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“

“Best homemade gelato money can buy from a small business!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Always a good time to get ice cream! They can have a long line sometimes, depending on time of day and of course weather. But they are still quick and I'm surprised at how quickly I move through the line. They call you to the window, as they hand out orders through the same window. Be prepared to hear what you ordered yelled out, they will take other orders through the window to keep things moving. Limited seating but most people take it and leave or walk. There's a bench on the corner at the light. It would be nice if they added a second trash can up that way at the edge of the parking lot since there's a spot no cars can park. Overall highly recommend, we've converted friends to coming here too. The fall flavors are all great, and they have a ton of different options to get.“

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

“I'm just rating the name. A star will be deducted each time ICE passes by without being mooned.“

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

“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! ❤️“

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

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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.“

“From the moment my kids and I walk into Frozen Wonders Cafe, we're always greeted with such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Every flavor we've tried so far has been absolutely amazing! The ice cream is delicious, and the friendly service makes every visit special. It's become a place where we're creating wonderful memories together—memories I know my kids will look back on and cherish as they get older. I highly recommend Frozen Wonders to anyone looking for great ice cream and an even better experience!“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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!“

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

“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.)“

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

“We haven’t been here in so long and all I do is think about it. It’s 10:56 Am and I’m craving the soup with Nachos, I want it now 😩 I’ll just have to wait for my husband to take me when it opens. I love this spot soo much ❣ -Lee’s wife“

“islan flavor paradise feeling“

“the homemade ice cream is amazing!!“

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

“As somebody who can't have dairy, it's extremely difficult to find ice cream I can eat, let alone SOFT SERVE!!! This place is a godsend. The vegan vanilla is super delicious and they have a wide variety of topping options for extra flavor. My husband is a big fan of their regular, dairy-full soft serve too. Love this place!!“

“Classic American style ice cream with lots of original mixed flavors. After trying a few I walked away with a half scoop of vanilla honey and half scoop of pear marzipan. Both great but I think I would have preferred a pure honey and pure pear !
Loved the half scoop concept to try more flavors.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Delicious! Great service right to your door!“

“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.“

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

“Can I sign up on the app?“

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

“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.“

“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 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.“

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

“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.“

“I’ve been going here for years with my wife. Great food and good prices. It’s always nice to support a Muslim business.

Dietary restrictions: My wife can only have dairy free and they’ve always accommodated her and her preferences. And the food doesn’t taste any less great!“

“It was really really good! Expensive yeaaaa tbh $20 for six donuts maybe that’s because of inflation but defiantly good! I seen other mochi places and they’re even more expensive so they’re relatively cheaper than most places. I got peach milk tea too and three Korean corn dogs. The milk tea was perfect. The Korean corn dogs were very delicious!“

“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.“

“Summertime must! How to keep cool.“

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