50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Glenside

“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“

“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!“

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

“Walked approximately 710th of a mile with family for a nice stroll , got gelatis, then walked 710th of a mile back home....of course both ways were up hill. �“

“They get great coffee from a local roaster and the staff is friendly and the service is great. The Keswick has a real neighborhood vibe and surpasses the corporate chains.“

“Very extensive water ice and ice cream menu, offering a variety of flavors for everything. They also offer foods such as corn dogs, churros, funnel cakes, and more. Very good place to go in the Summertime“

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

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

“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♡“

“My husband and I went to Meadowlark Bakery and Cafe this morning after learning that they hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for those who needed a place to go. We try to support places that support those in the community and do good. We’ve been there before for coffee and pastries, which are amazing, but we never had any other food. We have been missing out! We both got a breakfast sandwich and they were amazing! My biscuit was light and buttery, our eggs were perfectly fried, and both sandwiches had generous amounts of breakfast meat and came with tots. They had a wonderful Santa for the kids and a nice warm enclosed area for eating. Meadowlark, thank you for being a part of our community and helping those in need. It does not go unnoticed and we will absolutely be back to support you, your business, delicious food, and the good you are doing!“

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

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

“Great Ice Cream, friendly staff, good prices, & quick service“

“Angel Nunez had amazing customer service. Ice cream was great recommend the peach ice cream it was bomb!!“

“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! ❤️“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Van Leeuwen Ice Cream – A Love Letter in Every Scoop

If heaven had a freezer, it would be stocked with Van Leeuwen.

I came in for a treat and left with a religious experience. Their Coffee Affogato flavor is everything an espresso-lover dreams of—intensely bold, silky, with that creamy finish that wraps your tongue like a velvet curtain call. It’s not just coffee ice cream—it’s an Italian café pressed into a cone.

Then there’s Pistachio—not the artificial neon green kind, but the real-deal roasted pistachio essence. Nutty, rich, and quietly luxurious. It’s like they churned up a Mediterranean summer and handed it to me in a biodegradable cup.

But the showstopper? Marionberry Cheesecake. A fever dream of tart berry swirls and thick cheesecake folds, each bite a layered masterpiece. It’s tangy, it’s sweet, it’s slightly sinful—and completely addictive.

The staff were kind, the shop smelled like toasted sugar and happiness, and every flavor felt like it was made to be somebody’s favorite.

Glowing doesn’t even begin to cover it—Van Leeuwen is a shrine to the art of ice cream. Run, don’t walk.“

“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!“

“Frozen Wonders Cafe is a VIBE ❤️ great atmosphere and great staff. I’m sorry Mr. Softy but you need to take a page out of this page book, Milkshake Mondays is my new favorite day of the week. But the Loaded Funnel Cake was something special 💕 all I need to try next is the Gelati and I might have a new go to spot. I like that there open all year round so when I get that cookies and cream urge in the middle of winter I will be coming. Thanks again for the wonderful experience 😋😋“

“Honestly best place to come too. Me and my little family came in here today and it was amazing. The staff and the music and the food was amazing. My 4yeard old and us is making this the family spot now. You guys won’t be disappointed and the churro locos the best“

“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.“

“Had a great day with my kid. Ended the evening at Weckerly’s. The Ice Cream Sandwiches were great. Fun time, highly recommended.“

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

“Love this little place! So glad we came here after a swim at Bridesburg Pool few weeks ago. We've been making sure Now to stop after our swims lately, My Daughter and I. Never disappoints and the staff are So friendly. I highly recommend the Funnel fries and ice cream combo. But Honestly I wanna try EVERYTHING on the Menu! 😁 Just Go!!“

“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.)“

“islan flavor paradise feeling“

“Without a doubt, the best Italian Water Ice around!“

“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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“Great Ice Cream shop. They’re Birthday cake ice cream is legit deliciousness. Espresso xplosion and graham slaps too.“

“Please stop by this location with the newer owners! This is our go to spot for our blizzards and also for everyone’s birthday cake! They always have the cake we need at the last minute and always are willing to personalize it. The woman was so sweet last time we got a cake and she let my daughter help her with writing on the cake. They also made a donation for my daughter’s softball team fundraiser that was very generous. Definitely make this your go to Dairy Queen!“

“Delicious! Great service right to your door!“

“They recently catered at a grad party I attended and I LOVED IT SO MUCH!!! Being from CA, we don’t have water ice so trying the mango and passion fruit flavors HIT SO GOOD!! Would definitely come to grab some more whenever I’m in Philadelphia again.“

“I got a vanilla sundae with pineapple, whipped cream, and of course a cherry on top, six fresh Oatmeal Raisin cookies. My wife got a Fried Oreo Sundae. By far one of the best dessert places I've been to in a long time. Well deserving of five full stars. Great job.“

“Love coming here. Wide variety and good prices.“

“This reminds me of frozen yogurt from the 90s, that kind that tastes pretty indistinguishable from soft serve, just lighter, which is what I like. I'm not a fan of tangy fro-yo, & this isn't that. It's self serve, & there's lots of different toppings. The store is cute & has plenty of seating.“

“The employees here are so sweet and helpful. Delicious ice cream cakes can’t wait to get another one soon. Currently dreaming about it!!!“

“Absolutely love their hoagies and have been quite a few times. But the wait times and lack of communication about those times in store, forces me to be hesitant about ordering when you have to literally plan around 50 min-1.5 hr wait for a hoagie.“

“the homemade ice cream is amazing!!“

“The best crepes in the Philadelphia area, as far as I can tell. Great coffee and ice cream, too. Tucked away in Elkins Park, but very much worth discovering.“

“They gave me good food and they were nice the food is very good but the cup Dubai chocolate made my teeth hurt and mouth itchy I did not like it the
Doughnut had a lot of Dough I like the Frosting
They have very good macaroons and corn dogs my dog even wanted to eat my food that’s how good it is“

“Delicious ice cream 🍨, good prices, awesome 😎“

“Not only did the owner of this store go out of his way to get me a cake made when I screwed up and ordered too late but all of our guests said it was the best ice cream cake they ever had. I have locations closer to me but this is the one we will be going to from now on and I am telling all of my friends and family the same.“

“Mango and custard so delicious combo. Ridiculously good!!!“

“Summertime must! How to keep cool.“

“First time trying crumbl and this location was close by so we stopped in. I didn’t like it was only a few selections to choose from saying though we wanted to give our honest review. They were nice and warm I can say and great presentation. I just wish I could have tried more flavors. The churro was my favorite by far and the cookies an cream cheesecake not so much. I will return soon to try any new flavors.“

“Rita's water ice I like what they have I tried the coffee one it was really good“

“so good. I just found their products at GFS. Very delicious. I'll be ordering it often.“

“Always good when I need a sweet treat“

“If you’re looking for a great latte,coffee,breakfast sandwich or dessert look no more because the Great Awakening has the best, the vibe inside is so welcoming and all the workers make you feel like family it’s truly a hidden gem. I look forward to seeing everyone at the cafe and enjoy the awesome coffee they make.“

“Such good ice cream and so many gluten free and dairy free choices clearly labeled! Employee that helped us had great customer service! Super kind was happily greeting all customers that came in. She asked us all if we wanted to try anything too.“