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9160 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260

480-248-6979

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Best Use of Bacon
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): Dessert, Ice Cream

Hours: Sun,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat 12pm-10pm

Price: $

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash
Attire: Casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Wifi Access

Serving: Snack Food

Alcohol: None
Reservations: Accepted, Not Necessary

Parking: Lot Available

Description

2011 | Best Use of Bacon

Like it or not (and we like it), the bacon trend isn't going away anytime soon. Helen Yung and Jan Wichayanuparp, owners of Sweet Republic, one of the best ice cream shops in the Valley and, according to Bon Appetit magazine, the entire U.S. of A., have a fondness for the meat candy as well. Made in small batches and available when it's available, Sweet Republic's "I Heart Bacon" is a cool creation made with addictive bits of caramelized smoked bacon and crazy-fresh ingredients. And if... More »
2010 | Best Ice Cream

If you still have not tasted Sweet Republic ice cream, we instruct you to put this issue of "Best of Phoenix" down and proceed immediately to 91st Street and Shea in Scottsdale, or to a Whole Foods, and shove some of this stuff down your gullet. Your butt might grow, but you will thank us, because -- screw our Valley boundaries -- this is the best ice cream we've ever tasted, anywhere. The salted butter caramel is insanely rich, the perfect sweet/salty fix, and we've never tasted... More »
2009 | Best Ice Cream

Talk about a cool idea.When number crunching started to wear thin, globetrotters Helen Yung and Jan Wichayanuparp left the world of finance for the world of ice cream -- and the Valley's better for it.Their adorable, citrus-hued ice cream shop, Sweet Republic, opened last year with a distinctive point of view and a uniquely tasty product that attracted the attention of foodies well beyond the vicinity of the Shea Boulevard strip mall where they sell a rotating selection of freshly... More »
2008 | Best Ice Cream

If Phoenix in the summertime is hell, then Sweet Republic is pure heaven. So don't be surprised to find us at this cool, tangerine-colored ice cream shop, blissfully Web surfing (hey, we can't pass up the free Wi-Fi!) and nibbling at fresh, made-from-scratch artisanal ice creams. Owners Jan Wichayanuparp and Helen Yung opened their doors this summer -- not a day too soon, we say -- and quickly made a name for themselves with unusual flavors and premium ingredients, such as... More »

88: Jan Wichayanuparp and Helen Yung

By Chow Bella | Fri, May 25, 2012

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By Carol Blonder | Mon, April 23, 2012

We heeded Laura Hahnefeld's advise and mapped our route through the Scottsdale Culinary Festival's Great Arizona Picnic on Sunday. With close to 50 food vendors, a plan was needed for stomach and p... More »
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By Amy Silverman | Wed, February 29, 2012

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Eleven Favorite Ice Cream Shops in Greater Phoenix

By Laura Hahnefeld | Fri, February 10, 2012

Ever since Italy and France began making iced and flavored confections made from milk or cream in the 17th century, ice cream has become one of the most successfully cool, dairy-based treats on the pl... More »
Toffee Banofi Sundae from Sweet Republic

By Laura Hahnefeld | Fri, August 5, 2011

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phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

If Phoenix in the summertime is hell, then Sweet Republic is pure heaven. So don't be surprised to find us at this cool, tangerine-colored ice cream shop, blissfully Web surfing (hey, we can't pass up the free Wi-Fi!) and nibbling at fresh, made-from-scratch artisanal ice creams. Owners Jan Wichayanuparp and Helen Yung opened their doors this summer � not a day too soon, we say � and quickly made a name for themselves with unusual flavors and premium ingredients, such as rBST-free milk. We're keen on the salted butter caramel ice cream, lime-basil sorbet (so refreshing), and the addicting blue cheese ice cream. No, it's not as weird as it sounds; think sweet and seductive, like really good cheesecake.
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Kelsee | Phoenix, AZ | 189 Reviews

| Sun, May 9, 2010

This ice cream here is yummy..but the best part is the uniqueness! Yes, they have traditional flavors, but they also have fun flavors like corn, salted caramel, and bacon!...yes I said bacon! And I have had it - it's good!

Main Menu

Artisan Ice Cream
Additional Ice Cream Flavors: Almond Buttercrunch, Apple Pie, Banana Foster, Early Grey Tea, Hot Chocolate, Malted Vanilla, Maple Pecan, Mayan Chocolate, Rocky Road, Rum Raisin, Sugar N Spice. Seasonally Available Flavors: Eggnog, Peppermint Chunk, Pumpkin Spice, Sweet Corn

Belgian Chocolate
made with extra-rich, smooth belgian chocolate

Brownie Swirl
rich chocolate brownie chunks and chocolate swirls in creamy vanilla

Honey Blue Cheese
our famous creamy savory combination of blue cheese and local honey

Espresso
locally roasted, single origin, fair trade coffee (varietal changes regularly)

Peanut Butter Chip
slow churned virginia peanuts and rich flakes of chocolate

Real Mint Chip
fresh mint leaves & rich flakes of chocolate - pure minty goodness

Salted Butter Caramel
soft buttery caramel ribbons in creamy vanilla with a sprinkle of salt

Madagascar Vanilla
pure madagascan vanilla beans and fresh cream

Sorbet & Yogurt
Additional Sorbet Flavors: Banana, Blueberry, Cabernet Pear, Cantaloupe, Cranberry Orange, Peach, Pear Ginger, Pineapple, Plum, Watermelon. Hard-scoop Non-fat Yogurts: Blueberry Cinnamon, Desert Honey, Mango Lassi, Strawberry, Sweet Smoothie (strawberry & Banana)

Basil Lime Sorbet
fresh basil leaves and zesty lime – an invigorating treat

Chocolate Sorbet
our dangerously dark blend of premium chocolate

Coconut Sorbet
real shredded coconut in rich coconut cream

Strawberry Sorbet
red luscious sweet strawberry bliss

Soft-serve Tart Yogurt

Sundaes
Toppings: Brownie Chunks, Toffee Buttercrunch, Cookie Chunks, Dark Chocolate Peanuts, Cranberry Granola, Chocolate Chips, Handmade Marshmallows And Bananas

Campfire S'more
double scoop belgian chocolate with toasted-to-order handmade marshmallows and hot fudge on waffle bowl

Cookie Mintifesto
double scoop real mint chip ice cream with chocolate chip cookie chunks, hot fudge and whipped cream

Toffee Banofi
double scoop vanilla bean with fresh bananas, toffee buttercrunch, salted butter caramel and whipped cream

Java Brownie
double scoop espresso with brownie chunks, hot fudge and whipped cream

Kiddie Sundae
your choice of single scoop ice cream with chocolate chips or hot fudge and whipped cream

Sauces
salted butter caramel, hot fudge, balsamic glaze and fresh whipped cream

Cakes

Ice Cream Cake
(serves 8-10; 48hr advance order) choice of up to two ice creams layered between choice of made-from-scratch vanilla or chocolate cake and topped with fresh whipped cream

Ice Cream Pie
(serves 6-8; 48hr advance order) choice of one ice cream on our crunchy crust and topped with fresh whipped cream

Ice Cream Sandwich
madagascar vanilla, belgian chocolate, real mint chip or peanut butter chip ice cream between two chocolate chip cookies

Housemade Cookies
(selection may vary) molasses spice, chocolate chip walnut oatmeal, chocolate chip

Housemade Confections
bacon brittle (made with nueske's applewood-smoked bacon), cashew brittle, cranberry nut granola and marshmallows

Drinks

Triple Chocolate Shake
triple scoop belgian chocolate ice cream, dark chocolate sauce and chocolate chips

Classic Vanilla Malt
triple scoop vanilla bean ice cream meets malted milk powder

Java Jolt
triple scoop espresso ice cream meets a single shot espresso for an icy buzz

Strawberry Sorbet Smoothie
double scoop strawberry sorbet, single scoop desert honey yogurt and non-fat milk for a nutritious treat

Original Shake
your choice of triple scoop ice cream, sorbet or yogurt - shaken not stirred

Brown Cow
double scoop vanilla bean ice cream in microbrewed root beer of your choice

Black Cow
double scoop vanilla bean ice cream in mexican cane sugar cola

Iced Coffee
double shot espresso on the rocks with a splash of milk

Iced Tea
selection of single region teas

Cane Sugar Soda
a variety in glass bottles

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Sweet Republic

9160 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260

480-248-6979

Description

2011 | Best Use of Bacon

2010 | Best Ice Cream

2009 | Best Ice Cream

2008 | Best Ice Cream

88: Jan Wichayanuparp and Helen Yung

By Chow Bella | Fri, May 25, 2012

Award Winners at The "Pretty Good" Great Arizona Picnic

By Carol Blonder | Mon, April 23, 2012

Where to Eat and Drink Near Salt River Fields

By Amy Silverman | Wed, February 29, 2012

Eleven Favorite Ice Cream Shops in Greater Phoenix

By Laura Hahnefeld | Fri, February 10, 2012

Toffee Banofi Sundae from Sweet Republic

By Laura Hahnefeld | Fri, August 5, 2011

phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

Kelsee | Phoenix, AZ | 189 Reviews

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