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Posted in South Dakota Attractions July 17, 2018 by E Jamar

This Old Fashioned Drive-In Ice Cream Shop In South Dakota Is Unforgettable

Back in the good ol’ days, there were plenty of drive-ins, but most are long gone. This classic ice cream spot is one of the few drive-ins left, and their delicious food and ice cream is keeping up with the times. With awesome service, a vibe that will transport you to the past, and a treat to cool you down in the heat, there’s nothing better than this South Dakota gem. This spot offers the old fashioned charm you simply can’t find nowadays, and some seriously good treats.

B&G Milkyway is one of South Dakota's oldest ice cream shops.

This classic spot started in 1954, when Bertha and Guy Higgens (hence, B&G) bought an old drive-in, and turned it into an ice cream drive in.

Very little has changed throughout the decades. The old red and white building is the same building your grandparents saw, and the menu has only changed slightly as they've added new items.

What makes B&G so popular is their soft serve ice cream and classic footlong hot dogs. There's simply no better combo.

Their strawberry soft serve has become a local favorite, and is sold by the gallon.

The food pairs perfectly with a cold cone of ice cream. They use Nathan's hot dogs, always staying local, and they also offer sloppy joes and BBQ beef, made from their original recipe.

Whether you want to cool down with their original creations like an avalanche or slushwhip, or are craving a cone piled high or a classic banana split, this spot will have you feeling like you've been transported to the past.

Drive on up and treat yourself to a sweet treat today, and you'll be feeling like you're back in the good ol' days!

South Dakotans, have you been to this awesome drive-in? What’s your favorite flavor? Let us know in the comments!

Haven’t had enough ice cream? Here’s a whole list of must-try shops in South Dakota.

E Jamar

E Jamar is a published writer based in Milwaukee, WI. Despite being a Midwesterner at heart, you can often find them trekking throughout the states and discovering new hidden gems. When they're not traveling, you can find them discussing disability issues, cuddling their pug puppy, and checking out new local spots.