50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Swarthmore

“Service is really good, arrived and a kind young gentleman (I wonder if he was the manager, wish I could have gotten his name) was ready to help us out. Cake was delicious, you made my daughter’s bd a success, thank you so much for the coffee and the donut as well!“

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

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

“2nd time me and my wife came to this jawn, and the pretzels are fresh every time. Honestly, everything is fresh. My two favorites right now are the banana pudding milkshake and the pepperoni pizza pretzel and then the blueberry jawn my wife favorite. Best part about this jawn they had turkey pepperoni for the pizza pretzels.The service is definitely a 10/10 too. They was very professional, nice, and respectful first and 2nd visit. They take cash or card, and the wait never be extreme usually under 5 minutes or faster But I definitely recommend this jawn.“

“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♡“

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

“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.“

“Amazingggg ice cream and huge portions!!“

“Great service, lots of variety - and not just the flavors: ice cream, cookie desserts, pretzels, and more. This isn't your ordinary water ice spot. They can even bring a water ice cart to your events! A convenient and memorable part of Springfield's past and its future. Right on the town's main strip.“

“The best ice cream shop in our area hands down. Very nice portions, and the waffle cones are tasty.
The cookies are very solid as well (except perhaps the blended one).
Closed for the season during the winter, but we visit often when it is open.“

“Such fun for these kiddos!“

“Delicious ice-cream with some classic and some unique seasonal flavors (like lavender)!“

“Love the Island Fusion!“

“Excellent portions! And old fashioned ice cream sundaes and floats!“

“So good! 3 flavors in a regular water ice cup“

“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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“Delicious! Great service right to your door!“

“I ordered an ice cream cake for a family birthday gathering this past Sunday. This was without a doubt the best ice cream cake I have ever tasted/served. Never have I seen almost every guest request seconds. Even the kids were begging for more! Ordering on line was a breeze, with many more options than I imagined. The cake was beautiful and professionally decorated. Above all, from the online order to licking the last bit of icing off the plate, I was kept informed about how to keep it at the appropriate serving temperature (it has been very warm lately), when the cake could be picked up, etc. by text messages. What a pleasant experience. Recommending this to all my local friends and neighbors. What a treat!“

“VERY GOOD SERVICE THE WORKERS ARE SO NICE AND FRIENDLY“

“This was the first time back to Don & Bert's in 27 years and it hasn't really changed much. It was so good back then and still is. I grew up going on a Friday night for some cheese fries and a pb shake. Still as good as I remember. I hope this place is around forever. Paulsboro's little gem!!!!“

“Hands down the best water ice ive ever had. We keep our freezer over in Marcus Hook Refinery loaded. The lady Shannon at the front desk is a doll, always polite and always smiling. A awesome place to do business with.“

“What a fun place! Delicious ice cream (dairy free options are what I get!) and interesting candies and stickers. The employees are always super friendly and fun to chat with!“

“The water ice was phenomenal“

“My husband and I stopped in here for the first time tonight. The milkshakes are insane and super thick! The mousse was delicious and had toppings throughout the cup, not just on top! People working were awesome, so nice. We'll definitely be frequenting this location for the summer!“

“I've been waiting on this location to open up and boy was it worth the wait!!! Dre's has the BEST water ice and ice cream in Philly... and if your looking for gourmet ice cream try the sweet potato pie or banana pudding flavor they are to die for I noticed it at the retail location but it can also be found at all Browns Family Shop-rite stores.“

“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“

“Food was so delicious! Wonderful outside balcony seating! Great service? love this place!“

“Cool refreshments, nice people!!“

“First time here. Icebox Frozen Treats is really good. Water ice, pizza pretzel, sausages, ice cream all taste great! The prices are affordable with a variety of treats on the menu as well as specials. The customer service is top notch & you can sit inside & enjoy the A/C on a hot day. Also, they have Connect 4 & building blocks at each table for the kiddos. Highly recommend 💯“

“I have only try four different flavors and they’re delicious 😋 next time I may have to order a bigger size 🥰“

“Very popular ice cream joint famous for their water ice especially. They have unique flavors of water ice such as sweetish fish, peach, dragonfruit, pear, blue raspberry, tangerine, cotton candy, and more. The really unique ones such as dragonfruit and pear come and go, they don’t stay permanently like the cherry and blue raspberry kinds so keep that in mind if you ever go and don’t see it on their menu“

“We order from here pretty regularly, and it never disappoints. I’ve had the tacos, burrito bowls and chicken quesadillas! When I tell you these are not your average quesadillas I mean it! They are literally the best! Fresh chips and guacamole are also a must! I highly recommend!“

“Deliscious berger, would try again. JUST NOT ON TACO TUESDAYYYYYY #TACO#TUESDAYY“

“What a fun place! Delicious ice cream (dairy free options are what I get!) and interesting candies and stickers. The employees are always super friendly and fun to chat with!“

“We love this place for milkshakes. Everyone is always friendly and great service. Today was the exception. Today staff were all talking together and only sort of paying attention to customers. We ordered reg and a large shake got two reg, charged for one of each, neither of which were filled to the top of the cups. I hope they are not slipping into just another ice cream place.“

“We enjoyed it. Way better than the one on Haverford Road.“

“Omg, the locations here are beautiful. I recommend the locations as a hangout spot with friends, a relationship, or family. They have a lot of stores, and restaurants here. Now, Crumbl cookies are good, but they can be too sweet. My first order from this one, the cookies were made just right. Not too sweet. I definitely would come back here for sure.“

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“I get fantastic service at this Rita's location, from kind and attentive staff like Tommy, Ryan, and Ethan, who always smile and welcome me.The lines move super fast, its a great in and out treat to get on a hot day! Theres a large selection of flavors to choose from.“

“Tucked inside the train station, this is one of my favorite coffee shops I. The Philly suburbs. Sandwiches, pastries, teas, coffees, lemonades are all excellent. Haven’t tried the gelato yet, but soon. Staff is always upbeat and friendly. Love the train station atmosphere too!“

“I went inside Rita’s today with my mom. The shop was small and cute. I told one of the workers that I applied for the job as a part time team member. They said that they will look at applicants next week. Anyways, I ordered a cotton candy Italian ice and it was delicious. I would recommend going there. 😄“

“Establishment does not support their community. When my non profit org approached them for a donation for a children's event in the community they declined. The manager would not give out any additional information. Totally unprofessional!“

“Looked at a few Rita’s for Schwarberry flavor. The team at Eddystone Rita’s went above and being to get the flavor in stock. They even texted me to let me know it was made and ready to be picked up. They could have easily said ‘No, don’t have it!’. They promised me they would get what they needed to make it and did not disappoint. They made myself and my Phillies loving mother very happy! The staff are so friendly and personable! Thanks Rita’s!!!“

“Very creative customize your own froyo shop. You can fill up your cup with whatever flavor(s) you desire and then pick your own toppings from the toppings bar and they include various fun toppings such as gummy bears, cookie dough, brownie bits, boba pearls, lego candy, cereals, and more. They also offer chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, pb sauce, and marshmallow sauce. Very fun and kid friendly inside with colorful chairs and booths. It’s refreshing to see a fun place geared towards children“

“I would like to thank Denise for her great customer service she went above and beyond to help me I wanted a certain flavor of water ice and she was so kind to find it for me I really appreciate her kindness Thank you again for your kindness Calvin“

“It's the most popular water ice spot in the area for a reason. Everything is reasonably priced and tastes great. I'm a big fan of strawberry shakes and cheese pretzels. Shakes are always perfect and the pretzels are always warm, soft and fresh. Oh forgot to mention they also stay open later than all of the convenience stores in the area. If you haven't been then go check it out, you won't be disappointed..“

“I went in here looking for something wasn't quite sure and the young lady suggested the strawberry cheesecake ice cream. And I was so glad that she did it was so delicious and you can tell that the ice cream was freshly made with pieces of strawberry cheesecake in it. Definitely sent my taste buds and palette into a happy place. I will definitely be going back and suggest anyone else that wants some good homemade ice cream to do the same you won't regret it. 😌🥰“

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

“Some of the best homemade black owned water ice, gelati, pretzels, and if you like pizza pretzels. Great selection of ice cream and other snack and drinks as well. Great milkshakes too.. great prices and they are black owned. Accepting card , cash payments and tap to pay“