Black Cat Ice Cream Valley Junction

Ventured over here since the one by Drake is permanently closed. I like the setting of this location. Also, there's indoor seating unlike the other one--handy for cooler days when you still have a sweet craving. They always have Vegan and Gluten-free options! The ice cream was still tasty and inventive with tons of flavor but not syrupy sweet. Definitely a treat that I never feel guilty about. Love the wall of black cats and all of the black cat trinkets customers bring in to display. Cute!

I think this is the best ice cream I’ve ever had. Will have to find a reason to come back to Des Moines so I can get more. I had the Killer Bee flavor (spicy honey). Amazing!! Sweet and creamy with the spicy swirled through. 🐝🍯

Absolutely loved this ice cream shop! The flavors were rich, creamy, and clearly made with care — you can taste the quality in every bite. The staff was welcoming and patient, even with a busy crowd, and the atmosphere was clean, fun, and inviting. There were plenty of unique flavor options along with classic favorites, so there’s something for everyone. This is the kind of place that turns a simple ice cream stop into a great memory. Can’t wait to come back! Loved all portraits of black cats on the wall too.

🍦✨ Black Cat Ice Cream is my new happy place!! ✨🍦 I stopped by today and WOW — not only was the ice cream absolutely delicious, but the vibe of the whole shop is next-level cute! 🐱💖 The walls are covered in adorable black cat art (seriously, it’s like a feline dreamland), and the energy of the space just makes you smile the second you walk in. I definitely need to bring a picture of my own black cat next time! I got the cookies and cream, and it was creamy, flavorful, and totally crave-worthy. Every bite tasted like pure joy in a cone 🍨😻 The woman who helped me was so kind — she even offered me a small sample and told me that cookies and cream is one of their best flavors (confirmed!!). One of the photos I’m sharing is of my black cat at home, and the other is me proudly holding my ice c

This is the best made from scratch with unique flavors. I drive out of the way to get this ice cream. 😋