Valley locals share favorite ice cream shops

We asked you last week to tell us your favorite Valley ice cream shops, and you delivered with some delicious suggestions.

Here's what Axios Phoenix readers had to say:

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream | 10 locations throughout the Valley

• "Best in the world," said Rosemary Scarfo.

I-Guana Ice Cream | Mesa

• Reader Glen Loveland describes the banana split as "theater in a bowl" and said it reminds him of childhood trips to Puerto Peñasco, "where the combination of cold sweetness and Mexican heat created its own kind of magic."

Jeremiah's | Chandler, Gilbert and Queen Creek

• This East Valley chain offers soft-serve ice and Italian ice. Lea Spall recommends the Jelati, a layered mix of the two.

Dolce Vita Italian Grocer | Mesa

• Gina B. notes it's technically gelato, not ice cream, but called it "unparalleled." Their deli side also makes a mean panini, she said.

Churn | Phoenix

• Reader Amy Donohue recommends the Fat Elvis sundae, with peanut butter ice cream, salted caramel, bananas, whipped cream and chocolate rocks.

Sweet Republic | Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe

• Their ingredients and flavors are the best, hands-down, said Hayley Ringle.
• She also recommended Karen's Kreamery, now a wholesale operation whose treats you can find at events around the Valley.

My thought bubble: Sweet Republic is my go-to for ice cream in central Phoenix.

• I highly recommend the Toffee Banofi sundae — vanilla ice cream with banana slices, toffee brittle, salted caramel sauce and whipped cream.
• It's only available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, so grab one the next time you're looking for a weekend treat.