Best Dessert in Tempe Town Lake

"We all need a sugar-fix every now and then, and if you are visiting Scottsdale, Sugar Bowl is the place to go. Built in 1958, this family-run restaurant and ice-cream parlor has been a tourist hot spot and a local favorite for decades. When you’re here, try their famous old-fashioned soda with scoops of freshly made vanilla ice cream."

"A post shared by Sugar Bowl (@sugarbowlaz) on Nov 13, 2014 at 3:14pm PST. The Scottsdale landmark began serving classic American fare and decadent ice cream creations in 1958. They’re one of Scottsdale’s Founding Businesses and have been placed on the Historic Preservation Register."

"A year-round outdoor dining venue, Roaring Fork has heaters, fireplaces, misters and fans in place to ensure the optimum temperature on their patio area all seasons of the year. Specialising in cooking meats the simple old-Southern way, guests are invited to select between lamb, chicken, beef, pork and fresh fish. Depending on the dish, the chefs will then cook the chosen meat on either the wood fire rotisserie, the open flame grill or in the wood oven for that gorgeous smoky, barbecued flavour."

"Arcadia Farms Café is a cozy café on 1st Avenue in the heart of Downtown Scottsdale that serves breakfast and lunch in a stylishly rustic space. Hailed as a popular spot for ‘ladies who lunch,’ the café offers a menu of organic New American cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients and regional produce and a variety of casual wines, and hot and cold drinks. Boasting a pretty, country cottage setting with comfortable décor, painted china and silverware, and a lovely garden patio, the boutique café serves breakfast favorites from their onsite bakery, as well as gourmet sandwiches, salads and other light meals for lunch."

"The turquoise tinted storefront of this cheerful Scottsdale coffee shop beckons one inside to discover a variety of couches, high top stools, and comfortable chairs meant to satisfy anybody’s long-term seating needs. They keep ever-changing artwork dangling from the walls, replacing them with another exceptional piece with relative frequency. A walk about the room will reveal wooden tables decorated with vibrant avocado toast, clean-cut breakfast burritos chalked full of the good stuff, and, of course, crafty mugs harboring quality steaming hot joe topped with heart-warming late art."

"Two of Maverick Coffee’s owners are Olympic-caliber athletes — and the shop's baristas' execution is every bit as disciplined, yet artful, as you might expect. The shop, which sells coffee from San Francisco-based Ritual Coffee Roasters, pairs a relaxed atmosphere with immaculate coffee preparation. The service is friendly and knowledgeable, but they do without any kind of pretentious coffee-shop air; the staff isn’t afraid to have a little fun."

"Specialty coffee drinks like lavender cold brews, rainbow lattes, and blueberry cold foam iced white chocolate mochas round-out the inventive, and colorful, menu at Maverick. In addition to its robust coffee selection, this North Scottsdale coffee shop and roastery dishes out eats like fresh pastries, vegan donuts, and hearty breakfast burritos. All of which pair nicely with their lineup of hot and cold coffee drinks."

"A post shared by Allison Fisher-Mannies (@allisoncolettefm) on Jan 9, 2018 at 7:36pm PST. Despite the name, this central Phoenix mainstay may be known more for their cupcakes than their to-die-for cookies (and other tasty treats). That’s because the bakery won the Food Network’s coveted “Cupcake Wars” in 2011; Cupcake Love-In in 2011; and Best Cupcake in the 2013 Phoenix New Times “Best of Phoenix” awards."

"Urban Cookies Bake Shop is located on 7th Street, south of Thomas. This family-owned and -operated gourmet bakeshop specializes in made-from-scratch cookies, cupcakes and doughnuts created with local and organic ingredients. There are six donut flavors, all vegan and gluten-free, and it is recommended that you pre-order as they do sell out."

"Urban Cookies Bakeshop opened in 2006 and is one of Phoenix’s prime destinations for anything and everything cake and dessert-related. This family-owned bakeshop specializes in gourmet sweets that are made to order. Urban Cookies Bakeshop takes pride in providing Phoenix with the best-baked goods that are not just fresh, but yummy as well."

"CityScape is situated near the Valley’s professional sports and entertainment centers. A few steps from CityScape, is Talking Stick Arena, Chase Field, The Phoenix Convention Center, Arizona State University’s downtown campus, and various government agencies. The shopping center occupies two city blocks and has over 20 shops such as Urban Outfitters, Lucky Strike, Hotel Palomar Phoenix, The Corner, Stand Up Live, Copper Blues, Charming Charlie, The Arrogant Butcher, Five Guys, Jimmy John’s, Starbucks, Chipotle, The Breakfast Club, CVS Pharmacy, and a lot more."

"Located 2 blocks from Hyatt Regency Phoenix, CityScape is the place for dining, nightlife, shopping, entertainment, business, events and celebrations."

"High Street is located near the intersection of Loop 101 and SR 51 in North Phoenix. Easily accessible from Scottsdale, downtown Phoenix and the entire metropolitan area. http://www.highstreetaz.com/farmers-market/"

"The finest public park in Glendale is a reminder of the city’s agricultural beginnings. Set up as a commercial operation by the rich Illinois businessman William H. Bartlett in 1886, Sahuaro Ranch was planted with pecan and citrus orchards, and raised cattle, horses and hogs. Bartlett constructed an ensemble of buildings for the workers employed here, many of which are still standing."

"Sahuaro Ranch Park is a 17-acre park that features 13 original buildings from an 1880s-era ranch. You can take tours of the main house and walk through the rose garden, orchards, and different outbuildings that the ranchers used over a hundred years ago. See what life was like back then in the Arizona desert and how people got the necessary work done without all the modern technology."

"The 17-acre ranch features 13 original historic buildings and structures, a rose garden, barnyard and orchards. Lush grounds include citrus, figs, date palms, olives, apricots, peaches, pecans and grapes. Visitors will see peacocks, chickens and small animals."

"Papago is a nice desert park located near the zoo and the botanical gardens in Scottsdale. And it contains buttes that made due to weather (red rocks buttes), a network of trails to hike, fishing lagoons, and picnic shelters (Ramadas) with awesome views like impressive things. So, do not forget to bring your camera to capture the red buttes."

"Take the easy hike to the infamous “hole in the rock” at Papago Park and take in the epic city views. Papago Park, located in south Scottsdale, is known for its short hikes, scenic rock formations and destination-worthy amenities like the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Garden. View this post on Instagram"

"About 8 miles east of downtown, Papago Park is known for its colorful sandstone buttes. There are mountain biking and running trails including the 5K Fitness Trail, Elliot Ramada Loop Trail and Double Butte Loop Trail. The Papago Amphitheater is a nice place to rest or have a picnic."

"Apparently, one of the coolest free museums in Phoenix features more than 130 rare machines from 37 different manufacturers. It doesn’t matter whether you’re still a boy or a grown man with mad love for motorcycles, this 3,000 square-feet museum will definitely excite you. We don’t need to tell you that Harley Davidson is a premiere iconic brand."

"Or maybe you and your family just think motorcycles are fascinating. This is the place for you. Over 3000 square feet of classic two-wheeled history, with 37 different motorcycle manufacturers, this museum is a must-see for all motorcycle enthusiasts."

"Tempe History Museum is showing two exhibitions focused on video game culture, and also has a robust lineup of artifacts related to historical and contemporary Tempe. Current exhibits include "Video Invaders" and "Two Players, Two Quarters: Such and Champ Style." The latter features works by a local father and son whose work is also on view in several murals around metro Phoenix. Museum Day hours are 10 a.m."

"The museum explores Tempe history through collections, research services, exhibits and programs that captivate and connect with audiences throughout the community and beyond. Open Tuesday – Sunday. Closed Mondays and major holidays."