Dairy Barn

Sadly it appears to be another small town icon that has closed for good. I have heard many good things about this place, but alas it is closed.

Stop here if you're near or traveling through. Its great! Got a few burgers, and a chili cheese fries. Fair prices, good variety. The ice cream is great too. The dining room was fairly warm. I don't know if maybe the A/C was insufficient for the space on a 100° or more day. Or if it just didn't work. It is a nice cozy kind of dining space though. I would go back if I'm that way again. Also, a day latter, I feel I should add that; yes, I know it's mainly bulk food-suppler food, but they don't pretend its anything more, they don't pretend it some unique local hand made food. In other reviews I give some places a mark down because they are billing bulk US-Foods or Sysco stock as something local they made themselves. This place is honest, I know what the food is and it was good, and the people working there seemed like honest good people.

That was an awesome burger!!! We took a chance and had this for the first time, and so glad we did, it's better than Fords and five guys!! The patties are hand formed and made fresh to order the fries crispy and hot! The malts and shakes are hand mixed and very thick and rich! We will definitely be returning!!!! If you come please post pictures they do need to be seen.

This is the best hole in the wall ice cream place you will find in the area! The ice cream is awesome. I grew up in the area eating here when it was only open in the summers. We make a point to eat here when we visit family in Doniphan County, Kansas. They are open year round and continue to have great ice cream options. My favorite is a vanilla cone with a Krunch Kote (mixture of sprinkles and candied peanut chunks). The prices are very reasonable and the service is friendly. Definitely worth a stop if you find yourself driving through Wathena, KS!

I stopped by here as part of a massive detour caused by the severe flooding in Missouri. What a site for sore eyes! We were just rounding a bend when we saw the dairy barn - a small shack of a building with a tiny lot, white paint flaking off in the ferocious kansas wind, and a doorbell for a drive-thru. Judging by the name, you might assume they only serve ice cream. Don't let that fool you - this place is everything DQ wishes it could be, and more. They have a huge selection- burgers, burritos, funnel cakes, root beer floats, etc. Come with an apatite or you will regret it for the rest of your week.Also, I would like to apologize to the woman who helped us in the drive through. I was so excited to get crinkle cut fries that I cried out when she handed them to me. In the future, I will try and refrain from screaming until all of our windows are rolled up.

I was traveling through the area on a work trip and needed to eat somewhere for a quick lunch. I ordered the double bacon cheeseburger and was blown away after I took the first bite. Both my coworker and I agreed that it was the best burger we had in a while. I'm very excited to return and try the triple pig sandwich.

Let me tell you something....... let me tell you something good.... this place has the best burger this side the Appalachian mountains. Don't let the exterior shy you away. It shows character and when you get that brown paper bag and taste those crispy tater tots you will know it was all worth it. When they say made to order at other establishments I don't believe them . Dairy Barn means it and that warn thing you call a hamburger arrive don't be shy. White bob loves this place and you will too

Great food. I generally call in so the wait time is minimal. Only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is I wish the prices were a little less expensive. Overall a great place for food and ice cream.

fries were good but the burgers kinda suck ass. legitimately the worst burger i've ever had. i really wish i was joking. tasted like dumpster food

It's all delicious! Be prepared to wait if you don't call ahead. It's quite small but definitely one of my favorites.