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Lick's Ice Cream & Coffee
North Oracle Road ¡ Catalina
Offering ice cream made in AZ & Scooping small town love in every scoop. Fresh bubble waffles, Gluten Free Bubble waffles, dairy ice cream, vegan ice cream, cereal-infused ice cream, specialty milkshakes. Locally roasted coffee and cold brew.
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Guide to Ice Cream In Tucson
I scream, you scream...oh, hush! In this warm weather town, there's no need to scream for ice cream. This year-round favorite treat and its cool cousins, gelato, and sorbet are widely available in a variety of distinctive styles and flavors. You'll also find more unusual fare such as Indian golas, a version of shaved i
Edie Jarolim¡Aug 21, 2023
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Variety H2O & Ice Cream
East Golf Links Road ¡ South Side
They're a family owned and operated water purification and ice cream shop. Try all of their purified waters: RO, re-mineralized, and Alkaline.
They serve cold Thrifty Ice Cream and use it to make our delicious milkshakes.
They also offer smoothies, snow cones, Indian Ice Golas, ice bags made with their amazing water an
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Upscale Dining Options for Sonoran Restaurant Week 2026
One of the most beautiful things about Sonoran Restaurant Week is the ability to enjoy a curated prix-fixe menu for a fraction of the cost.
Sep 9, 2026
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Okashi Ice Cream & Confections
Okashi Ice Cream & Confections, a Japanese-inspired cottage bakery, is a pre-order + pickup business only. Favorites include their butter mochi, kakigori (Japanese-style shaved ice), and onigiri.
Stay tuned with their most recent updates via their email newsletter.
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TCOG-Certified Restaurants Participating in Sonoran Restaurant Week 2026
One of the most beautiful things about Sonoran Restaurant Week is the ability to enjoy a curated prix-fixe menu for a fraction of the cost.
Sep 9, 2026
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The Screamery
4 locations
The Sarnoskis opened The Screamery in 2014 when they couldnât find an ice cream that offered the quality of ingredients they desired. Similar to the other locations in Tucson, The Screameryâs downtown location offers several original handcrafted flavors, such as Blueberry Cheesecake, Sweet Cream Honeycomb, and Orange D
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Best Root Beer Floats in Tucson
Root beer floats are a treasure â a fizzy and creamy combination that's just as fun to slurp as it is to burp. I made a beer float once but it just wasn't the same. Root beer floats are the perfect way to bring out your inner child, transporting you back to simpler days, when your biggest worry was a brain freeze. It
Matt Sterner¡Aug 6, 2024
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Two Tucson Ice Cream Shops Make Yelpâs 2025 Top 100 List
Two Tucson ice cream shops earned national acclaim, securing spots on Yelpâs 2025 Top 100 Ice Cream Shops list. Licks Ice Cream & Coffee ranks at no. 44, while Blue [âŚ]
Jackie Tran¡Jul 10, 2025
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Tea Leaf & Creamery Brings Boba, Ice Cream & More to First Ave
The new bob and ice cream shop is located at 4246 N. First Ave. #150, taking over the space formerly occupied by Tea Hub.
Matt Sterner¡Mar 27, 2025
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Inside Bisou Burger, Tucsonâs rising smash burger truck
During last yearâs Chinese Chorizo Festival, I walked into Slow Body Beer Co. and saw a cute pastel coral/salmon pink truck parked out front. I realized it was Bisou Burger, [âŚ]
Jackie Tran¡Mar 6, 2026
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Vegan Tucson Night Market returns to Rillito Park on Sept. 5 with 66 vendors
Vegan Tucson Night Market returns Sept. 5 at Rillito Park with 66 all-vegan vendors, free admission, free parking, live music, and dogs welcome. No ticket needed.
Aug 25, 2026
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Handelâs Homemade Ice Cream to Make its Tucson Debut
Beginning at 11 a.m. on October 24, Handelâs is hosting its Grand Opening celebration with face painting, giveaways, and other goodies.
Matt Sterner¡Oct 22, 2024
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Best Things the Tucson Foodie Team Tasted in August 2026
Not only are these reminders of the dishes we ate, but they can also be a guide for your own decisions on what to eat here in Tucson.
Sep 1, 2026
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Best Things the Tucson Foodie Team Tasted in May & June 2026
Not only are these reminders of the dishes we ate, but they can also be a guide for your own decisions on what to eat here in Tucson.
Jul 1, 2026
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Copal
5340 E Broadway Blvd suite 100 ¡ Midtown
Copal Contemporary Mexican Cuisine showcases a lively, modern space with vibrant neon signs and an agave bar. The dining room features colorful lighting and a stage area for live music performances. The venue blends upscale cantina flair with casual comfort.
The shareable Trilogia de Dacos allows you to build your own
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Cones For Bones: Ice Cream Shop For Dogs Also Helps Furry Friends in Need
Cones for Bones has been open for a few months at 6121 E. Broadway Blvd. #138, and itâs been nothing but smiles and wagging tails.
Hannah Hernandez¡Mar 7, 2024
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Penelope Pizza teams up with Okashi Ice Cream & Dirt Lady Bread for âPasta Nightâ
The pizza shop began these pop-up dinners earlier in the year and the upcoming/last Pasta Night experience of 2023 is on December 19.
Matt Sterner¡Dec 14, 2023
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Things to do (Aug. 17-23): Ice Cream Social, Tea Party & More in Tucson
Donât forget, you can always check out our Things to Do section on the website to check out whatâs going on any day of the week.
Matt Sterner¡Aug 16, 2023
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Vertigo Wines
410 N Toole Ave ¡ Downtown
Vertigo Wines blends elegance with whimsy in a softly lit space featuring plush velvet barstools, floral wallpaper, and crystal chandeliers. Wine barrels double as decor and functional storage, adding rustic charm to the refined setting. A dramatic granite bar fronted by a mosaic of glass bottles anchors the room. The