Dining · Scottsdale

Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor

The Sugar Bowl is a pink-walled Old Town Scottsdale institution, serving sundaes, sodas, and classic American fare from the same soda-fountain counter since the 1950s. Its cheerful retro look has made it a local landmark and a favorite backdrop for photos.

It's pure nostalgia, and a guaranteed hit with kids after a warm afternoon of wandering Old Town. Beyond the ice cream it runs a full menu of diner-style lunch fare, so it works as an easy family meal as well as a treat stop.

It can draw a line on hot afternoons and weekends, but it moves quickly. It sits right in the walkable core of Old Town, steps from the galleries and shops and easy to reach from central rentals.