Ice Cream Shops in Ames, IA

We list 6 ice cream shops in Ames, Iowa. Hover over a place to spot it on the map, check whether it is open right now, and tap Route for turn-by-turn directions.

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1 of the 6 places in Ames publish their opening hours; 1 is open on Sundays and 1 stays open until 10 PM or later on at least one night.

For comparison, across Iowa the typical weekday runs from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM, and 86% of places open on Sundays.

Opening hours of every place in Ames
PlaceWeekdaysSunday
Orange Leaf Frozen YogurtIce Cream Shop11:00 AM – 10:30 PM11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
DQ Grill & ChillIce Cream ShopNot listedNot listed
DQ Grill & ChillIce Cream ShopNot listedNot listed
DQ Grill & ChillIce Cream ShopNot listedNot listed
Freddy'sIce Cream ShopNot listedNot listed
Cold Stone CreameryIce Cream ShopNot listedNot listed

Our guide to ice cream shops in Ames

This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.

Many bakeries take custom orders for birthdays, weddings and holidays, often with a lead time of several days. Asian, Mexican and European bakeries each have their own specialties worth exploring.

Opening hours

Based on 36 ice cream shops in Iowa with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. 94% are open on Sundays, 83% are open seven days a week and 58% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 358 menus from ice cream shops across the US, the median item costs $6.99; half of all priced items fall between $4.25 and $9.99. The most common menu sections are Ice Cream, Sundaes, Drinks, and Beverages.

Services

Of 372 ice cream shops with detailed profiles in our guide: 91% list “delivery”, 83% list “good for kids”, 81% list “takeout”, 78% list “wheelchair accessible entrance”, 76% list “onsite services”, and 75% list “wheelchair accessible parking lot”.