Snookies Malt Shop

1810 Beaver Ave, Des Moines
(515) 255-0638

Recent Reviews

itsme zd

The best you can

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jonah Wilke-Shapiro

Greatest malts in the history of the universe. Everything on their menu is worth waiting in the long lines for. Their drive through is speedy and they consistently serve you quickly despite the line.Parking: Only a few parking spaces

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Twist Cone, Cookie Dough

Jennifer Beathea

❤️?nice ice cream

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Bill B.

I came here expecting to only be served malts, but contrary to the name, they offer much more than just that! Various ice cream novelties, bottled water, and napkins are served for prices that adjust with inflation. They even serve puppy cones, that's just another reason why I wish I was a dog! There was no indoor seating, but I guess that's how they keep their ice cream recipe secret from the public. My go-to order is a turtle sundae without the nuts and caramel, it's a state of ice cream rapture!

B P

Only received 3 out of 4 of our items. We ordered a malt, a kids cup, a t shirt and a dole whip. Waited 30 minutes and my family gets their order, I wait 10 more minutes and still no dole whip. I went to the window to get help and couldn't even get anybody to look at me let alone open the window to speak to me. I think my order got mixed up with a girl who had the same name, which is ordinarily no big deal if you can get somebody to address it. It was hot and sunny and we just couldn't wait around anymore. I'm very disappointed. I know Snookies is sort of an institution, it's got good ice cream and deep ties to the community but I left today feeling stupid and I'm not sure I'll ever be back.

Danijela K

Best ice cream

Trixie R

We got "small" shakes, which were quite large! Good soft serve.

Peter Haugh

Old school vibes, great ice cream, and hands down the best ice cream sign in the metro

JC Sixtos

Nothing like the old taste of a Malt. They are not that popular anymore, but whatever they sell them, I go there and try them out. This place is great. They've been here for a very long time. They are seasonal.

Eric Gaby

Quick and a delicious refreshment in the warmer months. Very, cool, retro vibe from the late 50s and early 60s. Cozy, little neighborhood location.

Tammera Berry

Great little neighborhood malt shop! One of the best malts I've ever had. And believe me...I've had more than my share ?

Iowa Guy

Soft serve priced right! Had adequate staff so wait times were good.

Addisyn AKAアディシン

FANTASTIC! The staff are so kind and thoughtful, and my dog always enjoys the puppy cone that is handed out freely. It’s so nice that they leave out water for the mutts on hot and sweaty days. I always get the brownie sundae, it’s delicious! It’s always a good little treat when you’re feeling hungry, or just any time of day! Overall, delicious! ♥️?

Annika B.

The ice cream is your standard soft serve. Nothing spectacular, which is why I give it three stars. This place could be something extraordinary, if they made their own ice cream and had lots of flavors. Pre-covid, they offered indoor seating, which is now closed, but they provide enough patio seating instead. There's almost always a line, but it moves at a decent pace. They are always well-staffed, and the folks there are friendly. The prices are reasonable, and they are very dog friendly!!! The drive thru can be an annoyance, and always spills out onto Beaver Ave, causing traffic headaches. The parking lot is tight and only offers a handful of spaces. Trying to turn left out of the lot is the biggest pain. We're lucky to live close by, so we can just walk. The building is very nostalgic, and after a sleepy driver knocked down their neon sign, the kind neighbors in the dentist office next door allowed them to erect the old sign on their property, when the city refused to allow them to put it back where it originally was (new zoning laws). A perfect representation of the kind, neighborly neighborhood of Beaverdale.

Sheila F.

Wow! The hot fudge malt brought me back to growing up in a little mulch shop in Pueblo Colorado. Delicious not too sweet and very malty, perfection ! I think the ice cream is key along with the malt... I highly recommend it shake was good according to my partner, as was the freeze according to my grandson, so do yourself a favor and give it a try! Also, very cute outside seating with shade and swings. Staff is very nice as well.

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