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Best Ice Cream PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE

Escape the heat of the Arizona sun with a trip to the local ice cream parlor for a helping of your favorite frozen treat. Peruse our best ice cream list to find out where to go in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area for hot fudge sundaes, rich sherberts, and refreshing sorbets.
Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream
Quick Bite
The Colonnade Mall
1949 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-248-9250 | Menu
These popular ice cream shops specialize in homemade gourmet ice cream with all the fixin's---or rather mix-ins. More...

5 & Diner Diner
11/20
12802 N. Tatum Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85032
602-996-0033 | Menu
This blast from the past offers old-fashioned diner food in a kitschy, memorabilia-filled setting, complete with table jukes, cherry Cokes and a feel-good vibe. More...

Mary Coyle's Ice Cream Ice Cream
Quick Bite
5521 N. 7th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
602-265-6266 | Menu
When you’re screaming for ice cream, this cute old-fashioned ice cream parlor does the trick. More...

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