Danes Drive In

Yummy seasonal ice cream shop. Not the best location so you know they are extra good because they've been here for so long!
5 10 years ago (08-06-2016)

Great, family-friendly place. Ice cream is well-priced and the outdoor seating has a field for frisbee!
5 10 years ago (28-06-2016)

We've been hearing about "Dane's" for some time now and our first trip was for sure a memorable one. The place is located somewhat off the beaten path and housed in what looks like a large old shed - winning! The place sports a drive thru that is reminiscent of the southern chain "cookout" - again legit - as well as a walk up window from whence the soft serve also flow. It gets the five star stamp for being unique among establishments in the area, serving up some unsurpassed great ice cream that's both delicious and creative, and being a spot you'll be excited to take peeps to! The lawn ornaments that are scattered delicately upon the property include ceramic dogs and cows, which just have to make you smile. The outdoor seating includes a couple benches and a number of nice tables. However, what you're really after is that cool treat that makes you remember how great a car ride could be when you were 8. The reality is that Dane's is a step up from Dairy queen, simply based on the number of offerings they have, though I'll say DQ isn't far behind. The soft serve is excellent w/ plenty of flavors, including a flavor of the week - queue American Hi FI - and the ever delightful dipped cone! Dane's version of a Blizzard - The Twister - is also some serious deliciousness. Some of the flavors seriously approach orgasmic as your taste buds are treated to a sensation of flavors that are unsurpassed. We tried the peanut butter buster (or something like that) which included PB, oreos and I think some heroine as I was craving it for a few days afterwards. The quintessential local ice cream spot that will leave you and your friends/family/guests wondering what other sorts of treasures exist in this land of Iowa City! Only word of warning is they take cash or check - no cards and the lines can be a bit on the long side - both negatives pale in the positives of this place and overall it's a spot not to be missed!
5 10 years ago (26-04-2016)