The Delicious Sundaes From These 9 Arizona Ice Cream Parlors Are All You Need In Life
By Monica Spencer|Published August 28, 2017
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Monica Spencer
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Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at monica.d.spencer@gmail.com.
The weather is still pretty hot in many areas around the state, so we’re taking a few minutes to remind you to drink some water and treat yourself to something cold. How does an ice cream sundae sound? Whether you’re looking for an old fashioned hot fudge sundae or something a little wilder, you’re going to love the suggestions we have right here!
This ice cream shop in central Phoenix serves some incredibly delicious ice cream churned right here. They serve a wide variety of ice creams plus some imaginative sundaes, like this s’mores sundae complete with toasted marshmallows.
This small shop has specialized in creating mouthwatering ice cream since 1951, so you know you’re going to find some ridiculously good treats here. The sundaes range from a humble chocolate sundae topped with whipped cream and a cherry to a monstrous Grand Canyon with 11 pounds of ice cream, whipped cream, cherries, and peanuts. Good luck!
If you’re looking for ice cream in the White Mountains, this shop is it! They serve freshly made ice cream and traditional sundaes, plus floats and shakes.
Address: 1477 West White Mountain Boulevard, Suite 5, Pinetop-Lakeside
Known for their amazing fudge, this shop also serves tasty ice cream. Check out their sundaes, like the brownie sundae above, and banana splits for a sweet treat.
The Screamery is a play on "we all scream for ice cream" and we know you’ll be singing this place praises after just one bite of their handcrafted ice cream. Enjoy a bowl of ice cream nachos, a sundae with espresso poured on top of the ice cream, or a shareable plate of with ice cream topping cookies and brownies.
Like many of the other ice cream shops mentioned here, you’ll find handmade ice cream served here along with seasonal varieties. Try out a traditional sundae, a banana split, or their "Havalina Suicide" which features six scoops of ice cream topped with syrup, nuts, and cherries.
Address: 2014 McCulloch Boulevard North, Lake Havasu City
Nothing quite beats taking a bite of artisan-made ice cream and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Solano’s. Creamy and perfectly sweet, you’ll find a handful of sundaes to choose from, including the banana split shown above and Yuma-themed treats.
How tasty does that ice cream sundae look?! Sullivan’s is the perfect place to find comfort food in Tucson and sundaes are just the beginning of that list. Their sundae menu is absolutely massive, so you’re bound to find one you will fall in love with.
This ice cream shop has gained local fame recently and one bite of the ice cream here will tell you exactly why. Every day is a new experience since they have a large list of rotating flavors (like matcha green tea and chocolate Guinness), plus their sundaes are absolutely divine. Try the campfire s’more (seen above) or the ultimate sweet r sundae for an especially decadent affair.
Address: 9160 East Shea Boulevard, Suite 105, Scottsdale
Yum, those looked so good! Do you have any other favorite places to grab a tasty ice cream sundae? We would love to hear your favorite suggestions.