50 Best Ice Cream Shops near El Mirage

“Greatest place ever, absolutely loved everything on the menu🥰Our family of 12 tried almost everything they had and were delighted by the staff and tasteful food and amazing desserts! The funnel cake is to die for!
We will be loyal customers for sure! 🙏🏼“

“Excellent Frappe's without the high sweetness of other places, making it a special kind of coffee and by far better! Owner operators, are very nice and explain the menu if unsure. The churros were perfect with the coffee. We'll be back!“

“HANDELS is the best ice cream around and has so many delicious flavors to choose!❤️“

“Thrifty Ice Cream! Need I say more?“

“If happiness had a flavor, it would come from Tropical Sno. Ramon and Sierra absolutely crushed it. They were incredibly kind, patient, and clearly take pride in what they do.

Ramon and Sierra made the whole thing feel effortless. Meanwhile this snow cone had ice so soft it could probably qualify as a pillow. The flavor distribution was flawless. No dry bites. No syrup ambush at the bottom. Just consistent greatness.

This snow cone did what therapy could not. Instantly improved my mood and made me question every snow cone I’ve ever settled for.

10/10. Will return.“

“Called on Thanksgiving to see if they were open and had ice. Supermarkets were sold out but Bri, a very nice young lady, helped me over the phone as well as in person. They stayed open until there was no ice left. Thank you Oasis for having what I needed on a super busy day!!“

“Clean place friendly staff …“

“1st time going and we will be back“

“Great place ! We love it !“

“I've been going to this store for water for a long time. Super clean and the owner and all of his employees are great. The reward program really helps with the savings. Great selection of thrifty ice cream also. And when I'm going hunting they have 20# blocks of ice that last a long time. This is the best store for water and ice I have ever been to. If you haven't gotten your water here, you are missing out.“

“Always have a great experience every time I come here . Toby helped me tonight , from helping me figure out what ice cream I was ordering tooooo even placing the box ice cream in a bag for me just so I didn’t get cold holding it to my car !!!!!! great customer service over all ! Thank you Toby 👌🏼“

“They have some of the best frozen yogurt in the valley. If you’re looking for some frozen yogurt, then check out this place.“

“First time visiting
Great impressions:
The owner is kind, humbled and very knowledgeable about his products and what his store has to offer. Extremely clean and organized inside out. Thumbs up from someone who managed 2 water stores from the Bay Area.“

“This is a Family owned mom and pop shop that serves the Avondale community with the best raspados in AZ! Natural in house recipes non of that artificial syrup!! they have flavors like Mazapan/ Chocolate Abuelita/Horchata/Pistachio/ and so many more!!!“

“I was just here a couple days ago on a Tuesday night service was amazing food was amazing
Me and my sons got gelato and they wanted to try a bunch of different flavors the young man behind the counter was extremely nice respectful and wanted to help us as much as we could he also got us are food and came back and checked on us a few times very much will be coming back!!!“

“Consistently made food for what it is. Fries are great. Custard rocks!“

“The icecream was good but the customer service was not. Pulled up to the drive through not even a hello. I had a mobile order and the girl just says here and handed me my bag.“

“I have been to this crumble location quite a few times, the first two times the customer service wasn’t great there was a long line and the kids working there were all having a conversation while we the customers waited over 15 min for help. I left on that day without ordering as the line wasn’t moving. Today there was no line and the kid that helped me was nice showed me the cookies and asked if they looked good. I bought 3 individual cookies and asked for a bag which I was told he didn’t have any. I remember seeing people with bags before but he refused to give me one. I didn’t appreciate it that. I wish they had better customer service as my teenage daughters always want to try the new flavors.“

“My go-to spot for water refills! Their prices are already reasonable, its an unbeatable value. The facility is well-maintained, and the 24-hour vending outside is a lifesaver when I'm in a rush. I love that they carry so many flavors of ice cream— my family loves to grab a scoop while we fill our jugs. Great service and top-tier water quality!
Ms. Viktorya is so polite and kind, she is a true sweetheart!“

“Love this place my kids love it to that's all that matters� too many things to try“

“Todo de lo mas delicioso 🤤, Y Súper buen servicio ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Two yogurts was $24.71 !!! wtf 😬. It was good . Did like the selection. Cashier had zero personality, keep going in the back. Appears she was by herself. Not sure why that is . Had to sit outside with our expensive yogurt as it was freezing inside. Probably will not go back as I can’t afford it 😬🥴“

“Oatmeal cookie was delicious“

“Yummy dessert. I wish there was one on my side of town.“

“Last week you had toppings for the cookies- sprinkles and snickers pieces. Earlier in the week I got the one with sprinkles and they used a spoon to top the cookies, later in the week they dipped their hands (w/ gloves) in both the snickers and sprinkles. I totally understand there can be cross contamination with these cookies and that's on the consumer (I usually will ask them to change gloves), but something like this I felt was pure laziness and a little unacceptable. The service here is also lacking. The employees aren't friendly by any means. This is a customer service job. You chose to work here. Needs some improvement.“

“kids love it 🤗🤗 They love samples..then picking and adding toppings!!“

“Our first visit...won't be our last, for sure! The best mussels this side of the Mississippi!!! Amazing, authentic bolognese...and the texture of the pasta, WOW!! Our waitress, Courtney, was outstanding...from carefully explaining specials to the attention she gave our party of 6 throughout dinner!💜“

“This place is amazing. 10/10 service. They offer alkaline and regular reverse osmosis water. Also have the best ice cream in town. Family owned and local. Would recommend 100%“

“Delicious! Some of the best cookies we have purchased from a cookie shop. Go and get yourself some, you won't be disappointed. 😋“

“Water and Ice – A Cool Treat and an Even Cooler Experience

If you're looking for a place that perfectly combines refreshing treats, nostalgic charm, and genuine customer service, Water and Ice is absolutely worth a visit. My recent experience there was nothing short of delightful, and I felt compelled to share just how much I appreciated everything from the service to the product quality.

My fiancé and I decided to treat ourselves to something cool and flavorful on a warm afternoon, and we both agreed cherry shaved ice was exactly what we were craving. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The staff was attentive and patient, answering a couple of quick questions we had about the flavor options and portion sizes.

We ordered two cherry shaved ices, and I have to say, they were perfectly crafted. First off, the texture of the ice was incredibly smooth and fluffy — not gritty or chunky like some places serve. It melted in your mouth in the most satisfying way, with just the right consistency to hold the syrup without becoming a slushy mess. That alone speaks volumes about the quality and preparation standards Water and Ice holds itself to.

Now, the cherry flavor — it was bold, vibrant, and tasted like a true classic. Not overly sweet or artificial, but rather full-bodied and well-balanced. It had that old-school cherry snow cone vibe but elevated. You could tell the syrup was premium and thoughtfully measured. Each bite was consistently flavored, not just syrup on top and bland ice underneath. It was mixed well, and every spoonful brought that same punch of cherry goodness.

We enjoyed our shaved ices sitting outside, and honestly, it was one of those simple, quiet moments that just hits right. Sharing that moment with my fiancé — two matching cherry treats, a little break in the day, and a cool breeze — made the experience even more memorable.

Also worth mentioning: the pricing was fair, and the portions were generous. For a budget-friendly treat, we definitely felt we got great value. You can tell they care not only about quality but also about giving customers something they’ll want to come back for.

To wrap it up, Water and Ice isn’t just a place to grab a quick cold dessert — it’s a place to enjoy an experience. Whether you’re stopping by for a shaved ice, ice cream, water, or snacks, they make it feel like a treat in more ways than one. If you haven’t tried their cherry shaved ice yet (or any of their other amazing flavors), do yourself a favor and stop by. You won’t be disappointed.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Favorites: Cherry Shaved Ice
Would I return? Absolutely — and I’ll be bringing friends next time.“

“Great food with something for everyone. My first time having the mashed potato and gravy side—yummy comfort food!“

“(Translated by Google) I always grab the raspado de guava with a lot of milkmaid or a little devil. They taste very good! And the girls are always very nice.(Original)Siempre agarro el raspado de guayaba con mucha lechera o un diablito. Tienen muy buen sabor! Y las muchachas siempre son muy agradables.“

“They have so many things to choose from and they're always so friendly here ❤️.
**Update, I had them make a cake for my son using ideas from like 3 different cakes and they did not disappoint. Patti & Santana creatively made the perfect shark cake that my little boy wanted!“

“They take a long time but in my opinion, worth it. The food is delicious, and the drinks are made with real ingredients done properly (the horrchata they use real arroz and it's obvious they prepared it authentic). Same with the Matcha. The food is considerable in size and again, tasty! They have games to play while you wait. It's really nice if you're not in a hurry and with friends/family“

“Dined in. Greeted warmly by all staff. I had a preference for my meal plan high they executed perfectly. This is my neighborhood Freddy’s and I have a great experience here 100% of the time.

Dietary restrictions: No salt. Which they did accommodate on the burger patty as well as the fries.“

“This place has a massive selection of delicious snacks to choose from! Everything is always fresh. We come here in person or order via UberEats or Doordash, our order is always perfect and satisfying.“

“First time visiting. We went for the free cookies (one day promotion). Martha Stewart's Chocolate chip - so good! The server handed them to us and never tried to make us feel guilty for not buying anything. So, I decided to buy a variety of the options available that week. They weren't free, but they were delicious. They are a bit pricey, but each cookie is big enough for sharing. I may not go weekly, but a once a month treat is definitely in my future.“

“Great Crepas and Coffee, Great service and also friendly. Thank you 🙏 to the Cafezito team. 💯 recommended.“

“I’ve been coming here for over 25 years. The two guys working here now that I know Jordan and Sabastian and Washington. I’ve met Washington a couple of timesand I know Delilah, but Jordan and Sabastian are two of the greatest guys ever. they’re beyond friendly and helpful and they’re always welcoming, and they built up a rapport with almost all of their customers. I would never go to another Water a nice place plus the new owners are awesome. Jordan and Sabastian treat my granddaughter like she’s part of the family and me too. My granddaughter loves them. I can’t say enough good things about this place and the ice cream is awesome.“

“I normally come here often and normally have zero issues but today I couldn’t help but be bothered by one of the workers. As we entered I noticed one person waiting meaning me and my boyfriend were second in line but a huge family came in behind us. This is where I got bothered, one of the workers knew them and instead of being professional and taking care of the person who was there first she skipped over and went straight to her friends or family talking to them and taking care of them first. I’m sorry but I feel like when you are working you should stay professional, I’m not saying you can’t say hi really quickly but that’s not fair for those who have been waiting a long time. Again when I walked in someone was already waiting who knows how long they had been waiting since it was pretty busy during that time. There was two other workers who were on top of it as soon as they finished they quickly helped the young boy and us after that. So thank you for them. Unfortunately they don’t have name tags so I couldn’t get their names.“

“Awesome place, took my class and the people are friendly and the yogurt was the best“

“Despite the busy overcrowded mall due to last minute school shopping, we managed to get our family a DQ treat! Thanks to Luis, and the DQ crew, we were served quickly and with a smile 😊🥤🍦👍🏼👍🏼“

“Todas sus recetas son muy ricas“

“Nice service with great foods plus positive vibes from staffs“

“Just as delicious as any other Cold Stone location but a twist! This location is also a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. We grabbed some mixed ice cream and also a caramel apple, what a combo. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for dessert in the area.“