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    Meadowlark Dairy

    4.7 (3.6k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Vanilla and orange swirl soft serve
    Nina Z.

    How have I not written a review for this place?!? Been going here since pandemic days. If you're looking for local flavor in Pleasanton, Meadowlark Dairy is where it's at. There's even parking signs with ice cream symbols on them! That's how local this place is and it's hard to beat the price of a generous swirl of soft serve for under $5. They have classic flavors like vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry and vegan flavors like strawberry and pineapple. They also have seasonal flavors. When we went, it was peaches and cream. You can either opt for one or two flavors. I've always waited in the line but they also have a drive through; although, I'm not sure how people can enjoy their soft serve while driving at the same time. I've always parked, walked over, waited in the line which goes by super quickly, and then walked over to the park across the street and enjoyed my soft serve. Always a local staple and a must stop if you're in the area.

    Drive throughs are insane
    Breana H.

    Wouldn't recommend- once you start going it's really hard to stop. Then you suddenly realize every-time your downtown , everywhere you look there's people eating ice cream cones -pleasantly smiling in Pleasanton- hahah All jokes aside meadowlark is the bomb. I live taking people here for the first time and they are immediately hooked. I went twice in the past week (don't judge me) and ordered the same thing... the Diablo , orange slush with vanilla ice cream. TRY IT! Or don't , so you're not addicted. Oh and the prices.... Super affordable. Maybe like $4 a person if that.

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    Kim B.

    In spite of a long line, the service was quick. We had our ice cream within 10 minutes. As always the ice cream is excellent. I had the coconut it was yummy! The servers are friendly. The best thing was they were all wearing T-shirts with a negative Yelp review on the back lol

    Left: Chocolate vanilla swirl Right: Banana foster chocolate swirl
    Sunnie W.

    Always a staple! Inexpensive, flavorful, and quick soft serve. Definitely a local favorite. Got a banana foster chocolate swirl and classic chocolate vanilla swirl. Both a 5/5. Got it within 2 mins of ordering then headed to the park across the street to enjoy. They recently added a new size: XS for the same price as a S, which I think is fair when someone isn't able to finish a S and goes to waste. Even if it's the same price, since you don't want a stomachache from over stuffing.

    Vi T.

    No long review needed because the line of cars and people wrapping around the block already speaks for itself. They even have a "No Parking" sign with a soft serve emoji to mark where the line starts--you know it's worth the hype. The staff was friendly, the line moved quickly, and the wait wasn't bad at all.For my first visit, I kept it classic with the vanilla and chocolate swirl in a cone, while the person who brought me here ordered enough to last them two days. No toppings are needed. The soft serve speaks for itself, smooth, creamy, made with quality ingredients. Portion was also huge for the price. I also tried the strawberry and orange flavors, which had a unique texture and taste compared to other soft serve I've had. Definitely a great treat for a hot summer day and an amazing bang for your buck!

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    Pauline L.

    This spot is definitely one of those places that proves you don't need fancy toppings or crazy flavors to have people lining up around the block. BUT the line moved so fast (10 minutes tops). This isn't your average soft serve. It's creamy, super smooth, and rich without feeling heavy or "too much." The cone stayed crunchy until the very last bite. Rating: 10/10

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    Alan S.

    Thanks to my sister for introducing us to Meadowlark Dairy and their OG location in Pleasanton! After my first visit, I totally see what all the hype is about. Yummy soft serve and a variety of flavor options at an unbeatable price...it's no wonder they have a busy drive-through and a long queue if you want to order in person. IMO a small size is more than enough for one person but if you want to indulge yourself, go big! It's a bonus that you can opt for multiple flavors with each order too. Meadowlark Dairy serves up the perfect treat to beat the heat!

    Nicole D.

    This always hits the spot. I've been lucky to miss the huge crowds every time I've gone. There is a park across the street to sit at. The price is so good and the soft serve is perfect!! The lines are always worth it. Their chocolate and vanilla swirl has the perfect amount of sweetness. The outside of the place is so cute and it feels like a quaint local spot!

    Natania C.

    Every time a friend comes around to visit Pleasanton, without exception, I have us grab cones from Meadowlark. It's a Tri-Valley staple.

    SMALL vanilla chocolate swirl cones!
    Mhelyssa L.

    Hubby & I LOVE the convenience of the drive-thru & will drive out of our way as it's our go-to dessert spot! We're always happy to bring our friends & family to try it as we rave about the place so much. Love the friendly staff and joke of the days! It's such a beautiful sight seeing all the people and family hanging out at the nearby park enjoying one another with smiles & cones in hand!

    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

    Chocolate vanilla swirl and pineapple vanilla swirl
    Katie L.

    Been waiting forever to try this soft serve place out! It def did not disappoint! We both ordered the small cone and it was still a lot! Love love that it's not too sweet and just the perfect amount! The soft serve ice cream is truly so soft and delicious! I want to go back again alr! It might be a bit tricky to go into the drive thru but just follow the signs and then turn into the right side lane into the drive thru, the staff are quick to take your order and they're ready as soon you turn in! Everyone in the area is holding cones and there's also a cute park nearby to eat your sweet treat ! So good!!

    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.

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    Extremely fast service, very good ice cream, staff are friendly and are almost always in a good mood

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    Best icecream I've ever had. Lines are long but fast. Been coming here for years, the best

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    The ice team is good, not like WOW. But the workers are sooo rude. I think they need a reality check.

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    Great Vegan option and solid flavors. I really appreciate the drive-by and speedy customer service.

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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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