50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Ardmore

“Stopped by Lu & Aug’s in Ardmore, PA, and this place is a sweet little gem! I tried the Wild Mint Chocolate and Toffee Pecan, and both were smooth, creamy, and full of flavor.

The Wild Mint Chocolate had that cool, refreshing mint taste with a rich chocolate kick. It was not boring or basic at all — it tasted fresh, sweet, and perfect for a warm day.

The Toffee Pecan was my favorite for that dessert-style flavor. It had a buttery, nutty taste with little crunchy pieces that made every sip better. Sweet, creamy, and packed with texture.

The presentation was simple but clean, and the drinks looked just as good as they tasted. Lu & Aug’s is definitely a spot worth checking out if you are in Ardmore and want something cold, sweet, and satisfying.

Foodie verdict: Creamy, flavorful, and worth the stop. I would definitely come back for more.

Location: Lu & Aug’s
28 Rittenhouse Pl, Ardmore, PA 19003

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“Sweet Stuff prepared an ice cream party for me to pick uo and deliver to friends. Customer service (Maria!) was simply awesome- professional, helpful beyond belief. The items were all packed into a styrofoam cooler, wrapped with a bow, easy for my to pick up. I saw picts of the goodies inside and they were labeled beautifully and the family LOVED the ice cream and the toppings we picked out. Thank you!!“

“I’ve been to this insomnia a few times and have had pleasant experiences all the times that I’ve been here. The staff is always very nice and friendly. The cookies are always fresh and tasty too. My current favorites are the chocolate chip cookies and the Chai latte cookies from here. Would definitely come back again in the future.“

“The burgers and fries. The salted strawberry lemonade was good.“

“Amazing definitely go try rainbow or cotton candy. Great sized!“

“Pasta making class Olivia was excellent. She understands the regions of Italy and was able to prep and explain with ease and grace. A participant asked about cacio e pepe, which was not on the agenda, and Olivia quickly prepared the basic but difficult to nail sauce. It was spot on. Would def recommend HBB to friends and family. One suggestion though - supplying guests with aprons would be helpful!“

“I recently bought the Earl Grey Tea and Berry Cornbread at my local Kroger store and was blown away! The richness and the flavor profiles were out of this world, especially the latter flavor of the two. It’s dangerous to know the Kroger store is only five minutes from my house. I’ll definitely be trying other flavors.“

“Get the sorbetto! Great food, great service.“

“An nicely provocation for the healthy people. Not fear! Dark chocolate, with your property Triptophane, serotonyn, fire on the metabolism to the perfect working process. I'm a vegan and my opinion on the actually assessment market is that already fitted for the vegan customers. The ice cream is wonderful.“

“Best pretzel I have ever tasted and at a great price!“

“One of the best ice creams I’ve ever had anywhere. Hands down. (Two ultimate favs are the Earl Grey with Honeycomb and the Pistachio. Just perfect.)“

“Water ice and ice cream yummy!!!“

“Siddiq's is a West Philly gem! The flavors are always creative and delicious, and the staff will encourage you to sample anything.“

“C&C Creamery.... Its Summah time in the City♡ The fact I can get a gelato w/scoop & not soft serve Ice Cream is 😋 ... U gotta get the Strawberry lemonade water-ice wit strawberry cheese cake Ice Cream (hard) ...... SO TASTY... I ♡ BEING A PHILLY NATIVE✌🏾 My Friend had banana pudding ice cream... Let Go Summah 2026♡“

“Excellent delights! I look forward to trip there.“

“2nd time me and my wife came to this jawn, and the pretzels are fresh every time. Honestly, everything is fresh. My two favorites right now are the banana pudding milkshake and the pepperoni pizza pretzel and then the blueberry jawn my wife favorite. Best part about this jawn they had turkey pepperoni for the pizza pretzels.The service is definitely a 10/10 too. They was very professional, nice, and respectful first and 2nd visit. They take cash or card, and the wait never be extreme usually under 5 minutes or faster But I definitely recommend this jawn.“

“So freakin' good! From the cheesy curly fries, to the delicious funnel cake, to the tasty milkshake topped with the best whipped cream. Yummm!“

“Great flavor selection, great team. Always there when I need that sugar rush. If you’re in the area (and even if you’re not) Dreams is always worth the trip“

“Today, we tried Frosty Falls for Lunch! I got spicy sausage with pepper and onion and my little one got meatball sub. The food was great, those toast warm rolls amazing! We will definitely be having lunch at (we call it ice cream house) Frosty Falls again! We have ALWAYS love the ice cream!“

“Gran Caffe L’Aquila has a beautiful atmosphere and some genuinely excellent products. The latte was expertly made with gorgeous latte art, and both the coffee and gelato were absolutely delicious. You can tell they take pride in the quality of what they serve.
Unfortunately, the service did not match the quality of the food and drinks. Most of the staff came across as dismissive and unfriendly, which took away from what could have been a wonderful experience.
The only one exception to this was Luca, who was welcoming, professional, genuinely kind, and knowledgeable. He made us feel appreciated as guests and stood out in the best way possible.
At the end of the day, hospitality is about making people feel welcome.
The rest of the team could certainly take note. If the level of service matched the quality of the coffee and gelato, this would easily be a five-star experience.“

“Very good water ice, thank you“

“Came here with my date for water ice and honestly loved it. Great flavors, great atmosphere, and the owner was really genuine and friendly. It’s always nice supporting a place where the customer service matches the quality of the food. We’ll definitely be back.“

“This place is awesome! I still gotta try their non-frozen stuff! They've got a lot going on and recently updated their menu with more options and special items. Everything seems homemade. The staff is super friendly and parking is a breeze. You should totally check them out if you're around.“

“Good food. Good selection. I got a pumpkin spice gelati.“

“We had such a great experience at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream! Not only was the ice cream amazing, but the service really stood out. The employee with a bun and glasses was incredibly sweet and helpful, making the whole visit even better.

We tried the peanut butter brownie, and it was absolutely delicious—rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Between the quality of the ice cream and the kindness of the staff, we’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Delicious ice cream! Very cute interior and nice seating outside. I got the mango sticky rice and caramel praline flavors. The ice cream was very creamy and satisfying. Very kind staff. Would love to come back again. Vegan options are available which is wonderful. Also appreciate how clear their signage is regarding potential allergens with an allergen list available via QR code. Very cool that their spoons are compostable and sample spoons are metal and thus washable. Love an environmentally friendly location.“

“Absolutely delicious locally homemade ice cream. Great addition to the neighborhood, but also a destination worth traveling to!“

“Great service, lots of variety - and not just the flavors: ice cream, cookie desserts, pretzels, and more. This isn't your ordinary water ice spot. They can even bring a water ice cart to your events! A convenient and memorable part of Springfield's past and its future. Right on the town's main strip.“

“This was such a nice restaurant! We stopped on the way to KOP for the first time. The birria tacos were perfect, and they had wonderful desert options. Delicious!

We look forward to stopping by in our future trips to KOP so we can try more items off the menu! Music was very pleasant and my boyfriend enjoyed watching the world cup on their television as well.“

“I knew their cyclone machine was down, but I insisted upon one anyway. What I received was a beautiful work of art. My experience at twist was delightful because of the staff outstanding performance and eagerness to please customers. Five stars out of five! Way to go above and beyond yall!“

“This bakery never disappoints! Both of my girls loved your Gryffindor cupcakes at Harry Potter days in the early 2000s. You made a gorgeous celestial cake for my oldest during the pandemic and, most recently, a beautiful and delicious 25th birthday cake with the F1 theme she asked for. Thank you for such consistent quality over the years! ❤️“

“Great desserts. Perfect cap of the night after Dinner in Chinatown.“

“We hired the Ice Cream and Water Ice truck for my Daughter’s graduation party and it was amazing. The communication, service, Ice cream and water ice were all great. Our guests all loved the products especially the strawberry and Salted Carmel ice creams. I 100% recommend this to anyone having a party.“

“Friendly service, tasty treats. The sundaes are nice and large - great for lunch on a why not kind of day!“

“I absolutely love Kilwins in Midtown Village. I came across this location early this year after going for wine with some friends at Vintage Wine Bar. I got some of the butter peanut ice cream, fudge for my little ones, and chocolate covered pretzels. When I tell you that ice-cream hit! It's so fresh and not too sweet. The hand dipped Graham crackers, pretzels, Rice crispy treats are divine! The seafood chocolates were so good. The chocolatier explained it as having the same consistency the inside as a butter finger. He was so spot on. It was such a different kind of chocolate experience. Lori the owner and her crew are so welcoming and friendly. A trip to Kilwin's is worth every cent!“

“The best ice cream shop in our area hands down. Very nice portions, and the waffle cones are tasty.
The cookies are very solid as well (except perhaps the blended one).
Closed for the season during the winter, but we visit often when it is open.“

“Such fun for these kiddos!“

“Delicious ice-cream with some classic and some unique seasonal flavors (like lavender)!“

“The Pink Passion, and Pineapple Crush are off the chain👅👅👅“

“Best ice cream around and new flavors are great“

“Must try the matcha+black magic combo on waffle! Matcha is my fav. So happy they have that flavor and it tastes GOOD! I used to have to go all the way to Chinatown to get that matcha ice cream. Staffs are friendly too, one of my fav places to go in the area now.“

“They have the best customer service. I got a cookie tin and canolis. Both were of such high quality. Great Italian bakery!“

“I love this place all the yummy 😋 ice cream“

“Stopped in during the food truck festival and was blown away by the great service and fresh treats! 5/5 definitely recommend!!“

“Excellent portions! And old fashioned ice cream sundaes and floats!“

“The tastiest ice cream in town. So delicious. Courteous staff, excellent service.“

“I’ve been dying for an ice cream date since the winter and I finally got my wish! My date told me this was the place to get ice cream and made the 10 minute walk over. We were greeted by a line when I frowned and he said that it’s fast moving. I shrugged. Once we figured out where the end was, told me to pull up Instagram to check out what the weekly offerings were. Peculiar I thought. Honestly, I was disheartened by what was available this week of no fault of their own. But! I know now to check when I’m in town for something I’d really want - to convince for more ice cream dates. There is a regular albeit small menu. To be delight, it has my favourite ice cream staple on it, soft serve and m&ms or what they call a Brick. The line to the inside was also fast moving like promised. There were two registers that were asymmetrically split as most wanted soft serve in that moment. The inside was.. busy. Once the ice cream came out tho we were back on the street enjoying it! I got my brick which was a fantastic price for a city treat. My date got an Oreo dripped cone that he was boosting about in line. Definitely more his taste.

TLDR - the ice cream is delicious, check the Instagram, and don’t be discouraged by a line - instead make some friends!“

“Such a charming little spot—clean, quaint, and filled with gold standard ice cream options plus the coolest, unique finds. My daughter kept it simple with an ice cream sandwich, my son had fun trying the seasonal “Egg Hunt” flavor, and I went all-in on lavender blueberry (so good!). Truly one of those places where everyone finds something they love!“

“The best ice cream I tasted in Philly. I ordered the coconut ice cream with almond toppings. Do note that the almond toppings are very expensive. The taste of the coconut ice cream is delicious. I will definitely come back again when I visit Philly the next time. The shop is small and is decorated nicely.“