Grandmas know best about a lot of things in life, and Granny’s Sweet Freeze Shoppe in Des Moines is no exception: Granny’s knows a thing or two about ice cream! There are literally hundreds of options to order, with toppings and mix-ins galore. Hurry over to Des Moines to cool down with ice cream, a malt or shake, slushies, shaved ice, or a float at Granny’s.

Granny’s has been a family-owned favorite for over 30 years. Tucked away in an industrialized district just off Hubbell Avenue, this cheery little Shoppe is a welcome splash of color and flavor on Des Moines’ East Side. 
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Their serving sizes are generous; baby cones through larges will put smiles on your family’s faces! Ditch the plain cone and go for a colorful one, then upgrade your treat even more by getting it dipped or rolled in nuts or krunch bits.
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Or try a double cone!
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Every week, Granny’s highlights a flavor of the week; recent offerings have included blueberry, black cherry, strawberry, maple nut, and peach.

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Granny’s secret recipe for the arctic swirls will have you coming back time after time. Try the German chocolate or this cookie dough or black raspberry bon-bon or dozens of other options.
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How about this kid-pleasing bubble gum arctic swirl loaded with enough gum to blow a giant bubble afterward?!
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While ice cream is their specialty, you can also purchase entrees like Granny burgers, walking tacos or corn dogs to make it a meal.  
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Seating is limited outside the Shoppe, but Grandview Park is just down the street with all the space you could ever ask for to enjoy your cold treat! So head on over to Granny’s, open from March through September, for a delicious treat. To learn more, visit Granny’s on Facebook. Of course, Granny’s isn’t the only ice cream shop in Iowa – here’s another tasty option!

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Granny's Sweet Freeze, 3417 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA