There’s nothing like a frosty ice cream cone during a hot Iowa summer, and there is no shortage of places to get them. However, if you want a massive treat perfect to indulge in, you’ll want to head to the small town of Grinnell. At the Dari Barn, a seasonal ice cream and grill house found in a rustic red barn, your ice cream cone won’t just be delicious – it’ll be social media worthy. That’s because the soft serve cone at Dari Barn may just be the biggest ice cream cone in Iowa.
A longtime roadside favorite in central Iowa, the Dari Barn is open for its 2022 season - and you’ll definitely want to indulge in their frozen treats.
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How do you know you’re at the Dari Barn? One way is the colorful farm animal statues posed outside.
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Another way is the sprawling red menu boasting all their ice cream and grill specialties.
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It’s worth a trip just for the ice cream alone, but you can make a day of it - their grill menu features a wide list of favorites including an Iowa pork tenderloin sandwich.
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If you want something a little lighter before dessert, their wraps like this smoky chicken bacon ranch are delicious.
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And now it’s time for the main event - a soft serve cone! For only a few dollars, you can get a towering large cone that approaches a foot in height.
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Worried about it tipping over and getting your fingers sticky? Have it dipped in a candy shell that miraculously hardens and gives every bite a little crunch.
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Of course, if you don’t feel like balancing a cone today, you can have one of their famous sundaes, floats, or shakes.
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As the sun goes down over the Dari Barn, it’s the perfect chance to watch the sunset and get one last treat to end the day by.
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Have you indulged in one of the Dari Barn’s signature ice cream cones? Does it live up to the hype as the biggest ice cream cone in Iowa? Let us know all about it in the comments section – did you get through the massive cone before it melted? If you’re headed to Grinnell this summer, make sure to drop by the Dari Barn’s website and Facebook page so you know all about their latest specials.
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Address: Dari Barn, 1810 6th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112, USA
