Summertime is all about creamy ice cream, frosty drinks and cool, sweet treats. Fortunately, Chandler is the perfect place to chill out with your favorite cone, scoop, popsicle or smoothie after a day of summer fun. From neighborhood ice cream locations and dessert boutiques, to top Chandler boba spots and juice bars, a refreshing, frosty treat is always just around the corner.

Scoop, there it is: Classic Chandler ice cream and custard

The Screamery

A top contender for ice cream in Downtown Chandler, The Screamery is the place to go if you’re serious about your frozen treats. That’s because they make everything in small batches using hormone-free milk, pasteurized on-site. Flavors like Sweet Cream Honeycomb and Ooey Gooey Butter Cake aren’t just delicious, they’re borderline addictive.

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

This place is a staple for a reason. Rich, creamy and made fresh daily, Bruster’s keeps it simple and satisfying. Their waffle cones? Baked in-house and worth every single calorie. When it comes to the best Chandler summer treats, Bruster’s is hard to beat.

The MilkShake Factory

Straight from the East Coast, this newcomer in South Chandler, The MilkShake Factory, brings an assortment of handspun milkshakes that are oh-so dreamy. Try the signature Chocolate Dipped Strawberry shakes the gourmet Salted Caramel Pretzel. They’re all your sweet tooth could ever want.

Rewind Ice Cream + Boba

It’s a retro vibe meets trendy twist. Rewind serves up old-school ice cream parlor energy, plus boba drinks and sundaes topped with nostalgic cereals and treats. It’s one of those Chandler ice cream locations that offers a little something for everyone.

No passport required: Sweet treats from around the world

SomiSomi

Korean dessert fans, this one’s for you. SomiSomi is famous for ah-boong, soft-serve ice cream swirled into fish-shaped cones. Pick your flavor (ube, matcha, milk, black sesame, the list goes on and on) and stack on toppings from rainbow sprinkles to Oreo crumbs.

Snowtime

What do you get when you combine a taiyaki (fish-shaped cone) with creamy soft-serve ice cream and colorful, yummy toppings? The perfect dessert photo opp. Walking into Snowtime is like entering dessert paradise. It’s also a top spot for Chandler shaved ice and other playful treats.

Palacio del Helado

This Latin American gem specializes in paletas (ice pops), helado (ice cream) and raspados (icy, fruit-packed drinks) that hit the spot on a hot day. Looking for something unique? Try the mango paleta at Palacio del Helado, loaded with chamoy and tamarind. It’s one of the best Chandler summer treats for those who like a little sweet heat.

The Paleta Bar

Custom paletas, anyone? Dip ‘em, drizzle ‘em, load ‘em with toppings—it’s totally up to you at The Paleta Bar in South Chandler. Can’t decide? Have a signature Paleta Con Fresa y Chocolate, made with your choice of paleta dipped in chocolate with fresh strawberries.

Dulce Churro Café

Soft serve meets warm churros and it’s as dreamy as it sounds. The mix of hot and cold hits all the right notes and lands this churro café on the list of best Chandler summer treats.

Fruit Daddy

Fresh fruit plus shaved ice plus creamy drizzle equals summer in a bowl when you visit Fruit Daddy. For something cool and fruity, try the refreshing Fresas con Crema. Or for something with a kick, order the Mangonada, complete with candied tamarindo straw.

Shave it off: Shaved ice and Italian ice

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice

Among Chandler’s ice cream locations, Jeremiah’s is a go-to for smooth, flavorful Italian ice. Pro move? Order a Jelati, soft-serve ice cream and Italian ice swirled together into a heat-busting masterpiece. Jeremiah's has two Chandler locations- one in West Chandler just east of I-10 and a South Chandler location.

Bahama Buck’s

If you like your frozen treats fluffy, fruity and fun, Bahama Buck’s is your spot. With more than 90 flavors of Chandler shaved ice and tropical vibes to match, it’s a summer essential for both kids and kids-at-heart.

Whether you’re craving something rich and creamy, light and fruity, or just need a reason to step inside a chilly shop to escape the heat, Chandler’s frozen dessert scene has your back. So treat yourself. You earned it!

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