The world is more fast-paced than ever, and we often find ourselves longing for simpler times. If you share that mindset, come slide into a pink leather booth at The Sugar Bowl, a retro ice cream parlor in Arizona. Open since 1958, this Scottsdale icon has been scooping the best sundaes around for over 60 years. If you’re in the mood for a strong dose of nostalgia and a sweet treat, The Sugar Bowl is the place to be!
Travel back to the days of sock hops and poodle skirts when you visit The Sugar Bowl, a retro ice cream parlor in Arizona.
TripAdvisor/Hoosierbud Open since 1958, the Scottsdale icon is a place where locals can gather and reminisce on the good old days.
You’ll be hit with a wave of nostalgia immediately upon stepping inside.
TripAdvisor/Michael D Between the checkered floors, pink leather booths and bar stools, and vintage lamps hanging over each table, it’s a little slice of the ’50s in the 21st century.
Will you slide into a booth, or grab a seat at the counter?
TripAdvisor/Joanne Either way, take a few minutes to admire the old-fashioned décor. It unlocks so many childhood memories!
Before we dive into the ice cream, let’s take a look at the menu.
TripAdvisor/Taryn O From the vintage newspaper comic - designed by a local artist, might we add - and the whimsical poem telling the Sugar Bowl story, it’ll make you feel all kinds of warm and fuzzy inside.
When it comes time to order, you’ll encounter quite a dilemma.
TripAdvisor/Shawn W What’ll it be - a root beer float, milkshake, or sundae piled high with toppings? So many choices!
How about a good old-fashioned banana split?
TripAdvisor/NancyN9 This classic childhood dessert never goes out of style, and it’s worth revisiting if you haven’t enjoyed one recently. The whipped cream and cherry on top are non-negotiable, by the way.
If you’re feeling indecisive, it’s impossible to go wrong with a simple scoop (or two) of your favorite flavor.
TripAdvisor/Liz S From strawberry to mint chip and everything in between, rest assured your favorite has a rightful spot on the menu.
Hours are 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Sunday-Thursday, and 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. on Friday & Saturday. Visit the ice cream parlor’s Facebook page for more information.
TripAdvisor/Hoosierbud
Open since 1958, the Scottsdale icon is a place where locals can gather and reminisce on the good old days.
TripAdvisor/Michael D
Between the checkered floors, pink leather booths and bar stools, and vintage lamps hanging over each table, it’s a little slice of the ’50s in the 21st century.
TripAdvisor/Joanne
Either way, take a few minutes to admire the old-fashioned décor. It unlocks so many childhood memories!
TripAdvisor/Taryn O
From the vintage newspaper comic - designed by a local artist, might we add - and the whimsical poem telling the Sugar Bowl story, it’ll make you feel all kinds of warm and fuzzy inside.
TripAdvisor/Shawn W
What’ll it be - a root beer float, milkshake, or sundae piled high with toppings? So many choices!
TripAdvisor/NancyN9
This classic childhood dessert never goes out of style, and it’s worth revisiting if you haven’t enjoyed one recently. The whipped cream and cherry on top are non-negotiable, by the way.
TripAdvisor/Liz S
From strawberry to mint chip and everything in between, rest assured your favorite has a rightful spot on the menu.
Have you ever been to The Sugar Bowl? If so, what did you order and how was it? Tell us in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for another retro place in Arizona where the ’50s never end.
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Address: Sugar Bowl, 4005 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
