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Dessert in Desert
18511 N Scottsdale Rd #105, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, United States
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Ch
Review №1

Super cool Asian style ice cream shop. They dont have as many options as some more popular ice cream places but this is by far my favorite place to go now.Wasnt too over priced and the area outside is really nice to sit at.

Va
Review №2

This is a great Dessert Cafe my granddaughter discovered. The owners are so nice and what we ordered was delicious! Its the cutest setup and the menu has lots of variety to choose from. I definitely will be heading back to try other varieties of cones and flavors.

Ro
Review №3

Very tasty ice cream and incredibly creative flavors and cones. This place should be a franchise! We had the black cone with milk ice cream and our son loved it! We also tried the purple cone too! Each cone has a little surprise at the bottom (I won’t ruin it for you though). The only thing we didn’t like was the cheesecake. It was too dry. Not creamy enough at all. Glad we only had a slice and not a whole cake! Other than that the ice cream was really delicious! Not too sweet, just right! The owners are very nice and the interior is very clean and well organized. Highly recommend!

Mi
Review №4

Great service, really tasty flavors and they even have fried potato spirals served on a skewer.Ask for the fish cone!

Ce
Review №5

Soooo goooooddddddd i had gotten a taiyaki fish cone with mango taro serve chocolate stuffed and poky and i also ordered 2 taiyaki for 3.50 i think it was it was so worth it you want a good treat go check this place out

ke
Review №6

We loved our dessert at dessert in the desert… Great tasting soft serve served in incredibly delicious and unique types of waffles and waffle cones. Run don’t walk here as it is better than most other dessert stores we’ve visited in Phoenix and Scottsdale…

Kr
Review №7

What a great find! We loved our visit to this Asian inspired, yummy dessert place in Scottsdale. Friendly service; the Taro/milk combo was amazing.

Jo
Review №8

Very good quality and selection. Enjoyed the japanese flavor influence and over all vibe. Well be back!

sa
Review №9

One of the best desserts anywhere. A must in North Scottsdale.

Ju
Review №10

Creative little Asian inspired dessert place. The taiyaki stuffed fish were delicious. And super cute. Im not sure how theyd be if you got them to go but sitting there and eating them while they were hot and fresh is probably the way to go!

Ji
Review №11

Great dessert place. I got the milk ice cream in fish cone. The milk ice cream was one of the milkiest Ive ever tasted. Fish with custard was crunchy outside and chewy inside. Friendly people, tasty dessert

Am
Review №12

Amazing quality, quantity, price, & service!! Definitely will be coming back 😊 Thank you!

Br
Review №13

This place is amazing. So delicious!

Al
Review №14

Friendly staff, beautiful creations, and delicious!

Ze
Review №15

I absolutely love this place! We both got Taiyaki and some cheesecake! I got the taro and milk flavor while my partner got the matcha and black sesame flavor and they were all delightful all around. I really adore the aesthetics of this place and their desserts are sooooo good! Definitely coming back!

Ge
Review №16

The Fruity fiesta waffle is absolutely delicious. Light and tasty considering all the ingredients with a nice balance of sweetness. Perfect for two! Gotta go again and try some more flavors!

S
Review №17

Finally, bingsu in AZ. Nice service and they dont shy away from unique flavors like sesame!

Ma
Review №18

Great place for a fun dessert! 🍦 The fish cones are tasty and fun.

Da
Review №19

Good! I wish they had more pint & quart size takeouts! But it was delicious!

Ki
Review №20

Very different yet pretty good. I ordered a fish cone just to see what it was all about. There were many menu signs placed all over, so my eyes were everywhere trying to figure out what they even served. Its Dessert in the Desert yet there were potatoes and even Cheetos as an ice cream topping...? I had them put cream cheese in my fish cone and I asked for chocolate ice cream with sprinkles. The ice cream tasted pretty good, but it did not taste like chocolate. The fish cone was delicious. It was a fun and cool treat for a hot summers day. My husband and son ordered the Oreo milkshakes. They said they were alright shakes, but the shakes had a lot of ice chips in them. A big plus was It was inexpensive, especially for Scottsdale.

Ch
Review №21

Love this place! I go every time Im in the area. My favorite menu item is the Taro soft serve on a waffle cone

Re
Review №22

Absolutely delicious desserts! You must try one of the fish cones, such a treat!!

C.
Review №23

This was a great find. Employees are friendly and the interior is very clean and modern. I appreciated that they used buzzers to let you know when your order is ready so that theres no crowding and wondering if someone else took your order by mistake. Ice cream was superb, will be back!

Ca
Review №24

Amazing food, very clean, the employees are super nice, great customer service.

Ro
Review №25

Fun twist on icecream! The fish cone is great and the milk & taro was delicious. I’ll have to come back to try the cheesecake.

Dr
Review №26

A very cool new find! Korean style dessert shop with some very interesting and delicious menu options. Ice cream is light and refreshing. The fish cone is something like a dense chewy and crispy waffle. You can fill it with custard, nutella, bean paste and of course ice cream. Lots of fun toppings to try. This fish shaped cone was really good. They also make a very good light and fluffy cheese cake that is delicious. Highly recommend if you are looking for something new in the dessert category.

Ha
Review №27

Interesting idea but not very well executed. The ice cream flavors were questionable and the cheesecake was bland and tasted like nothing. The food took forever to get and it was less than satisfactory. I would not recommend this place.

Du
Review №28

Ice cream was delicious. The fish cone was super good and unique.

Sn
Review №29

After experiencing Taiyaki filled with ice cream while in San Diego we looked for a place out here in Az. and found dessert in the desert.. . It is Better than what we have anticipated . Great selection of options to add to your Taiyaki experience. Also many more delicious looking desserts we plan to return and try. We found our new dessert spot. Friendly people

Su
Review №30

This place is amazing. The workers are very polite, and the food is delicious!

Ji
Review №31

Love the Taiyaki and Tornado Potato!! Cant wait to come back - my new favorite dessert in the desert!

Sa
Review №32

Lovely ice cream place with unique flavors and beautiful designs.

A
Review №33

Oh my the Oreo and strawberry shakes!Very nice owners too. He helped us get our ice cream home without melting too badly.I will recommend this to anyone!

Sa
Review №34

Absolutely delicious!

Ca
Review №35

So good! Great menu that reminded us of dessert shops in college and great service. Will be coming back!

Mi
Review №36

An interesting desert option! We enjoyed the fish shaped cone with Nutella and the soft serve.

Ki
Review №37

Such a unique place! Very nice workers and service was awesome! I dont normally do reviews but as I sat down to eat my food I said this is worth a review. Thats how good this place was. Enjoy!The fish is filled with Nutella!!

Sa
Review №38

Simply must return

Br
Review №39

It was our first time here and we loved it!! Will come back! Totally recommend the Taro and Milk soft serve with the fish cone - very fun!

Iv
Review №40

This place is so amazing. It’s in a great location and is so clean and they social distance. I had the fish coke with nutella insides and nutella ice cream. Try this place it’s worth it!

Da
Review №41

I got the fish cone with custard filling, milk and taro mixed oce cream with sprinkles. They offered great service, the staff was welcoming and very helpful. I will be back again for the amazing desserts!

Se
Review №42

Absolutely loved this place! The taiyaki and ice cream was so delicious! My friends and I all got the taro/milk ice cream and it tasted so well balanced. The taiyaki is warm, fluffy, and crispy. I got a homemade one with just Nutella to save for later because I loved it so much! Also, the staff here is extremely polite, cleanly, and welcoming. I hope we get a location closer to the west valley, but until then Ill definitely be making the trip!

Ed
Review №43

Visiting from out of town, saw a PERFECT 5 STAR rating and checked it out. It was AMAZING. Our recommendation is to get the fish-shaped cone with red bean and black sesame ice cream. My waist line is glad we dont have one near us.

To
Review №44

This place was a pleasant suprise! Went here for something sweet after dinner and ended up getting several things, all of which were delicious. Staff was friendly and everything came out fast. Perfect place if you are looking for a sweet fix!

Co
Review №45

So good! I recommend the fish cone and strawberry latte

Ka
Review №46

The quality of the food is awesome and even though it was super busy everything came out quickly and just tasted amazing. Cant wait to come back and try more of the flavor offerings.On top of good food, service was fantastic and friendly and to top things off they seem very conscientious of the current pandemic and they took care to keep everything clean and wear ppe.To say the least, so many layers of awesome to this place.

Yo
Review №47

Good quality ice cream. Must try fish cone!!

Ka
Review №48

This place deserves nothing but five stars so it makes me so happy to see that in all of their reviews! The owners are always super nice and every single thing they serve is delicious! Highly recommend!!

Li
Review №49

Sooo yummy! awesome service!

Ki
Review №50

We love this cute dessert shop. The owners are so sweet and kind. And of course, the amazing delicious ice cream and treats!

Sa
Review №51

Loved the place! Ice cream was delicious. The owner was courteous. Portion size was pretty good. They are following covid protocols well.

Li
Review №52

Visiting from out of town so we really had no idea what to expect so being blown away was a super special surprise!!! The gentleman behind the counter was so helpful, we followed most of his recommendations which created a special ice cream treat to which we have never experienced before, awesomeness!!!! This is one of those places which we will talk about in the years to come when we are reminiscing about our Valentines Day trip to Scottsdale!

Sa
Review №53

Loved everything about it. I loved the ice cream, shaved ice, the ambiance and the staff! I was very impressed!

Je
Review №54

Absolutely delicious!! I’m so happy this adorable ice cream place is nearby. The owner is a great guy and service is always superb.

Ry
Review №55

The folks working were extremely kind. Friendly environment and it smells so good in the store. I only ordered a red bean Taiyaki. It was absolutely the best red bean filling and the pastry part was perfectly done. Good prices. Will be back for sure

Mi
Review №56

Totally unique place and impeccable service. This is how you run a business. Try the taro, then plan to return. Any review less than 5 stars must be for a different place.

Am
Review №57

Delicious place, wonderful service! I highly recommend and will be coming back for more soon. I love the safe covid practices they are taking here too.

Ka
Review №58

I love coming here when I get the chance. There Strawberry Parfaits are the best. And there Taiyaki is soooo yummy and crispy. Plus they are super friendly.

ta
Review №59

We are from out of town and were looking for a yummy local spot for ice cream. This was delicious! I had their fish cone (highly recommend) with Nutella filling, chocolate ice cream and oreo topping. It hit the spot!... Also make sure to try their fried potatoe! .. Staff is also very friendly.

Ru
Review №60

Unlike any dessert Ive ever tasted, fantastic!

Al
Review №61

Great addition to the area! The fish cone was fresh and a good balance between crispy and chewy. The mango ice cream was my favorite of the ones I sampled and was good with a custard base

Cl
Review №62

Delicious and unique! I had the matcha & black sesame swirl and my fiancé ordered the red bean taiyaki. Both were outstanding! The red bean taiyaki had a perfect texture with a lightly sweet filling. We will be back. The owner was very courteous and friendly as well!

ki
Review №63

Their ice cream is very creamy. Good amount of ice cream for their serving.

Co
Review №64

I was excited to go to this place because of the reviews and wow did it not disappoint. I think I’ll have to come back once a week for the Taiyaki and the flaked milk!

Jo
Review №65

Amazing service, food, ambiance, and a unique menu. Matcha-Sesame swirl soft serve is a MUST try! Korean owners representing!

Ne
Review №66

Went there yesterday and ordered Traditional Taiyaki (red bean, custard, and Nutella) and a Cloudy Taro. It was absolutely delish! It was a very small wait for the Taiyaki because they made them fresh, which was worth it ❤️ The pace looked clean and orderly. The staff were wonderful as well. I’m definitely going to come back and try their fish cone :D

ol
Review №67

Such attention to detail and great flavors, the milk and tarp fish cone was delicious. best ice cream i have ever had

Mi
Review №68

So happy there’s a place near Phoenix that has taiyaki! They make it on spot too, very tasty! :)

Jo
Review №69

**update** They have Squid Games Dalgona lollipops now! Try your hand at punching out the shape with a little pin they provide you.What a great new find. Currently it is take out only so be prepared to eat the ice cream quickly...which wont be a problem because it is delicious! The soft serve ice cream comes in cool flavors like taro and mango. I tried 2 Tayakis which are the fish waffle-thingies filled with custard and red bean. My family doesnt eat a lot of sweets and we loved that everything was delicious but not *too* sweet. The fish are soft crunchy on the outside and chewy, pillowy on the inside (like the texture of pao de queijo or Birch Benders pancakes so thinking it has something like cassava in it). They also have colored waffle cones.I was told that its an Asian fusion dessert place with some Japanese and Korean influences. They had some fun K-pop on the TV and they did a great job with keeping everything clean and sanitary in the age of Covid.We were really happy to find this place since my daughter got braces and was craving soft serve ice cream that was a step above fast food joints. We are already planning our next visit and look forward to trying their cheesecake and shaved ice.

Br
Review №70

The Ice Cream here is so good. Try the red Velvet waffle cone with milk ice cream, with strawberries on top! Great Service.

Er
Review №71

So good! Get the fish cone... you won’t be disappointed. And the owner is so nice and welcoming!

Ni
Review №72

Cool concept for asain inspired desserts. I feel like the milk flavor ice cream could use a little more flavor to it. It was bland. Otherwise very friendly service

E
Review №73

Welcoming team and very YUMMY. Can’t wait to go back there. Go Taiyaki

Ju
Review №74

You need to stop by if you want great dessert! This place is AMAZING! Everything we had was just unique and delicious. I had Chocolate ice cream in a Nutella filled fish cone with Fruity Pebbles on top and it was just such a great treat. My wife had the Tiramisu snowmilk flaked ice which we ended up sharing, it was quite a portion and amazing. The owners are just so sweet and were very helpful, offered us samples instantly for anything we were curious about.

Re
Review №75

This place is amazing. Great quality of ingredients. The ice cream is light and not too sweet. The strawberry waffle with ice scream is perfect.

Wi
Review №76

Lets talk ice cream. The flavors, cones, topping are amazing. Perfect for a family treat or a date night.The atmosphere and personal customer service made our visit warm. We will definitely be back!

Ji
Review №77

Delcious, unique dessert treats. Highly recommend! Especially the salt and vinegar deep fried potato! Incredible! We had a lot of different items and they were all fantastic!

La
Review №78

Visited Dessert in Desert this afternoon and really enjoyed the Fish Cone! The employees were also extremely nice and patient with us.

CJ
Review №79

Best desert I ever had.

Ca
Review №80

We really enjoyed this place! My favorite was the fried potatos. I also loved my Oreo shake and the kids loved their icecream cones. Thanks!!

0
Review №81

This place is the best sweets shop ive ever gone to! the staff is nice, the ice cream is super soft and not too cold, and the design is really aesthetic! the server gave me 2 pocky sticks as a little apology on my ice cream when i asked if he remembered me fron the day. He is so nice and silly, i wish i could go every single day! Its just too bad that i dont live here :(

Na
Review №82

Delicious and different ice cream! Great service and very friendly atmosphere. Will definately come again to try more flavors😋

So
Review №83

A wonderful couple who offer an array of Asian style desserts. I had the fish cone with mixed matcha and black sesame with a side of mochi whilst my husband had the cheesecake. Both were devoured.

Me
Review №84

This was fantastic. I have been trying to get to a place with these menu options and Dessert in the Desert did not disappoint. The counter service is wonderful. The flavors are fantastic. I had trouble milk twist in a fish cone. Son had a egg waffle with mango and mango ice cream. So yummy, I wish I could take them home to RI

Ch
Review №85

Cool concept, great desserts and very nice people.

Ri
Review №86

Loved this place! Great staff and good authentic desserts. Definitely recommend for a novelty treat or a place to hang out and visit regularly!

Hu
Review №87

Holy smokes this place is incredible, highly recommend!

Ja
Review №88

Amazing ice cream and service!!! Will be coming here again!!! 😁😁

Er
Review №89

Dessert was awesome here.... and more importantly to me at least... customer service was amazing. Were promptly greeted. While we were still taking in the menu we were handed samples of soft serve... 10/10 would recommend and will be back soon

Ra
Review №90

Fantastic desserts. Great service, great variety and a super clean facility. Definitely will go back.

Je
Review №91

My cousin loved the fish cone with Nutella inside and chocolate ice cream on top with fruity pebbles. I really liked the mango ice cream and the chocolate is good too. I will probably get them together next time.

Da
Review №92

It was delicious. The prices arent too ridiculous and the staff is very nice.

So
Review №93

Awesome place. The desserts were so good & were not sticky sweet. 10/10 would come back.

A.
Review №94

The owner was very generous in letting us sample. They had fun, different ice cream flavors like Taro. I got a fish cone with custard inside. It was kind of like a soft waffle with milk & taro soft serve. Loved it!

Br
Review №95

Had several items from here on our first visit and all of them were very good.

Al
Review №96

Love this place!

Ry
Review №97

No words for how good these deserts are, Amazing.

Ky
Review №98

The fish cone was so good!

ga
Review №99

So delicious

Sc
Review №100

Customers raved about the shake I have them

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  • Address:18511 N Scottsdale Rd #105, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, United States
  • Site:http://dessertindesert.com/
  • Phone:+1 480-597-7351
Categories
  • Ice cream shop
  • Dessert shop
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:2–8PM
  • Wednesday:2–8PM
  • Thursday:2–8PM
  • Friday:2–9PM
  • Saturday:2–9PM
  • Sunday:2–8PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Great dessert:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
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