Store-bought ice cream might take the edge off when your sweet tooth is raging, but it’ll never compare to the small-batch, hand-churned stuff. HUB Ice Cream Factory in Tucson proudly serves up the latter, using local ingredients to craft interesting flavors that’ll keep you coming back for more.
HUB Ice Cream Factory has been a Tucson favorite since 2015, when the HUB Restaurant opened it across the street due to incredibly high demand for their frozen treats.
Google/Armando Valenzuela III COVID-19 forced the shop to close its doors in March, but as of early November, things are churning again.
Kristel Johnson of Isabella’s Ice Cream is the new general manager at HUB, bringing more than a decade of experience in the ice cream business to the table.
Facebook/HUB Ice Cream Parlor With the help of her creative spirit, every facet of the parlor was reimagined, from the decor to the ice cream itself.
If you’re a longtime customer, don’t fret—HUB’s most popular flavors are still on the menu.
Facebook/HUB Ice Cream Parlor Cookies ’n Cream is a classic that hits the spot every time… especially when the cookie chunks are this massive. Plus, the shop now makes its ice cream base in-house thanks to the addition of a pasteurizer, so every spoonful is rich and creamy perfection.
Despite having respect for the staples, HUB isn’t afraid to think outside the box.
Facebook/HUB Ice Cream Parlor More unique flavors, like the bold Royal Chocolate pictured here, are available, too. Made with activated coconut charcoal, this bold creation features toasted marshmallow fluff, graham cracker crumbs, and a generous amount of chocolate.
The shop prides itself on paying homage to Arizona culture by using local ingredients.
Facebook/HUB Ice Cream Parlor You’ll see flavors that include prickly pear, mesquite desert honey, Green Valley pecans, and Sonoran chiltepins. The latter imparts a rich and authentic spiciness to the Mexican Hot Chocolate ice cream, a crowd favorite as of late.
Prefer your ice cream in shake form? No problem!
Facebook/HUB Ice Cream Parlor Make it your own custom creation by blending flavors of your choice and topping the finished product with whatever your heart desires. Remember, everything is made on-site, right down to the candy!
Both indoor and outdoor seating are offered, as well as a walk-up window on Congress Street.
Facebook/HUB Ice Cream Parlor What’s better than strolling through downtown Tucson on a beautiful afternoon with an ice cream cone in-hand?
For the indecisive folks, contact-free sampling lets your taste buds “shop around” a bit before making a final decision.
Facebook/HUB Ice Cream Parlor HUB is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., and from 10 a.m. until 2:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Come by and sample ’til your heart’s content, then enjoy a big ol’ scoop (or two) of your favorite flavor.
Visit the parlor’s website or Facebook page to learn more.
Google/Armando Valenzuela III
COVID-19 forced the shop to close its doors in March, but as of early November, things are churning again.
Facebook/HUB Ice Cream Parlor
With the help of her creative spirit, every facet of the parlor was reimagined, from the decor to the ice cream itself.
Cookies ’n Cream is a classic that hits the spot every time… especially when the cookie chunks are this massive. Plus, the shop now makes its ice cream base in-house thanks to the addition of a pasteurizer, so every spoonful is rich and creamy perfection.
More unique flavors, like the bold Royal Chocolate pictured here, are available, too. Made with activated coconut charcoal, this bold creation features toasted marshmallow fluff, graham cracker crumbs, and a generous amount of chocolate.
You’ll see flavors that include prickly pear, mesquite desert honey, Green Valley pecans, and Sonoran chiltepins. The latter imparts a rich and authentic spiciness to the Mexican Hot Chocolate ice cream, a crowd favorite as of late.
Facebook/HUB Ice Cream Parlor
Make it your own custom creation by blending flavors of your choice and topping the finished product with whatever your heart desires. Remember, everything is made on-site, right down to the candy!
What’s better than strolling through downtown Tucson on a beautiful afternoon with an ice cream cone in-hand?
HUB is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., and from 10 a.m. until 2:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Come by and sample ’til your heart’s content, then enjoy a big ol’ scoop (or two) of your favorite flavor.
Have you ever been to HUB? If so, was it before or after the reopening? What’s your favorite flavor? Let us know in the comments, and check out our previous article for more delicious Arizona ice cream you can enjoy no matter the season.
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Address: 245 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
