Black Cat’s new store opens in West Des Moines

Black Cat Ice Cream opens its second location Tuesday in Valley Junction.

Flashback: Tuesday also marks the 10th anniversary of owner Alex Carter beginning to make ice cream at local farmers markets, he tells Axios.

  • The business operated in the former Gas Lamp building downtown before moving to the Drake neighborhood in 2019.

On the menu: About a dozen daily flavors, including cream cheese lemon cake, blueberry pancake, and the spicy killer bee ice creams.

  • Their classic nugs and banana pudding are also up for grabs.

If you go: Tuesday-Sunday 1-7pm.

  • 134 5th St. in West Des Moines

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