6 Great Places to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth in Scottsdale

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By local contributor
Katarina Kovacevic

Got a taste for something sweet? We’ve got you covered with the best places in Scottsdale for dessert.

Super Chunk Sweets & Treats

Chef/owner Country Velador’s menu of small-batch, handcrafted confections changes regularly, so there’s always something new to delight sweet-lovers. And with whimsical offerings like Coffee Banoffee with Extra Toffee Pie, S’mores Got Bored! and Yuzu Pistachio Fudge, it’s easy to see why this downtown gem has a loyal and fun-loving following.
Sugar Bowl

No trip to downtown Scottsdale is complete without the old-timey fun at the Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant. A 50-year-old+ parlor with classic diner eats and some of the best ice cream sundaes in town, the Sugar Bowl’s all-pink décor is a trip down memory lane. Original drawings from Family Circus creator and Sugar Bowl fan Bil Keane hang on the walls.
Citizen Public House

This popular downtown eatery features a changing menu of luscious desserts by pastry chef extraordinaire, Tracy Dempsey. Go all the way with Heart of Caramel (devil’s food cake with chocolate mousse, roasted white chocolate ice cream and a cocoa shortbread baton) or, if you’re full, grab a bag of Dempsey’s famous Bag ‘O Bacon Brittle to go.
Café & Ice Cream Parlor at The Phoenician

As if The Phoenician’s J&G Steakhouse, Il Terrazzo and Relish Burger Bistro weren’t enough of a foodie draw, the Café & Ice Cream Parlor has upped the ante. Nosh on freshly baked pastries, homemade ice cream, and frozen yogurt. The best part: you can dine in or take your sweet treats on the road.
The Herb Box

This full-service restaurant, known for its innovative global cuisine, boasts a menu of Sweet Plates you won’t want to miss. The items change seasonally, but you’re likely to find such delights as Blackberry Lavender Crumble, Caramel Apple Crème Brulee and Flourless Chocolate Cake with strawberry rosé syrup and basil.
Sprinkles Cupcakes

Fuel up on delicious designer cupcakes at Sprinkles Cupcakes, conveniently located across the street from Scottsdale Fashion Square. Staple flavors like cinnamon sugar and red velvet are punctuated by special (seasonal) appearances from Irish chocolate, pumpkin and lemon. It doesn’t hurt that Sprinkles has some of the cutest souvenirs, too – for people and pups!