The Screamery (Speedway Location)
Local ice cream shop featuring homemade options and a variety of flavors.
About The Screamery (Speedway Location)
The Screamery's Speedway location is a Tucson ice cream shop serving homemade ice cream and a variety of flavors. Located in the Speedway corridor near Broadway and Tucson Boulevard, the shop is part of a family-founded business built around hand-crafted ice cream, natural ingredients, and bringing families, friends, and the community together. The Screamery also offers catering, gift cards, and ordering options for pickup and delivery.
The business began with Kenny and Linda Sarnoski, who were looking for ice cream that fit a diet based on natural, wholesome ingredients. When they could not find an option that met their criteria, they began making their own ice cream at home. They spent many hours adjusting recipes and working with milk and cream until they developed the texture and flavors they wanted. After sharing the results with friends and family, the Sarnoskis were encouraged to make the ice cream available to a wider community.
The Screamery describes its approach as an old-fashioned, homemade process that uses simple, natural ingredients. Its ice cream starts with premium hormone-free milk and cream, along with natural ingredients selected for each recipe. The company says its ability to pasteurize and directly infuse flavors into its ice cream base gives it control over the recipes and allows it to combine scientific methods with the creative side of ice cream making.
The company was the first in Arizona to be certified to pasteurize its ice cream, according to its story. That certification is part of a process the Screamery uses to make its own ice cream rather than relying solely on a prepared base. The business emphasizes the care involved in developing recipes and the role of ice cream in connecting people. Its stated mission centers on serving hand-crafted natural ice cream while creating a place for families, friends, and neighbors to gather.
At the Speedway location, customers can order in-store or arrange curbside pickup by contacting the shop directly. Delivery is available through GrubHub and DoorDash, although the delivery providers may not serve every location and may add charges or fees. The Screamery's website also provides current menu information, allergen and nutrition details, and access to its other Tucson locations. Visitors can find the Speedway shop among the business's Tucson locations, along with locations in Houghton and Congress, while catering and gift card options extend beyond a single visit.