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    The Yard Milkshake Bar

    3.8 (353 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Victoria M.

    I was So excited to try this place out!! They are known for their fun innovative ice cream We walked in to some fun flavors and sins amazing looking pictures of what they offer! There's so much to choose from! I got the Dubai chocolate ice cream cup. It was amazing. It came with pistachio ice cream, milk, chocolate, ice cream, whipped cream, pistachio drizzle and chocolate drizzle absolutely delicious! My husband gone butter, pecan with brownies and whipped cream, which was very tasty as well! Honestly the ice cream was good.. But for being such a fun looking ice cream shop and for being downtown Phoenix. I expected the vibe in there to be a little bit more inviting a little bit more fun and upbeat! I mean, at least some music playing! Once the other customers left, it was just my husband and I was sitting there the employees were nowhere in sight there's no music no entertainment at all inside. and outside, you can see the hustle and bustle of the nightlife which was nice! To be honest with you going to the restroom, there was music in that hall that was inviting, and there was music in the restroom that was more inviting than the actual ice cream shop! To go in get your ice cream and leave would be great. But if you want to eat inside it's just very bland very plain and very uninviting for as cool and fun as their ice cream options are I just expected the place to be a little bit more fun going. It lacked in that area for sure, but the taste of the ice cream was delicious.

    Alex G.

    Great little ice cream spot in DT Phx. It has all kind of gimmicky options of ice cream and shakes to choose from. Me personally I like to sticking to classic treats. I do feel like the pricing is up there but I guess you pay for the experience. When busy service does tend to move a bit slow, so you might have to wait an extra couple of minutes. The ice cream is blue bell so being from Texas we know it's good lol. Would say it's worth it on hot day.

    Zoe R.

    My mom and I literally stumbled into this adorable little ice cream spot in downtown Phoenix while hunting for a sweet treat on vacation, and OMG... destiny!! Not only was it super cute inside, but they had an entire gluten-free menu for me to choose from. Like--an actual GF wonderland. I nearly cried. The guy working the counter was ridiculously nice and let us sample basically the whole store. Unlimited samples?? Don't threaten me with a good time. We were out here tasting flavors like we were on "The Bachelor: Ice Cream Edition." Now let's talk about the 'Strawberry Frappe'.I can't even describe the flavor because my brain still short-circuits when I think about it. Just trust me--it's different, it's magical, it's what Strawberry Shortcake would drink on her day off. I wanted two flavors SO badly, but the two-scoop cup was basically the size of my head. They should let people do a mini cup with two flavors... buuuut I asked nicely (with big doe eyes) and got away with it. Hehe They also had a chalkboard wall where we could sign our names, so of course we doodled like we were famous artists. Honestly, I'm expecting MoMA to call any day now. If you're visiting downtown Phoenix,go check out this ice cream spot!! Like... run. Don't walk. I'm still dreaming about it.

    Esther L.

    The prices are very reasonable with huge sizes! My favorite was the rocky road which they did so well with amazing chocolate flavor, almonds, marshmallows! The Cookie Monster flavor was also pretty good. The service was alright and ambiance could've been better as it was cold with windows open and dirty tables. Overall not a bad experience though! One of the better "'meals" I've had in Phoenix

    Alvaro R.

    So many flavors to choose from. They have bowls and jars you can take home, waffle cones and much more. There is so much space and they have a cute area near the front door for two. The service was great, staff as friendly. The only thing I would say is that it is pricey, not your small ice cream shop, keep it mind it is downtown and everything there is pricey. I would recommend.

    Kyndra P.

    The milkshakes here are so fun, we tried a couple different ones and enjoyed them all. Customer service was good and the restaurant was clean, definitely recommend trying it out if you're in the area!

    Cookie Monster specialty bowl
    Nadia K.

    The ice cream is good and I liked what I ordered! The specialty bowls and shakes all look delicious just like on the menu. However, my ice cream was melting and served with syrup and a mess all over the outside of the cup. The service isn't great and pretty slow. The tables are sticky and the chairs are messy with crusted food on them like they haven't been cleaned in a while. There's no water cups which would be nice to have in a specialty ice cream place like this. It was pretty hot inside the restaurant too, like there wasn't air conditioning on. Paid parking is available very close by.

    Lasha S.

    The Yard Milkshake Bar is a cute spot with plenty of seating and a fun, upbeat vibe thanks to music playing indoors. They offer an impressive array of flavors which makes choosing quite an event. Unfortunately, the ice cream itself didn't live up to the presentation. The overall quality of the ice cream is meh (not sweet, rich in flavor, not creamy). I sampled the banana pudding and it didn't taste like banana pudding. It's a pleasant place to hang out but the ice cream doesn't stand-out enough to make it a place to visit. Two scoops in a cup cost $8. The staff are friendly and helpful.

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    Dayana C.

    Came here with a couple friends for a little dessert adventure, and it definitely delivered on the aesthetic. The ice cream was super creamy and flavorful. The vibe is cute and Instagram worthy, and they have fun flavor combos. That said, it is a bit on the pricey side, but it makes sense considering it's in the downtown CityScape area. If you're in the mood to treat yourself (or just want a photo worthy dessert), it's worth a stop!

    Luca M.

    Had the best ice cream fried cow balls. I never knew the brother's beef came here. Great ice cream from a gorillas ear

    Cherry ice cream scoop
    Cindy C.

    Oh my!! Delicious ice cream only here. We just had big dinner before the Suns game so we wanted a small dessert. They had some extravagant creations but we settled for simple cherry ice cream and vanilla bean. Both excellent. Will return for more next time. Highly recommend!!

    Nishanth D.

    The ice cream here was really good and creamy, it was not too crowded. They asked us if we wanted to try some samples, and didn't rush us. They have a lot of variety. They have quite a bit of spacing for seating even if it was a little crowded. Parking is hard to get around the area. We got lucky parking right opposite the basketball stadium, street parking. It was interesting to learn that they let you take the milkshake glass home, you can even wash it. They have sink there.

    Melissa R.

    Got the brookie brownie ice cream and a sherbet :) very good we came to the down town location . So pretty outside :) love the view . Service was good :) tons of people but was given quickly

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    So nice to see the vegan options!!! I only wish they had vegan vanilla flavored milk shakes!

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