ankeny then you've probably met the dude with the big beard and the wonderful personality! We love this place and they do a great business! If you have to wait, remember you choose to go, and these kids can only work so fast! Be nice, be kind and give the energy you expect to get! If your not willing to wait AND be nice do everyone else a favor and go get ice cream from a different place! Leave DQ to the people who deserve it! Hahahaha.

The pistachio latte was delicious and the chocolate muffin was super yummy…read more I found the staff to be stressed, thus not warm and friendly. They were working diligently but could have used more help during the busy morning crowd.

On their website, Smokey Row promotes a shake served in a tin with a cherry and whipped cream…read more Clearly, I received none of this. They also apparently have a rewards program that the cashier bypassed without explanation. The employees at this location had an elitist attitude. Not welcoming, no direction either.