Dariette — Restaurant in Fort Dodge

Classic, hometown favorite soft serve ice cream spot in Fort Dodge. They offer about 12 different flavors, some that change. I got a kid's size chocolate. Hubby got a "small" chocolate malt (HUGE!) & a turtle sundae, which was great, lots of caramel. Dau got lemon & blackberry waffle cone (they swirl the flavors if you get two). *Note: she said she would've gotten a different combo if she knew they'd be swirled.

They have no indoor seating, but the patio is very pleasant with tables & lots of wooden Adirondack chairs. The other option is the drive-through, which always had a long life- for good reason.

They only have soft-serve ice cream here. Very pleasant treat for the family on a hot summer day, or any time. They're open year round and there are some free parking spots, too.

I gave 4 stars only because of the limited menu selection, but if it's only ice cream you want, they're 5 stars for what...

I love this place! I've been coming here since I was a kid before they relocated. Nice to see they still uphold the same great standards. Love their shakes most of all. And the outdoor seating area is so nice! But as it's always been, there is no indoor seating. So be aware that if you want to get out of the heat, it might be best to use their drive up window instead. And unless you're a local, it might be a bit confusing to get to. If you pull in to their parking lot, they most likely will have the entry to the drive-thru blocked off. You need to go around half the block to the ally entrance. There is almost always a line of cars waiting, and this way, it prevents people from trying to cut the line. I get it, but it can...

A hidden quirky small town favorite. Generous portions of great ice cream with multiple flavor choices. Approach the drive up window from the east down an alley between a warehouse and the back of a bank. The usual line of cars moves fast enough. But hey, if you already live here, you already know how to find it and how to keep turning to get to where you're going next. If you want a sandwich, consider entering from behind the south side of the warehouse, parking, using the walkup window, and chowing on the lighted outdoor patio. Like most odd things worth repeating, it's easier the...