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    3.6 (176 reviews)

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    Small Strawberry Bliss with an Oreo cookie waffle cone.
    Sara M.

    This place is mom & pop type cold stone creamery. Friendly staff, lots of dessert options: waffles, smoothies, mix in ice cream options, tons of different cones, dessert pretzels. I chose the small strawberry shortcake with a Oreo waffle cone. It was $10 and way too big! The $2.50 Oreo cone was good but so filling & rich. The ice cream was good but the shortcake pieces were too big and frozen, hard to eat. Loved the whip cream finish on top tho!

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    Tamica J.

    The ice cream is great! The service friendly and the ambiance relaxed. If ever in the area, this is nestled downtown and is definitely a treat!!! Stop in for a sample, and leave with a cup or cone. Just fresh delicious ice cream given with a smile.

    Keerthana R.

    Small shop in downtown Tempe. We usually do take out as the place is small. They have variety of ice creams and are usually good for the price. Sometimes you feel like the ice cream doesn't taste as great as the previous time. So if they maintain the consistency with the quality it would be a great.

    Sami L.

    Customer service is great. Clean. Located in a cute spot, close to the metro. Live music was outside when I visited. I got the blueberry muffin ice cream. Great price. If you're craving ice cream, I don't see why you wouldn't stop here Good selection. You can compare it to Coldstone with a less corporate feel.

    Pecan Pie Waffle
    Shawn W.

    This place is definitely a MUST on a late night stroll down mill. They're open until midnight on the weekends which is perfect when your late night cravings hit. As soon as I walked in, all I could smell was freshly made waffle-cones and sweet ice cream. This sealed the deal for me.. I needed some ice cream. I initially wanted to do an ice cream sandwich from baked bear but they were closed. So when I saw that Sparky's had ice cream sandwiches, it was a no brainer to try one. However, once I saw the mini waffles on the menu I decided to try that instead. I expected the waffles to be pre-made and warmed up in a microwave or toaster... nope. They make them fresh in a waffle maker once you order them. #winning! I got the pecan pie waffles which include on scoop of ice cream. I decided on cheesecake to complete my masterpiece of a dessert. It was incredible. I constantly kept scooping my ice cream into the waffle and they made the perfect combination. The flavors of the waffle, ice cream, pecans, and caramel drizzle meshed perfectly. I will be back for another late night snack.. very soon.

    Sherbet on a cone
    Sarah L.

    Conveniently located to where we stayed. Really friendly service. Kids liked it. The banana split was just ok. Really enjoyed the edible spoons they sell. Inside table was kinda dirty. Needs more seating options as outside there are homeless people taking up seating.

    Giulio S.

    The ONLY reason why I came here is because my 5YO son wanted to show me the ice cream place he found. Soon as we walked in the place literally smelled of feces. My son ordered while holding his nose shut. I asked what the issue was and they fella working told me they emptied their grease trap. Then there's the ice cream - nearly melted upon coming out of the freezer. The guy working said they had an issue with the freezer. Add to this disgusting experience, the tabled are covered with bird crap. All for nearly $13 DONT GO HERE. Save your money and just eat some soft served poop which can be found for nothing.

    Cake batter ice cream with a cookie dough mix-in, in a waffle cone- yum!
    Christina M.

    HUGE cones and high quality ice cream! They even let you do one mix in with your scoop similar to Cold Stone. I got the cake batter with cookie dough mixed in, and it was delicious! Really smooth ice cream.

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    Excellent ice cream, very decadent and rich. So many flavors to choose from, they're very patient and will let you try each and every one!

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    Great selection and the employee was super fun and helpful. Will totally go back next time we want ice cream in Tempe!

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    Everyone is sweet and cool. GOTTA TASTE THAT MANGO MARGARITA! Overall the icecream is really great.

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    Showed up at 10:30PM which was 30 min before closing and was turned down for toppings. Very poor service and what seems to be lazy staff.

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    Service was meh. Ambiance was meh. If you are looking for a hospital cafeteria vibe, this is your place.

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    If you love sweets this is the place for you!!!! As I walked in I was greeted with a smile and a…read morefriendly hello. It's a cute little ice cream store. The menu was a little confusing as to what you're actually ordering and how to order the ice cream treat. The ice cream was very tasty.. with all that comes on and in the cone it was a little sweet for me. I think if I go back again I'd ask more questions. one question I'd have is if I can pick the flavor and the options I want on and in my cone. Overall it was good, and you get a lot of ice cream.

    Nothing special, good ice cream, would not recommend over anywhere else…read more Parking is rough, you need to find street parking or a parking; great location if you're commuting or just walking by. Service was non-existent and poor. Cashiers looked like they did not want to be there; they were out of strawberries which is a staple in a bunch of their cones. Cashier didn't make any recommendations to other ice cream cones of modifications to make the cones work in place of missing strawberries. I had to ask a few times to figure out if I could get a certain cone without strawberries. I got the Cheesecake Cone, it was good but very messy. I'd recommend sitting down to eat. I wasn't give a napkin or spoons but you definitely need it especially if it get hotter. The price is up there for a singular cone it's about $11, they also have optional tipping that doesn't feel optional. The restaurant is clean, but lacking in keeping you around. They have tables you can stand around outside, but the objective inside seems like to get you ice cream and get out; I'm sure it makes sense during busier times. All in all it's good, just not great. I'd come in again and when I do I hope the customer service is better.

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    Sparky's Old Town Creamery - icecream - Updated June 2026

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