Top 19 Gluten-Free Ice Cream Shops to Delight in Iowa

Ashley Miller

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!

Tami Small

Had gluten-free cones!!! Awesome place

Cristhian Villarreal

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.

VRACER

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.

Casey Kuhl

I'm not a gluten-free person, but the gf dark chocolate raspberry was superb!

Karen Marshall (Kkm)

Very good fast, friendly service. The scoops are big. They could have more gluten free choices.

Tamir Talmon

Love this place! We typically come here at least once a month. Great options even for gluten and dairy free!

Gail Max

It's always an amazing place to stop for a treat before heading home after risefest. There's something for everyone even if you can't have dairy or are gluten free

Megan W

Zaltes is by far the best ice cream shop I’ve been to. The ice cream is homemade and holds a variety of flavors. The items are clearly marked if a flavor contains gluten, dairy, or nuts. The owner is extremely nice and welcoming. I would highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for a well priced high quality treat.

Tim Westman-Barth

Quick service, staff were friendly and answered a couple questions. Good variety of options, including many “gluten friendly” options, that is the ice cream is gluten free but produced in a non isolated environment so it may come in contact with trace amounts of gluten.

Ashley Sharp

Went here yesterday afternoon and it was delicious. My daughter and fiancé got the jalapeño bacon fries minus jalapeño and Korean kimchi bbq fries and said they were amazing. My son and I are super sensitive to gluten. I got the chili cheese fries and he got the bbq pulled pork fries, they were awesome. We also had no problem with a reaction afterwards. Highly recommend for a quick snack and for gluten free. We will definitely be back!!

Sarah Bradley

My niece is gluten free and lactose free and j have a nut allergy. It is wonderful that you ha e options for her and we never have to worry about contamination when we are there because everything is kept so clean. The ice cream is so good and its fun watching it being made.

Jake L

Unique flavors that really tasted great. Great options for everyone. They had gluten free and keto ice cream even. Can't beat that.

Catherine Kucko

This place is wonderful! They are so friendly and eager to help you with the menu. It’s located right next to the river. You must visit here if you’re looking for dessert. I also noticed a gluten free option. And everything we ordered was delicious! Blue raspberry whip is a must try as well as their seasonal pumpkin pie and apple pie snowstorm. Let me repeat, they are so friendly and pleasant. Good service is hard to find and this is why I want to give this place their praise. Thank you!

Akilah Anders

I had the privilege of visiting Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe with few of my colleagues and we all loved our experience! The shoppe is adorable and I loved all the cow print and pink. They had the cutest little tables for the kiddos to sit and enjoy their treats too. The ice cream was fantastic! I had a Anniversary Cake ice cream (perfect for anyone who loves a good yellow cake.) My colleagues had a Kit-Kat blitz, a pie shaker (made with real pie), and a strawberry Dole soft serve (gluten & dairy free)! Everything was an 11/10 and the staff was great! We also met the owner! She was wonderful and truly cares about her local community! We will definitely be going back soon! Gotta try the pumpkin pie ice cream!

Whitney Goodman

Cannot say enough good things about this place! We travel from Des Moines to Grimes for this ice cream because it’s that good. I have Celiacs and they were so knowledgeable about their gluten free options. Great customer service. Can’t wait for our next trip!

Kathy Miller

Exceptional customer service. Great variety of ice cream (and sorbet). Fun ways to eat ice cream (e.g., 6-scoop flight); option of gluten-free cones. Plus other goodies. So thrilled to have this business in Preston. Highly recommend!

Lindsay Reams

The best ice cream! The soft serve ice cream is gluten free!!

Larry Conway

Very good. Number of gluten free options