Excellent gelato! Very clean establishment and gracious service! We must have sampled every flavor before we each ordered- which was a tough decision! I had the Samoa (Girl Scout cookie and fresh mint). It... read moreExcellent gelato! Very clean establishment and gracious service! We must have sampled every flavor before we each ordered- which was a tough decision! I had the Samoa (Girl Scout cookie and fresh mint). It was delicious! read less - 5/24/2019 

Love it! But the small gelato was still too big portion for me. All flavors are great! The people are amazing. Very friendly. I certainly recommend. - 6/04/2019 

Blue Ice was the total gelato experience and my new favorite in town! Sorry, Frost.

When my friends and I came, we were immediately greeted and invited to try all the flavors. The GM was super knowledgeable and explained the... read moreBlue Ice was the total gelato experience and my new favorite in town! Sorry, Frost.

When my friends and I came, we were immediately greeted and invited to try all the flavors. The GM was super knowledgeable and explained the process of creating the flavors and sourcing the ingredients. Then the samples came. And they kept coming. They even have a nondairy gelato option along with several sorbettos. The flavors are inventive and robust. So when it came time to pick a flavor, it was hard. Hardest decision I made that week. Luckily you can pick 2 flavors in a small. Blue Ice Gelato is awesome and will no doubt become a part of my regular ice cream/gelato rotation. Can't wait to come back! read less - 8/02/2019 

This place was great! Great variety with their flavors. The Banana Creme Pie was amazing and tasted just like banana pudding. I like this place way better than Frost. - 7/14/2019 

I was back in Tucson for a short time and my friends and I chose this spot to catch up over mainly due to its convenient location between us and the good reviews. Those reviews aren't wrong - I don't... read moreI was back in Tucson for a short time and my friends and I chose this spot to catch up over mainly due to its convenient location between us and the good reviews. Those reviews aren't wrong - I don't remember Tucson having gelato anywhere close to on par with the quality here. Their seasonal pumpkin gelato tasted exactly like pumpkin pie filling, and they serve it with a bit of whipped cream on top! The jalapeño chocolate was a bit too jalapeñoy for me but I was told it isn't usually that way, it just so happened that batch had some particularly potent pieces. Which I think is awesome - all their ingredients are fresh and the gelato never has a chance to get old!

Also, the woman working there (8 pm on a monday?) was incredibly nice and awesome and patient and had the best recommendations! Not sure about her name but she's fantastic. Ended up getting the butter cookie dough gelato (SO amazing, it's made with this lovely crackly topping), the pumpkin, and some delicious strawberry yogurt. Fans of strawberry ice cream rejoice, because this some good shit. Cute clean decor, whimsical-but-modern without trying too hard. 10/10 on deliciousness. I might only go for smalls in the future because the medium was a bit too much for me - thankfully my friends helped me out. These kinds of places make me want to quit my job and start selling delicious frozen treats.

Only qualm is that if you hit this up after hiking, does the hiking really count as healthy? Hmm ‍ read less - 11/20/2017 

I would give 100 stars if I could. This place is an absolute gem hidden in an outdoor shopping mall complex. We wandered over here after dinner at El Charro not expecting much and were completely blown away.

There is... read moreI would give 100 stars if I could. This place is an absolute gem hidden in an outdoor shopping mall complex. We wandered over here after dinner at El Charro not expecting much and were completely blown away.

There is a gentleman there, who I believe is also the owner, who greets you with such warmness. You can try as many flavors as you want; heck, he even MAKES you try so many different flavors that you wouldn't normally try! He does not care about holding up the line; he wants you to enjoy the experience of his shop and their gelato. THE SERVICE HERE IS FABULOUS.

Now, onto the gelato. EQUALLY FABULOUS. I've had gelato in Italy. The product coming out of Blue Ice surpasses the stuff in the motherland. Bursting with flavor. Deep, authentic, genuine flavor. It's amazing. So amazing, I am seriously considering moving to the Catalina Foothills. I was already, but Blue Ice is good enough to add another point to the "pro" side of the pro-con list of whether to truly relocate. Now, consider that gelato mojo as influence! read less - 7/19/2019 

Everyone raves about Frost but I love this place. They remind me of Sweet Republic in Scottsdale in that they have unusual flavors. I really like the Earl Grey but I'm addicted to the Sweet Potato and Coconut... read moreEveryone raves about Frost but I love this place. They remind me of Sweet Republic in Scottsdale in that they have unusual flavors. I really like the Earl Grey but I'm addicted to the Sweet Potato and Coconut flavor which is vegan. read less - 5/24/2019 

Guys and gals, there's a serious contender for best gelato, even better than 'that other gelato
place' (that which shall not be named).
Why would I make the tedious drive from downtown to the hinterlands of the foothills at least... read moreGuys and gals, there's a serious contender for best gelato, even better than 'that other gelato
place' (that which shall not be named).
Why would I make the tedious drive from downtown to the hinterlands of the foothills at least once a week?
It's that good.
The house favorite is the cookie butter flavor. The owner makes the gelato and comes up different flavors every week. He's a very amiable guy and he's pleased to let you try as many flavors and explaining each flavor.
The gelato is less sweet and more rich than 'that other place.' I personally don't like my desserts too sweet and this place hits the right spot.
My only complaint?
I wish to the gods that there was a location more central.
But we're talking about serious gelato addition 😉 read less - 6/10/2019 

Fabulous service - great hours and parking.

Cones are generous in size and available in chocolate.

Unique seasonal flavors. They are great about getting in multiple flavors into the portion you prefer. - 6/24/2019 

The folks at Blue Ice really know their gelato - with all those tempting, beautiful-looking flavors in the case, it's truly hard to decide what to get, but the incredibly friendly folks behind the counter will give you tastes so... read moreThe folks at Blue Ice really know their gelato - with all those tempting, beautiful-looking flavors in the case, it's truly hard to decide what to get, but the incredibly friendly folks behind the counter will give you tastes so you can figure out your frozen-treat indulgence.

Of course, you can mix-and-match, and that's exactly what I did, opting for both the hazelnut and the chocolate. The hazelnut is a Nutella-lover's dream, having that smooth, nutty flavor we all love so much, while the chocolate was deep, rich, and incredibly satisfying. What I like about this gelato is that it's not overly sweet - just enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, but not so much as to overpower the flavors. The balance is just right.

The portion sizes are quite generous and very reasonably priced, at $5.50 for a large. You know you want it, so why not get it? Sit out on the patio, chat with some friends, and slowly savor the creamy wonderfulness.

The best part about Blue Ice is that it's a great family-owned gelateria, with the folks behind the counter taking great pride in their gelato, making sure that all of their guests leave happier than when they walked in... and I certainly did! Bookmark it! read less - 11/10/2017