Opening hours
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Typical hours for ice cream shops in Iowa
Most ice cream shops in Iowa open around 11:00 AM and close around 9:00 PM on weekdays; 94% are open on Sundays and 58% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 36 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
121 College DriveDecorah, IA 52101
About The Whippy Dip
The Whippy Dip is an ice cream shop you'll find at 121 College Drive in Decorah, Iowa. Our Decorah guide covers 13 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Service options include takeout.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ice Cream Shop
- Address
- 121 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101
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Popular times (typical for ice cream shops)
Ice cream shops are usually busiest around 11 AM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 7 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of ice cream shops in Iowa.
Typical prices for ice cream shops across the US
Based on 358 menus with 6,371 priced items from ice cream shops across the US, the median menu item costs $6.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $9.99.
We don’t have The Whippy Dip’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what ice cream shops across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Split | 28% | $9.38 |
| Strawberry | 20% | $5.00 |
| Chocolate | 15% | $4.67 |
| Vanilla | 14% | $4.85 |
| Butter Pecan | 11% | $5.55 |
| Milkshake | 10% | $8.34 |
| Hot Fudge | 9% | $4.52 |
| Banana | 9% | $4.22 |
Calculated from 358 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Whippy Dip there are 4 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 11 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (3), Pizza (2), Burgers & Fast Food (2), and Sandwiches & Delis (1).
2 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsDixie's Biergarten0.3 mi
- PizzaMabe's Pizza0.5 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexDon Jose0.5 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeScooter's Coffee0.8 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.9 mi
What to expect at an ice cream shop
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Whippy Dip located?
The Whippy Dip is located at 121 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101.
Does The Whippy Dip offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for The Whippy Dip, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout.
What else is near The Whippy Dip?
There are 11 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Whippy Dip. Nearby options include Dixie's Biergarten (0.3 mi), Mabe's Pizza (0.5 mi), and Don Jose (0.5 mi).
How much do ice cream shops across the US cost?
Based on 358 menus with 6,371 priced items from ice cream shops across the US, the median menu item costs $6.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $9.99.
Nearby places
All in Decorah
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