44 Best Ice Cream Shops near Chadds Ford

“I was wanting a nice treat to end my day and I was actually eying a different Rita's on the DE side of the state line. However, as I was going down Concord Pike, I happened to catch a glimpse of this particular Rita's. I decided to stop here because it also appeared to have a small inside seating area.
Rita's focuses on two items and combinations thereof - Italian ice and soft-serve custard. It's simple but very tasty. I like the soft custard as it's smooth and creamy and light. My only nit-pick is that I wish they had strawberry-flavored custard. Would be interesting to have that paired with their strawberry ice flavors. Their Italian ice is very juicy and tasty and I love the flavor of their mango ice. They have a variety of flavors that rotates as well as seasonal flavors. Gelatis are one of the best ways to experience both as it's layers of both the Italian ice and their custard which blend together nicely (so much so they also offer the two blended together as a drink).
This particular location has a small dining area inside with a couple tables and a couple tables outside. Nothing much but if you want to enjoy your treat right there, it's possible. The service I had today was great. The person manning the counter had a great personality and was very personable.
If you are wanting a cold treat but maybe not the usual ice cream,
hunt down a local Rita's and give their fare a try.“

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

“Great ice cream, fun atmosphere, even has live music on occasion. It’s pet friendly and our dog loves visiting and being able to go check out the cows when they are out.

Parking: Parking is on gravel and lawn areas. It does get busy especially in the summer.

Kid-friendliness: Kids love ice cream. There’s a large lawn that the kids can run around in while you spend time here.“

“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!“

“By far the best gelato I’ve ever had. You can tell they take get pride in using the freshest ingredients. I encourage everyone to try it. You’ll go back for more, guaranteed!“

“Best water ice EVER! Great customer service too!“

“Super flavorful soft snowballs. They have many different flavors.“

“Absolutely amazing. Had the avocado & corn flavors on a cone (which I only tried with encouragement) & they were an delish combo!

Parking: Street parking. Some further away without meter, & meter parking. Since I don't know the town I don't know how parked up the street usually is; mid-weekday we found spots but plenty of spaces were full too.

Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor access, no automatic door assistance. Someone in a wheelchair or with mobility problems might find it difficult since there's not really a space to sit and eat your ice cream, just standing room to order inside & a bench out front.“

“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.“

“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! ?“

“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?“

“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.“

“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!“

“Was your typical delicious Rita's. Semi crowded and took a few minutes to order.“

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

“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!!!“

“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.“

“My wife loves a vanilla double malted milk shake once in a while (or if possible everyday). We now have new go to place to get one or two of these. Sweet Lucy's makes the best around, and they have some good competition. I did not get the name of the young lady who made this for us yesterday, but Meg Hurst knows. Please tell her it was awesome and my wife loved it. It was good to see and talk to you Meg! Glad things are going so well for you and Dan with all of your businesses! We will be back for more! (fyi, I don't know why homemade pies was tagged).“

“I had the best banana split 🤤 the service is always 10 out of 10“

“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!“

“If Rita’s is looking for someone to show/train other Rita’s how it’s done this Rita’s is it. Chris(manager) is amazing. If you have a flavor that’s not on the list, he’ll make it. If it’s not in stock, he’ll go get it from another Rita’s, even if you tell him not to worry about it. The online list of flavors is on the website faithfully everyday which is nice because I don’t have to call and bug them. Always clean, napkins stocked, trash empty, and plenty of workers to take your order. You can’t go wrong with this Rita’s. Customer service is beyond. Thank you for all you do Chris! We appreciate it!“

“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“

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

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

“delicious custard and ice flavors!“

“Great water ice, friendly service! Oliver says thank you for the pup cup 🐶 ❤️“

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

“I couldn't give them a five star since I work at DQ but I only get the waterice if that helps me not get fired from my job at DQ hahaha. Anyway this Rita's location has a better flavor water ice then others in my area. They definitely add more flavor which makes it taste oh so good on a hot day.“

“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.“

“As a frequent customer, this place gets better and better. Be sure to get the mint chocolate chip ice cream shake. The "Everything Bagel" breakfast sandwich - delish! GOD Bless the staff. 5 ?????

Kid-friendliness: Based on their faces, the kids have fun here.“

“Sundays we take my 16yr old stepson and my 6yr old grand daughter to Ritas! The one on Silverside rd has cotton candy ice cream and my granddaughter LOVES it! We get it with unicorn glitter for her because "come on its UNICORN GLITTER" she thinks it's the best thing and squeals everytime lmao... pics next time“

“yummy... tried some new flavors... delicious! going to need to make this a regular stop this summer...“

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

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

“This is a nice alternative to ice cream. They have fat free and sugar free items with plenty of flavors to choose from. Even when they are busy the line moves rather quickly. Also they have every topping you can think of. Cereal pieces, candy, cookie and brownie pieces, fresh fruit and so much more.“

“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“

“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.“

“We love coming here for quick eats and ice cream. There is such a large selection of ice cream and food. The food is typical friendly’s food. We also love how involved they are with kids and the community. My kids go to north star elementary and this place constantly hosts events for us.“

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

“Great staff and the BEST frozen yogurt!!!!“

“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.“

“I've gone to this location twice now and both times have been met with excellent and fast service, the location is very clean and the workers are very quick and nice, I highly recommend. The cookies taste amazing and I highly recommend the chocolate brownie“

“You can tell that the people who work here really enjoy their jobs. It's rare to see smiles and hear joy when calling out the food. Watching the cook slide from station to station to the tune of his own beat!

Food was good. Enjoyed the fries and burger. Shake was ok.“