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Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor: Traveler Reviews

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#5 of 618 restaurants in Scottsdale
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  • Cuisines: American, Dessert, Family Fare
  • Average price*: $ 8
  • Special features: Breakfast/Brunch, Child-friendly
  • Address: 4005 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-4424
  • Tel:  (480) 946-0051
  • Fax:  480-946-5444

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“great food and affordable too!”

Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor

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5 of 5 stars
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Feb 21, 2007

My husband remembered eating here as a kid, so when we visited Scottsdale a couple weeks ago, we had to stop here.

First of all, even at 2pm in the afternoon there was a line to get a seat. Must be popular! It was a very busy place with people of all ages there.

The prices were cheap compared to other place. My husband got a burger and fries($7), I got the cottage cheese salad ($5) and a chocolagte malt ($5). Was a wonderful meal!

My malt glass was coated on the inside with melted marshmallows and I had a semi-sweet chocolate malt. I was great!

I have to say that I regret not getting some of their ice cream desserts. The malt was great, dont get me wrong.... but I saw so many people wandering around with ice cream cones.... they looked so good.

The decor also makes the visit fun. The diner look in pink and white makes it even more special.

I highly recommend this place for a lunch or a snack. Just be forewarned that it is busy... but worth the wait!

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“You'll Scream for This Ice Cream!”

Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor

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5 of 5 stars
Signal Hill, California
Apr 16, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Our lunch stop on a city tour of Phoenix took us to the Sugar Bowl in Scottsdale on Scottsdale Road. They serve other items that looked good but what I was there for was the ice cream. I had the thickest, creamiest, strawberry malt I have ever had and my father had a tin roof sundae. Now you wouldn't think that marshmallow and caramel in combination would be good but it was absolutely delicious. The service was great, atmosphere fun, and the overall experience was delightful. Dont' walk, run to this place. You will love it!

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“Best Ice Cream in Scottsdale Heat!”

Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor

Feb 3, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

We used our Entertainment Book coupon to bring our family of 5 to the Sugar Bowl last July. We all loved our sundaes so much, we actually took pictures of our treats!

I strongly recommend a visit, especially if you have kids with you.

Good prices, too.

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“For old fashioned good food and fun... don't miss this place!!”

Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor

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5 of 5 stars
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Jan 4, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

We happened upon this adorable soda fountain on our first trip to Scottsdale. The second time we HAD to go back!! My favorite is the Golden Nugget... orange sherbet, vanilla ice cream and Sprite blended together into a creamy, dreamy drink...mmmmm, good!! My husband had a bittersweet chocoate shake that lasted all of five seconds! The service was fast, tables were quickly cleaned up, and the staff was very friendly.

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“Cute and cheap”

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4 of 5 stars
Jackson, Miss.
Oct 12, 2005

The Sugar Bowl in Old Town Scottsdale is charmingly decorated in pink and white, and the food here is both a satisfying and economical choice for lunch in the somewhat pricey Scottsdale area.

I chose the patty melt, which is served with a side item, and followed it up with a strawberry sundae. I thoroughly enjoyed both, and our waitress was fast and friendly.

The only complaints I have - the ladies' bathroom is in DIRE need of a re-do, and the young lady who took our payment at the front counter was close-mouthed. (No thank you, no have a nice day, no nothing. She barely even looked at us.) Other than that, I was more than satisfied with my visit to the Sugar Bowl, and I would return if I were in the area again.

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Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor Address

4005 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-4424
Tel: (480) 946-0051 Fax: 480-946-5444
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