Most Iowans know that the Hawkeye State is the Ice Cream Capital of the World, but how often do you try out a new creamery or scoop shop? If you’re looking for a great old fashioned ice cream parlor in Iowa, hit the road and head to Retro Sundaes, where you’ll find delicious flavors and gigantic treats the whole family is sure to love.

Retro Sundaes is an old-fashioned ice cream parlor in Iowa that’s located off the beaten path in Shenandoah.

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You’ll find more than a dozen flavors to choose from, so you can pick your all-time favorite or try something new.

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Like many other old-fashioned ice cream parlors in Iowa, you’ll find classic American diner food on the menu, too. Order a burger or grilled cheese as your meal before treating yourself to dessert.

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Retro Sundaes is known for serving up some gigantic desserts. Be sure you show up hungry — because you aren’t going to want to share.

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Wow — talk about a Royal Banana Split! Do you think you could finish it all in one sitting?

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You can mix your favorite toppings into one of their shakes to make it a “blast.” The Butterfinger Blast is one of the most popular on the menu.

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Cool off on a hot Iowa day this summer when you visit Retro Sundaes. It’s worth the drive from anywhere in the Hawkeye State!

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Be sure to keep an eye on the Retro Sundaes Facebook page, here, to know when they are open and what they are offering before you make the drive out to Shenandoah.

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For more of the best Sundaes in the Hawkeye State, head out on The Mouthwatering Ice Cream Trail In Iowa That’s The Sweetest Adventure In The State.

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Address: 2007 US-59, Shenandoah, IA 51601, USA