This place caught me by surprise. We weren't in too much of an ice cream mood that day because it was already quite chilly outside, but we wanted to try it so we just got their small cup. That size allows you to choose two flavors, so we had their Belgian Chocolate and Espresso Swirl. SO. INCREDIBLY. GOOD! Their ice cream is almost like a gelato because it was so lush and creamy and so flavorful without being overly sweet. It's not the kind of ice cream that has those little ice chip bits you get in every bite. Nope. This was just pure creamy bliss all throughout. Everything they had was homemade too--from cookies to brownies to pies, and of course their ice cream! They had coffee as well, so they truly have a lot to choose from when you stop by. The staff were super nice and friendly, and made our visit such a happy one. We also heard they usually have a long line that goes out the door, so we were pretty lucky when we found ourselves only with a few other people ahead of us when we visited. Although after we got our order, the stream of people that arrived seemed endless. If you find yourself in Uptown Sedona, please stop by and get some of their ice cream. I know I will when we go to Sedona again! read more

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We stopped in here for some ice cream and nabbed a parking spot right out front (it was also just past 6pm so free, yay). The shop is small and they don't have restrooms but they are definitely serving up some delicious goodies. We went all in on the apple pie sundae. We did the double crust (the crumble looked great but there was only a sad, small slice left and I wanted a bigger slice for the $10+ price tag). The pie slice was warm and gooey, we had an epic scoop of the malted vanilla on top (pro move over the regular vanilla), caramel sauce and whipped cream. It was AMAZING. Seriously, like a big hug of nostalgia. When we went it was cash only, not sure if that's normal (presumably not since it was a hand written sign on the door). The other ice cream and baked goods looked YUMMO so we will likely be back. Worth the splurge (both calories and money wise) read more

Black Cow Cafe - Apple pie sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

It was pretty good ice cream, prickly pear was really good. Our family thought that Rocky Road Ice Cream was better overall though, with bigger scoops and more flavors. read more

Small ice cream shop Serves coffee and pastries Small seating inside To go mostly Friendly service Amex accepted read more

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Needed dessert and a coffee after hiking all morning. This place is a quaint shop with ice cream, pie, coffee and other drinks. I ordered a latte and a piece of cherry crumble pie, and my husband got an ice cream sundae with coffee ice cream and chocolate fudge with real whipped cream. He was in heaven. My pie was just ok, but I needed a pick me up from hiking. Unfortunately, they were out of their strawberry rhubarb that was on their website. Very friendly service and very reasonable prices compared to another ice cream shop down the street. read more

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A sign outside says "best" ice cream in Sedona. I may not have tried every ice cream in Sedona, but I have been there enough to say if not the best it is at least one of the best. We had the Turtle Sundae in a waffle bowl and chocolate chip oatmeal cookie. Both were delicious. They claim their ice cream, even whipped cream are made fresh in the store. The taste confirms it. We'll definitely return the next time we're in Sedona. read more

Great ice cream and pies at good prices. Friendly service. Good location! Add to the list of places to eat when in Sedona. read more

Black Cow Cafe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

Follow-up visit review: We loved Black Cow so much we went four times in a row--that should say it all. After trying several of their pies, our absolute favorite was the chocolate chip bourbon pecan, à la mode. The pie and ice cream are consistently excellent, but what really stands out is the service. The staff was just as friendly as our first visit and even remembered our daughter, which made the experience feel extra special. Can't wait to come back again! read more

My friend and I just stopped for ice cream. The flavors and textures were rich and delightful. They had so many treats available, but we only had room for ice cream alas. read more

Black Cow Cafe - Prickly Pear Ice Cream Small Cup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

Came for the Prickly Pear Ice Cream. Quick service and casual ambiance. Pricey for 1-2 scoops, but tasty with a good creamy consistency. It's a unique flavor that I can't describe, but you should try at least once when in the Southwest. read more

Black Cow Cafe - Prickly Pear Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

I decided to follow my nose and walk inside randomly while I was in town visiting. I ordered my go to hazelnut latte and was pleasantly surprised to enjoy the best latte ever! I will be stopping by again till next time I am visiting Sedona. read more

Nothing ever sounds better than a scoop of ice cream after a hike on a hot day! This shop is pretty small and has just a few tables inside. There's 10 ice cream flavors to choose from and I sampled a few before selecting to get a small cup of the espresso swirl for $7. The server offered me to pick two different flavors but I decided to just stick with the one. She was very helpful and the service was fast. read more

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Busy ice cream shoppe located within the strip. It was crowded but staff moved through the line quickly. Presentation was mediocre as it was a bit messy and ice cream flavors were depleted by early evening but service was exceptional and taste was even better! We tried the Affogato and the Belgian Chocolate ice cream- yum! Will definitely return! read more

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Service was excellent! Super friendly and helpful ladies behind the counter. The waffle cones were really good too. I just thought the ice cream was pretty mediocre. I kind of hope i would have tried one of the other million ice cream shops on the street. read more

We went out late for an ice cream attack in Sedona and went to the Black Cow. The place was open but not really busy at 6:30 PM. That made it really easy for us to order ice cream - she had butter pecan with espresso swirl. I had Belgian Chocolate with Espresso Swirl. Both delicious! The server told us we would like the espresso swirl - and he was right! Great flavor and great service fits this place. I highly recommend it! read more

Very long wait, but the other 2 places we tried during the day were closed, so maybe that's why? They also only had 2 people working. But both were very kind, and doing their best to be efficient and helpful. They don't have a huge list of flavors - maybe about 10? But lots of topping options! The ice cream itself is pretty good - it's hard, not soft serve. No bathroom, and only a handful of tables. read more

The staff were helpful and polite. The ice cream and pie were on point. We very much enjoyed the ice cream here and would recommend it.

Picked up two slices of pie from Black Cow Cafe for our outdoor picnic. The line was a bit long but moved quickly, so the wait wasn't bad. The pies were good and made for a nice treat. read more

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Funny enough I never actually ate here, but I did walk past. The SMELL. SO SO SO SO GOOD. I swear it was one of the best smells I ever smelt. The sweet ice cream scent flowed out of the store and onto the sidewalk where so many people were gathered. I'm sure the ice cream is good. I mean, come on it smelled so good. read more

Came here after dinner at Shorebird, service was quick and nice. Ice cream was good, but no spoons? Overall good experience!

It can get busy so parking is challenging at times but you can stroll the shops, it's a cute area. I just don't get why their public restroom is in the visitors area and it closes when the office closes so you're kinda on your own to figure it out after if you're needing a restroom after dessert. The ice cream was good and well sized scoops. They had a few small tables. read more

This charming little spot in uptown Sedona is a dessert lover's dream. We stopped in for a treat and were met with fast, friendly service and a menu packed with homemade goodness. I grabbed an oversized chocolate chip cookie that was everything you want in a cookie soft, rich, and generously loaded with chocolate. It was the kind of cookie that makes you pause mid-bite and smile. My daughter went for a scoop of French Vanilla (with speckles!) in a cup, topped with a waffle cone a fun twist that made her day. My sister picked up a slice of chocolate pie that was so good, we didn't even need to remember the exact name to know it was a hit. Prices were refreshingly reasonable--especially coming from Los Angeles, where dessert inflation is real. There's a wide variety to choose from, and it genuinely feels like everything is made in-house with care. From pies to ice cream to cookies, Black Cow Café delivers homemade charm in every bite. read more

Super busy on July 4th! We came here after dinner to grab some ice cream. I ordered the Oreo sundae. I wish it had more ice cream in it. The fudge, Oreos and whipped cream were very good. I would definitely get a scoop next time, since the sundae is expensive for the amount of ice cream included. The ice cream is delicious though. read more

Black Cow Cafe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

The ice cream is great. My hubby had the prickly pear sundae and I had the cowabunga smoothie. Both were great. The service is good. The ice cream and desserts are homemade. It looks like an old fashioned ice cream shop. Very cute. They also have pies and cookies. They seem to have a stream of customers coming in. We have been here twice and both times very good. It is a bit pricey. The sundae are $7.75 and the scoops are small but taste great. read more

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This is such a cute place with amazing ice cream and baked goods. We stopped here after supper and I was so happy. It's a bit pricey (as is everything these days) but the quality was up there. I got the smallest ice cream waffle cone, it came with two scoops. I chose butter pecan and Oreo no toppings. I also added a chocolate chip oatmeal pecan cookie and it was incredible. I was out the door for something like $14. I love that they're open a little later than some of the shops up in Sedona. read more

This was the only place in Sedona we found that serves drip decaf coffee, so we loved that since my mom only drinks decaf. The service was very quick and friendly. It was a wonderful, warm, deliciously scented place to stop in on a cold day. The drip coffee and latte were both delicious. read more

NOT DOG FRIENDLY AT ALL! If you have a dog with you, don't bother to come here. The moment we come in with our dog, the immediate greeting to us was "we don't allow dogs in here". No Hi, No Hello. Not exactly how someone should greet a customer. Also to paint a better picture, our dog was in a stroller with enclosed netting. She wasn't loose, she wasn't barking, nothing. We weren't planning to sit inside anyway but just to order some ice cream as a reward for the hikes we did today and sit at the benches outside to enjoy the nice weather. But the guy at the counter ruined the moment for us. Next time, be a little courteous to your customers. They don't even bother to check if your dog is service animal or not. I'd rather take my business elsewhere where there's reasonable customer service. read more

I forget how we stumbled upon this place during our time in Sedona, but it did not disappoint for sure! I know one of the trademark pies was the apple pie, but my eyes got drawn to the bourbon chocolate chip. It wasn't too sweet and paired well with the butter pecan ice cream. We also wanted to try out more ice cream flavors there; prickly pear was very refreshing after such a hot and dry day too. The shop still had pretty cozy vibes though I do think that half the folks there were out of town. We went an hour or so before closing time, the folks there were pretty nice and patient with us. read more

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Listen, just get the prickly pear ice cream. How often do you get to have something like that? I got the prickly pear sundae, and it was delicious. They say that they make the ice cream in house, and it shows. One warning, they don't have a lot of flavors. Maybe 10-15. But the ice cream is delicious and the service is good. They also have free self serve ice water, which is great for after ice cream. read more

Now I know why their rating is so low! Their Apple maps entry says dog friendly - not true! What a waste of my time waiting for them to open when we could have been enjoying a dog friendly space elsewhere. read more

Third, the service is good they got us the ice cream food ice cream is good and good Price read more

Black Cow Cafe - Oreo ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

Perfect stop for an ice cream, or even a latte. Surprising to hear they even have hot dogs as well. Service was ok, only 3 workers that day... so it was a bit of a wait. Although, the wait was worth it. The kids did a great job trying to keep up. Ambiance was cute, but I don't recall any seating inside. It's more of a grab and go situation. read more

Black Cow Cafe - Homemade Expresso Swirl ice cream and waffle cone. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

Every time I go to Sedona, I end up getting a cone of espresso swirl at this location. I love that it's not too sweet and the workers are always so kind. My mom says that this is her favorite ice cream place which is saying a lot! read more

The prickly pear sundae was SO good!! Nice little ice cream shop among the souvenir stores and other shops. Staff was friendly and there were a few tables to relax and eat your treats. read more

Black Cow Cafe - Prickly Pear Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

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This is a nice stop while strolling through Sedona. They have many great flavors. You can't go wrong with the prickly pear. read more

Black Cow Cafe - Prickly pear and chocolate - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

We were happy to find a place that had prickly pear ice cream to try. It had a very herbally taste. Almost like a tea flavored ice cream. Fun to try. We were the only ones in the restaurant. read more

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Congratulations Black Cow Cafe... this is the first 1 star review I have ever left on Yelp. It was that bad... from the service to the food, I don't know which was worse. My husband and I stopped in on a Sunday around 8:30 pm because there weren't many food options that were open. A hotdog and pie sounded good so we figured we'd give it a try. Big mistake! SERVICE - The guy taking our order (receipt said his name was Camden) had NO personality. I ordered two hot dogs and he just kind of stared at me. After a few seconds, he finally said he would go check to see if they had any. He came back and said they did and asked what I wanted on it so I said the works (as listed on the menu). He told us it also came with a water or fountain drink... they were out of ice in the drink dispenser so we opted for bottles of water. We also ordered a piece of pie. After paying, we sat at a table for over 25 minutes before he finally came out with the two hotdogs and bags of chips. We waited a few more minutes for the pie, which never came. I went back to the front to ask another worker for the piece of pie which had never been touched from the case. That worker was apologetic but I could see the first guy in the background of the kitchen area doing absolutely nothing while she helped us. PRICING - The total was $27.88 after tax and before tip for two hot dogs ($10 each) and a piece of pie ($5.25). Considering how awful they both were, it was way overpriced. HOT DOG (1/10) - The best part of this was the bottle of water and chips that comes with it... which is pathetic. The description said "all beef hot dog enclosed in a crunchy baguette with ketchup, mustard, & relish". I will say that the hot dog is a good size in terms of length and thickness but it's a standard hot dog... salty and nothing special. The kicker is how it is served... half the hot dog was sticking out of the baguette which was tough and tasted stale. Then, you don't get any of the toppings while you're actually eating the hot dog because they're stuffed in the bottom of the baguette. Since half the hot dog was sticking out, you're left with half the baguette and just toppings once you finish eating the actual hot dog. BOURBON CHOCOLATE CHIP PECAN (2/10) - Again, this was pretty awful pie. The crust was flavorless, hard, and dry to the point that we could barely cut through it with the utensils we were given. The actual filling was okay but you could tell it had been sitting pretty much all day so it was also dry and tasted stale. You get a dollop of whipped cream which was unfortunately the highlight. Not only would I never return to Black Cow Cafe, I will go out of my way to warn others not to come. Even as one of the few food places open on a Sunday night, I would have rathered gone to bed hungry than suffer through that awful service and food (if you can even call it that). Yikes... definitely avoid this place and thank me later! read more

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Cute little ice cream shop in Sedona! I had to try the prickly pear ice cream being in town. It did not disappoint and had a unique flavor. The Belgian chocolate was good too. To be honest, the ice cream didn't taste as fresh or homemade. I felt like this is something I could buy at a grocery store. The service was okay and there was some seating indoors. If you want to try prickly pear ice cream, I'd look into other nearby ice cream shops. Otherwise I would no return. read more

Black Cow Cafe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

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Honestly, the ambience was crazy. The crew was a mix between "I don't want to be here" and "I don't want YOU to be here." Seriously got a judgy vibe. Not friendly tbh read more

There aren't that many dessert places that stay open past 8pm (during the weekday?) in Sedona and we were craving something sweet after dinner, so after scrolling here and there we found Black Cow Cafe! #dontgiveup I guess several people were craving dessert after dinner because there was a line and we waited a bit to order and to get our ice cream. We ordered a cup of prickly pear and cookies and cream and I wish I would've just gotten the prickly pear. I enjoyed the flavor and wanted more of it, but the cookies and cream was in the way. There are other items on the menu, smoothies, specialty ice creams and pie too! The place is small so it's more of a grab and go kind of spot, IMO. The service was pretty flat and slow, but I think it was this way because they were getting ready to close down. No biggie though, the goal was to satisfy the sweet tooth and that prickly pear ice cream did just that! read more

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