Dairy Zone

4.7 (1056)

2219 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 265-7824
dairyzonedsm.com

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Ice cream shop
Fast food restaurant

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  • Identifies as women-owned

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ashlynn young

2024-05

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Melinda Bianchi

2023-05

I love this little ice cream joint! It's always so good and the employees are so friendly! My dog loves the pup cups there ☺️

jameson Hill

2024-04

All that i ordered was a shake and some fries the fries were pretty good not amazing but not bad and the milkshake was good for ice cream i would recommend coming here because it is cheap and it is good for food I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it but it’s a nice place to get ice cream, shakes, or slushees it’s not in the nicest location but i would recommend it

Erika Hofmann

2019-05

Yum! I had a small cherry dipped cone and it was really good and actually a pretty good sized cone for being a small. I went through the drive through and the service was fast and friendly. There are many options on the menu and even hot food. I will have to come back to try something else and sit outside in their outdoor seating area.

Rebecca Kleis

2023-10

This place just rocks! Lately, I've been really digging their pumpkin pie tornadoes, but I've also had and loved their slushes, banana splits, Sundays, fries, cheese curds, onion rings, polish sausage, and their banana malts with extra malt powder definitely hit the spot! I started coming here years ago because they were more cost friendly and give you more for your buck than the name brand place. One of my favorite things about this place is that the options and flavors stay the same, but they do add some different things as well. This place is a must visit if you're in the area and a fan of these types of treats.

Real Advantage Partners Real Estate Team

2022-05

Gotta love a locally owned ice cream shop! Dairy zone has been a tradition in our family for 20+ years. I don’t know why their ice cream tastes so much better…but it does.My personal favorite is a chocolate marshmallow shake! - Angela McKenzie

Brent Farrell

2024-03

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Emma Drake

2023-09

Cute soft serve ice cream shop on the East side. Definitely one of the best in the metro!

Kspeck91

2024-04

They charge now for every ingredient in the tornados. They use to give you two and charge for one. And I ordered one with banana, had one piece of banana in the whole thing. Seems like customer satisfaction isn't a priority these days. I'll give them another shot but 3 strikes and I won't return..

Kristen Davis

2021-05

When it's warm outside and your in the mood for ice cream but need more than a sugar rush, try dairy zone. Located on east University (near AE dairy), you can get sandwiches, appetizers, and ice cream too.

Monica Lane

2023-09

This is REAL ice cream, not soft serve. The strawberry cheesecake, blueberry cheesecake and many other tornadoes are crazy yummy. The grasshopper and peanut butter+chocolate shakes are massively rich. And the fried pickle spears and broccoli poppers are always crisp and perfect amount of salty. Our dogs adore the puppy cones too. Best in Des Moines!

Michael Landon

2023-06

If you like the shamrock ☘️ shakes from McDonald's, this place always has the improved version on the menu.Plus many other things that have made this place an Easy Side tradition!And I do not always give 5 stars. But when I do, it's someplace special.

Benjamin Shaw

2024-04

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Tiffany Canady

2023-06

One of our favorite ice cream places in Des Moines! Locally owned and operated and an east side tradition. Their tornadoes always hit the spot and they have great different flavors and combos and often have daily deals and specials. Their lunch food is always good too.

Peggy Van Den Baard

2024-04

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Kendie Fuller

2023-10

I absolutely love this place is so Eastside. It's right across from the cows, and it is delicious. Favorite thing is a cake better shake with carmel on. And is it whatever I hear tonight? She gives whatever you're having an honey.

Alabaster Caine

2023-09

Good food and great treats !Really enjoyed the beefburger w/cheese, tenderloin sandwich, waffle fries and onion rings !!A local favorite and staple in Des Moines Iowa !Most see the name and don't realize that there is food too !

Karen Mackin

2024-01

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Matt Hazelwood

2024-04

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Magda Lippold

2023-09

Must try this East side staple. Great ice cream

Chasity Ellis

2023-07

This place is always super busy but they are always fast and efficient while providing yummy treats! They’re truly our family’s favorite — lemon pie tornado with graham cracker instead of pie crust, add cheesecake pieces, the best!!!!

MARK BLOCK

2023-05

A true east side TRADITION! …and I see why!! Stumbled across them while looking for their competitor- glad I stopped in. Fast friendly service and beautiful smiles. Great menu lots of diary and foot choices- definately worth the drive close to the Fair Grounds. What a great tradition. They even have a practice menu in back to look at prior to getting to order speaker! Well thought out 👍

Andrew Brown

2023-07

First visit and this establishment is absolutely fantastic. Tasty food and friendly staff. Ample outside patio to enjoy the goodies. Awesome hot and deserts.I highly recommend this establishment.

Dee Schickler

2023-10

Amazing ice cream and locally owned and operated which is what I love best! Been bringing my kids and now grandkids there for years.

Dollar

2024-02

Nothing hits the spot better. You'll go out somewhere else and will wish you came here instead.Kid-friendliness: Very patient with children

Ado Modri

2023-06

Insanely quick, insanely good, and insanely low prices. Always busy when it's warm out, but they serve a 15 car line within 20 mins every time. Dairy queen who?????

Mercille Merceau

2023-05

I went there and spent $29 and some change. We got Large Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry Shakes. I tried to order a Large STurtle Sundae in a Waffle Bowll, but the lady I formed me that this was impossible to make a Large o e because the Waffle Bowl was too small. She said I would have to forfeit either the caramel or the fudge because

Zachery Peterson

2024-04

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thomas bennett

2023-11

My shake was great; however my the other one I ordered was butterscotch, and it ended up being vanilla.

Annette DeAnn Dickson

2023-11

Just love Kim. I've known her since her brother and I were in class together at Willard Elementary

Opening Hours

Monday 11 AM-9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM-9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-9 PM
Thursday 11 AM-9 PM
Friday 11 AM-9 PM
Saturday 11 AM-9 PM
Sunday 12-9 PM

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