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The Outside Scoop

Ankeny, IA • ★ 4.7 (511 Google reviews)

Inside The Outside Scoop
The Outside Scoop photo from Google
The Outside Scoop photo from Google

The Story

Stepping into The Outside Scoop feels like a delightful trip back to simpler, sun-drenched days, with a cheerful hum of happy folks and friendly faces all around. The sweet scent of homemade goodness fills the air, promising a scoop of pure joy from their rainbow array of frozen treats. Each creamy, dreamy bite brings back childhood smiles, making this Ankeny parlor a true small-town treasure.

From the Counter

Recent Google reviews

  • Jonathan DeLaughter

    ★ 5 • a month ago

    Amazing local ice cream shop with tons of different unique flavor options all created with real ingredients. The staff is very welcoming and eager to hand out samples. The only negative thing I can say is that there are so many good flavors it's hard to choose just one!

  • Nic S

    ★ 5 • 2 weeks ago

    I love that I can have chips and dip at an ice cream shop, waffle cone chips and goat cheese cherry ice cream dip. Too many amazing choices. I was too creamed out from dinner elsewhere so I sampled. Great flavors. I had a little sorbet to finish off my evening and it hit the spot.

  • Jeffrey Hamilton

    ★ 5 • 3 months ago

    Wonderful place for ice cream lovers to visit. The variety of flavors available is staggering. The ones we tried were excellent. The fudge sauce here is very good.

  • Andrei Ciprian

    ★ 5 • a month ago

    Hensley, and Andrew did a phenomenal job at welcoming us. Hensley shared with me several samples, was so patient and so kind. Top of the line 10 out of 10 highly recommend.