Al's Dairy Freeze – American
This nostalgic roadside sanctuary captures the essence of a classic summer evening, where the air is thick with the sweet scent of vanilla and the joyful chatter of families gathered at the service window. Towering swirls of velvety soft serve crown crisp sugar cones and gluten-free cakes, while the indulgent Muddy Mississippi and thick, mix-in-laden Snowstorms provide a decadent, cooling escape from the afternoon heat.
1220 NE Station Crossing Drive, Grimes IA 50111 https://alsdairyfreeze.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Al's Dairy Freeze
Dairy-Free at Al's Dairy Freeze
Al's Dairy Freeze in Grimes has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Peanut Parfait, Billy Bar and Drumstick. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Al's Dairy Freeze
Al's Dairy Freeze in Grimes has 14 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Billy Bar, Drumstick and Gluten Free Cake Cone. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Al's Dairy Freeze
Al's Dairy Freeze in Grimes has 31 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Peanut Parfait, Billy Bar and Parent Trap. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Al's Dairy Freeze
Al's Dairy Freeze in Grimes has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Drumstick. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Al's Dairy Freeze
Al's Dairy Freeze in Grimes has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Peanut Parfait, Reese's Overload and Muddy Mississippi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Al's Dairy Freeze
Al's Dairy Freeze in Grimes has 21 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Peanut Parfait, Grasshopper Deluxe and Parent Trap. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Al's Dairy Freeze
Al's Dairy Freeze in Grimes has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gluten Free Cake Cone, Sugar Cone and Flavor Burst. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Al's Dairy Freeze
Al's Dairy Freeze in Grimes has 4 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flavor Burst, Puppy Chow and Slush - Small. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Al's Dairy Freeze
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Snowstorm - Small | 655.2 g | 78.1 g |
| Snowstorm - Medium | 655.2 g | 78.1 g |
| Snowstorm - Large | 655.2 g | 78.1 g |
| Additional Topping | 256.3 g | 74.7 g |
| Shake or Malt - Small | 559.2 g | 70.6 g |
| Shake or Malt - Large | 559.2 g | 70.6 g |
| Shake or Malt - Medium | 584.3 g | 69.8 g |
| Nuts | 146.5 g | 45.4 g |
| Peanut Parfait | 36.3 g | 41.2 g |
| All Shook Up | 19.4 g | 22.9 g |
| Take Home Quart | 65.3 g | 21.5 g |
| Turtle Parfait | 46.2 g | 18.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the well-seasoned burgers and the pleasant environment, noting it as an ideal spot for a meal with friends. Celebrated for its welcoming and attentive service, guests frequently highlight how the staff ensures a comfortable experience through regular check-ins. Standout dishes include the flavorful burgers, which are praised for their seasoning and quality within a relaxed, inviting atmosphere.
Menu
Soft Serve Ice Cream
- Cone or Dish - Baby - $1.4: Chocolate, Vanilla, Twist or Rotating Dole Whip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cone or Dish - Small - $3: Chocolate, Vanilla, Twist or Rotating Dole Whip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cone or Dish - Medium - $3.5: Chocolate, Vanilla, Twist or Rotating Dole Whip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cone or Dish - Large - $3.9: Chocolate, Vanilla, Twist or Rotating Dole Whip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sugar Cone - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Gluten Free Cake Cone - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Snowstorms
- Snowstorm - Small - $5.14: Andes Mints, Banana Cream Pie, Brownie Bites, Butterfinger, Cheesecake, Cookie Dough, Cupcake Bites, Fruity Pebbles, Graham Cracker, Gummy Bears, Heath, M&M's, Nerds, Oreo, Reese's, Reese's Pieces, Snickers, Sugar Cone Pieces Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Snowstorm - Medium - $5.61: Andes Mints, Banana Cream Pie, Brownie Bites, Butterfinger, Cheesecake, Cookie Dough, Cupcake Bites, Fruity Pebbles, Graham Cracker, Gummy Bears, Heath, M&M's, Nerds, Oreo, Reese's, Reese's Pieces, Snickers, Sugar Cone Pieces Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Snowstorm - Large - $6.5: Andes Mints, Banana Cream Pie, Brownie Bites, Butterfinger, Cheesecake, Cookie Dough, Cupcake Bites, Fruity Pebbles, Graham Cracker, Gummy Bears, Heath, M&M's, Nerds, Oreo, Reese's, Reese's Pieces, Snickers, Sugar Cone Pieces Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Specialty Snowstorms
- Muddy Mississippi - $6.15: Peanut Butter, Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Grasshopper Deluxe - $6.15: Oreo, Mint, Brownie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Scotcharoo - $6.15: Butterscotch, Peanut Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- All Shook Up - $6.15: Bananas, Peanut Butter Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- S'More - $6.15: Chocolate Chips, Marshmallow, Graham Cracker Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Reese's Overload - $6.15: Reese's Peanut Butter Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Monster Cookie - $6.15: Peanut Butter, M&M's Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Puppy Chow - $6.15: Puppy Chow pieces, Peanut Butter Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Soy Free
- Key Lime Pie - $6.15: Cheesecake, Graham Cracker Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Parent Trap - $6.15: Oreo, Cookie Dough & Peanut Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Shakes, Malts & Sundaes
- Shake or Malt - Small - $4.75: Banana, Black Raspberry, Blueberry, Butter Pecan, Butterscotch, Cake Batter, Caramel, Cherry, Chocolate, Choc Chips, Coffee, Hot Fudge, Lemon, Marshmallow, Mint, Peanut Butter, Pineapple, Real Fruit Banana, Real Fruit Strawberry, Vanilla Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Shake or Malt - Medium - $5.25: Banana, Black Raspberry, Blueberry, Butter Pecan, Butterscotch, Cake Batter, Caramel, Cherry, Chocolate, Choc Chips, Coffee, Hot Fudge, Lemon, Marshmallow, Mint, Peanut Butter, Pineapple, Real Fruit Banana, Real Fruit Strawberry, Vanilla Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Shake or Malt - Large - $5.75: Banana, Black Raspberry, Blueberry, Butter Pecan, Butterscotch, Cake Batter, Caramel, Cherry, Chocolate, Choc Chips, Coffee, Hot Fudge, Lemon, Marshmallow, Mint, Peanut Butter, Pineapple, Real Fruit Banana, Real Fruit Strawberry, Vanilla Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Sundae - Small - $4.25: Banana, Black Raspberry, Blueberry, Butter Pecan, Butterscotch, Caramel, Cherry, Chocolate, Choc Chips, Hot Fudge, Lemon, Marshmallow, Mint, Peanut Butter, Pineapple, Real Fruit Banana, Real Fruit Strawberry, Vanilla Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sundae - Large - $5: Banana, Black Raspberry, Blueberry, Butter Pecan, Butterscotch, Caramel, Cherry, Chocolate, Choc Chips, Hot Fudge, Lemon, Marshmallow, Mint, Peanut Butter, Pineapple, Real Fruit Banana, Real Fruit Strawberry, Vanilla Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Specialty Treats
- Peanut Parfait - $5.14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Turtle Parfait - $5.14 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Superbowl - $5.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Upside Down Banana Split - $6.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Ice Cream Sandwich - $3.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium
- Choc Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich - $4.25 Dietary tags: Halal
- Drumstick - $3.74 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Billy Bar - $3.74 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Take Home Quart - $5.61 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Flavorburst Quart - $6.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Slush - Small - $3.25: Cherry, Orange, Grape, Green Apple, Blue Raspberry, Lemon Lime, Pina Colada, Strawberry, Tiger's Blood Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Lectin-Free
- Slush - Medium - $3.74: Cherry, Orange, Grape, Green Apple, Blue Raspberry, Lemon Lime, Pina Colada, Strawberry, Tiger's Blood Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Lectin-Free
- Slush - Large - $4.25: Cherry, Orange, Grape, Green Apple, Blue Raspberry, Lemon Lime, Pina Colada, Strawberry, Tiger's Blood Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Float - Large - $5: Root Beer, Coke, Orange Soda, Sprite, Strawberry Soda, Pineapple Soda
- Can of Soda - $1.4: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Orange Soda, Strawberry Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bottled Water - $1.4
- Powerade - $2.25: Fruit Punch & Berry Blast
Add-ons
- Flavor Burst - $0.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Sprinkles - $0.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Krunch - $0.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Cone Dip - $0.5: Choc, Cherry, Butterscotch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Nuts - $0.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Additional Mix-in - $0.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Additional Topping - $0.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Make it a freeze! - $1: Mix slush with ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Al's Dairy Freeze
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Budget-friendly diners seeking a nostalgic, family-friendly atmosphere with well-seasoned burgers and a wide variety of soft-serve ice cream treats.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Al's Dairy Freeze offers a nostalgic, relaxed roadside atmosphere with a welcoming environment ideal for families and casual gatherings.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Al's Dairy Freeze is a nostalgic roadside restaurant, but the provided data does not include a specific street address or city.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the total number of reviews for Al's Dairy Freeze.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include sugar cones and nuts, while nuts also serve as the sole keto, gluten-free, and low-carb menu choice.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- This budget-friendly American spot is ideal for families, featuring a nostalgic roadside atmosphere, welcoming service, and various soft-serve sizes.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This nostalgic roadside sanctuary is unique for its classic summer atmosphere, well-seasoned burgers, and diverse soft-serve treats like Snowstorms.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Al's Dairy Freeze specializes in American cuisine, featuring classic soft serve ice cream, burgers, and decadent frozen treats.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the flavorful, well-seasoned burgers, the pleasant environment, and the welcoming, attentive service provided by the staff.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Diners frequently praise the well-seasoned burgers, Muddy Mississippi, and thick Snowstorms as the most popular and standout menu items.
- Is Al's Dairy Freeze dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Al's Dairy Freeze has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Peanut Parfait, Billy Bar and Drumstick.
- What can I eat at Al's Dairy Freeze on a dairy-free diet?
- Peanut Parfait, Billy Bar and Drumstick carry the dairy-free tag, out of 17 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Al's Dairy Freeze have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Peanut Parfait and Reese's Overload.
- Is Al's Dairy Freeze gluten-free?
- 14 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Al's Dairy Freeze?
- Snowstorm - Small, at roughly 78.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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