Iowa has so many amazing ice cream shops that it’s nearly impossible to pick a favorite, but The Outside Scoop in Indianola certainly ranks among the best in the state.
The Outside Scoop has been serving up some incredible homemade ice cream since 2010.
Owner Joe Doering started small, initially offering his delicious creamy creations from a small hut, but the reaction from the community was so overwhelmingly positive that he moved into a brick-and-mortar location the following year and business has been booming ever since.
All of the ice cream served at The Outside Scoop is handmade in small artisan batches.
You’ll find a little bit of everything on the menu, from classic favorites like Chocolate Fudge and Cookies & Cream to unique, inventive combinations like Blueberry Lemonade, White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake and Goat Cheese with Roasted Cherries.
They try to include the freshest, most amazing local products into their flavors and toppings, including delicious Zanzibar’s coffee!
Doering and his super-scooping crew also make their own mix-ins, like their delightful toffee and brownies, as well as a newcomer to the topping list: maple sausage brittle.
Their fresh waffle cones are pretty darn delicious too.
The Outside Scoop isn’t just famous for their ice cream though; they also whip up some out-of-this-world shakes, malts, floats, storms, and specialty sundaes.
They even do events with breweries where you can get beer floats! Don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it…these are surprisingly delicious!
Business has been so successful that The Outside Scoop added a special scoop truck to their lineup, which can be seen roaming the streets of central Iowa. If you see a bright pink food truck, stop what you are doing and run straight to it; delicious ice cream awaits inside.
The Outside Scoop’s permanent location is at 602 N. Jefferson Way in Indianola and is open every day from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
You can track the location of the truck on The Outside Scoop Facebook page or on Twitter @TheOutsideScoop.
We've featured several other excellent Iowa ice cream shops in the past, so be sure to check out our list of 10 Ice Cream Shops In Iowa Sure To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth!
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