In the past, Sparky's was once a Cold Stone Creamery. Even though it's Sparky's now, the ice cream…read moreis still delicious. I have been there many times, and it is convenient as I work within walking distance of Sparky's. Whenever I am walking along Mill Avenue and am craving some ice cream, Sparky's is one of my main stops in the area. The ice cream is delicious. Some of my favorite flavors are Batter in Bed and Banana Cream Pie. However, I have had just about every flavor that they serve, and all of them are delicious in their own ways. I like the pleasant atmosphere. Nice and low-key place where you can relax and enjoy your ice cream. The general manager, Connor, is one of the nicest guys I have ever met. He is always a pleasure to talk to whenever I have some time for a friendly conversation during my lunch break at work. Every time I stop by, he ensures I feel welcome and right at home. Another bonus is that they have a rewards program, which offers five dollars off once you accumulate enough points. I recommend it to anyone in the Downtown Tempe area who is looking for a delicious ice cream treat.

Love this place when I visit Tempe. Always the move! The ice cream is really good, smooth and…read moresilky. They have a variety of mix ins and the menu is extensive. It's a quick stop but they generally help me quickly. I recommend them for any occasion. I've tried coconut and New York cheesecake both are great.

First time here. My friends took me. The Italian ice was so…read moregood and yummy. I had the peachy kiwi. We ordered at drive through, service was fast.

Service is often times quite slow, but staff are friendly and helpful. The soft serve is some of…read morethe best in the Valley- extremely creamy and smooth. I love the variety of flavors they have here- my favorites are their cherry (both versions, one is more like a candy cherry and the other is a natural cherry) and lemon flavors. If you are feeling like you need a a sweet treat on a hot day , a Joe-Latti (soft serve AND ice) is the way to go. They also have punch cards, which I like. :)

Stopped here for a quick sweet treat and we're glad we did! It's a small place but we were in and…read moreout quick and the ice cream was such a nice treat to end our vacation!

I dropped by and got their fruity pebbles flavored ice cream. It was insane. Licking the bowlread more

I searched Yelp for ice cream spots and came across this place after reading the reviews. I came…read morehere with friends on a hot night. When we arrived, parking was a challenge, but we eventually found a garage. Make sure you get your ticket stamped. The customer service was excellent. Italy and the manager, Gracielle, were both very nice. They were patient while we decided what to order and even let us try samples of the ice cream. I got the Cookies and Cream and Butter Crunch, and both were delicious. I'll definitely be coming back. The inside was clean and had a chill vibe, which was nice for sitting down and talking. Thanks for the great customer service and good ice cream! Give this place a try if you're in the area.

Sweet Republic was SO good. The location is in a really nice area, and the overall vibe was great…read more The staff was amazing, especially Italy, who helped us during our visit. She was super friendly and knowledgeable and let us sample multiple flavors before deciding. I also thought it was such a cute touch that they give you real metal spoons to sample the ice cream instead of the little plastic ones. All of their ice cream is homemade, and you can definitely taste the quality. I ordered the Pecan Turtle Sundae, and baby it was phenomenal. They also have purified water available for customers, which was another little detail I appreciated. Parking tip: Since it's in the city area, you'll most likely need to park in a parking garage. Make sure you bring your parking ticket inside because Sweet Republic can validate it and give you 2 hours of free parking. The only reason I'm giving it a 4.5 instead of a full 5 is because the inside is pretty small. There's probably enough indoor seating for only about 4-5 people, so it's definitely more of an outdoor-seating or grab your-lice-cream and go type of spot. That would be perfect during Arizona's fall and winter months, but during the summer heat, I definitely want to sit inside with some AC. Other than that, everything was phenomenal. Great homemade ice cream, amazing customer service, great vibes, and convenient parking validation. I would absolutely come back.

The matcha overall was good but I must complain about the greediness of this business. I ordered…read morethe Strawberry Dream almost didn't get the strawberry on top. I asked the waitress and she gave me like 1 scoop. There wasn't even people in line. Also it was around 9 pm and there was no seating inside... I WOULD LIKE TO EMPHASIZE THAT I WANTED THE MANGO STICKY RICE MATCHA BUT IT WAS NOT AVAILABLE IF YOU KNOW PEOPLE BUY A CERTAIN ORDER YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED TO SERVE ENOUGH IT.

I've been wanting to try Matcha Maiko for a very long time, and after finally taking my wife and…read moredaughter here, my only regret is that I didn't come sooner! If you love matcha, this place is definitely worth checking out. Everything we tried was delicious, and they have plenty of options for any matcha lover. But what I wasn't expecting were the Korean corn dogs. Those were AMAZING and easily made the visit even better. It does get pretty busy, so you might have to wait a little bit, but trust me--the wait is worth it. Great treats, great food, and a cool place to bring the family. Definitely recommend Matcha Maiko. We'll be coming back!

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.

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.

Beautiful presentation! the cone however was very stale, dry, and hard. The ice cream itself was…read moreyummy. Kinda expensive. Went in for the first time and the worker was not helpful.

We absolutely loved Aloha Yogurt in Tempe! We stopped in with our four kids while on vacation, and…read moreeverything was amazing. The staff was so friendly, the shop was spotless, and you could truly taste the homemade touch in everything, from the guava flavor to the ice cream cookie sandwiches and popsicles. The flavors were so unique and delicious, nothing like your typical yogurt shop. You can tell how much love the owner pours into this business. A must try in Tempe. We'll definitely be back!

Went here with a friend and found a new favorite. Aloha Yogurt is such a cute, full-service froyo…read morespot with genuinely great customer service and flavors that actually taste like something--not just overly sweet. I tried the prickly pear (if it's still there, get it), and now I'm already thinking about when I can go back before it's gone. The vibe is super versatile--perfect for an afternoon treat, casual work meetup, catching up with friends, or for date night.