50 Best Ice Cream Shops in Philadelphia

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

“Pasta making class Olivia was excellent. She understands the regions of Italy and was able to prep and explain with ease and grace. A participant asked about cacio e pepe, which was not on the agenda, and Olivia quickly prepared the basic but difficult to nail sauce. It was spot on. Would def recommend HBB to friends and family. One suggestion though - supplying guests with aprons would be helpful!“

“I recently bought the Earl Grey Tea and Berry Cornbread at my local Kroger store and was blown away! The richness and the flavor profiles were out of this world, especially the latter flavor of the two. It’s dangerous to know the Kroger store is only five minutes from my house. I’ll definitely be trying other flavors.“

“Get the sorbetto! Great food, great service.“

“It is the best water ice in Philadelphia.“

“Best pretzel I have ever tasted and at a great price!“

“Water ice and ice cream yummy!!!“

“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.)“

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

“Very good water ice, thank you“

“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.“

“I try to leave reviews when a place is good but this one deserves 10 stars!!!
BEST water ice AND ice cream in Philly and around!!! I live in the city and can’t wait to get off from work (near chubby’s) to get my Gelati. So far I’ve tried pineapple mango and candy fish and they are all so delicious, not overly sweet and don’t taste artificial. The vanilla ice cream, is so creamy milky and flavorful that you’ll never want to go back to soft serve. Seriously this is so good. They have little tables in front of the shop where you can sit relax and enjoy your treat. The staff is kind and respectful.
Try it while you also support a local business, it’s a win win!“

“I only stopped in here to grab a coffee and all I want to do is go back! One of the best iced lattes I have ever had!

Super cute place with different food items for sale as well as a gelato counter.

But yeah if you live in Philly, let your coffee ☕ here!“

“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♡“

“Came here with my date for water ice and honestly loved it. Great flavors, great atmosphere, and the owner was really genuine and friendly. It’s always nice supporting a place where the customer service matches the quality of the food. We’ll definitely be back.“

“Good food. Good selection. I got a pumpkin spice gelati.“

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

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

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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.“

“Delicious ice cream! Very cute interior and nice seating outside. I got the mango sticky rice and caramel praline flavors. The ice cream was very creamy and satisfying. Very kind staff. Would love to come back again. Vegan options are available which is wonderful. Also appreciate how clear their signage is regarding potential allergens with an allergen list available via QR code. Very cool that their spoons are compostable and sample spoons are metal and thus washable. Love an environmentally friendly location.“

“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! ❤️“

“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!“

“Great desserts. Perfect cap of the night after Dinner in Chinatown.“

“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!!“

“A plethora of ice cream flavors in the lights at our mouthwatering and creamy. You can pick your favorite flavors or ask the creamery what their favorite flavor is for a delightful treat plenty of sodium inside and tasting available for your sweet tooth needs.“

“I went here twice this week, it was so good the first time I had to go back a few days later! I would have given them a 5 stars but they dont have bananas and the cups are too small! I mean what kind of ice cream shop doesn't have a banana split???“

“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!“

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

“Incredible flavors! Blueberry cheesecake and salted caramel crunch with a waffle cone— remarkable🤌

The worker gave us two scoops for the price of one, so accommodating and so nice. Best ice cream in Philadelphia!“

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

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

“Franklin Ice Cream is a great place to satisfy your sweet tooth! They have a wide variety of delicious ice cream flavors, and the portions are generous. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the shop has a cozy atmosphere that's perfect for enjoying a treat with family or friends. Everything tasted fresh and creamy. I would definitely come back to try more flavors. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“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.)“

“I love this place all the yummy 😋 ice cream“

“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“

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

“I’ve been dying for an ice cream date since the winter and I finally got my wish! My date told me this was the place to get ice cream and made the 10 minute walk over. We were greeted by a line when I frowned and he said that it’s fast moving. I shrugged. Once we figured out where the end was, told me to pull up Instagram to check out what the weekly offerings were. Peculiar I thought. Honestly, I was disheartened by what was available this week of no fault of their own. But! I know now to check when I’m in town for something I’d really want - to convince for more ice cream dates. There is a regular albeit small menu. To be delight, it has my favourite ice cream staple on it, soft serve and m&ms or what they call a Brick. The line to the inside was also fast moving like promised. There were two registers that were asymmetrically split as most wanted soft serve in that moment. The inside was.. busy. Once the ice cream came out tho we were back on the street enjoying it! I got my brick which was a fantastic price for a city treat. My date got an Oreo dripped cone that he was boosting about in line. Definitely more his taste.

TLDR - the ice cream is delicious, check the Instagram, and don’t be discouraged by a line - instead make some friends!“

“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'm obsessed w/Malai's flavors particularly the Masala Chai and Sweet Roti. But for the love of God, please invest in a paper covering for all pints.“

“mixture of flavors freeze ur brain and all ur senses #ScoopDeville #buzzybooth“

“I tried the tequila and mamay, omg, so delicious. The woman there was very pleasant a d helpful with choices. Thank you for making my ice cream just right! Definitely recommended“

“The place was crowded on a Friday eve. They were out of ube ice cream. I got the matcha soft serve instead which was pretty good. They have generic flimsy plastic spoon utensils that you just grab - wish they have more hygienic ones that they give to you in your ice cream or those sealed single use wooden ice cream scoopers.

The place is nothing fancy and not for a quiet sit down but you can get your ice cream or drink here to go.“

“Delicious! Great service right to your door!“

“islan flavor paradise feeling“

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“Really delicious ice cream very reasonably priced and they have all sorts of flavors that you usually can't get at other ice cream places that are unique the customer service is second to none they let me sample a bunch of different ice creams and make recommendations I would highly recommend“

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

“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.“