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5 years ago

This is a really cute spot for some ice cream, boba, shaved ice, or even specialty drinks like the "Halo Halo" drink I ordered and more. It's filled with a lot of yummy ingredients. Super refreshing in this 108 degree weather haha. The owner is wonderful and they give overall great service. Give it a try!! read more

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Jeanette B.

5 years ago

Very friendly service and lots of choices. It was nice that they still offer free samples, because a lot of places have stopped them. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Hex M.

5 years ago

One of our favorite spots for halo halo and other filipino desserts and dishes! The owners really go above and beyond with customer service and they truly make their products with LOVE! Definitely our go to when we want to feel at home! read more

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Meek O.

2 years ago

Amazing treats & vibes! Will be back most definitely to get that Hawaiian shaved ice. My favorite was the Bahama mama

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Nataly A.

2 years ago

First off supper friendly staff!! The ice cream is to die for! Super creamy and delicious and a new favorite place! Check it out!!!

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Lira Anne D.

5 years ago

Delicious! Took my kids and mom to this place to enjoy a sweet treat. I've been wanting halo-halo (Filipino deliciousness) for a long time. Found this gem when I literally looked up halo halo in the Phoenix area. Super friendly staff. Found out their yummy ice cream is sourced from Scooptacular which in near my hood in Laveen in which I also love! It's like supporting my locals times 2. read more

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Great place to grab some sweets and desserts. My wife (Filipina from Phillipines) and I were surprised to find a great shop like this in AZ. We come from WA and Filipino cuisine and desserts are now everywhere. Since we were contemplating moving here, we thought it would be good to locate a new one in AZ. First, the place is owned and operated by someone who cares. She asks each of her customers after a warm greeting if they have been to her business. Just a rare amount of caring that is much needed in this crazy Covid times. It would be like walking into your aunties house. She has a wide variety of ice creams but her Taho (Taro flavored) is out of this world! The tofu us warm and silky and a lot of good sago/boba with a perfect amount of brown sugar for sweetness. I was sooooo goood... that I had to order one doe myself after my wife "jacked" me. And we polished it off with some Halo Halo... a popular Filipino version of shaved ice. We will definitely be back. Support your local small business! read more

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Channon H.

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My husband and I stopped here on a Saturday afternoon. It was a perfect stop during our long bike ride. The employees were so very friendly and helpful. They really seemed to care about what I ordered and that I liked it. Everything thing I tried was very good. We'll be back for sure. read more

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A few very different flavors of ice cream. We will be back to try others. Small business tucked away in a plaza in central Phoenix.

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Shanon B.

2 years ago

The ice cream and service were wonderful. I really enjoyed the lady scooping our ice cream. She really made my day!

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Brittani L.

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4 years ago

Horchata ice cream was so so good!! Ambiance is a little uninviting, but there are tons of different flavors. They gave a few unique options & lots of cones to choose from! read more

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Zachariah C.

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Found the gem by my place! My wife and I just moved from Chicago and Found cute little ice cream shop by my Church. The staff that works at this place are super nice and have great customer service. Filipino desserts are my wife's favorite! Loves that stuff, so I go there weekly to get her something sweet. So far she has tried everything from Halo Halo, sagu, flan, Ube Cake, Bubble tea and many options on the menu. This is a must try place and you will not be disappointed. read more

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Elizabeth S.

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Wow! I am so excited we found this cute little ice cream/ shaved ice/ boba tea / Philipino dessert spot! The owner and workers are so sweet and explain what they have and suggest what to get to make your experience that much better. I can't wait to keep coming back and eating more yummy treats! read more

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Audrey C.

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There's only like 3 places my husband and I would drive out to Phoenix for from the East Valley and Scooptopia is one of them. :) I am so happy that there's a Filipino desserts spot in such a fun area of Phoenix. They seriously serve the best halo halo in town! I have yet to go and try their taho, and I'm sure it's just as good. They also have the best customer service ever! You don't want to miss out on this place. read more

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Abby S.

4 years ago

Wow! Their ice creams are amazingggggggg. Best Taro/ube I've had. My friends all enjoyed their ice creams as well. Friendly owners too! Come try their locallly made ice creams and support local business. read more

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Victor M.

7 years ago

Flavor everyone's got to try - Cookie Monster. Delicious creamy ice cream. Dozens of other cold desserts to have. When you visit, make sure you bring a cooler and some ice because you're going to want to bring something home. read more

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Gina B.

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This was our first time here we were in the neighborhood and we have been to Scooptacular in Laveen. They do carry their ice cream I am not sure if this is a second location or if they just partner with them. They do have a wide selection of ice cream, boba, snoh.... Which is what I was actually wanting but they were out of small and medium snoh cups and only had large which my hubby and I had just had lunch so we weren't wanting anything that big. We opted for the raspberry pomegranate sorbet... 2 scoops which just under 7 bucks... honesty I couldn't remember if that's about what it cost at Scooptacular or not but seemed a bit steep with the amount we had. My reasoning for 4 stars opposed to 5 was that it was actually pretty warm in there, our ice cream/sorbet was actually even slightly melted not sure if it was cause of how warm it was in there or what, but we opted to sit outside since it was so hot. I don't live in this area and am rarely in that area but if I was and wanted some ice cream I would give it another shot. read more

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Frank I.

4 years ago

Made it in about 30 minutes before close, and after waiting 20 minutes for the line to clear, we arrive at the counter only to hear they are not making any of the things we wanted. Disappointed, we left. Why staff your place with one person to close on a Friday night. The lone girl working had such great vibe and smile, so this rating has nothing to do with her or the yummy looking desserts. read more

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Emma C.

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6 years ago

Blah. Pricey. No sugar free options. Pass. Friends liked it. Seating is weird. And not much of it. read more

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Marcia R.

4 years ago

A Filipino family owns this place so when I am home sick I come here and order the hot Taho or Boba tea. They have great ice cream flavors, too! read more

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Joel U.

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7 years ago

I have found my go-to place for sweets, specifically halo halo. My goodness, the presentation and substance in my drink has done justice to my palate. It had so much of the flavorful ingredients that you have in a halo halo drink and more. The ube, buko panda, and flan what makes it so delicious. It was around $6 and well worth it. It's located in a strip mall and by the rails so it would be hard to miss. It's a great place to meet up with people for a variety of drinks and sweets. Will definitely will be back! read more

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Laurel P.

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7 years ago

Yes please! This is the perfect neighborhood icecream place. The ice cream is locally made in Laveen. The workers are extremely nice and accommodating. The icecream and the Halo halo were both amazing and exactly what I want when I go out for a cold sweet treat. read more

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Priscilla F.

3 years ago

I love this place so much! the food, service, and the whole place is so adorable! i really like how they sell snacks there aswell. I usually buy the guava shaved ice with the play dough ice cream and it is so delicious! the shaved ice is perfectly made, and the ice cream id so yummy! the ice cream is so good, Cookie Monster is a really good flavor aswell! the drinks arrive super fast, and employees are so kind! I love this place and strongly recommend visiting. read more

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Keala L.

7 years ago

We had just had dinner and were craving something sweet; we saw their sign and decided to stop in. We were greeted with smiling faces and we felt so welcomed! We tried a few flavors. I decided on the Vernonni(sp?) it was a coffee flavor - delicious! My boyfriend had the Unicorn Poop he loved it and made the comment "if someone never had ice cream before, I would have them try this flavor." All of their ice cream is made locally here in Phoenix and their flavors are so creamy and delicious. If you're in the area, definitely stop in (especially if you have a sweet tooth)! Next time I'm trying the halo halo! We'll be back! read more

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Nadeen L.

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6 years ago

It's so good, I think the best in Arizona!! After one time you will be addicted! You will crave it. I need to have one at least once a week it's that good. They are so friendly and it's like a quick visit to see friends during this time of quarantine. I will be back again and again! read more

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Jack L.

6 years ago

The best service and great ice cream! The owner was so sweet and welcoming. We had the oatmeal cookie ice cream and it was awesome. Can't wait to come back!! read more

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Amy R.

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Been here twice for the halo halo and love it! I'm so glad there's an Asian-inspired dessert spot that is so close by. The GM here is super nice. I love being able to sample ice cream and drinks. But let's get to the good stuff - the halo halo is amazing. It's made fresh by hand when you order, so it's not a premade concoction sitting in a freezer. If it was socially and fiscally acceptable to get one every day, I totally would. But I'll stick to getting it as a treat here and there. There's everything from red bean, to ube ice cream, egg pudding, beans, coconut jelly, etc. that make it taste authentic and homemade. The small is a good size equivalent to a short milk shake. The large is pretty huge, looks double the size of the small. Both sizes have all the toppings proportionately. They also have little treats like Pocky available for purchase. Go try it out! The quality is great, and the price point is fair. Makes it that much better, yum! read more

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My friends and I went today, a typical hot Phoenix summer day; what better time to try out a place that serves cold treats, right? The very friendly folks staffing the place let us try a variety of the ice cream and sorbet flavors - all very good ... and definitely the ube (purple taro) ice cream is a must-try! I ordered the all-time Filipino cold dessert favorite, halo halo. The Filipino word "halo" means mix, and indeed this refreshing item consists of shaved ice, milk, and a mixture of different kinds of Filipino dessert items such as kaong (sweet palm fruit), garbanzo beans cooked in syrup, ube jam, flan, and more; all of this is topped with ube ice cream. Needless to say, it's a pretty heavy dessert item but so good. This ice cream shop is really a sweet delightful place and so conveniently located too: it's on Central Avenue across the street from the St. Francis Parish Church, near the Camelback / Central Avenue stop of the light rail. read more

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James C.

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7 years ago

Large selection and great flavors of ice cream Filipino desserts like Halo Halo & Taho An amazing Ube white chocolate cookie Boba Milk Tea Loving, kind owners read more

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I stopped by Scooptopia by chance while I was in the area. The Yelp photos of the Halo Halo looked too tempting. If I'm going to be honest, it was my first time ever having one, so I'm not sure if my opinion counts, but I'd have to say it was absolutely delicious. I'm a big fan of shaved ice and have been seeing many different cultural versions of it. This Filipino version, while not served with shaved ice (I think it's crushed), was filled with a variety of ingredients. It had ube ice cream, sweet beans, coconut, sago, flan (which idk if it was homemade but it was soooo good), and much more. I wish they had a location in Chandler, but for now, if I'm in the area again, I'll make a stop! read more

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Kat G.

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I went as soon as I read the article in AZ Central that they'd opened! Of course I went for the Halo-Halo, one of my favourite Filipino desserts ever. Their Special Halo-Halo had ALL the ingredients that every awesome Halo-Halo should have - coconut jelly, jack-fruit, flan, sweet beans, ube ice cream, etc. It tastes refreshing and delicious, and it's absolutely authentic. You get 3 generous scoops of ube (taro) ice cream too! Y-U-M. Aside fro the Halo-Halo, there are loads of various ice-cream flavors which I will have to try when I go next time. As an added bonus, the owners are super friendly and very welcoming. They've just opened, but if you go and there are tons of people, my only advice is just be patient. It's worth the wait! read more

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Brandy S.

7 years ago

Found this amazing little place one night while on the hunt for a new dessert place. AMAZING!!! The Halo Halo I had was the best ever. All the ingredients were so fresh and the Ube ice cream was so flavorful and the texture was incredible. We also tried the shaved ice. This place serves the closest thing I have ever had to genuine Hawaiian shaved ice. They add ice cream and the sweet cream making it behind delicious. The customer service was outstanding and they were so friendly. I think I have found my new spot! read more

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Melanie S.

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Great little shop! Delicious ice cream, we had matcha green tea, cookies n cream, and also tried the unicorn poop. Next time, halo halo! For those who don't know, it's pronounced "ha-low ha-low" not like a halo over an angels head. read more

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Love love halo halo!!! So glad this spot opened up close to my place. Love their cookies and cream ice cream too! Def will be back ! read more

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Caroleina E.

5 years ago

Calling all ice-cream lovers in AZ! Wonder what homemade icecream tastes like? Look no further because I found the spot for you! :) Wonderful service and very friendly people! They have such fun delicious flavors like Taro and Unicorn Poop and Birthday Cake! The cool part is that you can create it your way! Like if you want it into a boba float, in a cup, cone, Hawaiian shaved ice style, all those options are available! They also have Japanese drinks and very cool combinations to give you inspiration! Honestly I want to go again! Such a cute place! Perfect for this Arizona weather I fell in love with this place! read more

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Mahes P.

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5 years ago

The best thing about this ice cream shop are the different flavor selections. I had the choco chili which was a nice kick for chocolate ice cream. The place is tucked back off central and is small. It appears to have a great following and was busy on a Saturday night. I wasn't wowed that this was the best ice cream in Phoenix, but it was deserving of 4 stars. read more

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Hello K.

5 years ago

Ohhh so very yummy desserts! Try them all! We had the taro soy bean curd, halo halo, and some ice cream. Definitely check out this place! Workers are friendly. However, there is very limited seating inside. Thankfully there are a couple of benches sprawled throughout this shopping cove, so you may enjoy your dessert out here! read more

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Hannah M.

4 years ago

Everyone who works here is always so kind and provides great service. Been coming her for a few years and their ice cream is always delicious. read more

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4700 N Central Ave
Ste 105
Phoenix, AZ 85012
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(602) 566-3862
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http://www.scooptopiaaz.com

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Hours

What time does Scooptopia open?

Scooptopia opens at 1:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Scooptopia close?

Scooptopia closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Scooptopia take credit cards?

Yes, Scooptopia takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Scooptopia have catering options?

Yes, Scooptopia does have catering options.

Does Scooptopia have a drive thru?

No, Scooptopia does not have a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Scooptopia allow dogs?

Yes, Scooptopia allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Scooptopia have bike parking?

Yes, Scooptopia has bike parking.

Does Scooptopia have parking?

Yes, Scooptopia has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Scooptopia wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Scooptopia is wheelchair accessible.

Does Scooptopia have free WiFi?

Yes, Scooptopia has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Home of the Best Filipino Deserts! We have amazing halo halo, taho, ube ice cream, boba and bubble tea and so much more! We also serve small hot food menu like spaghetti -filipino style, pork ribs/ chicken bbq plate. Freshly baked bread and cakes are added to our menu.

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Is this good for a group of 10? How's the seating?

There's is a enough room for 10 but you will take up half the seating

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Is there anything that is sugar free?

Sorry, we don’t have any sugar free flavor ice cream.

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Do they sell Ube ice cream by the scoop or by the pint?

They sell both by the scoop and by the pint!

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What items are vegan?

They have Hawaiian shaved ice. You can add mochi, but hold on the condensed milk. I also think the sorbets would be vegan.

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Amazing flavors and excellent service!! Every time I visit I'm met with a smile and good attitude…read morewhich is exactly why I keep coming back!

Adorable little ice cream shop with novelty and old fashioned candy lining the wall opposite the…read moreorder counter. What a great custom menu with lots of creative choices for ice-cream, ice-cream sandwiches, shake and floats, coffee and coffee desserts. Custom rotating flavors that we tried and sampled as we decided. Love how there's a secret back entrance to the ice cream parlor from Windsor Cocktail Bar next door. This is part of a cluster of good restaurants of different types along Central Avenue in Uptown. Parking available right in front of the entrance as well as around back in a private parking lot. I was so tempted by several items on the menu, but since I had just had a large lunch, I chose to try a single scoop of the Vietnamese coffee ice cream. So delicious and I loved the tiny specks of coffee. Hubs got a double scoop of strawberry ice cream, and my son got a strawberry shake. We all really enjoyed the interior and decor of the ice cream shop and the high-quality and good flavors of the ice cream. Service is really great here. The ladies were really working hard and going as fast as they could, and it didn't look easy scooping the large scoops of frozen hard ice cream. There was a line out the door on the Saturday afternoon that we showed up that moved quickly.

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dessert.in.desert is a delicious stop for Asian inspired sweet treats at Scottsdale and Mayo. With…read moreflavors 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

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

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reallly great food and great customer service. My go too burger place. great location. Amazing food…read moreand drinks. Really clean and nice inside.

"Chilaquiles and NACHOS had a baby!!"…read more Amazing, eclectic bar, with some of the best hazelnut ice cream. It was a fun place! I would come back! Service is friendly and fast.

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Scooptacular is one of my favorite places to get Ice Cream. All of their Ice cream is uniquely…read morecreated and they have a lot of fun flavors to choose from. They also do a lot of work in Laveen supporting the local schools. Staff is always fast and friendly. They also have a small table for the children to watch a movie while they enjoy their Ice cream/ Shaved Ice.

This has been one of my favorite places for many years. The service and ice cream is always as…read moreanticipated. Love all of the flavors, especially the play dog. It's always clean inside and I love how child friendly it is. They waffle cones are so tasty too.

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nami

A hidden gem, I can't wait to come back here! Nami serves…read morevegan ice cream and it is AMAZING!!! There is also lots of other vegan desserts and treats for purchase too! My friends and I stopped in for dessert around 8pm on a Tuesday, and it wasn't very busy. There were a few different seating areas inside and some outside too. There are three ice cream flavors (vanilla, mixed or chocolate) to choose from, then different toppings depending on what you order, one size only. After studying the menu I decided to try the Fluffynutter'n which has peanut butter, banana and marshmallows. It was delicious!!! I think this place also does breakfast/brunch which would be fun to check out. I can't wait to come back and try all the other options!

I like Nami and am a frequent customer, mostly for the soynami. Each time I've gone it's been a…read moremixed experience, sometimes the service is good, sometimes it's not. Ultimately this doesn't matter to me as I just want the ice cream. Today I was on my way to work and decided to treat myself to a coffee. Knowing that they're vegan, I thought non-dairy milk would be included. Nowhere was I able to find which milk was included in the price- so I asked for oat milk. I was charged NINTEY CENTS (.90) for an upcharge. Rather than saying oh it comes with soy milk, or hey it's a .90 cent upcharge, the barista just added it on no questions asked. I had reviewed the menu online and in the extras it does not include oat milk, which is why I assumed it came with it. My coffee ultimately came out to $9.16. What a joke. I will definitely not be coming back here for anything besides ice cream from here on out and even that is a hard maybe. I wish more places had pricing integrity- their website doesn't reflect it and neither did the barista. *edit to add the coffee is extremely sweet and milky, tastes more like sweet milk than a latte :(

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Sweet Republic

This ice cream shop has been on my list for a while, and I finally got the chance to try it--it…read moredefinitely did not disappoint! We sampled a few different flavors and ultimately went with a two-scoop cup of black sesame and ube (the main reasons I wanted to visit), plus a two-scoop cup of Blue Moon and peach. The black sesame had a very strong, rich flavor with a slightly grainy texture that I absolutely loved, you can tell they use real, high-quality ingredients. The ube was incredible and had that authentic, natural ube aroma. It's so hard to find ube desserts that don't taste artificial or rely on weird purple food coloring, but this one nailed it. My husband got the Blue Moon and peach, which were both super refreshing and perfect for summer. Best of all, none of the flavors were not too sweet! I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu!

Sweet Republic is easily one of the best dessert spots around. The flavors are creative without…read morebeing overcomplicated, and everything tastes high quality. The texture of the ice cream is super smooth and rich. It's the perfect place to stop after dinner or just when you're craving something sweet. Definitely worth it.

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Needed a sweet treat after having a Shaka dog. The girl asked if it was our first time so she…read moreexplained the menu to us which is the only reason I'm giving 2 stars, her customer service. This ice cream was really just ok to me....$5 a scoop is a little expensive too. I tried the peanut butter and the Cookie Monster and ended up going with the later because I like cookies and cream. Really curious what they use to make the ice cream so blue. The ice cream was melting instantly when she handed it to me and it dripped in my hand. My hand is stained and my mouth looks like I hooked up with a Smurf.

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Sugar Bowl

Down to the last 4 restaurants on my America 250 series, representing Arizona, I decided to go with…read morean iconic local business where I'm from in the Phoenix area. I considered several options in Phoenix area to review, but I decided to go with the iconic Sugar Bowl in Old Town Scottsdale. It's been in business since the 1950's and has been a staple for 7 decades in Old Town. The inside is 1890's decor of pink & white wallpaper/decor like an old fashioned ice cream parlor. They have a bar area and standard seating. I remember I first went here when I was in high school in late 90's/early 2000's. Ice cream was always top notch. I used to get the Buster Brownie, which was this big brownie sundae with vanilla ice cream, goeey marshmallow topping, whipped cream, & cherry on top. It was awesome! I loved that way back then. I got lunch there once or twice; pretty good sandwiches, but the real highlight is the ice cream. My most recent visit was in Jan. 2022 with my dad. We decided to pop in for ice cream. It was as delicious as I remembered.

I cannot describe how much I love the Sugar Bowl. The family who runs and works here are…read morewonderful. They are welcoming and helpful from the moment you walk in. The old pink diner set up is everything my parents experienced in their childhood. There is even a little arcade with rides in the back. I stopped in just for ice cream. They offered me a seat at the counter with some water while I chose my flavor. This turned into looking at a menu and ordering a lunch. However, ice cream first. I mean it was 104° outside. I had pecan ice cream and it hit the spot. I ordered a turkey BLT and it was really good. I brought it back to my hotel and nibbled on it for the next two days. I was shocked the bread was still decent. The lettuce bacon and turkey all held up as well. It looked just as fresh. I will definitely stop here again.

Do it yourself banana split - vanilla ice cream, mint chocolate, double hot fudge, almonds

Banana split

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Inside! Cute pink decor takes you back in time

Papa Ed's Ice Cream

Yummy ice cream spot. I had a single scoop of the Monster…read moreCookie in a cone (they also offer cups and other cones) and it hit the sweet spot for the ice cream craving I was having. This place is located behind another building, but there was a sign on the side walk that pointed out where to go. Lots of fun Christmas decor back here. Not a lot of seating inside, but some tables outdoors to sit at. Service was fast and friendly.

Lovely local ice cream shop. I had the Honey Lavender (honey ice cream base with lavender buds),…read moreand Butter Pecan (butter pecan base with pecans) on a sugar cone. They also have waffle cones, inside seating, outside seating, and non-dairy/vegan options.

Linda Moran-Whittley, owner

Smell the flowers!

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Sweet Summer Saturday.

Slickables

He wanted to have a sweet treat after going to the Improv so my friend suggested this place. She…read moresaid we can get our own ice cream sandwiches with fresh cookies when I walked in and saw the flavors. I was blown away that they had thrifty ice cream and my all-time favorite chocolate melted crunch. Selected two cookies, scoop of chocolate malted crunch, and had the best ice cream sandwich ever.

Mmmmmm. This was a delicious dessert after a mediocre ramen next door. Several different cookies…read moreto choose from, multiple ice cream flavors, and a friendly employee! I got chocolate chip cookies and they were soft and delicious. The salted caramel ice cream was the perfect combo. Make sure you grab a spoon because there's just so much ice cream! You'll need a few bites before you can eat it as a sandwich

A slickable is a sandwich that's lickable!

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théa

We went here for the first time for our anniversary. Our waitress, Sarah, knew that and was so…read moresweet to ask how many years we had been together and gave us a dessert to celebrate. She had great recommendations and was very attentive to our needs throughout the night. We had the hummus, spicy tuna and crispy rice, shrimp scampi, and truffle filet skewer. Everything was wonderful!

Found this place on social media, our waitress was Sarah and she was awesome! Great atmosphere,…read moredrinks and food! Will definitely be back if we end up in Scottsdale again!

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Mariscos Playa Hermosa

Late lunch 3pm normally a slower pace for a restaurant. Host…read moresat us quickly and server was very friendly and when I asked for recommendations she provided us with some great choices. My friend ordered a burrito and I wanted some lite, I picked the mini seafood tower, with all sauces and avocado on the side. Server brought out complementary seafood tostadas. Food quality, service, ambience, all top-notch, highly recommend!

We were invited to hangout with some friends and enjoy the Mexico World Cup match. Not knowing…read morewhere we were going till last minute we ate at home and had just decided to do drinks and dessert wherever we ended up with our friends. Insert the most fire drinks we've scene in a while and they all can be made NonAlcoholic! Needless to say we had no clue what we were getting ourselves into and we were glad cus the prices were high but the drinks were large and delicious! All of my three daughters and my wife felt so cool with their drinks and loved every sip. Our friends said their food was good and one of which got the coolest pineapple drinks we'd ever scene! Along with amazing chips and salsa we are very excited to come back and get some food as this is a stellar top notch seafood place with amazing drinks people and an all around experience

Our Molcajete Frio is a cold seafood platter with so many of your favorites! Oyster. Crab legs. Ceviche. Shrimp. Delicious!

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Arizona Wilderness DTPHX

Arizona Wilderness Brewery is hands down the best brewery in my neighborhood and my go-to spot when…read moreI want incredible food, outstanding craft beer, and a fun atmosphere. If it's your first visit, the AZ Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich is an absolute must. It's perfectly crispy with just the right amount of heat and packed with flavor in every bite. One of my favorite traditions is stopping by after work on Thursdays to take advantage of the $5 IPA special. It's the perfect way to unwind, catch up with friends, and enjoy some of Arizona's finest locally crafted beer. Whether you're there for the food, the beer, or the lively patio atmosphere, Arizona Wilderness never disappoints. If you're in the neighborhood--or even if you're not--it's well worth the visit. Highly recommended!

Came back after seeing the soft serve margaritas on all socials--on Mondays they have half off…read morecocktails all day. Made the long drive from Gilbert to see what the hype was about and let me say....that soft serve was WORTH IT! I got the swirl and it was soooooo refreshing and delicious. I have seen people comment that they were too strong (I don't see the problem or maybe some people don't really like tequila) but mine was perfect! Not strong at all. The only reason I didn't give this updated review a 5-I ordered the banh mi sando and the sandwich was so dry. Chicken was dry. The cilantro wasn't chopped I had to pick out long stems. Also I got the AZ frosè and the rosemary syrup was just way too pungent to enjoy the whole beverage. I wished it had been more balanced. Especially when the French fries are heavily seasoned with rosemary--a bit too much.

Beer Battered White Fish Taco

Outside sitting area

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Back patio is great!

Sophia's A Brunch Counter

Swung by on a Wednesday morning around 11am and it was consistently busy! Good sign obviously. Cute…read moreplace with retro-ish vibe. Limited seating inside, but plenty of additional seating outside if you're willing to fight the AZ heat. They do have evap coolers running to help though. Quickly glanced over the menu while in line and settled on the French toast, egg sandwich, and the quiche. My stand out favorites were the French toast and the quiche. Undeniably delicious! The tater tots that came with the egg sandwich were as close to crispy perfection as you can get in my opinion. We gobbled them up way too quickly. Outstanding food and service! Couple of influencers were there filming and interviewing staff as well. Noticed that staff were so accommodating to them. Much respect to this establishment.

I kept seeing the Cube French Toast all over my Instagram, so I figured it was a sign I had to go…read moretry it. We went on a Monday. Parking was a pain since the lot is small and there aren't many spots, but we eventually found one. The place is open and bright, with both indoor and outdoor seating. You order at the register, grab a number, and they bring the food to your table. The staff was pretty quick about clearing tables, so it wasn't too hard to find a spot while we waited. We ordered a cold brew, a decaf Americano, the Cube French Toast, an egg sandwich, and a breakfast burrito. Both the sandwich and burrito came with tater tots. Everything looked really nice presentation-wise. Next time, I'd probably ask for the syrup on the side with the French toast and skip the bacon on the egg sandwich. I tried it, I reviewed it, and I'd probably come back again.

Coffee Cake

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Summer Menu

Pizza To The Rescue

Couldn't recommend this place more! The ambiance is casual and welcoming, yet elevated. Great for…read morean evening date night or an easy midday lunch! We were lucky enough to be there on a Sunday when they brought rescue puppies over! So cute! Our server, Tess, was kind and very attentive. She had great recommendations, and we enjoyed everything we ordered from the menu! Can't beat the happy hour deals. Will for sure be coming back.

Such a great concept for a restaurant!!! Met the cutest puppies and the food manages to hold…read moreup to the (adorable) expectations. Super satisfying vodka rigatoni! Nothing to really set it apart from others, but will hit the spot :)

The decor is nice but the restaurant needs some cleaning.

Our Spicy Rigatoni!

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Front door and patio area

PYRO

Food: Japanese brunch is pretty rare, so we were excited to try this place! We ordered the Japanese…read moreToast, and it was delicious. We also tried the Sashimi Don, if I remember the name correctly, and that was really good too. Atmosphere: The decor is not the stereotypical Japanese style you might expect. It feels very modern while still incorporating lots of Japanese elements. Even the restroom is beautifully designed. One thing that really stood out to me was that each stall had an audiobook playing inside. Such an interesting and memorable touch. There is no street parking nearby, so you'll need to park in the garage next door. They do validate parking.

Wow...where do I begin…read more Came here for my sister in laws birthday and none of us have been here before--we all loved everything we ordered. Food: We loved the steak tartar--highly recommend! We also loved the short rib skewers--no business being that good. We did order the gyoza...they were good but did not compare with the other starters. I ordered the miso salmon. It was perfectly cooked. Slightly salty but good. My husband ordered the porterhouse steak and everyone at the table got a piece and were in love. That steak was heavenly. My sister in law and friend both ordered the filet mignon and both really enjoyed their steaks. For sides we ordered the potatoes and Brussels and I highly recommend you order those for your sides if you go. The potatoes are ridiculously good. We ended on some desert, although I was too full, my husband got the chocolate cheesecake and my SIL got the sticky cake. Her sticky cake was recommended by our waiter and it was the better dessert choice. Cocktails were good. The ambiance was amazing. Service was excellent. We will definitely be back!

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Zen Thai

Before going to watch the Dodgers play the Diamondbacks, we stopped by Zen Thai and I'm really glad…read morewe did. It's such a cute little spot. The decor is super adorable, but honestly, the food is what really stood out. We ordered the Tom Kha, Pad Thai, and combination fried rice, and everything was so good. The Pad Thai had amazing flavor. We got everything at a medium spice level, which was perfect for me. I also loved that they let you choose from mild all the way up to extra Thai hot...my fiancé loves super spicy food, so that was a big plus since not every place offers that. We ate everything between the two of us. That's how good it was. The service was also great. He kept checking in on us without being over the top, which I appreciated.

If I could give this negative stars, that would still be too many…read more This is by FAR the WORST FOOD we have ever eaten anywhere. My stomach hurt for a couple days afterwards. We had drunken noodles and vegetable fried rice. We asked for the food to be Thai spicy and it had absolutely no spice whatsoever and there was an acrid bitter taste in both dishes that was so off putting that I wanted to brush my teeth right away to get rid of the terrible taste. We boxed up our leftovers to give to a homeless person and as soon as we stepped outside of the restaurant, a homeless guy carrying pizza crusts out of the garbage was walking by. We gave him the leftovers and I told my husband I felt guilty for giving him such awful food; not sure what would be worse eating leftover pizza crusts out of the garbage can or that crappy food.

View from front/entrance towards the back/bar. Note: couches for the two large center tables, very cool! 5/2023

Our togo order: Drunken Noodle with beef, Hawaiian Fried Rice, Papaya Salad and Tom Yum soup

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Entrance to Zen Thai

Sottise

4.2

(219 reviews)

3.2 mi

We really loved Sottise! The food was exotic and beautiful. Atmosphere was cafe. Music was…read moreQuiet jazz and big band played via vinyl. It was casual chic.

Food was delicious. Music and vibes were an all time high. Don't know what took me so long to go…read morecheck this place out but sure won't wait long to return. Still dreaming about that tuna!

French Dispatch and Talkie-walkie

Cute bar

Baked brie

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Cienna T.

6 years ago

Amazing little place!! You must go and visit this place when you have a craving! Not only does it taste amazing but the people running the store are by far the sweetest people ever!! Must go and try, they've only been open a year so with covid I'm sure it's been crazy!! Go and enjoy!! read more

Marina A.

6 years ago

Deserts was on point, Tasted amazing, Tasted delightful Great people, great service said otherwise, My breath was taken, just took me by surprise. I love it here, thank you guys for the hard work, Tasted amazing and highly recommend, read more

Bob F.

3 years ago

The coconut bubble tea is the best for a warm afternoon and matches really well with the strawberry popping and who I think was the owner was really nice!!I loved the service sooo much read more

Addy T.

5 years ago

The service was amazing and we were welcomed into the shop with so much joy and kindness. The flavors are delicious and I will definitely be coming back when I am in town again!! read more

Ashley B.

5 years ago

Incredible ice cream with so many choices! The owner and staff were super friendly. We'll be back and highly recommend this place to anyone in the Phoenix area! read more

Paula B.

7 years ago

visited Scooptopia with one of my friend and i will say they made the day , staff was friendly place was welcoming , the space was clean and tidy !! read more

JC T.

6 years ago

This place was super awesome! Great customer service. I tried the cookie monster which was AMAZING! Definitely recommend.

Ellie C.

5 years ago

This place is AMAZING, it has such good flavors and the best service! We love them there!! You have to try!

Ashley M.

4 years ago

I tried the Thai icecream and it was so good! I definitely would recommend!! Service was also good.

Erica V.

6 years ago

The shaved ice was amazing ! The service was great and the place was so clean ! Highly recommend

Anne E.

5 years ago

The staff was so friendly and welcoming and very open to questions. And delicious treats!

Rhys N.

5 years ago

their shaved ice was awesome and the owner was very very nice

Joann C.

6 years ago

I love the deserts here! All the ice cream are good.

Scooptopia - icecream - Updated August 2026

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