Brownie's Drive-In

4.5 (144)

202 IA-175, Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 300-6030

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  • Outdoor seating

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cmlarvick

2023-06

Eh…. Is there another option around? Even a less preferred chain location, like Dairy Queen? Sonic? Anything? I’d opt for something different.Full disclosure, we only bought ice cream, and their food may be stellar, but I have enough issues to where I don’t know that I’d want to try their food to see.We love finding the unique local mom n pop shops, regardless on if it’s for a meal, or ice cream, pies, etc. We always look forward to an almost always positive experience and find. Did not find that here.Pricing seemed fair and competitive, although later found the sizes are a bit small compared to the competitors, which means their pricing is a bit higher. That’s ok tho, if you’re going to get a good quality unique product and experience.To begin with, things went ok. There is no dine in, and we were on motorcycles, so could hardly eat on the road, so we had to opt for tables. Something we are very used to doing and even enjoy. Once we ordered, someone told us we had to move our bikes, because we were blocking their walk up customers. I wish I would have taken a picture to show where we were parked, because we were not blocking anyone, nor any path for them. We literally thought the kid was joking but our smiles at his believed sarcasm turned quickly to confusion, when asking if he was serious. So, we moved the bikes. Not an issue, but keep in mind, there are things like helmets, jackets, etc. that are hanging on it, so we either need to unload that stuff somewhere, or put it back in to move them, so it was a bit of a hassle to do, knowing we weren’t blocking anything.We went to a table, and I have never seen so many and also aggressive flies anywhere in my life. One may quickly surmise that it’s the outdoors, and they can’t control that. Well, to a degree, they can, because they clearly knew there was an issue, from food and sweets hitting the ground, so they opted to get fly traps. However, they hung them all right next to the tables. Really?? So that means all the flies that you are “drawing in” to your traps, come right next to your customers, and as they get near, they opt for the better sounding ice cream and food. They really should have been mounted a distance away, to draw them “away” from the tables. Again, since we were on bikes, we had no choice but to deal with the flies. Didn’t help that the tables were also dirty.While eating, loud, and to some, offensive talk and music was blaring from inside that this is all you could hear on the outside apparently through vents or such. We didn’t have kids with, but if so, I would have walked up and demands that garbage stop while we were within the vicinity. I don’t think they meant for it to be heard outside, but still. Use some common sense and judgement.Ice cream as mentioned wasn’t a portion equal to other places, but it was still enough. Quality was adequate, but not superb.I personally will probably avoid ever going here again.

Frank Night

2023-06

When I got to the drive-thru I didn't know exactly what to get but the nice lady came out and asked me help pick out my food. I had the double bacon cheeseburger with everything and a turtle sundae. My poodle got a free ice cream too......Parking: Plenty of parking space.Wheelchair accessibility: Low to the ground. I saw a wheelchair accessible interest and sidewalk.

Cora Stevens

2021-06

Great food the chicken strips were the bomb and the chocolate and vanilla molts are the best too

Chris Schuett

2023-06

I love this place. The food is always good. Service is great and ice cream is spectacular. If you ever need a good bite or some ice cream on a hot day. Definitely give this place a try.

Kaylee Oxendale

2023-06

Decent place, but the biggest problem is that it's mostly run by teenagers. The grill is off 20 minutes before close most nights (I'm not sure if that's common practice or not, but if you're open until 9 be open until then, yknow?), they aren't careful of food allergies (they'll mark no peanuts etc and still add them), but at least the ice cream is great. I waited 25 minutes for two twisters, and another group *who came after us* got their entire order of milkshakes and ice cream before us.

Derek Myers

2023-11

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Casey Vidaurri

2023-06

Home made style burgers in a drive thru operation. They don't make it till you order it so expect to wait, to get the best quaility food you could find.

Andrew Schrader

2019-06

The food here can be a little hit-or-miss, but the ice cream is terrific. The prices are low, and the quality is great. The toppings are delicious, the cookies and brownies are more than good enough to serve on their own, and the proportion of toppings and ice cream are perfect, and very generous. Service is cheerful, and very quick.

Jeremy Mason

2023-07

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Anthony Sanchez

2023-06

Rude and gross. Cook was picking at his face while touching the food and i ordered my food over the phone and they said 15 mins and I showed up in 20 mins and the employee of brownies was just on his phone and it took another 15 to realize that my food has been ready since I showed up at the establishment!!! And pricey. Never eating there again!!!!!

Jason Clausen

2022-06

Finally decided to give this place a try. Glad we did. Just got the twisters this time, but we'll be back for those again and will give some other food a whirl. Ice cream itself is very good and you get plenty of toppings.

amanda tentinger

2021-06

I went to Brownie's for the first time yesterday, and I was extremely satisfied! My shake was DELICIOUS and the service was fast and friendly! They even gave my dog a free "puppy cone"! I wish they were open all year, but I'll definitely be back next season 🙂

Nikhila Gangavaram

2023-06

Their ice cream is not creamy and milky, especially the Vanilla ice cream. It’s almost like a fine sorbet. Not worth it. Their tartar sauce is good.

Nicole Knop

2021-06

Brownie's is a great option for a quick, no hassle meal during the summer. The kids they employ are friendly and work hard. Their ice cream is the best reason to stop by. They have a good selection of homemade desserts and treats. We are lucky to have this "fast food" option in our community.

Nathan Masters

2019-06

This little building has been many things over the years and now it is back as a drive-in. It may be small but the employees were able to efficiently handle multiple orders from the counter and drive through when we stopped by. Wait time is reasonable and the food was delicious, even if it costs a little more than a fast food chain would.

Jack Napier

2022-06

Overly priced, overly hyped. Dr brown pretty much uses this as a way to qualm what ever wife he's with at the time. Claim they sell a coney dog yet they don't own one bit of sauce they put loose meat on it and call it a coney.

I.E. Xam

2023-06

The foot long was very good and so were the onion rings. The shake was good also. Numerous burgers available. Fine service.

Robert Weisbrod

2023-06

This place serves food that reminds me of my childhood Cafe I used to eat at. They don't skimp on the candy in their ice cream version of the blizzard either. This place is a must stop!

Brandon Capps

2023-07

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Don Thompson

2023-06

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armyguy1SG retired

2023-07

Great small town restaurant. Nice family owned and run. You won’t be disappointed if you go there.

Ashley Ann

2019-06

The food is good and the ice cream is USUALLY good but it seems like now that it's been open for a little while that they aren't putting effort in the ice cream anymore. I always buy the chocolate chip cookie falcon twister and it was always mixed with crushed cookies but now there's like only two cookies that were just broke in half. One broken cookie on top and one on the bottom. That's it..... I could buy soft served ice cream from the gas station and just add a cookie to it if that's what I wanted..... And the gal that served me last needs to learn customer service as I could say "thank you" and all I get is "yep" and then closes window.. Everytime!

Micky Conard

2021-06

Great food! Not super quick but as they cook food to order worth it. If you are on a time crunch order in advance and use the walk up window.

Summer Lamaak

2022-06

Great food, not greasy, and large portions. Would gladly go again

Heywood Jablome

2021-06

You don't have to drive to BFE to get a blizzard. That's right, just go to Brownies for a Twister. My only gripe is they are not open seven days or over the winter but what are you gonna do eh?

Jon Devitt

2023-06

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Kathy Beni

2021-06

4/2021 Going through town, locals recommend it and they were right. Great local ice cream 🍦 shop

Karen Smith

2020-06

The food is the best! Atmosphere pleasant. Company exceptional! We'll be back....

Aaron n Krystle Kautzky

2021-06

Burger was a little salty. Cheese balls were perfect tho. service was fast and accurate

Sheila Keim

2023-07

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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-10 PM
Saturday 11 AM-10 PM
Sunday Closed

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