Classic old-school soft serve spot with really good ice cream. I went simple and got the plain chocolate soft serve, and it was excellent. The texture is noticeably thicker and creamier than the typical soft serve you get elsewhere. You can tell it's made differently. Next time I definitely want to try some of the other flavors like orange and strawberry. The drive-through line was crazy long, and the walk-up line was long too, but they moved people through surprisingly fast. Definitely worth the wait. read more

Meadowlark Dairy - Front of the building - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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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 read more

Meadowlark Dairy - Small pineapple orange in a cup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I'm really happy to see that the local business is doing so well! They only have a few options, which means the lines move really fast. We tried their orange vanilla, strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate vanilla. Honestly, their small cone is big enough for two people! I really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to visiting again soon. read more

Walked here some my friends house down the street. There's not parking anywhere! The drive thru line is insane. I would recommend finding parking and walking over to enjoy it over my the old fire station that is now an event center. The kids size is what I got, just one tier. The bigger the size the more tiers and higher your ice cream will be topped. Kid size was perfect for me. The pineapple flavor tastes exactly like dole whip!!! I'm so glad they had vegan flavors. It was Orange, strawberry and pineapple. I wish coffee was vegan. I am so glad my friend brought me here. Great local gem. read more

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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. read more

Meadowlark Dairy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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. read more

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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! read more

Meadowlark Dairy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I stopped by on a weekday afternoon. There was a decent crowd. For low price, they give a good quantity of soft serve. It was smooth and silky. Chocolate vanilla swirl was my favorite one here. I also went for a pineapple vanilla swirl. That was good as well. read more

Meadowlark Dairy - Chocolate vanilla soft serve - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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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! read more

Meadowlark Dairy - Left: Strawberry and vanilla Right: chocolate and vanilla - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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! read more

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The best experience ever!!! Go for the long line that is serviced by numerous employees with tablets taking your order. What seems like thirty minutes is done in 5! Go for the luscious soft cream in chocolate, vanilla and the seasonal flavors! Go for the pup cups or cones that are offered free of charge for the plus ones in your life! Go for the prices, you can't beat them no matter what ppl say about eating ice cream at home. Nothing beats a bit of Misty skis in downtown suburbia! Just go for gosh sakes! It's a slice of heaven :-) read more

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They have a drive thru line and a walk up line. Drive thru wasn't bad at all. The service was quick! The prices weren't bad at all. I ordered a small strawberry vanilla swirl in a cone and my eldest son ordered a small chocolate in a cup. The price in total was $7. It was so delicious! I'm definitely coming back to try other flavors. read more

Meadowlark Dairy - Small strawberry swirl - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

It was pouring rain, yet there was a line of cars waiting to get into the driveway at Meadowlark so folks could purchase their favorite soft serve cones. We took it a step further and parked around the corner and walked up. Service for us was immediate. A young lady came to ask what we'd like. She got a Medium Cone 1/2 Raspberry and 1/2 Pineapple. Because these two flavors aren't side-by-side in the dispenser, the flavors were stacked in eight layers. I got my favorite, a Medium 1/2 Orange and 1/2 Vanilla, very reminiscent of a 50/50 bar in flavor. Our server was quick, efficient and constantly had a smile on her face. Well done! read more

Meadowlark Dairy - 4/12/26 - 1/2 Raspberry & 1/2 Pineapple Stacked - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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We'd heard about how lovely and fresh the icecream here was from friends and we'd always wanted to try it, but it's about 30 mins away and so never made the trip down there. Until last Saturday! Service : This is a drive-in dairy and you will likely be met with a long, but fast moving queue. The staff were friendly and took our orders as we waited in our car. They accept cash, card and Apple Pay. We received our order within 2 mins and drove off to a nearby parking lot to enjoy our ice-creams. Food : The ice creams were DELICIOUS! We got the chocolate vanilla swirl and the strawberry chocolate. Both medium sized, but they were huge! I'd get a small next time for a post-meal dessert. The ingredients were clearly high quality and super- fresh! The chocolate and vanilla tasted creamy because of the excellent milk sourced from their dairy. The strawberry was dairy free and beautifully tart. Next time I'll try their vanilla and strawberry as a combination as they'd balance the sweet and tart flavors perfectly! The ice creams are priced at about $3-3.5 which is unbelievable for the quality they offer. Ambience : They have a nice mural outside, I've added a picture. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the Bay Area! read more

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What a cute little soft serve place in Pleasanton! Came to get a sweet treat after a hike in Livermore and I was shocked at how popular it was through the drive thru and walk up. Don't let the long lines fool you though! They're super quick with getting your order and you're in and out. I got the small strawberry and vanilla swirl and my boyfriend got the small chocolate and vanilla swirl. We also got our pup a little pup cup! The small is actually decently sized and not your typical "small". As a girl who loves soft serve, this hit the spot. I loved the tartness from the strawberry with the vanilla. My boyfriend was also a big fan! And can't forget our pup that enjoyed her treat. Definitely a place I recommend you checking out. If I lived here, I'd be here all the time! read more

Meadowlark Dairy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Meadowlark is my favorite soft serve spot ever! I honestly wish we lived closer... but also thank god we don't I had no idea you could get more than just two flavors until I heard someone in line ask for ALL the flavors--game changer. And honestly, you really can't go wrong with any of them. So good, every single time! read more

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Was on the way to Sacramento and had to stop by here. I really like their interesting seasonal flavors and it's always at an affordable price. Mint Soft serve (5/5); This was the March special and it was amazing. It was cool and refreshing with a powerful mint flavor. Not too sweet and not too creamy. This was 100x better than the Shamrock shake. read more

Meadowlark Dairy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Such a cute spot, I absolutely loved the retro vibes and the fun drive-thru setup! It really feels like a little throwback experience, which made the visit extra enjoyable. I got Diablo with Meadowlark berry slushy and Bubbas banilla ice cream-- loved the flavor of the ice cream, basically french vanilla, but I'd probably skip the slushy next time since it's basically an ICEE. Still, overall a great stop and definitely worth checking out if you're in the Pleasanton area! read more

Meadowlark Dairy - diablo with medowlark berry slushy and bubbas banilla ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I happen to yelp ice cream in this adorable place came up. It has a highly organized drive-through and a walk up ability . The staff were very friendly. The menu is simple however, if you ask the staff, there's mixing options of the ice cream. The ice cream was delicious. I definitely will come back when I visit Pleasanton the next time. read more

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I can't believe that I lived in Dublin for several years and never knew about Meadowlark Dairy. The walking line was down the street but the drive thru seemed to be much shorter and moved faster! The staff is busy running ice creams to the drive through customers and the wall is the menu. They sell all sorts of dairy products from the local dairy but most people are here for the soft serve ice cream. They only have a few flavors (chocolate, vanilla and strawberry and have a seasonal flavor) It was only 3.50 for a medium and the medium was quite a lot for me to eat. Just one block from the main strip, I'm Embarrassed that I hadn't been here before. For SHAME!!!! read more

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Must try ice cream spot in the east bay! I have been wanting to try Meadowlark for the longest time, and finally made a trip over to the East bay to check it out. The drive-thru line was a bit long because it was a cold day, so we just decided to order at the walk-up window which moved quickly. I got a large chocolate and vanilla swirl and my friend got a large raspberry (seasonal) and vanilla swirl. Chocolate and Vanilla Swirl (5/5): Neatly swirled and generous portion size! The ice cream was tasty and very creamy - could tell it was good quality. Good flavor combo Friend liked her raspberry and vanilla swirl, she said the raspberry was fruity and refreshing. Amazing bang for buck. Can't believe the large is only $4 considering how much ice cream you get. Simple, no frills soft serve, but executed perfectly. Definitely will be back! read more

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It's that time of year! Where the weather gets hot and everyone runs over to Meadowlark dairy for something refreshing! They have a drive through ice cream line which moves super fast and young employees serving you from the comfort of your vehicle. Everyone is super nice every time I've gone. Quick and efficient. Menu is pretty straight forward. The price is SUPER cheap but the quality is probably the best I've had. Tried their slushy for the first time today (Berry slushy) it was so good. I'll be back for an ice cream here in the coming weeks. City staple! read more

Meadowlark Dairy - Berry slushy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Five stars for the wonderful customer service and yummy ice cream! This dairy is an institution in the area. They have drive through as well as walk up available. I love that they change up the special flavors and you can get a cone or a cup. Shout out for the free pup cups with a specific purchase. Almost makes me wanna get a dog so we can enjoy together! The pineapple is my favorite followed up by the mint. I usually get a cone and enjoy on walks. They have other staple kitchen items you can pick up here as well as ice and bbq needs. They opened up a new location in Livermore and I would love it if they opened one up near me in Castro Valley so I can enjoy more often! read more

This was an experience!!! If you live in the bay, this is worth the trip to experience the liveliness, deliciousness, and the vibes this place brings!! Wow! Upon first impression, it looks like an old dairy stand where you could drive up and get milk and eggs. They revamped it into a drive through ice cream shop. The drive thru does take planning as it's a one way entrance. The drive thru starts on First Street and down Neal and you turn right into the dairy. There are people with IPads taking your order as you turn right onto Neal. As your car comes around through the overhang, you already have your ice cream in your hand. There is also a standing line that was 50+ people long. We got served within 5 minutes. They had a system in there that was ready for the crowds. We went on a nice walk around the park as it was a lovely sunny day and to be honest, I would go here even on a cloudy-overcast day. I've had the pleasure of eating a lot of ice cream in my life. I want to say that this is easily the best ice cream I've had during my 37 years on this planet. I was inhaling my ice cream. It was better than the gelato in Florence, better than Its It, better than salt and straw, better than froyo, etc. THIS IS THE SPOT!! I would definitely bring a tourist here to impress them of our little pockets of gold in the bay. The downtown area of Pleasanton is a vibe in itself. There are always people walking, having coffee, BBQing, selling Girl Scout cookies, and riding bikes. We love this spot. read more

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After seeing this spot all over TikTok, we finally decided to stop by, and it absolutely lived up to the hype! It's a small drive-thru with friendly staff and so much charm, and I was instantly hooked from the moment we pulled up. The cones are only $4 for a large, taste amazing, and there are so many flavors to choose from, which makes it hard to pick just one. Everything felt fresh, fun, and worth the visit. Definitely a great place to satisfy a sweet craving, and I will definitely be back! read more

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Hands down the best soft serve in town! This place is always our favorite go-to when we're craving ice cream. The staff is super friendly and keeps things moving even when it gets pretty packed (which it often does for good reason!). I love that you have options -- you can swing through the drive-thru if you're in a hurry or stand in line and soak up the fun atmosphere. The flavor of the week is always something to look forward to, and we've never been disappointed. Great location, great service, and consistently delicious ice cream. It's officially our favorite spot! read more

Meadowlark Dairy - Strawberry vanilla & chocolate banana - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I hadn't come here in years and was passing by and decided to stop by. We decided to go through the drive thru since the walk-in line was long. The service was very quick but what disappointed me a bit was when we were approached at our car to get our order taken there was no menu of any sort, I guess this isn't a problem for regulars but for us we had no clue what they served besides soft serve. I asked her what they have on the menu and she just listed the flavors so it seemed like they only sell cones so we ordered 2 cones but upon pulling up we noticed they had all sorts of stuff like milkshakes (which I would have ordered instead of the cone) so that was a bit of a bummer. The cones were delicious though and fairly priced, I just wish I was told what other items they had before ordering. read more

After patronizing three times, I can confidently say that the fruit flavors is where it's at! The orange-vanilla and strawberry-pineapple swirl are nostalgic, like an elevated sherbet from childhood. The first time I went, I got a chocolate shake and was less impressed. You won't regret it if you stick to the fruit flavors! read more

Meadowlark Dairy - Strawberry-pineapple - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

On 5/21/2026, my wife and I, tried "Meadowlark Dairy" and were not disappointed. The service was great. They have a drive through with workers taking orders outside, so the line moves quick. I had a strawberry vanilla cone and my wife had a strawberry pineapple cone both were excellent. All in all I give Meadowlark Dairy four and a half stars read more

I decided to finally try Meadowlark Dairy ice cream on a cold, overcast, Winter day, and to my surprise, it was still pretty busy! First timers in the drive thru: make sure you enter the ice cream lane from First St in between the two little park areas, you'll see a sign on the street pole that says "No Parking, Ice Cream Lane"! Do NOT try to enter the ice cream line from Railroad, the street little side street right next to it, or you'll get some angry people honking at you! -- saw someone getting honked at on my way out and saw the angry customers who had been waiting realize they were getting cut in line -- yikes! (See my photo - lol green is where the ice cream line flows, red is where you do not want to try getting in line from.) Young gentleman who took our order was polite when we explained it was our first time and wanted to know our options. We got a strawberry/vanilla medium swirl cone and a chocolate/strawberry medium stack cone. It was only about $7 plus some change! I can't imagine how busy this place gets during the summer, but I can see the ice cream being 100% worth the wait in the hot sun. Sooo good! And in such a cute location by downtown parks. The ice cream was delicious and we want to come back and try their shakes some time. Definitely recommend :) read more

Meadowlark Dairy - Medium strawberry/vanilla swirl cone + Medium chocolate/strawberry stack cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Stopped by Meadowlark Dairy and it's exactly the kind of place that just makes you happy! Grabbed the large chocolate-vanilla swirl cone. It's creamy, nostalgic, and hits the spot with every single bite. At around $4, it's honestly great value for how good it is. There's was a line, but it moves fast and honestly, the wait feels like part of the experience. Totally worth it for a simple, feel-good ice cream run! read more

Meadowlark Dairy - Chocolate and vanilla ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I finally got to enjoy Meadowlark after years of wanting to try it! The simplicity of the menu allows for you to have quality soft-serve at such an affordable price (under $4 for a small in a cone!). I indulged in the chocolate and vanilla swirl and it was perfectly creamy. For how long the lines can be, you get your ice cream very quickly. read more

Meadowlark Dairy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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This soft serve spot knows exactly what they're doing. Its cheap & they have rotating flavors. They have a drive thru line or outdoor line. The service is quick and the workers are friendly. The prices are definitely cheap for what they're worth. I ordered an orange vanilla swirl and it reminded me of an orange creamsicle it was delicious for this random heat wave we have going on at the moment. They have other options like slushies other than the soft serves that i def want to try out after trying all the other flavors. All in all i definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

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I've been wanting to try Meadowlark Dairy in Pleasanton for a while--my friend has mentioned it to me a few times, but it's a bit far from where I live. We happened to be in the Livermore area, so I finally decided to stop by since I'd never been. The menu is super simple, which I thought was pretty cool. They have drive-through. The line moved really fast. They only have small, medium, and large sizes, and since I love chocolate, I ordered a medium... and now I wish I'd gotten a large. The ice cream was so good--really creamy, and it didn't melt quickly at all. The portion was big too, especially for how inexpensive it was. I'd definitely come back whenever I'm in the area, and next time I want to try mixing flavors. read more

Meadowlark Dairy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Ice Cream (5/5): Was pleasantly surprised by the authenticity of the flavors offered. I ordered a small chocolate and friend ordered a small strawberry vanilla swirl. To my surprise, the strawberry did not taste artificial whatsoever and I noticed you get a bit more by ordering a swirl. Next time I visit, I'll definitely be getting a strawberry & chocolate swirl instead. Sad to see that the waffle cones are only available Monday - Friday. Service (5/5): There was a bit of a line when we visited, but the attendants take your order as the line snakes around to speed things up. There's a joke of the week written on the menu, in which the attendant pleasantly answered with such cheer that it brightened my day. Our order came out relatively quickly. They also have a drive thru option which is very convenient, but it was a bit long when I visited. Ambiance (5/5): This was my first time visiting, and I noticed there was the cutest rainbow lights decorated around the building which was such a beautiful touch. I loved the hometown/comfy vibe that this establishment projects. They also sell your typical everyday groceries and snacks which I found interesting. Overall super cute neighborhood quick-stop dessert spot. read more

Meadowlark Dairy - Small Chocolate and Small Vanilla & Strawberry Swirl - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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How can anyone not like this place? Yes, there is often a line, but have folks never had to wait for something worthwhile? Line moves quickly. Despite it being staffed mostly by teenagers, they are efficient and friendly. You get several different flavors or combinations of flavors, and you really can't go wrong here. I make sure to give Jenbert Jr 1's friend a few tokens here every year for his birthday since he lives about two miles away from here. They enjoy going together. 'Nuff said. read more

I love coming here when I am in the area. My favorite is the pineapple and vanilla, so I will get half half. Sooooo delicious! During the summer, the lines are long but I feel like the service is quick. You can either do drive through our stand out in line. The staff are always friendly. They seem like hs or college kids. The price is so worth! The small is like $3 and then a large is like $4. And the size is huge. I can never even finish my small. Last week, I had my dog with me and they give out pup cups! My golden doodle was so happy. They even had xmas decorations up! Always lovely to see. read more

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This popular spot may have the best soft serve in Norcal and judging by the the lines, I'm not the only one who thinks that. They have a walk up and a drive thru and both are pretty efficient. The staff are running everywhere and get orders out quick. You can mix flavors so that is nice but my go to is orange. It taste like a Flintstones push up, iyiyk. The original chocolate and vanilla are soild as well and everything holds up really well. I went with a group and everyone was very satisfied with their choices. The prices are cheap and the small is good size so choose wisely. This spot is a great place to get something sweet with friends and I would definitely go back for my cone fix! read more

Meadowlark Dairy - Drive thru - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Followed the crowds and cars and pleasantly stumbled across this nostalgic drive thru. It's busy but organized You can drive thru or zigzag in line to view a menu and order some soft serve favorites The shine of the sun and the crowds anticipation of something good to come made our 1st time here memorable. read more

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Always a neighborhood favorite when it comes to ice cream in local Pleasanton. Their soft serve ice cream is a delight and treat. They are creamy in taste. Seasonal flavors are great too just have to stay on track when they are offered via their social media announcements. The service is always friendly and quick. read more