Novel Ice Cream

Novel Ice Cream is an iconic Mesa, Arizona ice cream shop that has captured the hearts and taste buds of desert dwellers since 2014. Located at 40 N Macdonald in downtown Mesa, this award-winning establishment has been crowned Phoenix Magazine's Best of the Valley and earned recognition from Yelp as one of the Top 50 donut shops in the United States. Their innovative menu features creative flavor combinations like the famous Bourbon Toffee Caramel Crunch, the vibrant Cookie Monster blue vanilla with Oreo pieces, and the refreshing Island Paradise. Health-conscious visitors appreciate their extensive gluten-free options including Honey Lavender, Butter Pecan, Madagascar Vanilla, Straight Up Strawberry, and rich Chocolate. Their stuffed donuts have become legendary, with the pistachio variety particularly drawing crowds. The shop's distinctive spider mascot decorates their signature pink cups and merchandise, creating a memorable visual identity. Beyond traditional scoops, Novel offers creative preparations like waffle ice cream sandwiches, espresso floats, and their famous five-scoop flights perfect for sampling. The Mesa location features outdoor patio seating where guests can enjoy their treats while watching the downtown scene. Their ice cream truck makes appearances at local events including the WM Phoenix Open, bringing their innovative frozen desserts directly to fans across the Valley.