Deliciousness - 5/5
Happiness - 4.5/5
Ever since I moved to Phoenix, I have been desperate for a truly great ice cream place. Frost is first rate, but it's gelato not ice cream. Mary Coyle's and Churn are decent and fun to go to, but not transcendent. Obviously, Sweet Republic is a fun journey, but it's more interesting than good.
FINALLY, Baked Bear delivers. Delicious ice cream. Supplemented by cookies, brownies, or donuts. And it is a true mess to try and eat it all, but what a delightful mess it is.
The store is small, so be prepared for a wait. But good things come to those who wait... and that is especially true of the Baked Bear.