The East Valley will have a new spot to cool off when Portland-based Salt & Straw opens their first stop in Gilbert on Friday.
The company has been planning this opening for the last several years.
“We draw a big, just group of people from all different walks of lives and ages and demographics and professions. And so it's a cool chance for people to get to know each other and talk," said Salt & Straw co-founder Kim Malek.
Malek shared about the community reaction to the new store.
“We are overwhelmed with the response we've had since we announced we were opening in the greater Phoenix area. It's just, it feels like people are ready for us. And, you know, we were so honored to have such a warm welcome already," she said.
The ingredients are locally sourced, and one of the flavors that will be on hand is marionberry habanero ice cream. Malek says the menu is seasonal, so customers can expect plenty of variety.