After a hot day touring the ASU campus and Encanto Park, we decided we definitely needed a sweet…read moretreat, so we stopped at Churn. There isn't any indoor seating, so this is more of a grab-your-ice-cream-and-go kind of place. After being out in the Arizona heat all day, we didn't mind one bit! My friend got a scoop of peanut butter pecan in a pretzel cone, which I thought was such a unique combination. She said it was really tasty, and I have to admit the pretzel cone definitely caught my attention. My daughter went with peanut butter ice cream in a waffle cone. The waffle cones are made homemade right there, and they also make their cookies in-house, which made everything feel extra special. I ordered a salted caramel sundae with butter pecan ice cream, and let me tell you--it was amazing! It was the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and creamy. My sundae also came with a cookie, so of course I had to try it, and it was so good. You could definitely tell it was freshly made. After spending the day exploring Arizona in the heat, ice cream was exactly what we needed. Churn was the perfect way to cool down and end our day on a sweet note!

Adorable little ice cream shop with novelty and old fashioned candy lining the wall opposite the…read moreorder counter. What a great custom menu with lots of creative choices for ice-cream, ice-cream sandwiches, shake and floats, coffee and coffee desserts. Custom rotating flavors that we tried and sampled as we decided. Love how there's a secret back entrance to the ice cream parlor from Windsor Cocktail Bar next door. This is part of a cluster of good restaurants of different types along Central Avenue in Uptown. Parking available right in front of the entrance as well as around back in a private parking lot. I was so tempted by several items on the menu, but since I had just had a large lunch, I chose to try a single scoop of the Vietnamese coffee ice cream. So delicious and I loved the tiny specks of coffee. Hubs got a double scoop of strawberry ice cream, and my son got a strawberry shake. We all really enjoyed the interior and decor of the ice cream shop and the high-quality and good flavors of the ice cream. Service is really great here. The ladies were really working hard and going as fast as they could, and it didn't look easy scooping the large scoops of frozen hard ice cream. There was a line out the door on the Saturday afternoon that we showed up that moved quickly.

Amazing snacks I go every time I visit Arizona for doctor appointments service is fast and super…read morecute dessert place

I saw a picture of Oreoz here and wanted to try it but I love Matcha…read more So I asked for Oreoz with matcha ice cream and really enjoyed it. Perfect balance of earthy and sweet!

These guys are awesome! I took my son there a few weeks ago, and everybody was super helpful! They…read morehelped me through all the equipment and everything I needed to know to have a really good time. Sean was super nice and made sure that we were Whatever taking care of and that we were having a good time! He showed us how to do it in different holds and where to put our feet and it really helped us out a lot! We will definitely look forward to coming back more in the future!

"Chilaquiles and NACHOS had a baby!!"…read more Amazing, eclectic bar, with some of the best hazelnut ice cream. It was a fun place! I would come back! Service is friendly and fast.

Scooptacular is one of my favorite places to get Ice Cream. All of their Ice cream is uniquely…read morecreated and they have a lot of fun flavors to choose from. They also do a lot of work in Laveen supporting the local schools. Staff is always fast and friendly. They also have a small table for the children to watch a movie while they enjoy their Ice cream/ Shaved Ice.

This has been one of my favorite places for many years. The service and ice cream is always as…read moreanticipated. Love all of the flavors, especially the play dog. It's always clean inside and I love how child friendly it is. They waffle cones are so tasty too.

A hidden gem, I can't wait to come back here! Nami serves…read morevegan ice cream and it is AMAZING!!! There is also lots of other vegan desserts and treats for purchase too! My friends and I stopped in for dessert around 8pm on a Tuesday, and it wasn't very busy. There were a few different seating areas inside and some outside too. There are three ice cream flavors (vanilla, mixed or chocolate) to choose from, then different toppings depending on what you order, one size only. After studying the menu I decided to try the Fluffynutter'n which has peanut butter, banana and marshmallows. It was delicious!!! I think this place also does breakfast/brunch which would be fun to check out. I can't wait to come back and try all the other options!

I like Nami and am a frequent customer, mostly for the soynami. Each time I've gone it's been a…read moremixed experience, sometimes the service is good, sometimes it's not. Ultimately this doesn't matter to me as I just want the ice cream. Today I was on my way to work and decided to treat myself to a coffee. Knowing that they're vegan, I thought non-dairy milk would be included. Nowhere was I able to find which milk was included in the price- so I asked for oat milk. I was charged NINTEY CENTS (.90) for an upcharge. Rather than saying oh it comes with soy milk, or hey it's a .90 cent upcharge, the barista just added it on no questions asked. I had reviewed the menu online and in the extras it does not include oat milk, which is why I assumed it came with it. My coffee ultimately came out to $9.16. What a joke. I will definitely not be coming back here for anything besides ice cream from here on out and even that is a hard maybe. I wish more places had pricing integrity- their website doesn't reflect it and neither did the barista. *edit to add the coffee is extremely sweet and milky, tastes more like sweet milk than a latte :(

This ice cream shop has been on my list for a while, and I finally got the chance to try it--it…read moredefinitely did not disappoint! We sampled a few different flavors and ultimately went with a two-scoop cup of black sesame and ube (the main reasons I wanted to visit), plus a two-scoop cup of Blue Moon and peach. The black sesame had a very strong, rich flavor with a slightly grainy texture that I absolutely loved, you can tell they use real, high-quality ingredients. The ube was incredible and had that authentic, natural ube aroma. It's so hard to find ube desserts that don't taste artificial or rely on weird purple food coloring, but this one nailed it. My husband got the Blue Moon and peach, which were both super refreshing and perfect for summer. Best of all, none of the flavors were not too sweet! I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu!

Always some of the best ice cream in Arizona. One of my favorites is the mango sticky rice. You can…read morealso ask for any samples too which is nice. Staff is helpful and I had to grab a pint to go too.

Novel have 100% earned their flowers from what they serve on the cold plate. A place you can stop…read moreby after your lunch, dinner, or even just to get a late night sweet treat at! Novel has a great roster of rotating flavors to sample if you have a hard time making up your mind. For my visit, I tried out a limited-time scoop called "Hangry Honey Bee" inside of a donut. Absolute bliss is all I can say about it. Doesn't break the bank, but definitely breaks my standards of dessert places on Phoenix now because of how great Novel is. On-top of the unique flavors that are changing alongside the many ways of customizing your scoop, the staff were very friendly from start to finish. Will absolutely visit Novel again for another delectable treat.

It is so good but so sweet -- be ready for a diabetic coma after eating the donut with ice cream…read more I should have got a fruit flavor or something for the ice cream, instead I got the monster flavor that is blue and has oreos in it -- it was really good but just too much. Novel is located in a cute little courtyard with some other businesses. The ordering is done at a little window. The people working there seemed like they didn't care -- but they were kids working at a job where the ice cream probably dyes your hands blue and the donut smell probably makes you gag after a while -- so I get it! It is a fun concept and I love this cute little area of downtown PHX. I would come back and try a different combo -- but only when I am so hungry (not after dinner, LOL)

A Nostalgic, Must-Visit Dessert Destination in Old Town Scottsdale…read more Our party of six visited the Sugar Bowl for dessert following a friend's birthday dinner. Upon our arrival, we were accommodated immediately and seated without any delay. The parlor features a wonderful, nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of the late 1900s. Its menu is remarkably expansive, offering an impressive variety of options that goes well beyond what one might typically expect from a traditional dessert establishment. The service we received was patient and polite. While one of our table's orders was initially overlooked, the staff corrected the mistake instantly as soon as we brought it to our server's attention. As the name implies, the menu leans heavily into decadent, sweet treats; those looking for lighter or tart options like yogurt variations will find limited choices, but the indulgent selections are perfect for traditional dessert lovers. The surrounding neighborhood adds significantly to the appeal, offering an excellent Old Town atmosphere filled with art galleries, historic shops, and artifacts. If you are visiting the nearby Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), enjoying dinner in the area, or simply taking an evening walk, I highly recommend stopping by the Sugar Bowl for its unique historical charm and experience.

Down to the last 4 restaurants on my America 250 series, representing Arizona, I decided to go with…read morean iconic local business where I'm from in the Phoenix area. I considered several options in Phoenix area to review, but I decided to go with the iconic Sugar Bowl in Old Town Scottsdale. It's been in business since the 1950's and has been a staple for 7 decades in Old Town. The inside is 1890's decor of pink & white wallpaper/decor like an old fashioned ice cream parlor. They have a bar area and standard seating. I remember I first went here when I was in high school in late 90's/early 2000's. Ice cream was always top notch. I used to get the Buster Brownie, which was this big brownie sundae with vanilla ice cream, goeey marshmallow topping, whipped cream, & cherry on top. It was awesome! I loved that way back then. I got lunch there once or twice; pretty good sandwiches, but the real highlight is the ice cream. My most recent visit was in Jan. 2022 with my dad. We decided to pop in for ice cream. It was as delicious as I remembered.

Yummy ice cream spot. I had a single scoop of the Monster…read moreCookie in a cone (they also offer cups and other cones) and it hit the sweet spot for the ice cream craving I was having. This place is located behind another building, but there was a sign on the side walk that pointed out where to go. Lots of fun Christmas decor back here. Not a lot of seating inside, but some tables outdoors to sit at. Service was fast and friendly.

Lovely local ice cream shop. I had the Honey Lavender (honey ice cream base with lavender buds),…read moreand Butter Pecan (butter pecan base with pecans) on a sugar cone. They also have waffle cones, inside seating, outside seating, and non-dairy/vegan options.

Special thanks to Tony for helping us pick out our delicious ice cream & cookies…read more Slickables is very clean & excellent customer service. We got to try lots of different samples before making our selection.

He wanted to have a sweet treat after going to the Improv so my friend suggested this place. She…read moresaid we can get our own ice cream sandwiches with fresh cookies when I walked in and saw the flavors. I was blown away that they had thrifty ice cream and my all-time favorite chocolate melted crunch. Selected two cookies, scoop of chocolate malted crunch, and had the best ice cream sandwich ever.