Top 15 Dessert Spots in Mesa, Arizona
Dessert in Mesa isn’t confined to one strip. I’ll start in Downtown Mesa for a scoop or a Dopecone, then head toward Dobson Road for shaved ice, rolled ice cream, and coconut jelly in the Asian District. This is my personal, on-the-ground list of the best dessert spots in Mesa, Arizona, so you can build your own sweet crawl without overthinking it.
Downtown Mesa
Located right in Downtown Mesa, this is a fun, new spot that is quickly becoming a local favorite: Outcast Doughnuts. While ice cream may not be at the forefront here, their doughnuts are quite delicious. Pair your choice of doughnut with your favorite assortment of beers in their craft beer flight. Check it out!
Novel Ice Cream
One of Downtown Mesa's newest businesses offers warm donut buns stuffed with handcrafted artisan ice cream. 12 unique flavors, European waffle sandwiches, glass bottle sodas, and cereal sprinkles.
40 N Macdonald #2
AZ Chimney Cakes
A Chimney cake, traditionally called Kürtöskalács, is a dessert of Hungary. This Sweet Bread is freshly baked to order with a crispy crunchy outside and a light fluffy dough inside. They are cylinder shaped with a hollow center, resembling a hot smoking chimney when it comes fresh out the oven and filled with gelato after cooling. If you enjoy the taste of churros, then you will absolutely love the scrumptiousness of a Chimney Cake! AZ Chimney Cakes also serves sundaes and bowls.
1055 N Dobson Rd #104
Fruitlandia
Proudly serving Thrifty Ice Cream. Featured Shakes include: Banana Split, Oreo Monster, Unicorn's Dream, Strawberry Cheesecake, Dulce Churro. Specialty Fruti-Drinks and Shaved Ice incorporate the freshest fruit combinations.
- 351 N Country Club Dr
- 011 S Gilbert Rd
In a place where we take our cool treats seriously, it’s refreshing to see a fun new spin on traditional ice cream make its way to Mesa. Tucked inside bustling Mekong Plaza, Roll Avenue specializes in Thai rolled ice cream, made with frosty rolls (rather than scoops) of ice cream packed into a cup and topped with all manners of sweet extras, from Oreos and graham crackers, to fresh fruits and popping bobas. Also try the Romantic Bangkok (Thai ice cream topped with a wafer roll and condensed milk).
66 S Dobson Rd #145
Genbu Waffles
When it comes to ice cream, there are waffle cones—and then there are bubble waffles. Not to be confused, the bubble version originates from Hong Kong and is made from an egg batter cooked in a special maker with round molds (instead of square ones), then filled with gelato or ice cream and topped with such toppings as fruit, cookies, candy or whipped cream. At Genbu, treat yourself to one of their signature waffles, including the Green Serpent made with a matcha-infused waffle, vanilla ice cream, strawberries, Oreo crumbles and condensed milk. Along with bubble waffles, Genbu also serves Hong Kong-style milk teas, iced teas, and flavor-infused sparkling waters.
1350 S Longmore
Marina's Fresh Fruit Shave Ice Shop
Marina's offers several different locations throughout Mesa, ensuring there's always a sweet treat around the corner. Check out these awesome deals running all summer long!
Happy Hour 6 pm - 9 pm - Tuesday - Saturday
Tuesday: Tiny Tuesdays - $2 Minis
Wednesday: Half-off Shave Ice
Thursday: BOGO Free
Friday: BOGO Half Off
Saturday: All day $1 off fruit bowls, Happy hour $1 off all shave ice
Tried & True National Creameries
Gelato - Sweet Treats
Heaven On A Spoon
Family Owned and Operated: This family-owned business takes great pride in producing the most authentic gelato and drinks in the valley. They use only the freshest, locally sourced products available, including authentic ingredients from Italy. Stop in and taste the difference!
1950 E University Dr #102
Andy's Frozen Custard
For more than three decades, only the freshest ingredients have been used for a frozen custard experience you can't get anywhere else. Offering drive through and walk-up service windows. Andy's™ has a wide variety of treats from simple vanilla or chocolate cones to sundaes, concretes and seasonal favorites like our Pumpkin Pie Concretes and Strawberry Shortcake Sundaes.
4324 E Southern Ave
Dolce Vita Gelato & Grocery
We pride ourselves in using only the highest quality ingredients for our gelato. Our almonds come from Puglia; pistachios from Sicily; hazelnuts from Piedmont, etc. Our fruit sorbets use local, in season fruits whenever possible. Even the milk and cream we use is local.
5251 E Brown Rd #104
Hive 48 Natural Sweets Including Gluten Free
Offering a new standard in Artisan Ice Creams. No refined sugars, GMO’s, preservatives, artificial flavors, dyes/colorings, or gluten are in the gelatos and sorbets.
1839 S Crismon Rd
Cool off along the Apache Trail with a sweet treat in one of Arizona's most historic towns. This settlement boasts a saloon with saddle bar stools to tie in the aura of the Wild, Wild West. Just 25 miles northeast of Mesa, surrounded by gorgeous mountains, you can make a pit stop and enjoy your favorite flavor of ice cream. Check it out!
1 Main St, Tortilla Flat, Arizona 85190
