What better way to celebrate your birthday than with one of your favorite food groups...ice cream…read more Yes, it is a food group and if anyone tells you differently you do not need that kind of negativity in your life. Stopped in here following lunch, to find a bright spot in the food scene - I succeeded! A great little place, with fantastic ice cream, and nostalgia tucked in the corner candy section. I wanted one of everything on the menu, it was hard to make my decision. Opted for a Sunday (I was actually there on a Subday and found it fitting). The staff were friendly, the shop very neat with quirky pieces of furniture. Great place to stop on Route 66 for a refreshing treat. Date night, meeting friends, family outing, or to celebrate milestones...ice cream should always be part of the equation.

Spied this place as we were walking into the restaurant next door for dinner. I'm a sucker for ice…read morecream. Really cool old school soda fountain vibes be with lots of Route 66 nostalgia. Extensive menu, so many choices my wife had a difficult time deciding. Core cream was creamy & delicious. Good size portions. Surprised they weren't busier on a warm evening(to be fair it is December). Only negative was one employee spent a little too much time staring at us. Granted we are from out of town, but it was a bit uncomfortable to say the least.

Yum yum yum! The burgers here are absolutely on point! There was a reason why this place was so…read morebusy for sure. Well that and the fact that it's in a super small town. They also have milkshake flavors for day! This prices were a bit on the high side, but as a treat it's well worth it. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because it's all outdoor seating, so watch out for bees or cold weather if you want to eat here.

Vibes of Dairy Queen but higher quality in a small town. You…read moreknow what place is worthy to go to if there's a line for food every moment it's open. We came for a family float/ canoe trip and decided Dairy Shack was somewhere we had to stop. Partly due to the fact we brought our dog but we didn't need to worry since Dairy Schack has only outdoor seating aka dog friendly. All of us ordered and didn't leave a crumb of the burgers and fries. I specifically ordered the mushroom Swiss burger and the better half got the Quarter Pound burger.

Basic little ice cream, candy, soda, & gift shop next to Thee Abby Kitchen. Fun diversion while…read moretraveling or exploring the area even if you don't want to sit down for a full meal at Thee Abby. Families come by after games or with friends and visitors and grab a little something to go. Plenty of parking in the lot out front.

This was my second trip here. The first it was the destination, the second was a side quest. I…read moredidn't realize how close it is from Elephant Rocks State Park and Johnson Shut-ins!! The store is so cute! The mix of nostalgic candy, rare finds, antiques, ice cream, coffee, and bulk items can be overwelming, but in a positive way. It is almost like a candy / treat store and a museum all in one. On this trip, I got some coffee sample packets for my husband's Easter basket, a frappe for each of us, and a couple of candies for the household. The shop is bursting with products, so the aisles are a bit tight for passing people stopped to check out the fun products. Caledonia is a charming little village with shops, eats, and several outdoor adventures in the area.

Step back in time when you step into this mercantile. It's one of those places you just have to…read morestop at if you're in the area. There's so much to see here. When we visited, it was decorated for Christmas, giving it a cozy, vintage holiday vibe. The shelves were filled with childhood candies (even candy cigarettes). They also have an impressive selection of coffees from around the world -- and the prices are refreshingly reasonable. The handmade ice cream bar is a must-try. We ordered an ice cream flight with five samples, perfect for sharing since we couldn't decide on just one of the many delicious flavors. The assortment of chocolates looked amazing too. Upstairs, you can stroll through a collection of antiques that add even more charm to the place. We really enjoyed our visit -- it's a place that makes you slow down, take it all in, and maybe leave with a few extra treats you didn't plan on.

I am new to West Plains So every time I drive by this ice cream shop it really catches my eye…read more It's painted outside, so cute. Today was my lucky day! Oh goody I really wanted to try this place. They make all their ice cream custom. There's a wall listed with all the ice cream's that are available. I didn't think too much about it until I ate it. Such a big difference between store-bought ice cream and ice cream from Spring dipper. I can't wait to go back to try more flavors. I give this experience five stars. #WeSupportLocalBusinesses#WestPlainsMissouri #SpringDipper #WeLoveIce cream #Ice creamMakesEverythingBetter

The ice cream was delicious The girls behind the counter…read moreare knowledgeable and kindhearted The ambiance is the cutest! Our grandkids enjoyed playing with chalk after eating their ice cream. We will come back when visiting west plains. Love this adorable place!

I love Baskin Robbin's so glad we have this in our area now. I always get a chocolate milkshake.read more

Love the variety of ice cream flavors!! World famous chocolate was a great choice. Staff were very…read morefriendly and helpful. The two young men working did a great job serving us. The store was very clean and had a friendly atmosphere.

We went in and only 1 person is working! Long line... we left. It's a good place but this has…read morehappened twice since we were here visiting. Come on! Get some help!!!

Our favorite ice cream shop! Great selection with lots of fun flavors and cone selections. Very kid…read morefriendly! Servers are great and will let you sample if asked. Lots of seating and always clean. And it smells delicious. Take time to stop by....everyone needs ice cream!

Best staff! We went after my BILs graduation from the military (we are from Chicago). We just…read morewanted something quick to eat since our time was limited. We had never had Freddy's before. The food was DELICIOUS- we were a group of 7 so we ordered a lot of food. The staff was accommodating, respectful, sweet & patient with us! It was a nice location to hang out for a quick bite and some dessert. Thank you!

I've been here several times now and when dining in the food is amazing always happy with the…read moreorder. I've ordered on drive through twice now and both orders have been horrible... food looks like it was just thrown inside the box just looks like a mess and the order was wrong. I am giving 3 stars because of when dining in the food is good but if it was dependent on the drive through I would've given 1 star.

Oh my SOUL! This place is AMAZING! We were visiting a family member and tried this out…read more... I am so sad they will be moving closer to us now near Kansas City becuz we won't be back this way.... HEAVENLY ! I had the Hawaiin sundae and my husband had the turtle!

I have been wanting to stop into here since we started camping out that way. We finally stopped in…read morelast night and I got a turtle and it was amazing! The employees were friendly. I did the drive thru, so I am not sure how the inside looks. But I imagine that it is outstanding. Best ice cream!!!!

We loved this place! The fried catfish was great! Get the real catfish, not the swai. They served…read moregravy with the mashed potatoes - how real is that! Cocktails were strange but adequate. Words cannot describe their super sweet desserts which we had at a lunchtime stop. Pay them a visit and keep them going! Our service was great at both occasions.

Incredible food from the catfish to the baked goods. The Staff is friendly, fun and good. The…read morehistory of this place is very interesting.