In the past, Sparky's was once a Cold Stone Creamery. Even though it's Sparky's now, the ice cream…read moreis still delicious. I have been there many times, and it is convenient as I work within walking distance of Sparky's. Whenever I am walking along Mill Avenue and am craving some ice cream, Sparky's is one of my main stops in the area. The ice cream is delicious. Some of my favorite flavors are Batter in Bed and Banana Cream Pie. However, I have had just about every flavor that they serve, and all of them are delicious in their own ways. I like the pleasant atmosphere. Nice and low-key place where you can relax and enjoy your ice cream. The general manager, Connor, is one of the nicest guys I have ever met. He is always a pleasure to talk to whenever I have some time for a friendly conversation during my lunch break at work. Every time I stop by, he ensures I feel welcome and right at home. Another bonus is that they have a rewards program, which offers five dollars off once you accumulate enough points. I recommend it to anyone in the Downtown Tempe area who is looking for a delicious ice cream treat.

Love this place when I visit Tempe. Always the move! The ice cream is really good, smooth and…read moresilky. They have a variety of mix ins and the menu is extensive. It's a quick stop but they generally help me quickly. I recommend them for any occasion. I've tried coconut and New York cheesecake both are great.

I had such a great experience at Joe's Italian Ice thanks to Sierra in the drive-thru! It was my…read morefirst time visiting, and I was trying to order while also dealing with my crying baby. Sierra was incredibly sweet, patient, and understanding the entire time. She even made goofy faces at my baby to help calm him down while I figured out what I wanted, which honestly meant so much to me. She never once seemed annoyed or irritated, even though I was taking a little extra time. Her kindness and positive attitude completely made my day. Because of her amazing customer service, this definitely won't be my last visit!

First time here. My friends took me. The Italian ice was so…read moregood and yummy. I had the peachy kiwi. We ordered at drive through, service was fast.

Stopped here for a quick sweet treat and we're glad we did! It's a small place but we were in and…read moreout quick and the ice cream was such a nice treat to end our vacation!

Returned after a few years with good results. The ,$6 scoops were very tasty and the bins were…read morefull. My banana peanut butter chocolate chip was terrific.

Stopped by for ice cream on a sunny day and it really hit the spot. I tried the dairy-free peach…read moreflavor and it was super refreshing without being overly sweet. The shop itself is small but clean, and there was no line when we went. One of the best parts of this location is the lake nearby, you can walk around or sit and enjoy your ice cream outside. Parking is pretty limited, so we got lucky finding a spot right in front.

Yes, it's as amazing as everyone says. Sweet Republic offers a great assortment of classic ice…read morecream flavors, along with unusual, interesting flavors. The sundaes are amazing. The ice cream is not overly sweet with great creamy texture. This location is pretty small so I always sit outside, where there is lots of seating, some trees, and a soothing water feature, as well as lovely views of Tempe Town Lake. I think the pricing is pretty darn reasonable, about $8 for two big scoops on a fresh made waffle cone.

Yummy spot! Visiting from the Bay Area I wasn't expecting great Matcha options in AZ, but this…read moreplace was great. Plenty of seating and service is quick. So good my family came twice while we were there.

I discovered this place by accident and decided to pop in. I'm not familiar with this place as I'm…read morestill a new resident to Arizona but I just so happened to go to Improv Tempe right above this place and after the comedy show, I stopped by here to get a drink. The ambiance is social and might feel more college-like, understandably but don't let that stop you from ordering anything. My green tea matcha latte was actually really good. I didn't have any issues with service or ordering even though I kept my order simple since I'm not familiar with their menu (yet). From my limited experience here, it was good. The establishment feels almost hidden if you're new or curious about it. But go check it out for yourself and let me know how their matcha ice cream is. I'll eventually be back again.

We went to this place last Wednesday and had a great time! The ice cream we ordered was amazing and…read moredelicious. We loved the old-fashioned atmosphere, from the vintage menu books to the cute décor throughout the place. It felt very nostalgic. We also took our son to play the old-fashioned arcade games using tokens, and he had so much fun collecting tickets after playing. The whole experience reminded me of the 1990s and early 2000s. It was a fun family outing, and we look forward to coming back again!

Go for the overall experience, not just the ice cream. The atmosphere is kitschy and there is…read moreplenty of "pink" in color everything, so be ready. All the classics like banana splits (various versions), malts, shakes and more served in classic clear glass bowls and glasses. We sat at the bar in pink vinyl swivel stools for the experience, but there's plenty of tables. We had already eaten, but discovered they have a fairly decent food section on the menu; mostly sandwiches, but a nice selection. We seldom got to Scottsdale, but if we're ever back in town, are in the mood for the overall ice cream shop experience and perhaps lunch, we'd return to the Sugar Bowl.

If you love sweets this is the place for you!!!! As I walked in I was greeted with a smile and a…read morefriendly hello. It's a cute little ice cream store. The menu was a little confusing as to what you're actually ordering and how to order the ice cream treat. The ice cream was very tasty.. with all that comes on and in the cone it was a little sweet for me. I think if I go back again I'd ask more questions. one question I'd have is if I can pick the flavor and the options I want on and in my cone. Overall it was good, and you get a lot of ice cream.

Nothing special, good ice cream, would not recommend over anywhere else…read more Parking is rough, you need to find street parking or a parking; great location if you're commuting or just walking by. Service was non-existent and poor. Cashiers looked like they did not want to be there; they were out of strawberries which is a staple in a bunch of their cones. Cashier didn't make any recommendations to other ice cream cones of modifications to make the cones work in place of missing strawberries. I had to ask a few times to figure out if I could get a certain cone without strawberries. I got the Cheesecake Cone, it was good but very messy. I'd recommend sitting down to eat. I wasn't give a napkin or spoons but you definitely need it especially if it get hotter. The price is up there for a singular cone it's about $11, they also have optional tipping that doesn't feel optional. The restaurant is clean, but lacking in keeping you around. They have tables you can stand around outside, but the objective inside seems like to get you ice cream and get out; I'm sure it makes sense during busier times. All in all it's good, just not great. I'd come in again and when I do I hope the customer service is better.

Went here with a friend and found a new favorite. Aloha Yogurt is such a cute, full-service froyo…read morespot with genuinely great customer service and flavors that actually taste like something--not just overly sweet. I tried the prickly pear (if it's still there, get it), and now I'm already thinking about when I can go back before it's gone. The vibe is super versatile--perfect for an afternoon treat, casual work meetup, catching up with friends, or for date night.

This place is amazing and the staff is incredible! Visited a few weeks ago on a Friday night after…read moredinner with friends and we had a great time here. The staff was super knowledgeable and gave us the 411 on how everything was made and gave us a few recommendations. I ordered the "Alexa" and it was delicious! My friends built their own concoctions and they really liked the flavors they mixed together. The inside has a cool vibrant color mural and it was very clean. We sat outside to enjoy our yogurt and it was great! Will be back again soon!