# 8 Best Ice Cream Shops in Scottsdale (2026)

> Sugar Bowl's iconic 1958 parlor, Handel's small-batch scoops, and more frozen treats.

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# Best Ice Cream & Frozen Treats in Scottsdale

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Best Ice Cream & Frozen Treats in Scottsdale

Updated July 8, 2026

8 spots

### In This Guide

1

Sugar Bowl

2

Gelato Dolce Vita

3

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

4

Bahama Buck's

5

Cold Stone Creamery

6

Baked Bros

7

Scooptacular

8

Culinary Dropout

![Sugar Bowl in Scottsdale](/images/sugar-bowl.webp)

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## [Sugar Bowl](https://www.sugarbowlscottsdale.com)

4005 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Scottsdale's most beloved ice cream parlor since 1958. Classic sundaes and banana splits.

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![Gelato Dolce Vita in Scottsdale](/images/gelato-dolce-vita.webp)

2

## [Gelato Dolce Vita](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/gelato-dolce-vita)

7126 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Authentic Italian gelato made fresh daily. Pistachio and stracciatella are incredible.

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![Handel's Homemade Ice Cream in Scottsdale](/images/handels-homemade-ice-cream.webp)

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## [Handel's Homemade Ice Cream](https://www.handelsicecream.com)

7000 E Mayo Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85054

Small-batch ice cream with premium ingredients. Graham central station is exceptional.

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![Bahama Buck's in Scottsdale](/images/bahama-bucks.webp)

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## [Bahama Buck's](https://www.bahamabucks.com)

14635 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Shaved ice perfect for Arizona heat. Over 100 flavors. An Arizona summer essential.

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![Cold Stone Creamery in Scottsdale](/images/cold-stone-creamery.webp)

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## [Cold Stone Creamery](https://www.coldstonecreamery.com)

7121 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Mix-in ice cream on a frozen stone. Perfect for an Old Town evening stroll.

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![Baked Bros in Scottsdale](/images/baked-bros.webp)

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## [Baked Bros](https://www.bakedbros.com)

7020 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Warm cookies with hand-scooped ice cream sandwiched between. Excessive in the best way.

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![Scooptacular in Scottsdale](/images/scooptacular.webp)

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## [Scooptacular](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/scooptacular)

7014 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Creative ice cream with cookie dough flavors and outrageous sundaes.

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## [Culinary Dropout](https://www.culinarydropout.com)

7135 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Rotating soft serve flavors are a hidden gem. Pair with pretzel bites and beer cheese.

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