Novel Ice Cream — small-batch ice cream in Phoenix and Mesa

Novel Ice Cream makes small-batch, handcrafted ice cream in Arizona. Named the #1 ice cream shop in the U.S. by Yelp in 2025. Our signature item is the Dough Melt: a warm glazed donut stuffed with ice cream.

Staple flavors

Bourbon Toffee Caramel Crunch

Honey Lavender (gf)

PB Wasted (gf)

Cookie Monster

Butter Pecan (gf)

Chocolate (gf)

Straight Up Strawberry (gf)

Madagascar Vanilla (gf)

Limited run (until sold out)

Graham Canyon

Mocha Chip

Lemonhead Sorbet (gf, v)

Strawberry Guava Sorbet (gf, v)

Locations

Downtown Phoenix — 1028 Grand Ave, Ste 6, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Downtown Mesa — 40 N Macdonald, Ste 2, Mesa, AZ 85201

Downtown Tempe — 21 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281 (opening fall 2026)

Ice Cream Truck — catering across the Phoenix metro

Hours

Monday, 5pm – 12am

Tuesday – Thursday, 12pm – 12am

Friday – Saturday, 12pm – 1am

Sunday, 12pm – 12am

Frequently asked questions

Where is Novel Ice Cream located?

Novel Ice Cream has shops at 1028 Grand Ave, Ste 6 in Downtown Phoenix and 40 N Macdonald, Ste 2 in Downtown Mesa, with a third shop opening in Downtown Tempe in fall 2026.

What are your hours?

Monday 5pm–12am, Tuesday through Thursday 12pm–12am, Friday and Saturday 12pm–1am, and Sunday 12pm–12am.

What is a Dough Melt?

A Dough Melt is a warm glazed donut stuffed with a scoop of our small-batch ice cream. It is our signature item.

Do you have vegan and gluten-free options?

Yes. Many of our flavors are gluten free, and we always have at least two rotating dairy-free, gluten-free sorbets.

Can I book the Novel ice cream truck for an event?

Yes. We cater weddings, office parties and events across the Phoenix metro with our ice cream truck. Send a request from our catering page and we will reply with a quote.

Do you sell gift cards?

Yes. Gift cards are available online and physical gift cards can be purchased at either shop.