How is it possible that chain ice cream "parlors" still exist? Coldstone is NOTHING in comparison to the old fashioned charm of Mary Coyle's.
I have to admit that I've never gotten a table here. I don't live too far away so I often find myself heading through the drive-through to pick up a milkshake or scoop of ice cream. Unfortunately, I go much more often than my bank account or expanding gut can afford. Mary Coyle's is pretty much a necessity during the hellish Phoenix summers.
The ice cream here is definitely not cheap, but I have almost always found it well worth it. The service is a bit slow, but friendly enough. I suppose I'll have to go in and sit down sometime.
I know yogurt bars are the trend right now, but I'd rather head to Mary Coyle's any day. The extra calories taste much better!