Go here! We parked right out front and used an actual quarter to feed the meter so if you're arriving by car maybe have a quarter ready. We also found the location to be a slightly under signed. We entered the building and weren't quite sure where to go but it all worked out easily. A delicious generous scoop for $4! That's an incredibly tasty deal! And it's real ice cream! Thanks UNL Dairy Store. read more

Good ice cream! Went for a couple of events. Tried their sweet corn ice cream (no there's no corn in it) I was a little scared but actually wasn't that bad. I went with something else though. read more

Nice seating area with a pleasant view of the campus. Service was quick and friendly. The ice cream is delicious, rich and well priced. If you're on UNL's east campus, it's worth stopping in. read more

Although the ice cream was good, it was not as creamy as I would've liked. Plus, many products were out-of-stock at the store. I had the creamy corn and the caramel cashew flavors. read more

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Adorable little ice cream shop! We had the Sweet Corn and Butter Brickle flavors and loved them!

A must-visit when in Lincoln Located off of Dairy Store Loop on UNL's East campus, this treasure is part of at least three degree programs related to dairy, food production, and ag business at the University of Nebraska, and the results are DELICIOUS. Flavors include standards and rotating specials, several of which bear location-specific names. I was pleased to sample "Tractor Test Toffee" on my visit and noted that the ever-present "Scarlet and Cream" was indeed present. Lemon Custard is one of our household rotating favorites, and if you spot Rum Raisin, this is a must-try but be prepared to eat it quickly as there is no way to keep this delicacy frozen for long. Also available: cheese, eggs, and whatever else the students have come up with that week. read more

UNL Dairy Store - Tractor Test Toffee! Chocolate, toffee and lil choc chips. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Came here for some ice cream and a non-franchise experience. None of us had ever been here. It's located on the university campus. They do have sanitizer located throughout the building. People were mostly wearing masks until they had ice cream since it's impossible to eat with a mask on. They have tables around the area. They had a very limited pint of flavors and I guess they change daily. Their servings are HUGE. No one needs more than one scoop. I tried the mocha chip on a waffle cone. It was good. Nothing extraordinary, but it was good and you get to support the students. read more

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Excellent, all the way around. The student clerks are all super friendly, and the ice cream is the best! In addition to the Big Red sundae I got, I also had a taste of their Sweet Corn ice cream, SO NEBRASKA! It was tasty, I just didn't want a whole scoop of it. They have a great assortment of flavors and it's all very reasonable priced. If you're at all nearby, you or it to yourself to come here! read more

UNL Dairy Store - Big Red sundae, regular size. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Student run and student made! Quite the tradition- the have cheeses for sale in the cooler cabinets. Quite the selection of ice creams to choose from. Always a visit when near East Campus! read more

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A good variety within the 16 daily flavors at this wonderful campus creamery. My husband got the Butterscotch frost (vanilla minty chips added the coolness) and I opted for the cappuccino chocolate chip out of the refrigerated case. Loved the creaminess and it was only $2.60. What a bargain! The store is small, so the line can be long. We looked in on the area where they make cheese/ice cream to spend the time. read more

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Even tho I went to UNL for 3 years of college, I ever ate there once. I've now been 3 times. I like how the flavors change and that they also sell cheese, sausages, pints of ice cream, etc. Every time I've been there I've had a different flavor and really enjoyed it. Today I had the cookie dough. I got it in a waffle cone. The cone itself was delicious. You can also look into the actual room they make th goods in. That's super cool. read more

UNL Dairy Store - Scarlet & Cream, Cookie Dough, Sweet Corn - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

My mother saw an article in the most recent Nebraska magazine about the dairy store. We happened to be driving from Colo to NE for a family reunion so of course we had to stop by. Lots of signage directing you inside to where friendly faces welcomed you to a variety of flavors. We wanted the advertised coffee crunch from the article and it didn't disappoint. Lots of seating choices. A lovely summer afternoon treat on East Campus. No sign of the cows the students milked for the ice cream but I'm sure they're around somewhere. read more

UNL Dairy Store - Patrons w ice cream sitting in front of UNL Dairy Shop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I think it's pretty cool that a college, and college students, are making ice cream (and cheese, but let's be honest, you're here for the ice cream). I think they have a mix of permanent and "temporary" flavors, for lack of a better description. I got the "I [less than] 3 you cherry much" (their Valentine's Day creation) and orange custard chocolate chip. It's hard to beat 2 flavors and 4 scoops of ice cream in a "single" dish for $3. They have a number of other creative flavors not "on tap" but available for purchase by the half gallon in the freezer, like sweet corn. With all this said... I live in Madison now and I gotta be honest, Wisconsin does it better. The cherry much was understated and the orange custard didn't compare to its brethren at Babcock Hall (it's probably my favorite there). The orange custard also had a slight chalky flavor and noticeable texture, as if protein powder had been mixed in or something. Very odd in ice cream. read more

UNL Dairy Store - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Love the UNL Dairy Store! I had the S'mores ice cream, but I'm a sucker for almost anything s'mores! Great local place and they also sell cold brew cans from The Mill! The restrooms are around the corner once you exit the Dairy Store and are very clean and well kept. Parking around the Dairy Store is metered parking. Will definitely be back to try more of their great flavors and coffee drinks! read more

Support local and enjoy every moment of it! Awesome flavor choices and quality ice cream! Favorite ice cream in Lincoln! The cappuccino chocolate chip is my favorite! Chocolate covered espresso beans in them! Ice cream is rich and creamy! You can also buy cases to take home! Try to cold brew as well! read more

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Lincoln's secret not so secret best ice cream place!! The red scarlet ice cream is so perfectly moist and savory. I am consistently craving it! The Dairy store is worth making a a forty five min trip to! The ice cream flavors are constantly changing so it keeps it fun to try new flavors!! read more

UNL Dairy Store - Two Red scarlet cones for me, yes, indeed! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Not a fan of the new location. The ice cream is second to none. The service has always been good. The location on East campus was more enjoyable because of the scenery. read more

Yum. One scoop= more like two scoops. I had the raspberry choc.chip with hot fudge and sprinkles-super tasty. Great service, the students working are always patient and will let you try different flavors. Lots of options! They don't make their own soft serve, so if you want the ice cream made on campus-go for the flavored options in the case! read more

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Don't waste your time if you want to take a container home. Site lists many great sounding flavors, but only 5 basic flavors available. Made the mistake of believing they actually had the flavors listed . Definitely call ahead before going. read more

I really need to petition my alma mater to add one of these. Food: My friend used to work in the dental building behind this store, so we had several opportunities to drop in and sample the cones. Their flavors change daily, but one thing always remains the same: the ice cream is unbelievably good. There is actually a food science school associated with the store, so I guess there would be something horribly wrong if it wasn't knock-your-socks-off amazing. I came twice and had two strawberry concoctions (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/unl-dairy-store-lincoln?select=-XhM_rSeZkDgn6QNgjLRvg#GHC9jeO_jI_fZxafhN3Djw, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/unl-dairy-store-lincoln?select=-XhM_rSeZkDgn6QNgjLRvg#APcOCxDnxhF4R1_gpd7Now) in waffle cones. The ice cream was sinfully creamy and full of fresh fruit chunks. Perfect treat for a hot and sweaty Nebraskan summer day. Atmosphere: If you enjoy the decor of a school cafeteria, look no further, you've found home. The neon UNL Dairy Store sign is super cute (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/unl-dairy-store-lincoln?select=-XhM_rSeZkDgn6QNgjLRvg#E3o_EuTItRGJqHEAqyXK5g). Service: I think students work here. They really cram the ice cream into the cone well, so you actually receive a sizeable amount of dairy with each purchase. Synopsis: Studying stress plus easy access to inexpensive, high quality ice cream seems like a bad combination, but it's a great spot for visitors to shake off the heat. read more

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This is a little gem on the UNL campus. There are multiple flavors and there are several different sundae options too. Since one scoop is plenty, I decided to stick with this and enjoyed the peanut butter chocolate chip in a bowl. However, had I not just eaten lunch the s'more sundae sounded amazing and I would have picked that. On a side note they also have steps in front of windows where you can look in and watch them eat the ice cream. Unfortunately, it was dark when we were there so there was nothing to see. read more

UNL Dairy Store - PB chocolate chip - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I have been going to the UNL Dairy Store for years, mostly for the ice cream, though they sell cheese too. The ice cream is really good and even though I now live several states away, when I'm in town in the summer I'll go. They sell cones as well as ice cream you can take home. read more

This is a must stop when in Lincoln. I used to live really close to the East campus, and enjoyed the mini cheeses so I could try several flavors. The ice cream is really delicious though, a showstopper, and a great price. Enter at Dairy Store Drive and Holdrege - meters on left and right for parking. You can taste any flavor. I got a HUGE scoop of 4-H Clover Mint (see photo) on a waffle cone, on the cheap. While licking and transporting myself to a happy place, I peeked into the dairy processing room through the windows just west of the store. Delicious! read more

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Since I'm on east campus, the UNL dairy store is a great place to grab a quick bite during a busy day. It can get a little busy during noon so if you can sneak in slightly before or towards the end of the lunch hour you have better luck of getting out of a long line. The ice cream is just great, I have enjoyed many flavored with my favorites being pistachio and peppermint. Most of the flavors without cookies in it are gluten free. My coworkers enjoy lunches there and say the sandwiches are fantastic. I've wanted to try things that sound like they should be gluten free but that is a downside about this place is no one has any idea about whether or not anything except the ice cream has gluten. Prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is just a fun casual place to sit and have lunch with classmates. If you haven't tried it yet I recommend it, would love if they'd get more information about gluten content to their employees. read more

Run by students for students! The raspberry chocolate chip ice cream was delicious. Dairy-free too! Perfect place to stop in around the east campus. read more

Who doesn't like ice cream? :) It's very creamy, which is not my favorite kind of ice cream, but it's locally made, cool, refreshing and lots of great flavors! read more

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What better thing to do on a 100 degree day in May than go get homemade ice cream from the college students on the UNL East Campus. We popped in over Memorial Day weekend to seek some refuge from the heat. I had the cookies and cream in a waffle cone. (My sister warned us that if you get a regular cone, the ice cream doesn't get packed inside it, and you need to be careful because you might lose your whole scoop! The waffle cone seemed to take care of this issue naturally.) The ice cream was quite good and creamy! My husband had a sundae that was bigger than his face, and he ate the entire thing. We would definitely stop again! read more

Great selection of homemade ice cream. The flavor of the day was shark week I think and was interesting but really good. I love ice cream myself and if you're like me you will want to try all and still feel like your final choice was wrong. The ambiance is really laid back with a lot of history of the dairy story on the walls. If you're looking for a nice cold treat whether you're close or far away this is a go to for sure! read more

Delicious iced cream at reasonable prices. A seasonal variety of flavors to include "sweet corn", "maple syrup and bacon", and others. Staffed by students who are friendly and knowledgeable. They now feature "The Mill" espresso coffee and lattes. Conveniently located across Vine Street from the original Valentinos's Pizza Restaurant, a college student favorite. Highly recommended. read more

I went here over the weekend at the recommendation of a friend who went here and lived in Lincoln. It's easy to find and get parked on the weekend. The ice cream is delish and I got some cheese to take home. read more

Ice cream made on campus, for campus. And others who wander in. Speaking of wandering, you can walk your way down the hall off the parlor and peek at the process. Also available... Cheeses and meats! Not a lot of ice cream shops can brag that. read more

The lemon flavor is fucking amazing I love it is my life.it also is a very nice area to wal around and eat your ice cream with your families

Treated myself to a cup of Cookies and Cream and it was amazing! The scoop was so huge that I couldn't finish it. I wish I could have though, because it was so creamy and great. They have a lot of unusual flavors--Bavarian Ming, lavender--but all look tasty. I can't wait to come back here when I'm at UNL! read more

UNL Dairy Store - Scoop of Cookies and Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Took the kids here while in Lincoln for Skating Nationals....it was awesome! (Especially the lemon custard!) We'll be back next year.

Great ice cream! Location is decent, can go for a walk around campus after or just sit outside nearby. Indoors has lots of space too.

We are fairly new to town and had heard wonderful things about the incredible ice cream here. We decided to give it a try on a beautiful Saturday evening. The only reason I'm even giving it two stars is because the beautiful grounds outside the building. We really enjoyed walking through them after we left. As far as the ice cream goes we were anticipating it being really creamy and full of flavor. It was neither. We didn't even bother to finish it. We were both disappointed and will not return. read more

I was searching the internet for things to do in Lincoln and found this place. Wow--I am impressed! I would say this is one of the top three vanilla ice creams I have ever had. The store is very clean and also serves hot sandwiches. One of these days, I'll probably come back and pick up cheese and ice cream to go. As an added bonus, the meters are not monitored on Saturday afternoons, making parking free. It is easy to get into and out of, and it overlooks a beautiful wooded view of the East campus. This is a must stop if you are visiting Lincoln! read more

I am a student at UNL, so I frequent the Dairy Store on a weekly basis. Their ice cream is very much hit and miss. The German chocolate ice cream is pretty great, but their regular chocolate ice cream is extremely bland. What they excel in is their creativity with their flavors. The cheese is also quite bland, but creamier than the average cheese you'd buy at the grocery store. Their prices are also a little strange. Ice cream is really cheap, but it costs $5 for a puny grilled cheese with a bag of chips (drink not included). Their breakfast sandwiches are also pricey (pay $3 at the Dairy Store for something that cost $1 at Wal-Mart; is the same exact brand you'd buy at Wal-Mart too). I only go to the Dairy Store if I am desperate for lunch. read more

This place really needs an overhaul. We visit dairy stores on other Big Ten campuses and this one is really lacking. There's no real comfortable place to hang out and the ice cream is just so-so. Go to Ivanna Cone for a better ice cream experience. read more

We had high hopes for the Dairy Store Ice Cream at UNL, and were disappointed. The ice cream had that funky 'freezer taste' and ice crystals, which says they don't defrost often and have poor refrigeration system. We didn't taste the cheese or milk, so cannot attest to the freshness. read more