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    Meadowlark Dairy

    4.7 (3.5k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Natalie S.

    I can't help but to keep coming back! This is some of the creamiest I've cream. I keep selecting the vanilla because it's so good by itself! It's a rich vanilla flavor and even when I get it with the chocolate or strawberry swirl, the vanilla is the dominant flavor. I like going in the evenings when there's less of a line.

    Diane S.

    Omg the hype is real. We got pineapple with strawberry. My husband loved the strawberry and for me I loved the pineapple it was like dole whip. I thought the drive through experience was great with a baby and dog since it was so Hot. They take card and before you get through drive though your order is ready. Wish I was closer and have this more often but the place is a hit esp in pleasanton heat. Also very affordable

    Jessica M.

    There was a long line when we arrived around 5:45 pm on a warm Sunday. The line moved quickly- my friends got an orange slushy and a vanilla and orange diablo. I got a small strawberry cone - I wasn't particularly hungry- but was excited that there were vegan ice cream options! The ice cream flavors are vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, pineapple and orange- and the three fruit flavors are vegan. I wish I had known that you can order two flavors together for a cone- my strawberry cone was delicious and I'll have to order a strawberry and pineapple swirl next time! There's nowhere to sit- it's a drive through or walk through operation. So we took our treats to eat across the street at a nearby park.

    Corinne P.

    Best local ice cream shop in town! If you are ever in the area and ask someone about Meadowlark they will know exactly what you are talking about. It's the best cheap ice cream place in the East Bay hands down. I love getting their rotating special flavors like mango, ube, cotton candy, etc. Their staple flavors are vanilla, chocolate, orange, pineapple, and strawberry. You are able to mix flavors as well! Their ice cream are all creamy and hits the spot! It's a fun place to go after dinner or a sweet treat anytime during the day. The line does look really long but it moves really fast. They offer walk ups and drive through. They are also a small grocery store too that sells some dairy products like eggs and milk.

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    Lianne C.

    Tried Meadowlark for the first time since I was in the area. Drive through was around the corner, it was much quicker to walk up in line. What I love and appreciate is that they don't limit you on the number of flavors you want, even if you get a small! I tried the peaches and cream- didn't really taste much of the peach. Vanilla was probably the best. Pineapple was tart and sour, I 100% recommend getting it with the vanilla and you'll have your dole whip! Chocolate was great as well, cant go wrong. I did try the strawberry but it was very strongly artificial. Don't recommend. I don't think this is a place to go out of your way to try. If you're local, it's a perfect excuse to take a walk and pick up an ice cream. It's cheap, affordable and fun!

    Small pineapple orange in a cup
    Cynthia D.

    5/5 for the dessert itself. Got a small pineapple orange in a cup. 2/5 for the ambiance, the service, and the parking. First with the parking. I was parallel parking and the girl behind me and the audacity to follow me while I was pulling up to start backing up into a spot. She didn't even bother moving or going around while I was waiting for the spot to open up. There's no dedicated parking spots for this place so it's just street parking so good luck. The line. There's no clear end of where the line actually ends so it ends up being a jumbled mess and since there's a drive through, people don't know how to not block the way for the cars to go through. There's kids riding on bikes up and down the streets and the sidewalks so be cautious of what's around you. The service. Once we figured out where the line was, the teenager walked us over and took our order. She was very rude and had zero customer service. We were a party of 4, and after every single order, she would rush and ask "anything else?!" And I really wanted to reply with "and a better attitude" but I let it go. It wasn't even hot outside for her to have that kind of temper with customers. Like yes, it was busy, but you're doing a job that requires customer service. At the end of the day, it's free to be nice

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    Randy B.

    This place has THE BEST soft serve in the Bay Area. My favorite has to be the strawberry flavor, it's tart and sweet and best yet, lactose free. The workers are fast and will kindly answer any of your questions. I like to order a medium on a cone and take a walk at the park across the street. This is a must try!

    Nina W.

    Soft serve is pretty good and can't beat the price. They have drive up, which is convenient. The line moves fast. We didn't know and we parked the car but next time we will do drive up. Get the small size with all the flavors. That's enough to share with 2 people. Vanilla is the best.

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    Kim B.

    While in downtown Pleasanton on a sunny afternoon we stopped by Meadowlark. There was a short line but the staff were attentive and kept it moving. The Diablo was delicious. A slushie with a scoop of vanilla. It was not too sweet and just tart enough. The large ice cream left me stuffed. Very reasonably priced.

    Rona S.

    Someone who was local told me all about Meadowlark and I had this is my bookmarks for the one to try asap! I went to this location which was more like a drive through. They have soft serves and milkshakes. They also offer seasonal flavors sometimes. Everything I have had here is delicious. The texture is divine and the flavors are on point and not overly sweet. I also like that most of their flavors can we swirled together. Must try if you are in the area!

    Left: Strawberry and vanilla  Right: chocolate and vanilla
    Kat D.

    This is hands down my favorite ice cream spot. I literally make the 25 min drive almost every week because it's that good. The ice cream is super creamy, and they always have fun, unique flavors that make me want to try everything on the menu. So far I've had vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, pineapple, and Rolo. Rolo is my personal favorite. They seriously need to make that one permanent. One of the best parts is that you can mix any flavors you want, which makes it even more fun to customize. I usually get a small, and it's honestly a generous portion but somehow I still finish it every time.. Another underrated plus: it doesn't melt super fast, so you're not dealing with ice cream dripping everywhere. I'm guessing it has a higher milk content because it stays creamy without getting runny. No sticky hands by the end, which is a huge win for me. Also, service here is impressively fast and efficient. What looked like the longest drive-thru line ever moved surprisingly quickly. I had my ice cream in hand in about 15-20 minutes, which honestly exceeded my expectations. Overall, a spot I keep coming back to again and again and definitely worth the drive!

    Vincent P.

    Meadowlark Dairy is a local favorite ice cream shop in Pleasanton and also has a drive thru. It's located in the charming downtown area, which is pretty nice to walk around. I've been two times and it was tasty both times! Expect long lines, but the workers help move the lines quickly! I got the Strawberry Vanilla ice cream and it made for a delicious dessert after dinner. If you're in Pleasanton, definitely give them a try!

    Diablo strawberry lemonade and soft serve yummy
    Michelle C.

    Ok, everyone knows the soft serve is top tier in the Bay Area in addition to location and customer service!! Ok but does everyone know the Diablo is top tier too! I finally tried a new item and wow reminds me of the nostalgic slushies with ice cream in Hawaii!!! It only took me over 50 years to try one here! It was a hot humid day and I asked the young cashier for her recommendation on a flavor to quench my thirst! Well the strawberry lemonade with vanilla soft serve hit the spot!! It was so bomb I let my family try it and they can't wait for their next visit to get one!! Holy cow this place just get better and more addicting!!!! Since it was a busy Sunday and we had tons of family with us we came here for the after party and had a blast standing in line! Service is much faster walking up and such a great experience!!

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    Ask the Community - Meadowlark Dairy

    Is it homemade?

    Absolutely YES the ICE CREAM is made there and it's rich and creamy soft serve with vanilla and chocolate along with "flavors of the day"

    How can we know what is the special flavor for the day everyday?

    Follow their Instagram :)

    Can you use apple pay?

    Yes

    Can't I buy tokens anymore?

    Yes, just pull through, or go to our website to purchase. There are times where we have run out but usually they restock within a few days.

    What's the parking situation for walk up service?

    The easiest place to park is the fire house arts center. Other than that there is a public dirt lot you can park on across the street..

    Can you list the ingredients for the vegan strawberry flavor?

    Ingredients.mldworker.com for now. Also every person on a tablet has an ingredient list available for viewing while you are here.

    Allergen question! Are the vegan options nut based? Ex: Cashew.

    Not nut based. But they do contain soy.

    Is your soft serve ice cream certified Gluten Free for those with ciliac?

    You can always ask your server but everything is gluten free except for the cone. Only once have we had a flavor with gluten but we were not allowed to stack it with any other flavor. Or just let your server know you have celiac and you cant have… 

    Does your soft serveice cream contain gelatin or any other animal by products? Is it vegetarian friendly?

    They for sure have some vegan flavors, mostly the fruity ones like strawberry, orange, pineapple, etc. Flavors rotate based on availability but they always have at least a couple vegan ones. The vanilla and chocolate are dairy/milk based though.

    We have a severe peanut allergy in the family. Is the soft serve peanut-free? Do any flavors with peanuts share soft serve lines? Thank you!

    We do not have any flavors that have nuts. So they are nut free! Just make sure you tell your server you have a severe allergy and they can assure you as well.

    How much are the ice cream cones?

    $3 for small cone. I believe it is $4 for medium and $5 for large(may be incorrect)

    Do you have anything that is non-dairy?

    Most of our flavors are non dairy. Our constant non dairy flavors are orange, strawberry and pineapple.

    Do you have any sugar free ice cream?

    We do not, sorry about that.

    Does the root beer slushee have caffeine?

    I don't think they have that on their menu. Though they keep adding new stuff on their menu so it's worth checking out with them.

    Do you accept credit card?

    Yes we do

    Do you have a nutrition fact or sugar free ice cream?

    No sugar free ice cream, but we will see if we can get nutritional info on our website this week.… 

    When will you have a new flavor? Is it scheduled weekly or monthly?

    Not for a couple weeks. We have pumpkin for a couple more weeks.

    Do you make all the packed ice cream, like tin roof, in house? Or are the sourced elsewhere?

    All of our packed ice creams are made by crystal creamery in modesto.

    Could you please post prices in the drive through?

    Hi Amy! Yes working on it now. Sorry about that. Should have the signage up tomorrow.

    Is this place open everyday until 6? I'm trying to go today in the afternoon!

    Yes :-)

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