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.

Welcome to my new addiction, they have a lot of variety and friendly employees that will let you…read moresample every flavor. I really enjoy coming here, there's a lot of parking and places to sit and enjoy your ice cream. Try their banana split, it's incredible.

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!!

Friendly, clean and very tasty frozen yogurt. We loved the fair prices and topping options! We will…read morebe back!

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 :)

Staff were sweet. Ice cream was great! Adorable little ice cream shop. Lots to choose from. CASH…read moreONLY!

I had another good experience with this Cold Stone! I got my usual cheesecake with brownie and…read moreshout out to the staff working because I got a big scoop :-) love that! It was busy but the line moved fast. I recently signed up for their email rewards and have been getting some good deals so sign up if you're a regular!

Classic place to pick your vase flavor ice cream and add toppings you want. You can order from…read more preset items on menu or create your own. Order at the beginning of line and make your way down to other end to pay. Plenty of seating inside to enjoy your ice cream.

We were so excited to see the opening other Politis business in our town. We were introduced to…read morethis fun and incredibly tasty concept about six months ago through the vent for a business located in West Des Moines. There is no doubt that our hopes were high when we showed up yesterday. This business did not disappoint. They've done a wonderful job making the inside look warm and inviting. The treats did not disappoint. They were packed with flavor. Because of the convenience of this location to our home we will definitely become regulars. Great work and thank you for bringing this wonderful opportunity to our town.

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

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.

Still a two star. Got a smasher combo. Burger was meh, I paid a little extra and upgraded the side…read moreto onion rings...big mistake. They don't change the oil often and fry everything together so the onion rings are horrible and tasted almost like a funnel cake. Not going back anytime soon.

excessive wait times, lack of a hustle from workers, touching mouth with gloves then food (cross…read morecontamination), not very polite with customers. overall a negative experience I more then likely will continue going but just wanted to get the word out.