Dairy Kastle, please don't change. (Especially now that you take credit cards. Now, for reals, don't change!) My famiy and I visited last night to get our dog, Millie, a pup cup for her 14th birthday. And we also got ice cream while we were there ... obviously. There was a line, as you'd expect, but the staff kept it moving, and we didn't have to wait long. Dairy Kastle is an outdoor ice cream stand, with a mix of cool treats on the menu. My husband and I got the Fat Elvis shakes (a mix of peanut butter, banana and vanilla ice cream). It's our favorite thing on the menu. My son tried the Dole whip for the first time, and he'll definitely get that again. My daughter got the vanilla soft serve with chocolate sauce. And Millie got her pup cup -- two Milkbones with vanilla ice cream on top. Dairy Kastle provided the quintessential Louisville summer experience to end a good weekend. Like I said, please don't change! read more

Dairy Kastle - Pup cup! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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This spot is an establishment for the area. Seasonally open and a fun spot to get a sweet treat. They do take cc payments now but it was cash only for a while. Limited parking and walk up window only. The soft serve is my fav! read more

Dairy Kastle - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Great ice cream spot and exactly what was needed on a hot summer night!!! The Oreo and cookie dough was the right choice. The people who only got cookie dough said it needed more. The only reason for the three star is that they had a lot of seating but two of the tables you weren't even able to sit at because it had ice cream on it that had clearly been sitting out for a while. Other than that, it was excellent. We will be back in the future. read more

Dairy Kastle is one of those local places that always seems to have a crowd. It's a seasonal ice cream shop that closes during the winter, and it definitely feels like a Louisville favorite. When we arrived, it was so busy that there was barely anywhere to sit. Personally, I thought it was just regular ice cream, but there's clearly something people really love about this place. The atmosphere was fun and lively. Worth stopping by at least once to experience it for yourself. read more

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We used to live a couple of blocks away from Dairy Kastle but still go from time to time. Generally I have always liked Dairy Kastle, however, this visit the chocolate peanut butter shakes had too much peanut butter and it was impossible to enjoy it through a straw. I had to go back and ask for a spoon as I would for frozen custard. I should probably ask them to go lighter on the peanut butter next time. read more

Just so good, unbeatable prices and awesome options for every persons preferences. The staff are super kind and I love the little service windows. This place is the definition of summer. read more

Dairy Kastle - Vanilla soft serve with Rainbow Sprinkles - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Inexpensive ice cream with a generous serving! Oreo flurry was top tier and better than McDonald's McFlurry! read more

Dairy Kastle - Oreo flurry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I will always be a fan! My latest crave is the orange and vanilla soft serve. I got mine in a waffle cone but think this takes away from the flavor and will stick to a standard cone next round. The crowd gets thick, with folks ordering and waiting. It's part of the experience. I appreciate the crowd understands to chill out and wait. New to me - they now take credit cards! read more

They have great ice cream and chocolate is available on any flavor. The service is quick and expediant. The staff is very friendly. They have several tables available for customers. read more

Dairy Kastle is as classic as it gets. Simple menu with some fun twists (no pun intended), quick service, great old school vibe. There's a handful of picnic tables outside to sit and enjoy. They also now accept card! read more

Dairy Kastle - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The kind of place you wish you had in your town. Old school ice cream shop with good prices.

I live near Dairy Kastle and in recent years haven't gone very often ... we decided to give dairy kastle another shot for a late afternoon lunch. It's now $15 for two chili dogs and a flurry ... the service is still questionable when it takes a while to get your order. Then the chili dogs have a charge for cheese and no cheese. On the return trip not even a sorry ... it was a half hour ordeal with the ordering and return trip and I live a block away... this late afternoon adventure was a reminder of why it had been a while since we had been to Dairy Kastle and it will probably be a while before we make it back. Maybe sometime soon they will get the issues worked out. read more

To be fair, my rating is based on their food mostly. I did not try the ice cream, which I believe they are better known for. My chili dog was just OK. Could be much better with options like onions, slaw, relish. Chips were Lays products purchased at Costco. The service was good, and you eat outside on tables. The interior of the restaurant looked a little dirty. read more

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The "new" owner continues to focus on the wrong things compared to the previous owner: higher prices, significantly lower quality ingredients, and fewer of them. There used to long lines and the 30-40 minutes was worth it. Now, whenever I drive by there are a small handful of customers. So sad that such a long time Louisville tradition was ruined. read more

I love Dairy Castle it's been on Eastern Parkway since I was as young it's a tasty staple we love the ice cream

We popped in for an ice cream treat when there was no line. Which is a rarity. We were splitting a pineapple sundae. Once I ordered the girl ask if I wanted, whipped cream, nuts and a cherry. I would have thought those items were standard on a sundae, but that is not the case. I think a small sundae is about $3.50, which would have been reasonable. But my sundae came to $6.14 due to an uncharge of $1 for whipped cream, $1 for nuts, and50 cents for a cherry. With $1 tip, my bill was $7.14. A bit extravagant for a small sundae. I will say it was good but not worth that. I also take some responsibility for not checking to see what was included, but they should tell you that, in my opinion. Parking can be an issue, but there are several tables to eat on the premises. If i had brought my own whipped cream and nuts and I would have given it a 5 star rating read more

Dairy Kastle - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

My husband's grandpa and grandma speak so highly of this place. They used to come on dates here all the time. We've driven by it a bunch of times, and we finally were able to stop in. It was a really special visit for us! This place's ability to stand the test of time is a testament to its quality! We waited in line for a little bit (a long line is another good sign!), but the staff was super efficient and got people moving pretty quickly. I got some sugar-free butter pecan that I really enjoyed. My husband got a chocolate dipped cone that he also really enjoyed. The locale is so cute and inviting! It really makes you want to stop in. They have some dedicated parking, plus some street parking pretty close by. Heads up though, they are cash only. We loved our visit here, we can't wait to come back when we're in the area. Highly recommend! read more

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I'm not an ice-cream/shake person at all but the pork bbq sandwiches are amazing. Lotta pulled pork on a big 'ol bun for like $3.50, I get two at a time minimum. Cannot recommend enough, brats are legit as well read more

I stumbled upon this local ice cream joint while looking for a sweet treat because of the warmer weather. I arrived around 4pm on a Sunday, and there was already a semi long line. I waited probably 25 minutes to get to the window to order as there's only one cashier, and their POS system was down for a bit. But the soft serve was worth the wait. Good thing is they accept credit card now because I had no cash on me. read more

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This fun, cash only frozen treat experience only runs a few months out of the year. If you are in Louisville and craving a Dole Whip then this is your spot. The team consists typically of a few high schoolers serving up sweet treats. The location is small and popular so come prepared to stand in line for a while there will be plenty of fur babies available to enjoy while you wait. read more

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This is a Louisville staple. One of the best chili dogs in town. Not just its ice cream but it's a place to enjoy. On a hot summer day or whenever. You need to check them out. Always friendly service. It's always busy. They line up for the food. As a Louisville guy you gotta check them out. It's worth the trip. read more

Love this little place. It was fun and very inexpensive. The portions are smaller than expected, but then again it was super cheap. The food was good! read more

Coming from out of town but assuming this is a local favorite. I went on a random Wednesday night and waiting an hour for my ice cream. I'm very understanding when it comes to local business/busy crowds. One issue I encountered was if you got a soft serve or something "easy" to do, you'd get your ice cream so if you go something more "complex" like a flurry or shake, yours kept getting put off. Finally got my ice cream and the order was wrong (missed an add in that I was charged $1 extra). read more

Dairy Kastle has changed considerably and not always for the better. From something as small as eliminating flurry toppings to changing the line formation many things are less convenient. (Although the option to pay by card is an improvement.) I ordered at the window and then was told it would be 30 minutes before I received my order. It actually took 45. Before the changeover, I've been here on much busier nights and never waited more than ten or fifteen minutes. When I asked the cashier why they were still taking orders instead of helping to catch up on existing orders they said they weren't allowed to stop taking orders, continuing to add to the backup. It's an inefficient and frustrating system and I hope it was an anomaly. Please improve this issue or at least let people people know about the wait before they order. The quality of the product bumps it up a star to three. read more

We love coming here every visit to Louisville! My daughter had her first ice cream cone here at 2 and we love taking a new pic every time on this bench! They are always friendly, cones are cheap and it's a fun place to stop! read more

Dairy Kastle - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Whoop whoop. It's always exciting when Dairy Kastle reopens for the year. It isn't summer in Louisville without it. This year, found them under new ownership. The biggest changes are the self serve area for napkins and condiments plus chalk for the kids and actual lines. But, the biggest change is that they now accept credit cards which makes it easier to drop by on a whim. My go to is, and always will be, a chocolate malt but I'll occasionally have an orange/vanilla swirl or a butterfinger treat. I'd also like to try the new slushy soft serve option sometime soon. It's also a nice way to gather with your community. It's simple but that's part of the appeal. There are no indoor seating, but I believe there are a few more outdoor tables this year too. read more

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Had to celebrate the unofficial last day of summer with the one and only Dairy Kastle and what a treat it was. I got the banana split, traditional vanilla ice cream with strawberries, chocolate & pineapple topping. It was huge, could have shared but didn't, it was just too good. I love maraschino cherries so when I saw there were three instead of the usual one I was ecstatic. Dairy Kastle is pretty nostalgic for me, makes me think of my college days at U of L so I really love it. Highly suggest you give it a go if you are looking for some great ice cream treats. Pro tip- make sure you bring cash as this is a cash only establishment. Line can be long but it goes fast and it's well worth the wait. read more

Dairy Kastle - Banana Split - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

This is the best place to spend a summer evening in Louisville. The prices are PERFECT and there is something for everyone! Their vegan hotdog is great for the price, there is dairy free ice cream & toppings galore! Wouldn't want to support any other ice cream business! read more

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I am sooo disappointed. Have been going there since 1976 and the recipe for the soft serve was the best in the city, however since new owners it has to be a new recipe. Has no taste and texture is totally different. Will not be returning. So sad read more

We have been going to dairy Kastle for years but this year I don't know what's up, the food just wasn't good, we ordered a sundae, milkshake and brat, they made our ice cream first so when the brat was done they were melted. I hope next year is better. read more

So I stopped in with my son after walking our dogs on Sun. Only 1 other person in front of us. Now I know we all have our days, but the gentleman at the window was... unenthusiastic to say the least. Lol. Didn't want to be there apparently. I let that go & thought "I'm going to give him a nice tip to uplift his day". $10 on 2 orders of ice cream. Didn't seem to help & no "thank you". Ok.. I ordered the brown turtle sundae. Eeh. Lots of soft serve vanilla ice cream on top. Very few nuts although I paid extra for those. Little whipped cream, which again I paid extra for. At the bottom of the cup? I think Carmel but not really sure as there wasn't much & really didn't have much of a taste. Last year I feel was so much better. Way too many great ice cream places surrounding to deal with sub par ice cream & bad service. Sorry but I think I'll just go elsewhere. read more

Visiting from Cincinnati looking for a fun place to take the kids that were with us for tasty treats and found Dairy Kastle thanks to a recommendation of a friend from the area- and we were not disappointed. The lines were long, a good sign, but the employees were fast & efficient so they moved quickly- but was also kind of nice because it allowed us to have some fun family time while we waited. They have great menu options, including a few vegan choices. Everyone in our group really enjoyed the iced cream and we will definitely be back next time we're in town. read more

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Under new ownership and it shows. This is not the Dairy Kastle that it was in the past. Very slow service, I mean really slow. Accuracy of orders doesn't exist anymore. Have I mentioned that the service is slow. Been coming here since I was a kid. This was a great summer stop for our family. Unfortunately with the new owners and service it's just not worth the drive. This is our second visit since the 2024 opening and after over a month things are still the same. We probably won't return till June hopefully they will figure it out. Slow service, lack of order accuracy will be the end of this family gun spot read more

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When the weather nice & I'm craving a milkshake and chill cheese dog. I will be in line at dairy Kastle. Delicious ice cream treat, from the cones to the shakes. The fat Elvis is my favorite and the orange & vanilla swirl. Always worth the wait read more

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I come here every once in a while but forget some summers to stop by. I've had their ice cream and taco in a bag before. Some of my friends have had the chili dog and the veggie chili dog previous visits. I'm now dairy sensitive and decided to try out the vegan ice cream. They've got three flavors to choose from: coconut, pineapple, or strawberry. I opted for strawberry in a cup with Oreos while my sister got coconut instead. Fantastic! The texture was almost similar to ice cream. My other friend got a sundae which she thoroughly enjoyed. It's cash only here. Parking is limited but you can park at the church lot next door. The lines can get long but it moves fast. There aren't a ton of tables but the church has stairs you can sit on. The staff seems well-prepared for the crowds as they never seemed to lose their energy or joy. Can't wait to return! read more

Dairy Kastle - Vegan Strawberry ice cream with Oreos - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Service has gone downhill since new ownership 2 years ago. Seems to be more about profit than service. Prior wait time after ordering was 5 minutes or less. Now, you might wait up to 20 or more. Once you pay you are locked in. Food still tastes great, when they get the order right. read more

Not the same Dairy Kastle as before. New ownership has taken this place down. Lost all of its charm and aesthetic of a local ice cream spot. It's a shame all the good reviews on here from years prior mask how poor this place has become. read more

The line is always long at night but doesn't take too long. Low prices, cash only. Not my favorite soft serve but still very good! read more

Dairy Kastle - Small Chocolate and Vanilla with sprinkles - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Alright Louisville, listen up: this place is a freaking gem. Here's why: it is so incredibly cheap. I'm talking $1.15 for a hot dog cheap. $1.85 for a very good portion of delicious soft serve cheap. Seriously, if you have low expectations of things because the prices are low, then so be it. I've always enjoyed the "real" food I've gotten here. The taco in the bag, and chili dogs being my personal favorites. Orange and vanilla cream soft serve and their orange cow is what they should boast about the most. Those are my go to's. Fat Elvis is also worth a shot, if you're into bananas. Very friendly staff. Very dog friendly establishment. Very retro. And like I said, Very cheap. Just be sure to have your cash--it's a cash only venue. read more

Great local spot for soft serve ice cream! They have great prices and yummy flavors. I was even surprised at their tasty vegan flavors of strawberry and pineapple. I was able to get a swirl medium for only $2.50 and it was huge. Great service from our window attendant and fast, quick service. read more