If you’re craving a cold treat, here are 8 of the best ice cream shops in Scottsdale.
This Asian ice cream shop sets the bar high with delicious creamy ice cream in flavors like chocolate, mango, matcha, black sesame seed and milk and taro swirl. Order a Taiyaki, a Japanese fish-shaped cake, that comes filled with your choice of red bean, custard, Nutella or cream cheese. Another favorite is the Snowflake, a classic Korean dessert made of shaved ice with condensed milk that’s loaded with a variety of toppings like red bean, oreo, strawberry, and blueberry cheesecake. 18511 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 105, 480.597.7351, dessertindesert.com
Stay cool in the Valley heat with a Fatty Daddy’s Cookie Cup that includes your choice of a single scoop gelato, sorbet or ice cream, topped with a macaroon and a toasted marshmallow. Gelato and sorbet are made with local, natural and organic ingredients in a variety of seasonal flavors that rotate weekly. For die-hard cereal fans, we guarantee you’ll get your fix and then some with ice cream flavors like Captain Crunch, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cookie & Cream and Fruity Pebble. 1608 N. Miller Road, Ste. 5, 480.634.6460, fattydaddys.com
Upon your first taste of one of Frost’s finest Italian gelatos or sorbets, you’ll be transported from Kierland Commons to Italy. Made fresh daily with imported ingredients, this gelateria uses Italian gelato equipment to create authentic, flavorful gelatos and sorbets. Choose from over 60 gelato flavors including Italian favorites like amaretto, stracciatella and tiramisu; or 25 sorbet flavors like limoncello and pear riesling. Corporate chef Nazario Melchionda comes from Bologna, Italy, where he has been perfecting gelato recipes for over 30 years, so if you’ve never been to Italy, you can trust you’ll be enjoying the real thing. 15034 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 160, 480.590.7263, frostgelato.com
Revisit your childhood by dropping into Scoop and Joy Lounge. The kiddie sundaes are adorable with toppings decorated to look like sweet animal faces. And, they say the pineapple, cherry, strawberry, raspberry, lime, lemon or orange Dole Whip is just like being at Disneyland—without the wait and price. 10135 E. Via Linda, Ste. C112, 480.889.490, scoopandjoy.com
Vegan? Gluten allergy? Dairy allergy? Shakes & Cones has you covered with organic soft serve and shakes from this locally owned and family run ice cream shop. Get your sweet and salty fix with a classic favorite: the salted caramel shake is made with organic vanilla soft serve and blended thick with organic caramel and Maldon sea salt flakes, then topped with homemade organic whipped cream and a dash of caramel. 7215 E. 1st St., 480.945.0707, shakesandcones.com
Feel the local pride at this bubblegum pink restaurant and ice cream parlor that first opened on New Year’s Eve in 1958. Considering how much has changed in Old Town Scottsdale over the years, the Sugar Bowl hasn’t. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time with heart-shaped tables, pink booths and an original soda fountain. Enjoy a yummy banana split or a scoop of one of its classic favorites like creamy vanilla, butter pecan or rocky road. 4005 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.946.0051, sugarbowlscottsdale.com
Summer wouldn’t be summer without a scoop of this ice cream that’s freshly made using only local Arizona dairy and the finest ingredients. Try the icy delight in waffle cones or soda pop floats to savor the sweet life. A colorful collection of classic candies and other childhood favorite toppings are sure to put a smile on your face with a cherry on top! 8120 N. Hayden Road, 480.275.2676, sweetprovisionsaz.com
Open for curbside pickup or delivery, Sweet Republic is ready to satisfy your dairy cravings with unique ice cream flavors. While every item on the menu sounds fantastic, we encourage you to try the new droolworthy sweet berry cobbler, sticky toffee pudding, malt chocolate chip or
rocky road flavors. 9160 E. Shea Blvd., 480.248.6979, sweetrepublic.com
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