I drop into the Scottsdale location on occasion and was delighted to see that Sweet Republic is part of Sky Harbor Airport's local food upgrade. It's not possible for S.R. to live up to the whole best ice cream shop in North America label, particularly at an airport location. This location is small, but it does have the heart of the Scottsdale menu. If you relax and forget the "best" label, you'll be delighted by the flavor options and the quality. It is a bit pricey, but so is the Scottsdale location, so it's not just an airport thing if that makes you feel any better. Go for extra scoops and just call it an affordable meal. Better yet, order a vanilla malted after finishing your waffle next door at Matt's Big Breakfast, another local favorite, and call it a chaser. Healthful airport dining at its finest.