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.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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