“This is a delco staple. Anyone who has lived in the area knows this is where you'll run into your neighbor/classmate/buddy down the road. It's a sort of delco pilgrimage. Food wise, it's typical DQ and nothing to complain. FYI, no indoor seating :)“
“Took me bit to review this Glorious spot. I first read about in in the Italian-American Gazette (I’m Irish). A Paisan friend at a S Philly Espresso joint which I thought had the best Cappuccino in the city that Grand Caffe L’Aquilla was the best. After Holy Thursday at St Patrick’s I went there and I have to concur. And the best Barista , MattFriday my friend and I who was with me Thursday went on Good Friday and had Dinner. We both had Grilled Octopus. Que Cosa Bella! Tasted delicious like straight from the Sea. Ridiculously inexpensive. The waiters Boro and Luigi couldn’t be more accommodating + Funny and friendly. HIGHLY Recommend“
“Flavors were absolutely amazing. My entire family of 3 loved all the different flavors that were available. After our first visit, my son has already petitioned me to only go to this store and no other for ice cream. So now I am expected to drive from NYC to Philly each week for Milk Jawn.“
“Delicious ice cream, charming ambiance (moulin rouge-cirque du soleil vibes mixed with a daydream) and a diverse menu that would cater to whatever mood I’m in. Chris was awesome in breaking down all the options and served us up something tasty. Love this place!“
“These pretzels are so $&@#!% good! They pull them out of the oven and right into a vat of butter making the soft doughy goodness a vessel for butter and dreams. The pretzel dog is knee weakening, too. Can't go to reading terminal without grabbing at least one!“
“LOVED IT HERE! Truly authentic Italian cooking, with authentic ingredients to purchase. The staff was so friendly and accomodating on their menu. We had to make a slight change in order for a vegetarian, and they had no issues. We tried their breakfast sandwiches & lunch sandwiches, and each bite was jam packed with substance & flavor (I mean, just look at the layers in my photo.) Fresh ingredients, and an overall quaint/bright spot. This would be an awesome place to post up and get some work done, do some people watching, and enjoy delicious food. Not to mention, their baked goods looked out of this world. We wanted to get so much, but I landed on their passion fruit donut, partly because it was the last one left (so I figured something must be good!) And let me tell you, their dough is different. The donut was dense & fluffy at the same time, and their passion fruit flavor was y-u-m-m-y. I can't wait to go back to try more sandwiches and get some grocery shopping done!“
“We will never get over how incredible our wedding cake turned out from Bredenbeck's! The entire process start to finish was probably the easiest out of all the vendors we worked with. We picked Bredenbeck's specifically for their experience doing geode cakes due to my husband being a geologist. They were able to take our idea and a simple inspiration picture and created a cake that was beyond our wildest dreams. The flavors also turned out amazingly and delivery from their team to the venue couldn't have been easier. We also felt that the price was incredibly reasonable for how amazing the cake turned out, especially when comparing them to other bakeries in the area that offer wedding cakes. We are very thankful for their work to create something so unique for our day.“
“Delicious hand dipped ice creams today. We especially loved the Cookie Monster and the Salted Caramel Pretzel. Excellent service- very friendly. Yum! Highly recommend if you are in town!Kid-friendliness: Had both my kids with me- they picked out what they wanted in the glass case. Staff was very friendly and helpful.“
“I couldn't put the cup down. It was sooooo fresh and tasty. I was able to try all the available options before purchasing. The mango lemonade was the best. I had the blueberry lemonade as well. That was great too. I love that I could see the fruit in the water ice. I definitely will be back to try other flavors and the funnel cake next time I'm in Philly!!“
“Always wanted to try this place and didn’t realize I was walking right past it yesterday.Amazing! The banana mixture is super smooth, the guy was so nice and friendly, and it’s a mom and pop small business- support them for sure!!!Really cool selection of choices that are not the usual run of the mill.Will be back and you should try this place for sure!“
“First time checking this place out. The young people that work here provided very good customer service. The soft vanilla ice cream was good as well as the cookie dough hard ice cream and vanilla soft ce cream with sprinkles.I would recommend this place. Another bonus is that this place has a drive through and some parking spaces.“
“We came in on a December Thursday night and were the only ones in the store. You're able to sample any flavor you want, which was great. We ended up getting thin mint and a pumpkin, which were both delicious. The sad part about winter is that not many people are coming in for ice cream, so the ice cream itself wasn't as creamy and had some ice chunks. I've come in the summer and thought the ice cream was delicious then. Give it a try if you're in the area!“
“in the heart of Philly is this little water ice spot that serves really tasty water ice. Multiple different flavors my family was able to choose from and they all loved it. Wonderful and speedy service. Really nice staff, overall an extremely pleasant experience to enjoy a nice treat.“
“This place is located on South Street. Luckily for me, this place has late night hours (1130pm is late hours for old me). I really find it fascinating how the ice cream is chopped, spread, and scrapped up into a rolled goodness. It is incredibly light and tastes amazing every time I get rolled ice cream from this place. The service was very amazing as well. The cashier was so friendly and gave me a good low down of the flavors available.“
“Clean minimal shop with quality matcha products and great ice cream.Strawberry and earl grey swirl are my current go to after dinner in Chinatown, however it is a seasonal flavor so get it while you can. I’ve also had the hojicha float which was refreshing and had a deep roasted nutty flavor with an edge of bitterness.What I enjoy most about this place is the typical Asian compliment when it comes to dessert “not so sweet”.Surreal is quite trendy but I find myself becoming quickly tired of it due to amount, all the toppings, and just the overall sweetness of the ice cream whereas matcha Maiko has the perfect amount of sweetness to remind you it’s a treat but not to the point where halfway through you feel like need water or tea to tone down the sugar“
“Absolutely amazing experience! The matcha latte was honestly the best quality I have ever tasted! All the food we ordered wasn't too sweet, and the matcha flavor itself was delicious! I was wary of a matcha overload, but it was perfect. The atmosphere is adorable too, and the matcha was in a cute green cup. I admire how even the ice cream cone wasn't the generic too-sweet cone. My kid brother loved the stuffed animals, and we will definitely come back!! ?“
“Went for the first time on a rainy weeknight. Place was fantastic. Owner was friendly and greeted us. Front counter staff was nice. Ice cream was absolutely delicious. Loved the variety. The setup and decor of the location is fun and inviting. Everyone was happy, plenty of space to sit down and relax. Other treats available as well. Great experience, good location. Can’t wait to go back-“
“The ice cream was so good. The banana walnut ice cream was fantastic, and I loved the pistachio heat. I also really liked the blueberry one, but the banana and pistachio stood out.They had one cashier and the cashier was hustling. I feel like she could have used help. She was very friendly though.Limited seating.“
“Live love Chucks ? best water ice and custard in South Philly, everything is homemade and fresh and the owners are so sweet. Down to earth place, prices are affordable. Personal favorite ices are the black cherry, pina colada, and strawberry lemonade.“
“This is the best place I ever been in there is rolled ice cream, Boba tea and more. It’s awesome. You should go try it the reason why I need it has five stars because it’s amazing the food is great. The drinks are great everything about it is amazing you should try it. :)“
“We chose Ariano for a baby shower and our experience was exceptional. From the moment Jamie, our waiter, greeted us until the moment we left we were impressed. Jamie was amazing, accommodating and professional. Ben, another waiter, was equally so. Both made us feel comfortable and welcome. The food was delicious, bountiful, and beautifully served. Timing for the different courses was perfect. As always, the upstairs room proved to be the most lovely space for our event and seated our 34 guests easily.From first inquiry to final details Nicolette, the event manager, was prompt, efficient and helpful and she made our event planning a breeze. Totally five stars for hospitality, food, and atmosphere.“
“I have taken 2 classes here now, about a year or more apart, and both times were incredible! Most recently I went for pasta making and stayed to eat the pasta we made with 2 incredible sauces (bolognese and pesto) made by the Homemade by Bruno team.Jen, our teacher, was incredible! She was very knowledgeable, easy to follow and fun to talk to. She made the whole experience very lovely. She also did an incredible job with the gelato that we got to end our night with.Highly recommend this place!!!“
“There's not other way to describe this place except..surreal. The menu boasts boba soft serve combos as well as crazy mixes of soft serve, as well as cake topped with toppings frosting and soft serve in mason jars! Our favorites was the taro boba topped with taro and matcha swirl! The flavors were amazing and the boba was the perfect consistency! The Cookie Monster themed nom nom was perfect for kids (3 kids could share one!) and the chocolate cake mason jar but was 90% soft serve and 10% cake/frosting/fudge/etc. Super friendly and helpful employees. Pricey but worth every penny. Will be back soon!“
“I am a local and I visit Jimmy’s very often! Multiple times a week. The service is always fast and friendly. The water ice is some of the best in south Philly and the pizza pretzel is my go to for a quick bite to eat. I highly recommend jimmys water ice!!“
“NO, there's no gelato here. Nice place, but drove all the way into center city only to be told by the employee that they did not gelato... only ice cream. I saw a few reviews about gelato... that's not the case at this creamery. Only ice cream.“
“Luckily we got here just before a long line formed. After first glance at their menu we noticed they offer quite a variety of items, flavors and they're really resonably priced. We tried the soft pretzel and the strawberry banana flavor which was good but I couldn't really taste the banana. They accept cards for payment but you must spend $5 or more in order to do so. I recommend others giving this place a try!“
“I just saw a story tonight on Action News on your waterice, I never tried it so I guess your wondering how I could give a rating, well, just by the visual appearance alone I gave it a 5, but scaled back till I actually taste it to be fair. I can't wait to taste!! Yummy!“
“I recently discovered this ice cream shop,CJ’S waterice & ice cream ? and it has quickly become my favorite. The flavors are rich and indulgent, and the texture is incredibly smooth. They also have a great pizza ? pretzels and funnel cake and fried Oreo , which is a huge plus. The shop itself is clean and inviting, and the prices are reasonable. It's the perfect spot to satisfy your ice cream cravings . ? ?“
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“Every time I have a cherry water ice with vanilla custard, I reminisce. It has been in my life for over 25 years, and it tastes the same since the first one way back when. These bad boys are the signature boop bop straight from pound town in my eyes. You must get the pretzel too especially if your from the Philadelphia area.“
“Absolutely loved it! The pastries are fresh every day (we asked & were told that after the end of the day the pastries have to be taken to the main location cross the street & every morning have to be restocked). Coffee is La Colombe. My favorite so far is red velvet cake & cranberry scones. I see some regulars coming in for ice-cream/milkshakes. The staff is the sweetest & most accommodating.“
“Chill on the Hill had mango fruit topping! 5 stars from me!They also had fresh strawberries and blueberries and HOT FUDGE! Most froyo places have that cold, watery bottled chocolate sauce. Most importantly, they have good yogurt and the flavors I liked.“
“My buddy told me about this place. I was in the area so figured I’d stop in.It’s a very tiny storefront, however it’s not out of the ordinary for places like this, especially in the city on a Main Street to be much bigger if at all. It has all that you need. I believe it had a wooden bench in there to sit and eat at. As well as 2 or 3 Bar-top kind of tables. Seating capacity is probably 8-10 at most.I can’t speak for anyone but one could only assume that most people are To-go’ing instead of dining in. However, it’s definitely an option. I sure did. I like the small quaint atmosphere. I enjoyed looking at the pictures on the wall, checking out the ice cream/milkshake flavors.Very unique place.Has your average milkshake flavored options, but also has some that you wouldn’t find in many other places. #supportsmallbusinesses“
“Been going here since I was a kid and thought it was "Donald Berts" lol. The prices have definitely gone up up up as the years have gone by!! But still a good spot to take the kiddos(and adults!) for evening ice cream or cheese fries!“
“It’s a small spot but don’t miss it! There are lots of different ice creams to try but on this night I was jonesing for a milkshake. It was a great choice! They use extra thick milk for the shakes and they come out smooth and thick! I loved my twicks bar one“
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“Took a 2-hr drive just to taste Dre's Water Ice & Ice Cream and it was well worth the drive. I'll be back to do it again VERY soon!! I had the Mango Water Ice and the Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream and my son had the Strawberry Lemonade Water Ice. So if you're looking for some REAL Water Ice & Ice Cream made with real ingredients - Dre's is the place to get it in Philly!!“
“My wife has always wondered why I always refuse any of the area water ice spots, especially the chain stores, until I took her to Pops. My wife's first real water ice was at the original South Philly location on Oregon Ave, then we found Havertown.Pops is by far the best water ice I have ever had, and I've been enjoying Pops since I was a kid. The Havertown location is spot on like Philly, and it saves my a trip onto the city.Do yourself and try this, the pineapple is my favorite with actual chunks of fruit.,“
“Would have given 5 stars if the place was open until 10pm. I showed up at 9:39pm n they were closed. They normally are open on the weekends and MABY one day during the week! Besides inaccurate hours of operation, the service is superb, ice cream is amazing and not over priced and the waits never too long !! Highly recommend this spot for the great quality and quantity of the products!! Just make sure u call before the drive over, most times they r closed..“
“Many people have "must visit" places in the Reading Terminal Market. For us, it's Bassett's Ice Cream! It really is the best ice cream anywhere but serve it in the Market, with the greatest staff and this why we stop any time of year! Today, it was low 20s outside, did we care, NO, we had to have our Bassett's!“
“We love supporting small businesses! This small corner store located in the Italian Market is a great place to stop by for dessert. There is also a dessert spot across the street. I'll need to do a comparison on which is better soon!I had to crop the picture so I had something to write a review about lol. We got Guava with cream ice cream and this was very light! Probably around $3 for a small. We also got Mango Loco ($8), which seems to be a popular dessert. I only recommend this if you like sour foods. This is my terrible way of describing it: The mango is cut up, but it seems to be a sour mango. There are pieces of candy peanut, and sour gummies(?)/candy in it. The thing sticking out is a straw covered with a sour candy. The entire thing is drenched in Chamoy, Tajin, and Valentina (i think). The store also sells fruit, strawberries and cream, fresh potato chips, fry-ums (?), pina colada, shortbet, smoothies, candy, and so much more!I've been to Mexico City and the store felt like I was back in Mexico. The ladies who work there are also sweet!“
“I love stopping here each year while doing our holiday shopping. It smells wonderful when you walk in, like a chocolate paradise. Great selection and friendly helpful folks working there. The chocolate pretzel plates are divine, a family favorite for us mmmmmmm“
“I just moved here from NC last weekend, and everywhere that I have been, people have been rude! I came here to get ice cream the other day it was warm outside. The Hispanic lady that I encountered was no nice, customer service was just amazing!!!! I just wanted to hug her lol because it definitely gave me hope that I won’t encounter rude people everywhere I go in Philly. The ice cream was delicious as well. Thank you!!“
“You have to love It...!!! Rolled Ice Cream...!!! Fresh and Yummy...!!! How about Yummy Rolled Ice Cream in China Town during The Chinese New Year Celebration. The parade and fire crackers were directly outside. It was great, but I'm getting off track here... This place Rocks...!!! Very good and affordable. A little small but really nice. If you have not been to one of these places... They make the ice cream in front of you and it is really good. I thought this was extra cool about the staff. At the time we were there, it was really busy. Standing room only. It was packed and the guy who took my order remembered me, what I ordered and brought it to me. Great Service...!!!“
“We have Georgeo's water ice delivered to our baseball organization, and it is the best around. The water ice is smooth, delicious, and the best around. The prices are perfect and allow you to make a profit. And they deliver on time and they are there when they say they will be. Employees are all very nice, helpful, and all-around awesome people. I would recommend Georgeo's for all you bulk water ice and noveltie needs.“
“Pops Water Ice in South Philly is the epitome of a true Philly experience. This iconic establishment perfectly captures the essence of the city with its delectable water ice, a local delicacy that has been cherished for generations. Whether you're savoring their refreshing, mouthwatering flavors on a hot summer day or relishing their tradition-filled ice treats throughout the year, Pops Water Ice embodies the genuine, down-to-earth spirit of Philadelphia, making it a must-visit spot for both locals and tourists looking to indulge in an authentic Philly tradition.“
“Great, old time ice cream place. This would be the perfect spot to visit after a baseball game!I took my kids for an ice cream on a lazy Sunday afternoon this summer. The place was packed! However, the line moved fast.My younger son ordered the mint chocolate chip ice cream and my older son tried the moose tracks. (I took a taste of both)The mint chocolate chip was so delicious, it reminded me of ice cream I got from a little candy shop up in Northern Wisconsin when I was a kid. My older son said that their moose tracks was the best he's ever had.We will definitely go back!Only wish they had some gluten free cones or cookies.“
“The most amazing cookies! This store is clean, the staff provide quick service, and of course, the cookies are absolutely delectable.So far, I have tried the blueberry muffin, chocolate chip, wedding cake, brownie sundae, and Kentucky butter cake. I plan to go back on a weekly basis for their specialty flavors.All in all, I recommend this location to pick up a sweet treat and smile!“
“Even in the middle of winter, this is a bright and sunny place to visit! Acai bowl was excellent, and their fruits are really fresh. Service was friendly too. Can't wait to try some other things off their menu -- they said that they make their own ice “
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“Really good ice cream and they have a really cool retro Candy selection on the wall. I got mint chocolate chip and salted caramel ice cream in a cup. It was exceptional. Also looked through their candy selection for a while and their stickers. I love stickers. The spoons also do something very cool.“
“This place gets BUSY but the staff works incredibly hard and fast! The ice cream is light with a wide array of interesting flavors. Hard scoop type, no softserve/custards. They make their own waffle cones which always smell incredible-- sweet, vanilla-rich, and toasty.If you're newer to Jeni's, go when there isn't a crazy line to taste a couple flavors. It holds up the line like crazy when a party of people want to try every flavor and the rest of the line is spilling onto the street lol.Vegetarian options: Large selection of dairy based ice creams and some non-dairy!Dietary restrictions: notify staff if you have dietary restrictions! The scoops mostly share the same cleaning station.Parking: super limited street parking. Nearby paid garages and lots.Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly ice creamWheelchair accessibility: It's a somewhat narrow location!“
“Very quick. A long line quickly formed behind us as my family was ordering. We sat on the benches there to enjoy our treats and I watched how the Rita's team "knock out" the line with ease. Many flavors of custard and water ice to choose from. They were busy and efficient! People left happy, including us. ?“