Dari Barn

Category:	Ice Cream Shop
Address:	1810 6th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112, USA
Phone:	+1 641-236-7828
Rating:	4.5
Working:	11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM

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Matt Uhlman

From Olympus the Spartans did descend.....I think its because Dari Barn (Yes thats the correct spelling) was up top! Seriously, this spot is as real as it gets when youre looking for legit ice cream and fries to die for! Located just down the road from Grinnell college in what looks to be a renovated barn next to a tractor lot - sick I know! Theyve got 3 or 4 large tables for sitting at after your trip to one of the two walk up windows. The only downside here is they only take cash, but thats where the negative ends and its a small price to pay for some amazingness! The ice cream is super thick and comes in plenty of flavors, however, the true excellence is in the shakes, malts and sundaes. Theyve pack it in thick, use really good ingredients and make you want more. This is the sort of stuff youll spill on your shirt on purpose so you can have some later. We had chocolate and chocolate cherry shakes as well as a chocolate banana malt - all incredible. The close second prize at this joint was the fries. We straight up watched a dude, we assume the owner, peel the potato and fry it up right. Served in a styrofoam cup like when you were a kid and just as delicious! One of the top 5 places Ive ever had ice cream and next to a tractor depot to complete the true Iowa experience! Go check this place out if youre town, passing through or a connoisseur of things that dont suck.

Katherine Ragsdale

Good wayeee overpriced! Way overcooked. Will never by anything but ice cream. At least they cant mess that up! Charged 10.99 for a horrible fish sandwich and ucky string fries put in a drink cup. Friend accidentally poured her ice tea over them, not knowing they were in there. No more food at this place. Say its because of new owners changed everything, but who knows! Doubt returning!

Zachary Guinn

Wife and I love going to Dari Barn! The ice cream is great and sandwiches are good too. Id suggest getting the cheese curds to go with! The only negative is that they are so popular that sometimes the wait is rather lengthy. Enjoy!

Obadiah Lee

Best place for ice cream and even some good food while in Grinnell. Menu is diverse with a lot of meal options from burgers, fries, and baked potatoes, to cyclone shakes and sundaes!

Jessica Leshen

One of my favorite places to eat in town! Always have good service and delicious food! My favorites include the tenderloin, cheese balls, and Reeses peanut butter cup cyclone!

Kent Reed

If youre looking for great ice cream in this town, this is the place! Is now and always has been! Its especially cool that they call their best treats the Cyclone!

A Private User

Absolutely amazing ice creams. Horrible horrible service..definitely gone downhill over the last 3 years. Food is good on days the oil is fresh.

Cherie Scott

The best ice cream in town. The service is always good they are very friendly. I will always tell my friend to go here

Shannon Steffen

Lines tend to be lengthy during warm times, but they have an excellent assortment of ice cream flavors and toppings.

Margaret Niswander

Dari Barn is the best located in Grinnell, Iowa. Great food, ice cream & flavor of the day frozen yogurt.

Kelly Keller

They have lots of fun choices, great prices...cant find a better frozen chocolate banana anywhere.

Chad Hansen

Great ice cream! But expect a wait, it is packed during the summer. Limited seating outside.