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Best places to satisfy your sweet tooth in Scottsdale, AZ

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Living in Scottsdale, AZ is a dessert lover’s dream come true. From quirky gourmet ice cream parlors to classy chocolateries, you’ll definitely find a place or two here to satisfy your cravings. Check out what Scottsdale has for your sweet tooth:

Sweet Republic
9160 East Shea Boulevard

Sweet Republic gives a fun and exciting twist to the classic ice cream with out-of-the-box gourmet flavors and lavish sundae creations. Get a scoop or two of their fan favorite – salted butter caramel swirl. Or be more adventurous and grab some scoops of sweet potato marshmallow.

Zak’s Chocolate
6990 E Shea Boulevard

This award-winning chocolate shop offers only the best and most delectable chocolate bars, brownies, truffles, and other chocolate confections in all of Arizona. Zak’s takes pride in using “ethically sourced” cocoa beans and making everything by hand. Each chocolate served here has a unique flavor profile depending on its terroir, origin, and the way it was prepared.

Sugar Bowl
4005 N Scottsdale Road

For some classic sweet treats, Sugar Bowl is the place to be. This restaurant has been an old town favorite for around 60 years – and for good reason. Their extensive menu features diner classics like thick and creamy milkshakes, malts, over-the-top sundaes, splits, and soda floats.

Superchunk Sweets & Treats
#19 Scottsdale

One of the best chocolate chip cookies in the US is found right here at Superchunk Sweets & Treats. Their mesquite chocolate chip is as Arizonian as it gets, having a sandy texture and memorable nutty caramel taste. They also have a wide selection of cookies, brownies, and a mashup of the two called a “brookie.”

The Local Donut
3213 Hayden Road

The Local Donut offers new and imaginative donuts right next to well-loved classics like glazed and jelly-filled. Grab a couple of their maple bacon and Fruity Pebble cereal donuts for breakfast. Or snack on some PB&J and apple fritter flavors in the afternoon. On weekends, try their croissant donuts, a croissant shaped and fried like a donut but filled with Nutella or vanilla bean cream.

Learn more about the lifestyle and your real estate options in Scottsdale Arizona. Get in touch with Scott Selmer today at 1.480.353.0299 or scott(at)scottsemerrealestate(dotted)com.