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Two Tucson Ice Cream Shops Make Yelp’s 2025 Top 100 List


July 10, 2025
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By Jackie Tran
By Jackie Tran

Two Tucson ice cream shops earned national acclaim, securing spots on Yelp’s 2025 Top 100 Ice Cream Shops list. Licks Ice Cream & Coffee ranks at no. 44, while Blue Ice Gelato follows closely at no. 51.

Yelp’s rankings, released ahead of National Ice Cream Day on July 20, highlight establishments based on user reviews, ratings, and overall customer satisfaction. Arizona boasts five entries on the list, with Phoenix’s Novel Ice Cream clinching the top spot.

Licks Ice Cream & Coffee, located at 16130 N. Oracle Rd., offers a unique blend of artisanal ice cream and specialty coffee. Keep up with Licks Ice Cream & Coffee on Instagram.

Blue Ice Gelato, situated at 6878 E. Sunrise Dr., is renowned for its Italian gelato crafted with traditional techniques. Keep up with Blue Ice Gelato on Facebook.

For more information ice cream around Tucson, read our article The Best Ice Cream In Tucson.

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