The Perfect Ice Cream Shop in Tulsa

Zarley’s Subz & Ice Cream is one of those places that’s easy to explain and hard to beat. Fresh made-to-order subs, a full ice cream shop menu, and two locations in the Tulsa area. Lunch sorted. Dessert included. No second stop required.

It sounds simple because it is. But simple done well is actually pretty rare, and that’s exactly what Zarley’s gets right.

Made to Order, Every Time

The sub is where it starts. Every order at Zarley’s is made fresh, which means you get what you actually asked for rather than whatever was made ahead of time and has been sitting there waiting for who knows how long.

Made to order matters more than people give it credit for. A fresh sub with the right ingredients hits completely differently than a pre-made one pulled from a case. The bread hasn’t gone soft, the vegetables are still crisp, and the whole thing tastes like someone actually made it for you – because they did.

The Subz & Sides menu has enough range that there’s genuinely something for everyone without being overwhelming about it. Classic options, hot and cold subs, Zarley’s originals, and chips to round it out. Look it over before you go so you’re not making decisions under pressure.

Zarley’s Ice Cream Is The Perfect After-Meal Treat

Most quick lunch spots have dessert as an afterthought, if they have it at all. At Zarley’s it’s built into the whole experience.

The ice cream menu is the kind that takes a genuine moment to decide. Not because it’s complicated, but because the options are actually good and you want to pick the right one. According to the International Dairy Foods Association, Americans eat ice cream most often as an after-meal treat, which means Zarley’s has essentially built the perfect lunch spot around something people already wanted to do anyway.

There’s something to be said for ending a meal well. Research on how people remember experiences shows that the ending carries a disproportionate amount of weight in how the whole thing gets rated. A good scoop of ice cream after a deliciously fresh sub is not a complicated formula, but it works time and time again.

The Science Behind Why Ice Cream Works 

According to Psychology Today, sweet foods activate reward pathways in the brain that produce genuine feelings of satisfaction. That’s not marketing language, that’s just how it works. Ending lunch with something sweet makes the whole meal feel more complete, which is probably why the tradition of dessert after a meal exists in basically every culture.

Zarley’s figured out that if you put a great sub and a great ice cream shop in the same place, you don’t have to convince anyone of anything. The combo does it for you.

If Ice Cream Isn’t Your Thing

If you’re visiting the Tulsa location, check out our Smoothiez & More menu. Zarley’s fresh smoothies work as a standalone treat or as a lighter finish to your meal. The ice cream is genuinely good, but nobody is being left out.

Visit The Zarley Locations Near You

The Tulsa location is at 5509 E 41st Street, open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 7pm. This is our only location to currently serve smoothies.

The Sapulpa location is at 1024 E Taft Ave, Suite B, open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30am to 7pm.

Need Catering Too?

Zarley’s handles catering for office lunches and events when you need to feed more than just yourself. Fresh made-to-order subs for a group, without the hassle. Contact us directly for details.

Author: Misty Jackson