From scratch-made ice cream to cookies and other confections, Tucson is home to lots of tasty desserts. Here's a giant guide on where to find them.
Gloria Knott Early this year, we asked our Instagram followers what they wanted to know — about us, about Tucson, about anything.We're blessed to live in a city filled with dozens of places to get a raspado, an east-side pie shop that Tucsonans have fallen in love with, date-night spots showcasing desserts that Australian pâtissier Adriano Zumbo would approve of, and home bakers popping up at local markets with their vintage-decorated cakes and tasty pan dulce.
Chez Peachy — Christa Lebron, the home baker behind Chez Peachy, makes colorful, sometimes vintage-inspired, lunchbox-sized cakes that you can order online or find at pop-ups around town. Follow Chez Peachy here. Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro — Everything here is gluten-free, from the all-day breakfast to the sweet treats. You can order lemon pistachio bars, peanut butter cookies, carrot cake and more. Find Gourmet Girls at 5845 N. Oracle Road.
La Baguette Parisienne — Tucsonans were devastated when French bakery La Baguette Parisienne announced last year that it would close its doors after 39 years. But the closure didn't last long — new owners stepped in and quickly reopened the bakery. Find La Baguette Parisienne at 7851 E. Broadway. Mona's Danish Bakery — This bakery has been in Tucson for more than two decades, with an owner who grew up in Denmark. Among the pastries: bear claws, turnovers, cookies, croissants and danishes. Find Mona's Danish Bakery at 4777 E. Sunrise Dr.
Pies The Limit — Find these hand pies, both sweet and savory, at events around town. There are flavors like apple and peach, plus other confections to choose from. Follow Pies The Limit here. Ube Bae Dessert — Wife, dog mom and active-duty military member Brittany Gudino has turned her love for baking into a side hustle. She creates Filipino-inspired desserts from home, including ube crinkle cookies and Taiwanese snowflake crisps. Follow Ube Bae here.
Blondie's Ice Cream — You won't find chocolate at this ice cream truck. But you will find nostalgic homemade flavors like sweet potato pie and vegan snickerdoodle. Follow Blondie's Ice Cream here. Decibel Coffee Works — Decibel's bakery manager Dana Rengel is also the ice cream aficionado behind Blondie's Ice Cream. The ice cream is available for your affogato, or by the scoop. They have pastries, too! Find Decibel at 267 S. Avenida del Convento.
Licks Catalina — At this Catalina-based shop, cereal is infused into the ice cream, creating nostalgia for your tastebuds. There are also bubble waffles and loads of toppings. Find Licks Catalina at 16130 N. Oracle Road. Conchas, cochitos and other pan dulce 🍪Bolita Bakery — Home baker Jesús Orduño makes traditional panadería staples like cochitos and conchas, but also scones, blondies and cookies with Mexican flavors. Follow Bolita Bakery here.
Raspados, paletas, shaved ice and all the icy things 🍧Eegee's — The homegrown sandwich chain is known for its namesake frozen treat: the Eegee. Eegee's has multiple locations across Tucson. Find more info here. Paleteria y Neveria La Michoacana — This is a sweet tooth's dream. Raspados and paletas are aplenty. Find La Michoacana at 3774 S. Sixth Ave. and a second location at 4444 E. Grant Road.
Slice & Ice — Founded by one of the original owners behind Eegee's, Slice & Ice serves pizza, sandwiches and Italian ice. Flavors include orange pineapple, strawberry lemonade and watermelon. Find Slice & Ice at 1905 W. Grant Road. Monsoon Chocolate — This award-winning chocolate shop makes stunning bonbons alongside chocolate bars, malt balls and confections like chocolate-covered marshmallows. Find Monsoon Chocolate at 234 E. 22nd St.
The Coronet — The dessert menu at The Coronet not only has sweets, but also dessert wines and coffee! Fans of the now-closed Tack Room might also remember the chocolate mousse that's now served by The Coronet. Find The Coronet at 198 W. Cushing St. Tito & Pep — The buttermilk panna cotta at Tito & Pep is well-loved and for good reason. Also on the menu: rosemary and orange olive oil cake, and dark chocolate ganache. Find Tito & Pep at 4122 E. Speedway.
Just Churros — The churros at this food truck are made with an old-school Spanish recipe, but dusted with cinnamon and sugar, which is a Mexican invention. The recipe dates back generations. Follow Just Churros here.
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