34 Best Ice Cream Shops near Chadds Ford

“Rita’s is the local Water Ice chain (you may call it Italian Ice) that also serves ice cream, custard, milkshakes, and more.

A small is always enough for me, and often too much. Every Rita’s gives free water ice on the first day of spring.“

“I love the environment. it's an amazing experience.“

“Hangrybear in Kennett is more than just a place to grab a bite—it’s an experience that keeps surprising and delighting us every time. From the moment we walk in, we’re greeted with warm, friendly service that makes us feel like family. Their menu is thoughtfully crafted with a mouth-watering variety of high-quality, inventive options that satisfy everyone from picky kids to food-loving adults.

My wife and I always split one of their seasonal sandwiches and a fresh, vibrant salad that bursts with flavor, texture, and the best ingredients around. Tonight, we enjoyed the crunch salad—our go-to favorite—and savored every bite of the turkey Rachel Sammy special, a perfect combination of savory, tangy, and fresh. Our girls happily split the crispy chicken fingers and gooey grilled cheese, which are always a hit.

To top it off, dessert is an absolute must here! We indulged in pumpkin and Biscoff cheesecake ice cream, each bite a little piece of heaven. It’s rare to find a place that nails both food and sweets so perfectly, but Hangrybear does it with style.

They’ve quickly become a staple in our lives, not just for the food but for the memories they help us create. From Bluey breakfasts to other family-friendly events, Hangrybear has become a tradition we look forward to, a beloved spot in the community where we feel at home.“

“We are visiting from Indiana and decided to stop by for a sweet treat. Service was excellent, we got a small Belgian cookie which was DELICIOUS, a small mango which was also very good and a medium Oreo. My family and I enjoyed all three flavors and left very happy!
We really liked that they are open past 10pm. It really helped us out and it was such an inviting and cute atmosphere. Everything looked clean and definitely recommend this establishment!“

“Been coming to this creamery over the course of the last 10 years. Never disappointed. Their ice cream is the right texture and their flavor list is immense and never had a bad experience! Even convinced a few friends to come here from Cape May today! They loved it too.“

“Delightful premises and delicious ice cream. OMG, the Vanilla Salted Caramel was to die for. The waffle cone was so crunchy and flavorful. Loved the setting with benches and tables scattered under a giant beautiful tree and cows on the hillside. Some crazy flavor options too... such as, Pumpkin Mushroom and Motor Oil! Wish I could have tried them all.“

“pup cups for your 4 legged friends“

“Great food, great service, the display case is always filled with cakes, novelties etc. They have more blizzard flavors then most DQ's I've been too. On top of their prices being cheaper then other DQ's in the area they always run sales so I save even more. With inflation I'm always in for a Sale?“

“Ironically, I just read another review that echoed my own frustration at this Rita’s. A few weeks ago, I brought my daughter’s softball team for a postgame treat and was shocked to learn that an option to tip with a credit card doesn’t exist. Glad to know I’m not the only person who thinks this is a bad idea. After receiving such great service, I was embarrassed when I couldn’t leave a tip and had to apologize to the nice girl who gave us such great service. C’mon Rita’s get with the program!“

“Great ice cream… many years ago there was a lot of fruit in their ice cream: no longer bits of tasty fruit ?. But still enjoyable. Their frozen bars are $2 and still has fruit in it. You are not wasting your money with this treat. There is also another ice cream place at farmers market. Enjoy! ?“

“Meg is amazing as always ! She welcomes in my two kids with a smile and a giggle ! Don’t miss out on the outstanding service!!“

“Great selection of ice creams, cute little location, and staff was super nice. Location is on a Main Street so after ice cream you can walk around.“

“Delicious! Very unique flavors (told they were more traditional Mexican flavors) as well as the usual go-to's. The staff are super friendly, took the time to explain the flavors and give samples!! The ice cream was creamy and refreshing. 10/10, definitely going back. We had Fresa con queso, tequila, mamey and a Mexican raspberry torte mix (sorry couldn't remember the name for the last one). All delicious and the portions were very generous.“

“I didn't catch her name, but she offered me a taste of the lemon meringue pie with pieces of Graham Cracker ice cream... all I can say is... YUMMMMMY!!! I'M DEFINITELY GOING BACK!!!“

“service was great ice cream was alsome I only see one way to raise service maybe if the girls were top less, ice cream & boobies boobies & ice cream YEAH“

“Try em jawns dey got the best food nd dis onbbbbb ion playin ya should go hit em up“

“Kids love it, wonderful Staff, great product.“

“Omg and wow !!! Best ice cream in Claymont DE - hands down !!! Absolutely delish !!!!“

“It's summer so it's obviously gonna stay busy but the line moved pretty quickly and the wait for the ice cream itself wasn't bad at all. High quality ingredients as always and outstanding products! The banana ice cream is my absolute favorite, it's almost an addiction! They have so many unique flavors I wanna try and combos I can see going together well. Anytime I have a chance to stop here, I take it!“

“very good. the crepes were 😋. We had a great lunch. also, the cappuccino was excellent!! very friendly place.“

“delicious custard and ice flavors!“

“Great service and delicious treats! We tried a little bit of everything. The ice cream was tasty, the gelato was amazing, and the crepe had a fantastic flavor and texture. The hot chocolate paired nicely with all of it as well. Overall, it was well worth the stop, and we would come back again.“

“I love Dairy Queen. I had a mini Reese’s Blizzard. It was delicious & reasonably priced. I will definitely be going back in the future.“

“BEST WATER ICE IN DELAWARE and Pizza Perfect!!! We love you Bernie...The Wise Family💕“

“Frozen yogurt. They have about 12 flavors with approximately 30 toppings. You can pick from 3 different size containers. You pay by the weight of all your selections. The staff was nice. The tables needed wiped down. The parking is limited. There is a ramp to get into the door. Only one door opens a wheelchair should fit but may be tight.“

“Wonderful chocolates and the best feminist Uterus Cookies -what a cute and wonderful concept! ;)“

“was there for the first time today and we where so glad we did, the staff and food we had was excellent. you felt loke you where stepping back in time. it wss so cool, I highly recommend Jimmy Johns, we will be definitely going back there when we are in town, and the owner could not have been nicer. thank you so much for the experience“

“Plenty of flavors, great employees who actually know your name. I feel like I’m at home.“

“I grew up in Delaware and there hasn’t been a place like this until Boro Cafe came. It’s my favorite cafe now when I visit home. The vibe is a mix of French, urban, and antique. It’s clean, quiet, and spacious. Pastries and gelato are the way to go. Coffee is pretty good, but not as good as Brew Ha Ha. The food on the menu is so-so. Perfect spot though to meet up with a friend, have an interview, or just enjoy some quiet time with a book.“

“Had lunch there today, everything was great!“

“Went with my son tonight and had great service . We will definitely go here for ice cream more often 🍦“

“best grill
Choose your own ingredients and seasonings
I had the barbecue flavor with chicken, broccoli, onions, and corn.
All the store staff are kind
The problem is that the entrance is difficult to find.“

“Food is generally very good. Sometimes, the food prep doesn't pick up any alterations. I ordered sandwich with grilled onion instead of raw and I still got raw. Not worth returning the food but attention to detail would be nice. This has happened to me in the past as well.“

“What a convenient concept. I placed my order very easily through their site and within an hour and 15 minutes (20 minutes away), was receiving warm cookies. Cookies and the Blondie brownie taste great. Attractive packaging, ease in process and very convenient. I would definitely order again.“