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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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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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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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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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Best Root Beer Floats in Tucson
Root beer floats are a treasure — 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 Yelp’s 2025 Top 100 List
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 […]
Jackie Tran·Jul 10, 2025
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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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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, Tucson’s rising smash burger truck
During last year’s 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, […]
Jackie Tran·Mar 6, 2026
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The Essential Foodie Guide to Marana
Famous for its unique blend of traditional Southwestern fare and innovative foodie experiences, Marana is a paradise for every kind of gastronomy. From laid-back cafes serving artisanal pastries, vibrant bars boasting craft beers and clever cocktails, to upscale restaurants offering exquisite dining experiences, our gu
Jul 14, 2023
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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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Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream to Make its Tucson Debut
Beginning at 11 a.m. on October 24, Handel’s is hosting its Grand Opening celebration with face painting, giveaways, and other goodies.
Matt Sterner·Oct 22, 2024
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Ice Cream Showdown at Maynards Market + Kitchen Tonight
Maynards Market is hosting its 2nd annual Ice Cream Showdown competition. The challenge takes place Saturday, July 11 from 6pm-8pm and includes 20 unique and original flavors. Each creamery has creative freedom, but […]
Sarah Pelfini·Jul 11, 2015
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The Screamery
4 locations
The Sarnoskis opened The Screamery in 2014 when they couldn’t find an ice cream that offered the quality of ingredients they desired. Similar to the other locations in Tucson, The Screamery’s downtown location offers several original handcrafted flavors, such as Blueberry Cheesecake, Sweet Cream Honeycomb, and Orange D
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The Best Places for Wi-Fi & Work in Tucson
Sometimes, just sometimes, working from home isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Sometimes a change of scenery provides as much of a jolt to your productivity as that cup of green tea or extra-large nitro cold brew.
Sometimes it's time to Google "cafe with Wi-Fi near me" and finally get that paper or proposal done t
Max Wingert·Aug 10, 2023
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Where to Eat in Southern Marana
Just north of Tucson, in the foothills of the Torolita Mountains, you'll find Marana -- a small, but rapidly growing town rich with history, surrounded by beautiful views, and populated by a community that loves their local food.
This guide addresses that last part, in particular -- the best restuarants in South Mar
Jul 14, 2023
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Where to Eat & Drink While Exploring Tucson's Haiku Hike
Oh, the weather is warming up, the birds are chirping, and downtown is blossoming with haikus. No, a haiku isn't something you can eat — it's a poem of 17 syllables in three lines of five, seven, and five.
The annual Haiku Hike , presented by the Downtown Tucson Partnership (DTP) and the University of Arizo
Matt Sterner·Mar 19, 2024
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Foodie 15: Best Restaurants in Sedona, Arizona
You don't need another excuse to take a trip up to Sedona. I mean, the red rock landscapes are straight-up stunning and the hiking options and close proximity to Flagstaff are tough to beat. Still, we've curated this guide to Sedona's best restaurants to help you plan a thorough, fueled journey. From cozy cafes nestl
Sam Jump·Jan 12, 2024
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Local Restaurants To Support During The Orange Grove Closure
In May 2023, construction crews got to work on the new Orange Grove Road interchange project on I-10. Once it's completed, drivers will be zippin' through that area which is being rebuilt and widened for more traffic. This is a great idea — more drivers equal more traffic to local restaurants — but in the meantime, a l
Matt Sterner·Jul 13, 2023
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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 it’s been nothing but smiles and wagging tails.
Hannah Hernandez·Mar 7, 2024