Dairy Sweet: cool treats, hot eatsof Columbus Junction

Make today a treat.

Head on down to the Dairy Sweet.

Soft serve, 27 Spooner flavors, malts, shakes, burgers and our famous Ice Cream Nachos. Walk-up window, drive-thru and a shady patio.

View the menuCall (319) 728-8181
Closed nowOpens today at 11 AM
A little girl holding up a tall vanilla soft-serve cone in front of the Dairy Sweet

Local favorites

What we’re known for

Three friends in red tie-dye sharing Ice Cream Nachos on the patio
Famous

Ice Cream Nachos

Any Spooner flavor, served with waffle cone chips for dipping.

Toppings poured into a Spooner cup topped with whipped cream and a cherry
27 flavors

Spooners

Blended thick with Scotcheroo, Lemon Meringue, Cake Batter, Turtle and more.

Cheeseburgers being built on toasted buns
Made to order

Burgers & baskets

Tenderloins, Nathan’s hot dogs, taco salads and homemade onion rings.

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Our crew & our treats

Around the Dairy Sweet

The Dairy Sweet building with its red roof, covered patio and welcome signA loaded sundae with whipped cream, strawberries, chocolate, peanuts and a cherryA smiling server holding out a sprinkle-dipped coneToppings poured into a Spooner cup topped with whipped cream and a cherryA crew member handing a vanilla cone out of the walk-up windowA crew member at the window with a blended treat in a blue cupThree friends in red tie-dye sharing Ice Cream Nachos on the patioCheeseburgers being built on toasted bunsA taco salad in a crispy flour shell, held by a server in a Dairy Sweet apronThe Dairy Sweet crew in red tie-dye blowing confetti in front of the buildingThe whole Dairy Sweet crew together on the patio deckCrew members in red visors and Dairy Sweet aprons in the kitchenThe crew piled up laughing in their red tie-dye shirtsA little girl with a notepad pretending to take orders by the cooler

Open March through September

Hours

Monday11 AM – 8 PM
Tuesday11 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday11 AM – 8 PM
Thursday11 AM – 8 PM
Friday11 AM – 11 PM
Saturday · today11 AM – 8 PM
Sunday11 AM – 8 PM

Visit us

2367 Hwy 92
Columbus Junction, IA
Get directions(319) 728-8181
Walk-up windowDrive-thruOutdoor seatingCall-ahead ordersCashCredit / debit cardsTap to pay
The Dairy Sweet building with its red roof, covered patio and welcome sign