dessert.in.desert is a delicious stop for Asian inspired sweet treats at Scottsdale and Mayo. With flavors like taro, matcha, and black sesame to strawberry and oreo, there is something for everyone. Put it in a cup, a cone, or a fish shaped Taiyaki cone. If you're like me and need a little savory to balance the sweet, they also have deep fried potato tornados with flavor outings like sour cream and onion, and garlic parmesan. Make it the ultimate girl fun stop by jumping in the photo booth with a few provided accessories read more

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I wasn't sure why it was so expensive. Below average.... the taste felt artificial and powder made. Not sure why the hype. ‍ read more

I really enjoyed the black sesame and matcha soft serve in red bean with taiyaki with dalgona topping! This was a great dessert recommendation from a friend and it was super close to where I stayed last time I was in Arizona two years ago! So much has changed. Definitely a great place to get dessert to beat the heat. The owners seem to be Korean especially with all of the decorations and fun vibes! The order came out quick and the soft serve was really smooth. I loved how the sesame and matcha compliment each other well! The dalgona was caramel-y but crunchy -- I think something crunchy but sprinkled all over would be nicer though next time! I liked the taiyaki cone though! read more

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My sister and I were just passing through the area but we knew we needed a sweet treat, and this is what was recommended locally! I'm glad we stopped in, because not only was the ice cream really good, but the store itself was very cute! There was a Photo Booth, complete with fun sunglasses and cute props to make your Photo Booth experience that much more memorable! If we're in the area again, I know we will definitely stop by again! read more

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Food, and service were amazing. Definitely recommend the fish come with the Nutella so good!

What a gem. This ma just be my kids new favorite place. Ice cream was delicious and employees are so kind and give great suggestions. read more

Dessert in Desert - Desserts Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The taiyaki at Dessert in Desert was delicious, chewy, and tasted so good! I definitely recommend the taiyaki with red bean filling, as well as the taiyaki cone with ice cream. Our order was prepared quickly, and the employees were kind and helpful. The vibe is super cute and cozy--and it even includes a photo booth! I 100% recommend you try Dessert in Desert when you have the chance. read more

Classic ice-cream place with a fun twist of flavors and types of cones. You first have to try the fish cone which is a cute soft cone with filling inside in addition to ice cream. They got awesome flavors like Taro and Mango. Also mixes can happen as well. Includes a variety of toppings, go for the boba. Make sure to chill out in the photo booth before you get your ice cream because it may take a bit of a wait. It's worth it! read more

Dessert in Desert - Desserts Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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The taiyaki with the milk taro soft serve was delicious! Added bonus was the dalgona topping. Fast service. Would totally go again.

Came by after dinner, been here a few times and usually like it, but this time the mango ice cream was just way too sweet. We couldn't even finish it, which was a bummer. But we still had fun! The place has a cute, trendy vibe and we had a great time goofing around in the Photo Booth. Staff was nice and service was quick. We'll probably come back, just gonna try a different dessert next time! read more

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My friend has been raving about this place since moving to Arizona and finally tried it! I've been a little homesick as my go-to place used to be Somi-Somi back when I still lived in The Bay Area-- so to see a new dessert place that satisfies those cravings made me so happy! What makes this place different from Somi-Somi is that you are able to actually add other little ingredients, like Pocky, cereal, sprinkles, mochi, etc.! The ice cream is also not extremely sweet so if you decide to add those extra ingredients, it really balances everything out! I'm a huge sucker for Taro and really enjoyed their Milk Taro! I'll definitely be back to try other flavors... plus their tornado deep fried potato sticks!!! read more

Dessert in Desert - Milk Taro with Dalgona! - Desserts Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Staple spot in Scottsdale, kind of a locals iykyk spot which I'm not complaining about. You can't go wrong with your order, all the options are great, but of course you have to try the iconic fish ice cream. I love the black sesame/matcha combination. The mango shaved ice is a great option for my lactose-free friends too. Location is cute, can definitely sit and eat there with family/friends. There's some outdoor seating for when the weather outside is nice. The best part- there's a photo booth inside! I love a photo booth, and it's perfect to play around with while you wait for your order to be made. read more

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This place is so cute! We stumbled upon this in the area. Lots of variety with desserts and a fun atmosphere. We LOVED the photoshoot too it was such a great idea!! Staff was friendly, service was fast, place was very clean. read more

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First time here! WOW, it was a purple thick ice cream extremely dense and delicious. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Dessert in Desert - We finally made it here. - Desserts Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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I have wanted to try this spot since it opened and finally did! I love soft serve but surprisingly not that many places seem to offer it. I went here with my family on a Thursday night and it was not busy, for most of the time we had the place to ourselves! They have lots of options, like flavored waffle cones! I ended up just going simple and getting chocolate in a cup with fruity pebbles, since I shared with my husband who is a bit picky, my dad and mom shared chocolate and milk flavors in a cup. The texture was really good but I wished it had a stronger chocolatey flavor. I'd probably try the taro or mango next time. My son enjoyed a few bites as well! My favorite part was the photobooth, large enough to fit all 4 adults and one toddler! Also you can order at a kiosk or just at the register. Very cute in here and glad we visited. read more

Dessert in Desert - Chocolate with fruity pebbles - Desserts Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

My husband and I were craving some Japanese sweets since our trip to Japan last October and this was the perfect place! I got the strawberry parfait with super fresh strawberries. My husband got the taro and milk fish cone with custard filling which was done to perfection. The shop is super cute with a little photo booth with props. The service was great, and the person working was super friendly. I will definitely be back to get the fruity fiesta egg waffle and taiyaki! read more

Dessert in Desert - Taro and milk fish cone with custard filling - Desserts Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Very cute little shop. The staff were friendly. Everything was delicious. I plan to go back in the future for more. read more

Dessert in Desert - Desserts Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Yum! Cute spot for creamy soft serve. Taro and milk flavor mix was tasty, though mostly just tasted like vanilla. K liked the crispy bits in the stawberry parfait. Friendly staff, clean space, and a fun photo booth with lots of props for making silly memories. read more

Dessert in Desert - Milk and taro- pretty! - Desserts Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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This is a real hidden gem. I had no idea this dessert place has been at this location for the last five years. The fish cones are adorable, and everyone enjoyed the ice cream. We also had fun taking pictures in the Photo Booth. read more

I've had this place bookmarked for quite a while and I finally visited yesterday. The parking in this area is busy and not super clear, but I found a spot closer to the apartments and was fine. We came in the afternoon and it wasn't busy; a few folks were dining inside. I decided to get their fish cone with Nutella filling, chocolate soft-serve ice cream, and mochi as my topping. My friend got a scoop of their chocolate-mango twist and sprinkles on top. I tried her mango and it was good. I enjoyed the fish cone: it was baked nicely with a chewy texture and the Nutella was a good choice for filling. I didn't like the chocolate soft-serve - it had a mild taste and it was more milky flavored than chocolate. I would try a different flavor next time, maybe black sesame or taro. I liked the mochi but I wish there was more. They have ample seating out front and it was nice in the shade. Overall this was a good spot and a unique offering in Scottsdale! read more

Dessert in Desert - Fish cone with Nutella, chocolate ice cream, and mochi - Desserts Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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My group of seven --which included teenagers and a young child-- stopped by Dessert in Desert after lunch in the area. We were greeted upon entering. The shop is bright, colorful, and offers ample seating indoor as well as outdoor. At the time of our visit, they had a big photo booth towards the back of the shop. It looks fun to use, but it took up a lot of space. I tried the following: Taiyakis (Nutella & custard flavors) Mango shaved ice Matcha & black sesame soft serve The taiyakis were delightful. Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside. The mango shaved ice was refreshing and had real chunks of mango. The matcha and black sesame soft serve was excellent. I really enjoyed the texture and flavors. Easy to see why Dessert in Desert made Yelp's Top 100 US Ice Cream Shops in 2023! read more

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Great, but odd flavors. Wife wanted vanilla, they had "milk". So that's what she ordered. I had a mix in a cone, which was great. Son had a shake, which he said was too watery. So I guess the go to here is the soft serve. The place is relatively small, gets crowded and loud. Luckily there are options to walk around outside. Wish they had nutritional info available for view. read more

Yummy! Korean desserts in Scottsdale. Staff is very friendly and offered sample as it was our first time. Taro cone for the win. read more

Dessert in Desert - Desserts Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

This place is fantastic. Me and my family go Every time we're down in Arizona. Ice cream is truly amazing. Good environment. Service is quick, truly amazing! Thank y'all so much!! read more

Dessert in Desert - Desserts Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Awesome ice cream with a Japanese flair! Unique flavors and you can swirl the flavors with a dusted topping. Got the fish cone too! read more

Dessert in Desert - Mochi ice cream swirl in a fish shaped cone - Desserts Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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What a fun concept. I was really looking for froyo and this place is something special. In addition to unique creations it has tech forward ordering with the old school vibe of hanging out at the ice cream parlor. Even though I wanted to order at the kiosk they still helped me figure it out. Super friendly, clean and tasty. read more

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Amazing dessert their ice cream is amazing and yummy. Five stars I recommend to everyone they will love it here.

Love this place. Ladies that work here are really nice and the ice cream is incredible. Quick service too. My favorite spot

Came here because I was craving taiyaki. The taiyaki met my standards and I was happily satisfied. Will be here again for more taiyaki read more

Dessert in Desert - Taiyaki - Desserts Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Very delicious dessert. First time visit. Everything we ordered was delicious. I had the soft serve milk ice cream in fish cone with Oreo sprinkles. The fish cone aka Taiyaki cone was perfectly done. Milk Ice cream had the perfect creamy texture and just the perfect amount of sweetness. I believe it's Hokkaido milk. Cotton Cheesecake was also delicious; however, it's not as good as Uncle Tetsu. The facility is very accommodating. Decent amount of room for a few parties to sit down and enjoy. Very clean environment and restroom. Overall, I would definitely be back. Only wish there were more than one branch. read more

Dessert in Desert - Desserts Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Outstanding dessert shop. Try the Snowmilk ice! My favorite here in town and it's not even close.

Dessert in desert I was instantly drawn to the witty play on words. The cafe is cute , service is quick. The soft serves are a hit with the kids especially the fish cones they also have waffle cones and cups you can take your pick of single flavors or mixed ones like milk taro. I also tried the Taiyaki with Nutella and custard fillings. Both were delicious. The tornado potatoes are a great snack deep fried spiral-cut on a skewer you can get different seasonings like Garlic Parmesan, Sour Cream Onion, Salted Vinegar etc You can get 5 Taiyaki for $9.95 which is a good deal A fish cone soft serve will cost you $7 If you haven't tried them yet it's time to Treat yourself to something sweet. Cheers! read more

Dessert in Desert - Custard and Nutella taiyaki $4.95 - Desserts Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Dessert in the Desert is honestly one of the cutest and most refreshing spots in Scottsdale. The moment you walk in, it feels welcoming, clean, and so thoughtfully put together. Their desserts are insanely good, super fresh, perfectly sweet, and beautifully made. You can really tell they put passion and care into everything they create. The staff is also amazing. They're kind, patient, and always happy to recommend something if you're stuck deciding (which I always am because everything looks so good). It feels like a place where the people genuinely love what they do. read more

"LIGHT AND DELICIOUS- FLOAT ME TO HEAVEN!" This was absolutely a delicious and light dessert . Customer service was great. The samples were amazing. The interior is clean the bathrooms are clean. The options are endless and I will definitely be back.!!! I highly recommend this place for delicious desserts in Arizona !! They are even rated one of the top in the country !! Definitely try this place out if you're in town !! read more

Dessert in Desert - Desserts Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Very disappointing. Walked in no smile no hello. It wasn't till my husband & I said hello did they greet us. Then the girl behind the counter did not know the answer to my question about the ingredients. U work here, u should know! Then the lady making the ice cream comes up & answers for her but in a rude way. Her expression & face were just terrible. No customer service & to top it off ice cream was subpar. Don't waste your time go check out Somisomi instead much better ingredients, quality & customer service! read more

Staff friendly. Ice cream disappointing. Adults & teens weren't impressed. When we walked in the door we all realized this was not the kind of ice cream place we were anticipating. read more

If you are looking for delicious dessert, this place is the one. It is really delicious and the restaurant's aesthetic is really cute and instagrammable. Also the service was quick and helpful as this was my first time trying it. I will definitely be back when I visit Scottsdale again. read more

Dessert in Desert - Taro ice cream in a red velvet cone with Oreos topping - Desserts Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Delicious! We love supporting a small business and desert in the desert never disappoints. We brought guests from out of town and they came back multiple days in a row. My kids are obsessed and whoever we ask if they want to get dessert they ask, can we go to desert in the desert?!? read more

Dessert in Desert - Taiyaki - Desserts Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Dessert In Desert is a super cute, fun, kitschy, unique little cafe to head to for dessert on a date, with the family, or following a girls dinner when you want a little something sweet. (I recently did the latter!) Amongst us, we tried a handful of items and enjoyed them... I did not get a photo of the Taiyaki with filling as my friends devoured it before I could snap a pic! This place is colorful and has some really interesting flavors and options on the menu, but it comes with a price... Even so, it's definitely worth a visit. Enjoy! read more

Dessert in Desert - Chocolate and mango cone - Desserts Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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The tornado was delicious with the Parmesean garlic. I wish we would have gotten 2! Heed the recommendation and get 2! I also had the blueberry cheesecake snow shaved ice. A small was a large portion. I really enjoyed the snow. Next time I will probably hold the taro ice cream or get a different flavor. Overall thumbs-up! read more