No campfire needed: Find s'mores treats at these 8 Phoenix spots

For a lot of folks, summer holds memories of roasting marshmallows over a campfire. In Phoenix, where nighttime temperatures can top 90 degrees, campfires aren't so fun or feasible.

But if summer doesn't feel complete without the taste of toasted marshmallows, crispy graham crackers and gooey chocolate, metro Phoenix bars, restaurants and dessert shops have got you covered with plenty of alternatives.

Whether you're celebrating National S'mores Day, or rebelling against the incoming wave of pumpkin-spice everything, here are eight options for capturing the sweet flavors of summer in Phoenix, no campfire required.

Copperhead Bistro

4727 E. Bell Road

New Italian restaurant Copperhead Bistro opened earlier this summer and has a cool and refreshing version of s'mores on its dessert menu. For $12, try Copperhead Bistro's graham cracker ice cream with marshmallows, chocolate syrup, graham crackers and homemade whipped cream to finish off the meal with something sweet.

The Snowy Churro

Multiple locations

We can't think of a better summer combo than churros with ice cream and food truck The Snowy Churro has both in abundance. Order The Cowboy, which comes with four graham cracker churros, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream chocolate syrup, and toasted marshmallows for $9.79. Customers can also indulge in a s'mores cookie dough cup for around $6. Follow the truck on social media to see their pop-up schedule.

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The Yard is famous for its over-the-top milkshake flavors.

The Yard Milkshake Bar

The Yard Milkshake Bar

50 W. Jefferson St.

Beat the heat with a fully-loaded artisan milkshake from The Yard in downtown Phoenix. For $17, sip on a giant pint-size s'mores shake with all the fixings including a marshmallow cream dipped jar rolled in graham cracker crumbs, chocolate drizzle and an entire s'more on top. This shake has heft and is fun to share with a friend.

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Try a s'mores flavored cream puff at Beard Papa's this summer.

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Beard Papa's

15147 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale

A light and airy pastry shell hand-stuffed with lots of creamy filling from Beard Papa's in Scottsdale is a sweet treat any time of year. This summer, check out the toasted marshmallow-topped S'mores Eclair cream puff and mix up the classic flavors by pairing the marshmallow treat with green tea, chocolate, or vanilla cream inside. The price is around $6.

Sweet Republic

Multiple locations

Popular ice creamery Sweet Republic has several locations around the Valley and this summer, they're serving a Campfire S'more Sundae. For $10, try the treat which comes with a waffle cone bowl filled with two scoops of chocolate ice cream, toasted marshmallows, whipped cream and hot fudge.

The Cereal Killerz Kitchen

13778 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear

The Cereal Killerz in Goodyear offers a s'mores-inspired drink called S'more Fire Tingz for $6 that packs a coffee buzz. This sweet and summery drink is made with chocolate ice cream, coffee, and topped with marshmallow bits and s'mores cereal. Another option is the S'more Money, S'more Problems milkshake for $13. This decadent drink is made with mix of chocolate and vanilla ice cream with s'mores cereal, Hershey's chocolate, graham crackers and chocolate drizzle for a super sweet treat without the coffee.

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The secret to Nami's crave-worthy treats is their soy-based ice cream.

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Nami Vegan Cafe

2014 N. Seventh St.

S'mores are typically not a vegan treat, but Nami has options for those who are vegetarian (a lot of marshmallows have gelatin), vegan or dairy-sensitive. Try the tS'mores soy-based tSoynami with vanilla wafers, toasted marshmallow syrup, chocolate syrup and vegan marshmallows in a cup or cone starting at $7.

Bar Louie

Multiple Locations

With locations in Glendale and Tempe, Bar Louie is a great spot for those seeking a fun and summery cocktail. The S'mores Martini features Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka with chocolate liqueur and comes with a graham cracker-crusted rim and chocolate-drizzled marshmallow garnish. We recommend checking out the $7 special during Happy Hour on Mondays. It's typically priced at about $13.