Heyn's Ice Cream Iowa City — Restaurant in Iowa City

If you’re in Iowa City and craving a sweet treat, Heyn’s Ice Cream is an absolute must-visit! This charming spot is a true local gem, right up there with Dane’s Dairy, and it never disappoints.

I tried the Monster Mash, and dare I say, it was monsterly mashed! Packed with flavor and perfectly creamy, it’s the kind of indulgence you’ll keep thinking about long after your visit. The staff is warm and welcoming, and they even let you sample the flavors before making your choice—always a bonus.

The location is just as delightful as the ice cream. There’s a lovely park nearby with benches, so if it’s a sunny day, you can take your cone or cup and enjoy it outside. It’s the perfect way to soak in the Iowa City vibe while savoring some of the best ice cream around.

Delicious ice cream, quality service, and a charming setting—Heyn’s has it all....

This place has a small town feel with a generous attitude. The location is simple, a handful of booths across from a row of freezers. The decorations are fun, but the main focus is those freezers and the giant board of options behind them. You can get freshly made ice cream in a cone, a dish, or fancy waffle cones with sprinkles. You can try a flavor to find the right one. Don't forget to check the board. You can get sundaes or shakes, a banana split, and /or other treats too. The soft serve is good, but the variety of scooped flavors they have is awesome. If you go, and you should definitely go, depending on the time, you might be in for a bit of a wait. As a local favorite they can be busy. Everyone is polite and the wait is soooo...

OK, I literally stopped after my second bite to leave a five star review. I ordered the Hawaiian twister, and it is amazing! My wife ordered a monster cookie twister, and Her exact words were “it is very good- just huge!” No complaints from the kids either with their strawberry ice cream cones and cookie dough ice cream. The twisters have plenty of ingredients blended into them, and then an abundance of toppings on the top to garnish them. The ice cream is sweet, soft, and smooth. We were driving through on our way back to Davenport Iowa after a shopping trip. I am pretty sure we will be back soon! The store was clean, and the workers were friendly...