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

I came here on a Wednesday afternoon, very quiet but busy, most of the customers were on their…read morelaptop so I guess it seems like a place to study or work quietly? I ordered a pomegranate lemon breezer and a croffle. I didn't know what to expect with either but the drink was refreshing and the croffle was warm and tore apart like a croissant. It is clean inside too.

My family and I stopped by for coffee before our roadtrip and we all enjoyed our drinks. I liked my…read morePistachio Latte. I was expecting it to be a bit more sweet but it was still good and the coffee flavor was strong. There were ground up pistachios in it which was a nice touch, but there was definitely more than I would have preferred. I felt like every sip I took I had to chew as well. My boyfriend got the Karak Chai and he liked it and said it was strong. It's cute inside and there's plenty of seating. It would be a great study spot since there are a lot of tables. It's a bit pricey, but luckily when we went they were doing a BOGO 50% offer for all drinks.

Yummy spot! Visiting from the Bay Area I wasn't expecting great Matcha options in AZ, but this…read moreplace was great. Plenty of seating and service is quick. So good my family came twice while we were there.

I discovered this place by accident and decided to pop in. I'm not familiar with this place as I'm…read morestill a new resident to Arizona but I just so happened to go to Improv Tempe right above this place and after the comedy show, I stopped by here to get a drink. The ambiance is social and might feel more college-like, understandably but don't let that stop you from ordering anything. My green tea matcha latte was actually really good. I didn't have any issues with service or ordering even though I kept my order simple since I'm not familiar with their menu (yet). From my limited experience here, it was good. The establishment feels almost hidden if you're new or curious about it. But go check it out for yourself and let me know how their matcha ice cream is. I'll eventually be back again.

The person making our order seemed to be in the middle of training or first starting. She did…read moregreat! We did a customize your own with cinnamon sugar cone, vanilla chocolate swirl, cookie butter spread, nutella drizzle and fresh strawberries as topping. Was good

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.

Super cute coffee and pastry shop. They have a large menu to choose front as well as some cute keep…read moresakes and goodies. The shop offers a cozy spacious patio seating as well as some 5 top and 2 tops inside. Service was welcoming and friendly. It was our first times, I tried the cold Carmel macchiato coffee and it was perfect sweet to coffee ratio for me:) I would def order again. It's a nice meet up place or two f you want to have a meeting unless you sit on the patio during leaf blowing of trimming hour then you might have to yell every other sentence but other than that great and cozy!

Was looking for a nearby coffee spot after class and decided to try out Honey 2 a Bee. My low…read morerating is because I didn't love their matcha. To be fair, the employee gave me a warning that they use ceremonial matcha which is much stronger and asked me if I wanted to change it out for a more typical matcha powder they use for other drinks. I've had great ceremonial matcha before so I didn't think it would be a problem but for some reason I felt like my drink tasted so odd. I got their spanner matcha which was described to be salted maple flavoring. I'm not sure if it was the matcha or the maple but it had a weird aftertaste that I can seem to describe it other than an expired taste. Because the employee gave me a warning before I would go back and try something else in hopes of a better experience.

I ordered from here on Grubhub while staying at a nearby hotel and it was awesome!!! Typically iced…read morecoffees being delivered are a gamble and you don't know what you're going to get but I got a iced coffee with salted caramel flavor and it was so so good! The food came really quickly and my order was actually 100% correct which is amazing! I ordered the sweet crêpe of Nutella and banana, and it was the best thing I've ever eaten! Also one of my favorite foods! I also got the BLT with avocado and it was so so so so good! I was really impressed with the fact that I got everything right it was delivered quickly and the food was actually amazing even on takeout. I highly recommend checking this place out. It was so so so good. I'm not sure about the ambience of this place because I had to be delivered, but I would probably check it out in their actual location because it was such a great experience

First things first: this place is wildly unassuming. Tucked into a shopping center next to Food…read moreCity, you might not give it a second glance from the outside... but the second you step inside, it's a totally different story. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and full of personality -- with cute doodles on the walls and a cozy, homey vibe that immediately makes you feel like you're in the right place. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by Lafayette (who I somehow knew from like 20 years ago -- small world moment!) and told I could sit wherever I liked. Within minutes, I had a menu in hand and water from their self-serve station -- which, by the way, I LOVE. The menu? Massive. We're talking everything from crepes and waffles to sandwiches, chilaquiles, and more. Basically, if you're craving it, they probably have it. Naturally, I went with my classic comfort order -- biscuits and gravy -- but I couldn't resist adding a dulce de leche crepe and their dirty horchata for my drink. Y'all. Let me tell you. That dirty horchata? Changed my life. Every flavor note was beautifully layered, rich, and perfectly balanced. It set the tone for what ended up being one of the best brunches I've had in recent memory. The biscuits and gravy? The best I've ever had at a restaurant. Period. The gravy was rich, savory, and loaded with flavor (plus topped with bacon because they understood the assignment), and the biscuits were perfectly textured -- dense but not heavy, fluffy without being dry. It came with seasoned, crispy hash browns and the portion was enormous. I took half of it home and was still full. And the crepe? Sweet, decadent, and absolutely delicious. A perfect dessert-for-breakfast moment. Service was just as impressive as the food. I was seated immediately, brought a menu quickly, and my drink arrived within five minutes. The food came out fast, I was checked on regularly, and both owners were walking around chatting with patrons -- you can tell they care about their customers and love what they do. The total cost was about $30, which felt more than fair for the quality, portion size, and overall experience. I'd happily pay that again and again for a meal this good. TL;DR: Sweet Desert Café is a low-key, high-reward brunch haven. Go. Go now.

09/05/2025 As my mom and I were leaving the Fujiya Japanese…read moreMarket, I noticed the sign next door said Arai Pastry. I was so excited because I heard about this place a long time ago and had yet to visit. It's fairly small inside with a small glass case on the side with cookies and one main one filled with both sweet and savory options. There were also a few loaves of bread on the counter. Everything looked great, but it was a such a warm day so my mom and I opted for something light. The Coffee Cake was indeed as light and airy as it looked. The cake layers tasted like a sponge cake with slightly dry edges (a little over-baked). I think the espresso layers were mousse and not too sweet. It was topped with a chocolate covered espresso bean that was tasty as well. Overall it was a nice afternoon treat. I would like to go back sometime and try their Japanese cheesecake, and their raisin bread loaf too.

I stumbled upon this cute little bakery while omw to Angie's Lobster. Decided to stop in to check…read moreout what they had. They offer a variety of cakes by the slice, specialty breads, and other pastries. I was tempted to get a slice of cake, but I was able to fight off the craving, lol. You can also order a whole cake, but I would assume you'd have to place that order in advance. Prices seem fair, the service is fast and friendly, and the shop is clean. They don't have any tables inside, so it's a grab-and-go kind of place. It's located in a corner strip mall with decent parking. I would come back again, and when I do, I'm getting a slice of cheesecake!! =)

I arrived at the restaurant for a late lunch, around 2pm, and it was quiet. Only 2 other customers…read moreseated inside. I ordered the Chicken and Bubble Waffle, and added an Iced Horchata Latte. It took at least a good 5-7 minutes before I got my food, it was hot and fresh. And the savory chicken with sweet waffle was perfectly balanced. This was my first time having bubble waffles, and they were yummy. They were 'churro' style and had a very light cinnamon and sugar flavor. The chicken was a really good portion, hot and crispy. And there is a side of fried crispy chicken skin, ohhhhh so salty - so good! While they maybe be considered more of a sweet shop with their churro, ice cream, and boba offerings, they have a pretty good savory food menu. The staff was super nice, and I'm definitely going to come back here!! Thank you Churro Nest and Yelp! For this experience. I rarely ever go to Tempe Marketplace, so I dont know if I would have found this place otherwise! It's located across from Forever 21, and next door to piercing shop Rowan.

Churros: because life needs more magic wands made of dough and sugar!…read more As someone whose sweet tooth is on the smaller side, I like that this place has some savory options. It allows me to enjoy a snack with my friends who are all about that sugar rush lifestyle. I do recommend the breakfast bites for a sweet option. The churros are cut smaller, and you get a mountain of whipped cream and fresh fruit to dip you churros in. It's like the chips and guacamole of in the churro world. The churro-crusted churro-style Hong Kong egg waffles are a must. They drizzle a nice chipotle syrup on top, and they even give you fried chicken skin to munch on. The chicken loco moco is also good, although I suggest asking for more gravy. I'm a gravy fiend, though, so if you're about moderation, it's probably sufficient for you. Milk teas and coffee are good here, but I would pass on the syrupy fruit drinks. This place also offers adorable egg cups, so if you're a sucker for a cute Instagram-worthy beverage, this place does a good job. I like it here! I hope you like it here too. The place is a bit warm, though, so be warned. Bring a hair tie!

I love the mochi fresh- just like the name, they're so good. The boba and mochi are always fresh,…read moreand my favorite has to be their fried dumplings. The staff are amazing--I genuinely love the employees there, and the owners (it's a family-run spot) are so friendly and kind. You can really feel the warmth when you walk in. The place is fairly spacious with lots of cute decor, and they even sell adorable merchandise. They always try their best to accommodate you, which I really appreciate. Highly recommend!

3.5: Sometimes boba places rely too much on syrups and flavorings and Mochi fresh veered that way…read more Nonetheless, they had friendly service and reasonable prices for fruit tea, milk tea and bubble milk- whatever that is! I ordered the Thai milk tea at 0% sugar and less ice and it was not overly sweet. You can order at the kiosk or at the counter. They have a sign that made you think that perhaps unsavory characters come in and try to be served. More of a takeout kind of place. I would return if in the area.

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. :)