Petersen's Ice Cream and Cafe
Gilbert, AZ • ★ 4.4 (552 Google reviews)
The Story
Stepping into Petersen's Ice Cream and Cafe in Gilbert feels like a sweet hug from simpler times, with its vibrant parlor charm and the joyful hum of families. The air itself carries the delightful scent of classic and creative flavors, promising a perfect scoop to savor under the Arizona sun on their inviting outdoor seating. Each delicious spoonful is a little taste of Americana, a cherished moment frozen in time at this beloved community gem.
From the Counter
Recent Google reviews
Megann H
★ 5 • a year ago
Such an adorable place with delicious, high quality ice cream. The staff was so nice and patient too. So well decorated inside, like stepping back in time almost. The chocolate peanut butter ice cream was the perfect blend of a deep chocolate flavor with thick peanut butter, and peanut butter cups. 🤌🏻🤌🏻 For serious peanut butter lovers!! ❤️
Ashley Parks
★ 5 • 2 months ago
A lovely stop to get out of the heat and enjoy a cool treat! Casual atmosphere with a wide range of sweet offerings and employees that are happy to help you make a wonderful choice!
Camille Madronio
★ 5 • 7 months ago
I decided to be a bit playful with my flavors today and ordered chocolate and strawberry, a contrasting combination, but both were indulgent and delicious on their own. The ice cream was rich, creamy, and easy to finish in one sitting. Serving sizes were generous, making it a perfect dessert after a meal.
Packing For Adventure
★ 4 • 5 months ago
We were visiting from Utah and not expecting the heat wave of over 100° temps in March, so after a long hot day I wanted something to quench my thirst and be cold. So I thought a root beer float would be great, so we came here. I love ice cream more than just about anything else in the world, so it was rare for me to not try the variety of flavors that were available. I asked them to blend the root beer float like a shake and it’s exactly what I needed! They also gave me the root beer bottle they opened with the leftover soda. It was actually sarsaparilla. It was pretty good, but I probably wouldn’t get it again as I prefer like an A&W root beer flavor over sarsaparilla, but it was exactly what I needed. My husband got the strawberry cheesecake, his normal flavor at other ice cream places, and he was unimpressed and didn’t like it at all. My kids got the kids-sized scoops and they were super small but still somehow expensive. It’s really difficult to find parking, and the line went out the door, but thankfully the line moved pretty quickly. So all in all, mixed reviews from the family.
