From house-made gelato to frozen custard, these 17 ice cream serve Des Moines, IA. Rate the ones you've tried and help others find the best scoop.
We currently track 17 ice cream shops and parlors serving Des Moines, IA in Polk County.
A single scoop in Des Moines usually runs about $4-$7, with specialty sundaes, shakes, and pints higher. Small-batch and locally made ice cream costs a little more than soft-serve chains.
Many Des Moines listings also serve hand-dipped ice cream, soft serve, gelato, sorbet, and dairy-free options.
A single scoop in Des Moines usually runs about $4 to $7, with sundaes, shakes, and pints higher. Small-batch and locally made ice cream costs a bit more than soft-serve chains.
Many Des Moines shops now carry dairy-free, vegan, or sorbet options. Check the listings above and ask, since offerings change with the season.
Gelato has less fat and less air than ice cream, so it is denser with more intense flavor. Several Des Moines shops serve both.
Some keep shorter winter hours or close seasonally. Check the hours for the shop you have in mind before you go.
The shops above are the independent, small-batch spots in and around Des Moines — no chains. The order reflects community ratings, so the more people rate, the better it gets. Tried one? Give it a rating.
Use the category chips to filter Des Moines shops by gelato, frozen custard, soft serve, sorbet and dairy-free, and rolled ice cream — whatever you're craving.
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