The 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in Arizona — 2026
We compared all 857 ice cream shops in Arizona on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.
#2 · Fite and Sons Mercantile and Ice CreamPrescott
Mon - Thu 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Fri - Sat 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
#3 · Cold Stone CreameryPhoenix Milkshakes
Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm
#4 · Handel's Homemade Ice CreamScottsdale HomemadeVegan
Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm
#5 · Gelato CimminoScottsdale Gelato
Monday 10AM–9PM, Thursday 10AM–10PM, Sunday 10pM–10PM
#6 · Bahama Buck'sMesa Shaved iceDrive-thru
Monday 11:00AM - 10:00PM, Friday 11:00AM - 11:00PM, Sunday 12:00PM - 8:00PM
#8 · Bruster's Real Ice CreamChandler Italian iceHomemadeVeganMilkshakes
Mon-Sun 11am-10am
#9 · Desert Swirl Frozen YogurtPhoenix Soft serveFrozen yogurtMilkshakes
Mon-Sun 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
#10 · FROST Gelato KierlandPhoenix Gelato
Sunday-Thursday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, Friday & Saturday: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services
(soft serve, gelato, frozen yogurt, custard, italian ice, shaved ice, paletería, rolled, homemade, vegan, ice cream cakes, milkshakes, dog-friendly, drive-thru),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.