By Teri Carnicelli

    While in other parts of the country September marks the approach of fall and cooler weather, Phoenicians know they still have another two months of scorching hot days to look forward to.

    Luckily, there are plenty of retail establishments in the North Central Phoenix area that are ready to help keep you cool on these remaining hot summer and fall days and, let’s face it, nights, too.

    Check out these cool spots offering sweet treats to bring your temperature down and your mood up.

 

Baskin-Robbins

8841 N. 19th Ave.

602-997-5144

www.baskin-robbins.com

    Single scoop: $2.48 (after tax); double scoop: $3.67. If you want to upgrade to a waffle cone or bowl dipped in chocolate, it’s an additional $1.00; or $.135 for the fancy dipped.  Favorite flavors at this location are mint chocolate chip and pralines and cream.

Cold Stone Creamery

1949 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 142

602-248-9250

    Single scoop: $3.29, but it’s a generous scoop; double scoop: $3.89; “create your own” is $3.59/$4.29. Large waffle cone: .69 cents extra; dipped waffle cone/bowl: $1.19 extra. Customer favorites include cake batter and classic chocolate.

Dairy Queen

5050 N. Central Ave.

602-274-9747

www.dairyqueen.com

    Soft serve on a standard cone. Sizes are $1.59, $1.79 and $1.99; add 20 cents to dip it in chocolate. To have your treat in a waffle cone is $2.58; eat it from a chocolate-dipped waffle bowl for $3.79.

The Gelato Spot

3164 E. Camelback Road

602-957-8040

www.gelatospot.com

    Single scoop: $3.39; double scoop: $4.39. Sugar cones free; waffle cones .69 cents extra, and speciality/dipped waffle cones .99 cents extra. Customer favorites include Almond Snickers and classic chocolate.

Mary Coyle Ice Cream

5521 N. 7th Ave.

602-265-6266

www.marycoyle.net

    Single scoop: $3.50; double scoop: $4.50. Price is same for regular cone or waffle cone or bowl. If you want the waffle cone or bowl dipped in chocolate, add 75 cents. Customer favorites include chocolate toffee crunch and fresh banana.

Mojo Yogurt Biltmore

2502 E. Camelback Road

602-840-5800

www.mojoyogurt.com

    Cost is .42 cents an ounce, whether in a bowl or as a smoothie. Multiple toppings available. Fat free and gluten free available. Customer favorites include White Boy Vanilla and any of the classic “tarts.”

New Orleans Sno Ball

808 E. Indian School Road

504-715-1662

www.neworleanssnoball.net

    Authentic shaved ice. Cost is $1.50 for a small Sno Ball, $2.50 for a medium or $2.50 for a large. More than 50 syrups available in multiple combinations. Favorites range from the traditional cherry and margarita, to the more creative red velvet cake or egg custard.

Pink Spot

49 W. Thomas Road

602-265-3889

www.pinkspotcoffeeandicecream.com

    Single scoop: $2.45; double scoop: $3.95; regular waffle cone is .75 cents extra; dipped waffle cone .95 cents extra. Customer favorites include chocolate peanut butter and Kona coffee. Also features sorbets and sugar-free ice cream.

Thrifty Water & Ice

111 E. Dunlap Ave.

623-206-4423

    Single scoop: $1.16; double scoop: $2.31. Single scoop in a waffle cone: $1.85; double scoop in a waffle cone: $3.25. Customer favorites include chocolate malted crunch and butter pecan.

Yogurtology

2045 E. Camelback Road, Suite A16A

602-468-6900

www.yogurtology.com

    Cost is .40 cents an ounce, multiple toppings available. Fat free and gluten free available. Customer favorites include oatmeal cookie and Tart Nouveau.