You’ll find this epic ice cream and chocolate buffet in the middle of Iowa at 955 NE 56th St., Pleasant Hill. Over the Top is locally owned, and makes over 30 flavors of ice cream on site each day.

Everything you want is right here.
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Over the Top has an eat-in dining room, outdoor patio seating, a drive-thru, and a party room.
The friendly staff is ready and willing to help your ice cream dreams come true.
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Over the Top has been honored nationally with award winning flavors and honored locally as "Outstanding Business" of the Year and "Best Ice Cream Shop in East Polk County." The shop features indoor and outdoor seating, drive-thru service and a private party room for birthday celebrations and special events.
With over 30 flavors, some of which change seasonally, it can be hard to choose.
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You'll simply need to ask for a sample. Maybe you'll need to try a lot of samples before you can make up your mind. That's OK.
It's more than just ice cream.
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Ice cream cakes (ready to go or made to order) and a huge selection of cupcakes and chocolate desserts are available, as well.
Even the tables are here to make you happy.
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Haven't you always wanted to eat a big bowl of ice cream that was made the same day at an ice cream cone shaped table?
How many scoops?
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Even the strangest flavor combinations are A-OK.
If you like to trick out your ice cream with lots of toppings, they've got you covered.
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Rumor has it the waffle cone and waffle bowl are just as fresh and delicious as the ice cream.

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Bring the kids!
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Or, hire a sitter and leave them at home so you can enjoy some decadent me-time.
Springtime hours are noon until 9 p.m., seven days a week.
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If you can't go in for the full-on ice cream shop experience, use the drive-thru. Just honk so they know you are there.
One of the best parts about this ice cream shop is that they really live up to their name.
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Over the "Top" means you get a tiny scoop of an additional flavor of ice cream in your choice of flavors.
Don't worry about having ice cream for breakfast.
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Over the Top has toppings to make your ice cream breakfast legit.
Is there a specific topping you can't live without?
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Over the Top has it. They are happy to oblige.
Everything you could ever want in an ice cream buffet is right out in front.
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The staff at Over the Top is dedicated to helping you create your dream dessert.
Guests can watch the ice cream making action through a picture window inside the store.
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They use the best possible ingredients for the biggest possible "fabulicious" impact!

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