Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe

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Hands down best soft serve I have ever had. I never would have thought I'd find it in a small town in Iowa. I would compare this creamy soft serve to Dairy Queen, except even better! They also have the best cookie ice cream sandwich I've ever had. Thelma's cookie sandwiches blew my mind. There was inside and patio seating available. The inside is very cute and quaint and there are sooooo many options to choose from. The drive through was also very convenient for small orders. This place is ran by high schoolers, so have patience. They did mess my order up a couple times, but the ice cream is so worth it. I wish I was from the area because I would literally come here every day if I could. read more

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As always.... Decadent deliciousness! I love the selection of flavors. It is a clean shop and easy on street parking. read more

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You are missing out if you don't visit Waukee Ice Cream Shop!!! First of all, I'm a soft-serve lover so the fact that they had such a HUGE soft serve selection was my favorite part. Not only was the selection phenomenal, but the quality was top notch and dare I say the best ice cream I've experienced throughout the entire nation. The cookie dough sundae was another fave, as they LOAD the sundae with real cookie dough...just a dream! I didn't even get to the ice cream sandwiches...the best ones you will ever taste in your life. Do watch out that your order comes out correctly, as the teenagers working there have gotten my order wrong a few times but they are quick and friendly to correct themselves when you let them know. There was a little snafu with one of my orders so I called to bring it to the owner's attention and she handled it in SUCH a positive and professional manner, which I highly respect. I can't recommend Waukee Ice Cream Shop enough! read more

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Sydney S.

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prices are great for what you get and the shoppe is super cute and inviting with cheerful and patient young employees to serve you

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Ed K.

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2 years ago

Cool small-town ice cream shop. Good size for a tiny downtown. Ice cream is not made on site, but still quite good.

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Jaci S.

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Delicious!! Honestly love the kindness of those working the date we came in. The service was very quick & there was a bit of people there - however, incredibly family friendly & perfect for a late night date. My husband & I got to sample quite a few ice creams before deciding & again, pricing was great & will be coming back! read more

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Jason M.

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Great little neighborhood ice cream shop. They have taken the necessary steps to ensure a safe re-opening during COVID, you can dine in or carry out. The ice cream is really delicious, they have about 2 dozen hard ice cream flavors and a few soft serve. The staff is really friendly and the prices are super reasonable. read more

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Uriel A.

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BEST SPOT hands down on the table this is the place for ice cream WAYYYY better than dairy queen in my opinion the diversity of flavors and the staff it's an absolute pleasure to visit every time! read more

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Paige R.

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I've been on the hunt for a great ice cream shop in Des Moines and THIS IS IT. This place has the best ice cream with the best prices. There were options ranging from different soft serve flavors, blizzard type options, hard scoop ice cream, sundaes, etc!!! I ordered a small vanilla soft serve cup with cookie dough and it was the best decision I've made. It was $2.19 and loaded so high with cookie dough I was in heaven. Give this place a try guys!!! You will not be disappointed. read more

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Chelsie F.

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Great local ice cream shop! We love it here! Staff was friendly and the line went fast! Big menu with rotating flavors! We enjoy the indoor and outdoor seating and how clean the shop is kept! Overall a great experience. read more

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Jason S.

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Old fashioned looking ice cream shop. They have a lot of different delicious flavors of ice cream to choose from. The staff is always nice and friendly and helpful. Anytime relatives visit, we take them here. Great place to go on a hot day. We'll be going back soon. read more

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Ronnie T.

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Fantastic ice cream shop, great variety and just delicious. Will deffo come back again read more

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Alayna T.

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The service was very rude. My kids and I visited this place for ice cream tonight, trying somewhere new. My kids ordered a flavored ice cream, but it tasted like pure vanilla. I asked about the missing flavor, and a young girl said it was mixed in. She then whispered to the girl next to her, and another girl joined in as they made new cones for my kids. The cashier told me to move so she could ring up other customers and said someone would bring out the ice cream. I mentioned that I didn't appreciate the whispering and talking about us in front of me, I am very disappointed with the service and the remarks from the young girls. When I asked for a manager, I was told she is never on site and there was no way to be in contact. read more

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Misty T.

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$4.50 for a malt. I ordered a small and it is literally the smallest malt I've ever saw. I double-checked with the girl at the drive-thru and she verified that this is a small. The total came up to $10 and something. I am all about supporting small businesses but this is a legit sample size cup read more

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Mary S.

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Love the little ice cream shop! It is kemps ice cream and great soft serve with lots of flavors. I like the cheesecake (kinda tastes like cake batter to me) as well as classic vanilla with Oreo blitz! It's a sweet treat with a great ambiance for kiddos! And the service is great too! Give it a try! read more

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Vanessa H.

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Unpleasantly surprised by this being a "cash only" establishment, but I'm sure with more research we could have found this out before hand so that's our own fault. There's an ATM behind the building and the ice cream did not disappoint. A very nice little establishment with a lot of fun options for ice creams. I also loved the cute little courtyard/garden off to the side of the building. read more

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Kayla Z.

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So many options to choose from! Hard or soft serve, with or without mixins, in a dish or cone....something for everyone! Patio seating and friendly staff make this local joint a must visit! read more

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Stephanie K.

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We went to the ice cream shop tonight for a little treat. The line was long but that was ok, it was the perfect night for ice cream. We both ordered a blitz, think blizzard, and they were made with soft serve ice cream. I ordered the Rice Krispies treat, which was vanilla with Rice Krispies. It was suppose to have marshmallow but I didn't taste it at all. My boyfriend ordered the monster cookie blitz and it was extremely peanut buttery, which was good but did not taste like a monster cookie. It tasted like a peanut butter cookie blitz. Overall, we were not overly impressed. All of their ice creams are store bought and everything else is simply assembled. We thought that the blitz would be a bit more firm but it was extremely soft. Pay cash or you will get charged an extra 4% when using your card. read more

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Jalen C.

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Very impressed. MONSTER COOKIE Blitz was off the charts . 10/10. Never want to go anywhere else again. read more

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Nivea S.

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Delicious ice cream. Great service . Highly recommend . Give this place a try worth a visit and they have a cute little sitting area outside read more

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Tiffany M.

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Love coming here fora sweet treat-and they have a weekly dole flavor that is free of milk and gluten...it's also delicious!!! I also love that local kids work here. It's always clean and decorated so cute!! read more

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Sumita B.

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This place is awesome. Scoop and soft serve is reasonably priced. Seating inside and outside. They also have their version of blizzard and specialty ice cream like strawberry shortcake. Service is quick and friendly. Highly recommend this place! read more

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Jessica C.

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I had strawberry soft service with waffle cone. The taste is awesome. I really enjoyed it. Highly recommend this ice cream shop. read more

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Chad L.

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Really like this place. Been there once but everything was clean. Staff are pleasant. Ice cream is great. Will go again and again. Also they do pup cups so that was great. read more

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Lauren D.

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This would have been a five star review, but inconsistencies in service led me to reconsider. I initially came a couple weeks ago and was thrilled to see the great price on cookie dough with vanilla soft serve. After bragging about it to my friends, we ventured back last week. We came in about 15 minutes before close (the worst type of people, I know) and it was relatively busy so we quickly ordered what I had gotten the first time - we were charged about a dollar more, and received significantly less cookie dough, which was the whole reason to get what we did. I know that sometimes staff understand things differently, so I'm more than willing to go back and give it another go around, but it was a bit disappointing for that to happen after I had sung it's praises so highly. I may need to try something else, as vanilla soft serve with hardly any cookie dough simply isn't worth the money. Better luck next time. read more

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Carly R.

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This little shop is so cute and definitely has hometown vibes like other reviews say. I got the strawberry malt and my bf got the frootie pebble blitz. Both were very tasty and reasonably priced. Lots of outdoor and indoor seating. read more

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Moriah B.

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Small, cute, local ice cream shop. If you're looking to get away from chains, this is a great option. The staff is friendly and they have a good variety of options. The benches out front are a nice place to sit and enjoy good weather, and the town is small enough you can let kids walk around while adults sit and chat. read more

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Mary E.

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Awful!!! The wait staff was negative and acted bored. The custard was mediocre at best. We'll definitely pass by this place.

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Donna S.

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Family friendly- Great Servive & Ice Cream! So happy to have this business in Waukee.

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Jessica R.

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What a fun little mom and pop ice cream shop, nothing fancy but delicious treats and very friendly service. I can't believe I've lived here for over two years and have never gone to this place. I can't wait to go back and take my son! read more

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Steve G.

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Great ice cream shop. I love hand scooped ice cream. Great prices and selection. They have been a staple to Waukee for many years and I hope they are around for a long time to come. read more

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Amy S.

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Best ice cream shop in town. You want traditional, dipped ice cream? They have it! Soft serve? Try 40 flavors! Blizzards, shakes, etc? They can do that! And all at a reasonable price. Friendly staff, and while the line can get long, they keep it moving. A gem in old Waukee! read more

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Sarah C.

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Excellent shop with friendly service. Unlimited possibilities and good prices. This is a great ice cream shop with both hard pack and soft serve. Check it out, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Gary C.

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Great ice cream and very nice staff- only downfall is all the choices you have makes you want more! Worth the trip. read more

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Caitlin C.

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Sad and disappointed...I didn't get helped after standing in line for 10 minutes the girl literally helped the two people in front of my boyfriend and I then helped my boyfriend and after he got his ice cream she blatantly ignored me and moved onto the couple behind us I stood there a couple more minutes waiting and then nothing so I left empty handed. read more

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Joel H.

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I'm sad to say that the Ice Cream shoppe has dropped some of it's luster over the past few years. The best thing the shop had going for it was the great pricing. Over the past 15 years, anyone could buy a small soft serve ice cream cone for $1.00. This last season the price was raised to $1.30. Not a huge deal, but it makes a difference. And as of today, I was told they no longer are using the punch cards that would allow anyone after purchasing 10 ice cream cones a free cone. I feel like the shoppe has lost its touch with the small downtown feel it used to have. read more

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Haley D.

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I loved the twist with the real cookie dough!! This was so filling and not many places offer real pieces of cookie dough. I would stick to twist soft serve or the flavored hard scoops. Will be coming back!! read more

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Oscar M.

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So good! One of our local favs. Love that they have high school kids working behind the counter. Seasonal hours.

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Elizabeth M.

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The perfect small town ice cream shop. They have soft serve as well as scooped ice cream--many flavors to choose from (I got Irish Cream and it was awesome), sundaes and their own version of a "blizzard"--made with fresh ingredients. The staff couldn't be nicer. Great place to visit when you're in town. Skip the chains and come here!! read more

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Tara D.

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So. So good the girls behind the counter are really sweet and helpful. My husband asked for a pie shake. You read that right. There's a place in Utah that does it so we asked if they would- just dump one of those slices right in the blender with some vanilla soft serve. They were surprised but willing and it was amazing! Their prices are outstanding- $1 for a small (big!) scoop of soft serve on a cone, and they have tons of flavors. Our family of 4 (plus a baby who tries everything) can get what we want for under $10. Perfect place in my book. read more

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More info about Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe

530 Walnut St
Waukee, IA 50263
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(515) 987-8504
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http://www.waukeeicecream.com

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Hours

What time does Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe open?

Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe close?

Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe take credit cards?

Yes, Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe have catering options?

Yes, Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe does have catering options.

Does Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe have a drive thru?

Yes, Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe has a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe allow dogs?

Yes, Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe have bike parking?

Yes, Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe has bike parking.

Does Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe have parking?

Yes, Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe is wheelchair accessible.

Does Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe have free WiFi?

No, Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

Waukee Icecream Shoppe is a unique locally owned and operated ice cream shop located in the Downtown Triangle District of Waukee, Iowa. We offer 20 flavors of hard pack ice cream at all times as well as 30 flavors of soft serve ice cream. We also have blitz, shakes, malts, sundaes pie shakers,, dip cones, crunch cones. We have a large indoor as well as outdoor seating area. We also offer a Drive Thru for your convenience. Stop in and give us a try !

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4.6* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $29 05/09/2026 Yet another return trip to Central Standard, this time with our son and daughter-in-law as an early Mother's Day celebration. Tonight we started by sharing a Pretzel & Beer Cheese appetizer (see picture). While I don't often order pretzels, this was a great combination of texture (soft / tearable) and flavor (buttery with tasty seasonings) that I really enjoyed! For dinner, my wife ordered Traditional Wings (see picture) while I opted for the Oh No! burger (see picture). While we both enjoyed the wings, sweet potato fries and a side order of tots, we both found the burger to be well done and a bit on the dry side to our tastes.

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Littleleaf Luncheonette

4.6

(26 reviews)

0.0 mi

A lovely addition to Waukee! You don't often find a breakfast/lunch restaurant that truly has a…read moreunique menu with fun twists on classics. Plus, an amazing coffee bar! The ambiance in this place is great. Lots of natural light and elements with fun pops of color. Plenty of seating. We ordered the breakfast burrito, Croque madame, and cereal milk latte. The breakfast burrito was drenched in delicious sauce and was a generous portion. The Croque madame was also exceptional. The milk bread really took it to the next level. Side salad was nice and fresh. The latte was also amazing, not too sweet, nice fresh espresso that wasn't over extracted. The servers were sweet and attentive. No notes! Overall, this was a breath of fresh air. Definitely deserves a try if you are in the area!

Let me start by saying I've never been so excited to visit a restaurant after seeing photos of…read moretheir food online. I travel constantly for work, and this place instantly reminded me of something you'd find in L.A. -- I genuinely forgot I was in Iowa. How does Waukee have a restaurant this good? I went with my fiancée, full of anticipation, and it completely lived up to the hype -- and then some. The breakfast sandwich was absolutely insane. I promise it tastes every bit as good as it looks. It's hands-down the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. I've eaten at incredible spots in Denver, LA, New York, and Chicago, and none of them compare to what's happening right here in Waukee, Iowa. Mine was the pork katsu with miso aioli -- life-changing. I seriously sat there afterward thinking, Where has this been my whole life? My fiancée ordered the dill sandwich, and it was equally phenomenal. The fries might be the best in all of Iowa. We kept looking at each other in disbelief that this level of food was in our own backyard. I finished my latte so fast I didn't even get a picture of it. If you're even thinking about going, just do it. This place is incredible -- easily the best spot in Iowa right now.

High ceilings and a light, bright atmosphere

Breakfast sandwich plus a side of fries

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The Coffeesmith

Perfectly made iced baklava shaken espresso! Highly recommend!! Such a cute local coffee shop!…read moreStaff were friendly and recommended this season drink! Will be returning soon!

This is one of my favorite coffee spots! Their breakfast sandwiches are chef's kiss!! We love the…read moreambience, the small town feel, and the support of local artists... Not to mention, their coffee has one of the best flavors around!!! We love supporting this small business!!!!