The Town of Fountain Hills is excited to announce the launch of a cool new business starting Saturday, Sept. 13 with the grand opening of Snowbird Ice Cream Co., set to bring super-premium ice cream to locals and visitors alike. Founded by 21-year-old town resident Izaak Wontorski, the new shop will feature a variety of flavors produced by the Chocolate Shoppe in Madison, Wisconsin.
“The inspiration for Snowbird came from my time playing ice hockey, where post-game ice cream trips became a regular tradition,” said Wontorski. “After travelling across the country to try different types, I knew that I had to bring the deliciousness of Chocolate Shoppe to Arizona.”
The Chocolate Shoppe is known for producing super-premium ice cream using small-batch recipes and high-quality ingredients, including Madagascar vanilla and ultra-dark Zanzibar® chocolate. Their ice cream contains 14% butterfat and has a low overrun of 35–40%, resulting in a dense and creamy texture. Snowbird selected Chocolate Shoppe after extensive product testing and comparison.
Snowbird Ice Cream Co. will open with an extensive menu, including:
- Old Fashioned Vanilla
- Zanzibar Chocolate
- Apple Cider Donut
- Blackberry Lemon Bar
- Mango Untamed
- And more!
During the grand opening, customers can take advantage of
- $10 pints
- Free mini milk shake samples,
- New flavors
- New 24 ice cream flight samples
Customers will also receive a scratch off for each purchase they make with free items from toppings to ice cream flights. There will also be a photo booth and live music.
The 860-square-foot shop features a modern and minimal aesthetic, with a grand mural painted by Laura Thurbon and the Inspiration Academy. The space includes clean lines, bold contrast, and curated accents. The goal is to create an environment that is both visually appealing and comfortable.
Snowbird Ice Cream Co. is located at 16725 E. Avenue of the Fountains, C-109. It will operate Tuesday through Sunday from 12 to 10 p.m., one of the few businesses in town open late.
For information about the Town of Fountain Hills, please visit FountainHillsAZ.gov and experiencefountainhills.org.