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The Screamery (Congress Location)
250 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701, United States
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The Screamery (Congress Location)
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Ro
Review №1

Had the Rough at Sea and the Sweet Cream HoneyComb. They are amazing. The GM is so friendly and helpful.

Da
Review №2

Fantastic ice cream place! Santos is the man! Amazing unique flavors and perfect service. Cant wait to go back.

Jo
Review №3

Delicious ice cream, and a very friendly staff. The prices were at expectations. Ill go back when Im in the area.

Dw
Review №4

On Oct 5, 2021 I tried out the Cowboy Cookie ice cream and I must say that it was delicious. Made me want to buy more next time I visit. The owner was also very nice. If your looking to put a smile on your partner face this ice cream will do it, but will you share some of your ice cream or buy your partner their own container???? 🤤 😅😅😅

ma
Review №5

Excellent ice cream! Their flavors are so original and tasty. Best ice cream!

Ma
Review №6

Not a bad place good service & ice cream will I go back most likely

St
Review №7

Delicious. The flight is a great deal; six scoops for eight dollars and really great flavors...we tried hub a couple of weeks ago - this is so much better. I dont understand how they have similar ratings; these flavors are so much richer.I got...cowboy cookie, rough at sea, whiskey way, ooey gooey butter cake, sweet cream honeycomb, and blueberry ice cream. He had a pistachio and a missippi mud pie...they were all really good. Favorites were ooey gooey butter cake, sweet cream honeycomb, and blueberry cheesecake.I added a waffle cone because ice cream isnt complete without a cone.

Ma
Review №8

Fast service and a wide selection of flavors.

Hu
Review №9

Best ice cream in the townMy son loves every flavor of themMy favorite is the “Blueberry cheese cake”👍 🍦

Ju
Review №10

Definitely worth the stop the butter pecan was very good almost like condensed milk yet not so sweet. I tasted their other flavors and all were very differently good.

Sa
Review №11

Ice-cream was good, very expensive for what you get though. Also the buttercake was unfortunately very bland and the rootbeer for some reason had a cough syrup after taste. My husband and I both didnt really enjoy this place.

Ce
Review №12

Super ultra delicious ice cream. Some of the best Ive ever had and everyone there was very friendly and willing to converse.

Ta
Review №13

Super cute place and lots of flavors you won’t find at other ice cream places. I got ooey gooey butter cake and it was really good! Nice texture and good amounts of cake pieces. Staff is super friendly. I got a kids size because I’d just eaten but they have a few larger sizes.

Mo
Review №14

Great icecream. Classic flavors with a lil twist.:)

Le
Review №15

Ice cream was really good as well as the service, prices were not bad. Will come back again !!!

St
Review №16

Great ice cream, fair prices, and big scoops! My wife ordered the triple play and I had the cookies ‘n’ cream. The gentleman working was also very personable and helpful. 👍

Ka
Review №17

Wonderful flavors and so many to choose from! We ordered so many choices and it was great to try everything - everyone in our family tried something new and we all ended up finding something we didnt think wed like. An absolute win when your out with the kids!

Br
Review №18

Hands down my favorite I cream place the staff is so friendly! The ice cream is great and they offer a reward card! Definitely a place to check out! Rough at sea is hands down my favorite!

Ja
Review №19

Good Ice creamMany flavorHome made.

De
Review №20

The downtown Screamery is equally as good as the Screamery on Speedway.Im more likely to go to the Speedway Blvd. Screamery because of the parking. There is limited metered-parking on the fronting street. When I visited here, I was lucky to get street parking nearby. Theyve generally got the same flavors.One thing I noticed that was different was their stated re-use of materials for a part of their counter and other decorative pieces which I identify below in photos. To me, this speaks to the owners commitment to sustainability, which means something to me.

Ch
Review №21

I got the scream sundae. Amazing. Top rated ice cream.

Di
Review №22

A flight of ice cream...my dream! Flight was 8oz and was perfect for our family of 4 to get a taste of six different flavors. We will go back.

Pr
Review №23

I came in for a job interview and although I didnt get the job I have to say the owner was an incredible human being and the staff was polite. The ice cream was the best Ive had. Will be a customer for life.

Al
Review №24

Great ice cream, great service

Vi
Review №25

Best icecream. If I could give a 100/5 I would

Sa
Review №26

Really solid ice creamery. I ordered the cookies and cream (pictured) and you could tell by the taste that theres was a lot of care put into making it. Plus they were open at 10:30 on a Saturday night while HUB wasnt, so the edge for me goes to this place. Edit: Per google HUB is open until midnight on Saturdays, so they may have closed early for some reason.

La
Review №27

Yummy ice cream spot. Smells lovely right when you walk in. They also have a cute outside sitting area.

Ra
Review №28

Stopped here for a cool treat on a work trip- the flavors were top notch and the staff were super friendly ! I had the mango raspberry sorbet yum !

Ry
Review №29

Some of the best ice cream Ive ever had. Get the flight and try a bunch.

On
Review №30

Ice cream flavours are varied but is typically a hit or miss. They also never have the espresso machine working so the affogato is not an option even though its my favorite

Ja
Review №31

Best Ive cream ever

BG
Review №32

Very friendly staff, good ice cream, decent prices.

Sa
Review №33

Such friendly service from Nora.

Sk
Review №34

Hands down amazing ice cream and staff!

Aa
Review №35

Sebastián was great in helping select the ice cream flavors

Am
Review №36

Great selection, staff was friendly and portion is worth the price!

Ja
Review №37

Best ice cream in town!

Cr
Review №38

Amazing ice cream. Late hours. Awesome staff.

Br
Review №39

I know its ice cream, but any semblance of flavor is lost in how awfully sweet it is. Portion size is generous. Staff seemed to be having a bad night.

Fr
Review №40

The staff its very nice but what i like the most ..they give free samples lol of whatever flavors you like i witness a ladie ask for sample 6 times one after the other and the guy was very patient and kind

La
Review №41

Ice cream with a rich consistency and great taste. Definitely up there for top ice creams. I tried the creamy honeycomb, peppermint, and the rough at sea. All good choices. Will have to try again. Good customer service.

Mi
Review №42

Wryly the best icecream thill now .

Mi
Review №43

The icecream was good, but very sweet...

Ab
Review №44

Great ice cream, friendly staff, clean storethe 4 star rating is for the price, not food nor service which are 5-star

La
Review №45

Awesome ice cream!

Co
Review №46

It was super good and Nora was so nice. A must stop when downtown.

Ch
Review №47

This was the best experience I have ever had at an ice cream shop! The ice cream was delicious, creamy and so much better than the others out there. The guy who helped us was very helpful. The is both indoor and outdoor seating. You have to check this place out if you love ice cream.

Al
Review №48

Ice cream was very smooth, cream, but not too sweet! Already craving more!

Li
Review №49

The ice cream was delicious! We had the Farmhouse today - 8 scoops of ice cream on top of brownies and cookies with whipped cream, cherries, strawberry sauce, sprinkles ... And probably more! Its $25. We had 3 adults and six kids/teenagers working on it and we managed to finish it. It was delicious! I give 4 stars instead of 5 because the service was slow and they werent very friendly. If the next time I go theyre more friendly, Ill change it to 5 stars.

Sa
Review №50

By far my favorite place I visited while in Tucson. A HUGE selection of flavors. I love ice cream and you can do a “flight” of ice cream like you do for beer. It was heaven. All of their flavors are super rich and flavorful. Honey comb and banana cream pie are two I would highly recommend. Staff was extremely friendly. So happy I stumbled upon this place. 100/100 must visit. If I come to Tucson again, this is a place I must go back to.

Je
Review №51

Flavors were wonderful and some of the best ice cream Ive had. Only down fall is they need to get the waffle cone machine going!!! How can you eat homemade goodness but not have waffle cones!?! Please make this a priority!! Eating it out of a bowl just want as great if an experience! You go to homemade ice cream shops, for A). The ice cream and B). For the waffle or pretzel cones!

Jo
Review №52

Lots of interesting flavors to pick from. Free samples to help you decide. Get a Frequent Screamer punch card!! Best downtown ice cream shop.

Ro
Review №53

Good ice cream.

Me
Review №54

Great ice cream, great service. Not much more to ask of a place.

Je
Review №55

Very good root beer floats and service.

Ar
Review №56

Best ice cream ever! Super creamy and lots of great choices. They have a sample platter and you can choose I think 6 different flavors!

Ja
Review №57

The Irish Whiskey ice cream was amazing!!!

Ro
Review №58

One of the best ice cream shops. Especially the honey comb flavor. If going with a group of friends, order the large boat of ice cream!

Ti
Review №59

Hand made ice cream flavors are very strange. They’re delicious for me. The price is a little expensive but the value is worth.

Da
Review №60

Awesome shoppe!

Ti
Review №61

Vegan or non vegan, great options. Plus, JJ is an amazing human being and a tremendous asset to downtown Tucson. He truly explained the entire menu to my business meeting and made us feel at home. Love the downtown location!

Ju
Review №62

Loved their ice cream. Also a great place to sit and people watch.

Ta
Review №63

Probably the best homemade ice cream Ive ever had 😋

Jo
Review №64

Good ice cream and choices. Staff was very nice and helpful- remembered us as customers after a few weeks from first visit. Clean, not too crowded even during high traffic times. Recommend when downtown and wanting a sweet treat.

Eu
Review №65

Fantastic ice cream shop. I wish we had one of these back in Florida. Just go down and get some good ice cream.

ji
Review №66

Visited here for the first time during an out of town trip. Ice cream was excellent and they have a variety of unique flavors. Atmosphere is cool/unique. Location is near other shops that are within walking distance. Will visit again next time Im in town!

Je
Review №67

Saw someone walking by with a cup of ice cream and had to find one for myself! The sweet cream and honeycomb scoop was probably one of the best ice creams of my life. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Tucson.

Er
Review №68

Great ice cream

Ja
Review №69

I eat a TON of Ice cream and have been all over the world. The Screamery in Tucson is the greatest ice cream you will ever have. They make it very organically and there are very few ingredients. Thank me later

Ry
Review №70

I wasnt sold on my first visit but, I think they just needed a little time to get this location running smooth. This is some high quality ice cream, and I love their flavor options. Creative, delicious, and consistent, I have also always found the people working there to be nice and friendly and just overall positive fun people

Je
Review №71

One of the best ice cream spots downtown. A personal recomendation is the sweet cream honeycomb and blueberry cheesecake combo. Great staff, super friendly, and a very comfortable environment.

Ba
Review №72

In love with the flavors here. Awesome varieties to choose from. One of the best ice cream places. I tried the honey flavor and is one of the flavorful one that I have ever had.

Cr
Review №73

Good ice cream. Very expensive.

He
Review №74

Location: On CongressThe Skinny: Not a hard location to find. Located near the Hub and across from the bus hub.The Restaurant: The Screamery has a great indoor location. I love how they used decor from around town like the bowling alley floor as their counter (dont worry its clean). The Ice Cream was flavorful, unique and locally sourced. Seating is limited to some tables so be wary if you have a large group!What I did not like: Was nothing I did not like.Should you go: Yes! The ice cream is not bad priced for the quality.My Kids Review: Go! Its Ice Cream!

Me
Review №75

The best ice cream Ive ever tasted! And its grass-fed, local and has only high quality ingredients. I sampled the blueberry cheesecake and bees knees and then got half and half. My boyfriend said he couldnt sample any in there because he could smell how good and fresh it was and would want to eat everything in the store.

Sa
Review №76

One of the best ice creams weve had, portions are ridiculously large. Excellent service

Ar
Review №77

This place absolutely deserves 5 stars. They care about every detail, starting with the cows. All the way to the wonderfully thought through, random as hell ice cream choices. I had 5 scoops. I did not. Did too. Did..........

Be
Review №78

The Ice Cream was fantastic. Charles was serving the day we went, and the amount of pride he took in his work and the way he served us led us to believe that he may have even been an owner. Keep up the work!

Sa
Review №79

I can never eat another waffle cone again, as it will pale in comparison to the warm and chewy deliciousness that was served to me here. I love you, Screamery!!!

Be
Review №80

The girl who helped us out was sweet and cheerful. She knew about the ice cream flavors and ingredients off the top of her head and recommended a buttercake & honeycomb combo. Easily some of the best ice cream I have ever had.You know when you realize you didnt need the big size and youd have been satisfied with a small? With this ice cream you feel the opposite. Go big or go home.

Do
Review №81

Good quality ingredients make good quality products. Staff always friendly.

Al
Review №82

Im addicted to their sweet honeycomb flavor. so good I cant pass the place without getting one. great service and excellent quality ice cream, every time!

Ti
Review №83

The best waffle cone Ive ever had; lite, crisp and delicious. The ice cream flavors are all incredible. Rough Sea, Bourbon and Bacon, and Honeycomb Crisp are all fantastic.

Je
Review №84

Best Ive cream ever! Had such a great selection I had the honey comb 😍 so good!!

A
Review №85

Really great ice cream, somewhat expensive but worth the $, especially for downtown. Place is small but there are a few tables right outside on Congress that are separated from the foot traffic, great place to people watch on a busy evening. We had the Limonella both times we were there, such a good use of Lemon, unusual but very welcome combo with the Nilla wafers. Overall a great place to stop for dessert after dinner and drinks.

Ch
Review №86

Odd couple of guys working there. We thought these were robbing the store and didnt really belong. No charisma, didnt seem to be too happy having to work at an ice cream store but are just doing it until they get discovered to become window mannequins. Over priced. It is ice-cream. Grass fed cows or not. Lots of guys in very short shorts. Maybe i am just to cynical, but this was buying ice cream from a couple of grown children of the corn. Weird. Very weird.

Ju
Review №87

Delicious icecream. If you have an allergy - avoid the peanut ice creams and the ones directly surrounding the peanut ones. I had a mild reaction, but nothing my medicine couldnt deal with.I wish theyd keep the peanut ones together though. It would make life so much easier. I had the thin mint chocolate chip.

Jo
Review №88

The best ice cream spot in Tucson. Add milk made with grass-fed milk. Pistachio is a must try flavor 😋🍨🍦

He
Review №89

I can always rely on eating delicious ice cream here. I love the variety of flavors and the different sizes you can order. Try a flight if you cant decide!

Be
Review №90

Popped in for a scoop while cocktailing it downtown. I had always wanted to try this place given an obsession with ice cream, but dont get over to this part of Tucson all that often (or near the other locations). I ordered a scoop of the Mississippi Mudpie. As I was savoring the delicious taste of it and walking out... the corner of my eye caught the flavor called the Munchies. That was my sign, that I would have to come back and soon. Great staff, very friendly... wonderful ice cream.

Ar
Review №91

Hand crafted ice cream with tons of flavors to choose from. If you cant decide, get a six cup taste tester. However, I highly recommend the Triple Threat for chocoholics. Also, The Munchies is a surprisingly yummy flavor. Its made with Ritz crackers, pretzels, and potato chips. I scream, you scream, we all scream for the Screamery!

Ja
Review №92

Basically flavored shards of ice. I dont understand why this is so well-reviewed. Its neat to make unique flavors, but the preparation itself is flawed. The flash freeze--as it says on their wall, 10 minutes spinning rapidly rather than a slow churn--results in large ice crystals. Its just poorly-prepared ice cream and it blows my mind that they are doing it that way on purpose. Save your money: having no ice cream at all is better than expecting ice cream and getting a chocolate snow cone.Look at the pictures on other reviews: the ice crystals are clearly visible.

Lu
Review №93

So many amazing and creative flavors. Theres something for everyone here.

El
Review №94

Crazy good ice cream! The employees are really nice, the atmosphere is cozy. Totally recommend making this a part of your downtown experience.

El
Review №95

Outdoor seating. Open late for after shows. Lots of employees so line moves fast. Its expensive but quality is good everything is tasty.

Br
Review №96

Clean place, nice respectful and very helpful employee. I enjoyed my experience a lot and employee was explaining the flavors and history behind the ice cream.. will be back soon

Ma
Review №97

Eric is the best, gave me water when I needed it. best employee ever!!!

W
Review №98

Made a special mango strawberry sorbet milk shake....refreshing and delicious.

Mi
Review №99

Great flavors and very friendly service! Definitely worth stopping in for a treat.

Te
Review №100

The ice cream here was fantastic! I loved everything I sampled, and I tried plenty. The guy behind the counter was super nice and helpful. Overall a fantastic experience.

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4.6 Rating
  • Address:250 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701, United States
  • Site:https://thescreamery.com/
  • Phone:+1 520-207-7486
Categories
  • Ice cream shop
Working hours
  • Monday:2–10PM
  • Tuesday:2–10PM
  • Wednesday:2–9PM
  • Thursday:2–9PM
  • Friday:2–9PM
  • Saturday:2–9PM
  • Sunday:2–9PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Highlights
  • Great dessert:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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