The 19 Best Gluten-Free Ice Cream Spots in Iowa
By Gluten Free Eats' gluten-free community
Updated Jun 2025
Home Sweet Cone Ice Cream
Accommodating
1188 SE University Ave, Waukee, IA 50263, USA
Known for huge scoops and a rotating menu of creative flavors, this vibrant spot is a must-visit for ice cream lovers.
Such a cute spot! The aroma walking in just so yummy! I ordered Black Raspberry Oreo ice cream. There were a wide variety of flavors with quite a bit of gluten free (GF) options as well. The one scoop I got in my waffle cone was looking more like 2 scoops! Extremely generous portions!
Smilee's Ice Cream & More
Gluten-free options
911 11th St, DeWitt, IA 52742, USA
Black Cat Ice Cream
Gluten-free options
2511 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA
Discover a cozy ice cream haven with a quirky cat-themed decor, unique rotating flavors, and a fun patio for sunny days.
Fun welcoming ice cream shop. Interior is a comfy café style lounge. Staff is polite, pleasant, and helpful. The walls inside are used as a shrine for adorably cute and mischievous black cats of course. The menu regularly has a couple gluten free or vegan/dairy free options at least it has had the handful of times I've been here. I love all their unique and creative flavor names. Once you taste you'll be on cloud 9, i promise. Highly recommend merely for the variety of delicious flavors alone. Oh and they also have a playful Black Cat patio you can enjoy your treat out on weather permitting.
Monarca Gourmet Paletas
Gluten-free options
9901 University Ave Suite 150, Clive, IA 50325, USA
A must-visit during summer for a vibrant collection of paletas, plus options for everyone to enjoy.
Wow!!! Amaze to see their collection of Paletas. They have gluten and dairy free options as well. Dip and top for extra cost. Overall very good experience. Staffs were very friendly! Definitely the place to go during hot summer.
The Outside Scoop
Accommodating
2410 SW White Birch Dr Suite 100, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
Handmade, creamy ice cream with a ton of unique flavors and toppings, plus awesome vegan and dairy-free options to satisfy everyone!
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