43 Best Ice Cream Shops near Whitehall

“Great ice cream options, good service, and a nice view of the sunset from the deck. My question is why can't a customer add a tip when using a credit card?“

“Listen… I was on a noble quest for King Kone, the so-called “ice cream royalty.” But when I pulled up and saw the line wrapping around the block like it was the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, I said: nah fam. Ain’t no scoop on planet Earth worth aging a whole presidential term in line. So I yeeted myself across the street into this mysterious little spot called Just Chill Creamery.

At first, I thought I was walking into an abandoned blockbuster. Place was EMPTY. I legit had a Scooby-Doo moment like, “Did I just trespass? Did they forget to flip the ‘open’ sign? Am I about to get haunted by a ghost that screams about lactose intolerance?”

But NO. Two absolute legends were behind the counter—friendly, smiling, ready to scoop my soul back to happiness. And then I saw it: Hershey’s ice cream. Now, listen. Some people clutch pearls at that. Me? I straight up salute. Birthday cake? Cotton candy? That’s not ice cream, that’s emotional support therapy disguised in a cone.

Prices? CHEF’S KISS. I ordered a “kid size” thinking I’d get a thimble of sadness. Nope. One glorious chunky scoop, enough to remind me why childhood obesity rates exist.

But THEN. Oh-ho-ho THEN. They pointed me toward the back. A secret lair. Another whole seating area—like Willy Wonka’s Airbnb. Funky chairs, bright tables, PINBALL MACHINES. My jaw dropped. Why is nobody talking about this place? Where are the crowds? The influencers? The TikTok dances? I was basically living in an undiscovered ice cream utopia while the peasants were still lined up at King Kone getting heatstroke in a parking lot.

So here’s the deal: if you roll up to King Kone and see a line that looks like you’re about to enter Disney World, do yourself a favor. Cross the street. Enter the void. Find Just Chill Creamery. Is it Michelin-star gelato flown in from Italy? No. But is it good? YES. Is it fast? YES. Is it secretly awesome? ABSO-FREAKING-LUTELY.“

“10/10. super clean and amazing selection of goodies! I join my aunt just for the trip to this place. (I'm that weirdo.)“

“WORTH THE WAIT AND MONEY!“

“First time there today! The hard ice-cream was EXCELLENT - as was the service! We will definitely be back! Five ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“They have the best ice cream and shakes. They are a little expensive but well worth it. We've gone there for years and are regulars. Tonight was kind of shocking. We got a bunch of take out and 1/2 gallon of peanut butter Fresh banana ice cream. We got home and it was freezer burned. We gave them a call and they said, " thanks for letting us know" so in the garbage it went. I don't really understand how that's possible because everything is fresh. Of course we'll still go but won't be buying anything to bring home again.“

“Everytime Im here, the absolutely MOST LOVELY PEOPLE Brianna and Alexis take care of me and my bf everytime. Providing us with great conversation, and great icecream all at once. These 2 ladies definitely make this whole establishment!! very hard workers :)“

“It’s the BEST place for breakfast locally! Fun and attentive staff, great family run business! And super yummy! Pierogi fries- To. Die. For!“

“Such a cute spot, wonderful ice cream and terrific staff: Mady and Dylan helped us out and couldn’t have been sweeter! Plus we had a tough time deciding on flavors, so Mady gave us detailed descriptions of so many options. We will definitely be back!“

“I’m not local to this area, but stopped in today while visiting a relative who recommended it. There are so many interesting flavors, it was hard to choose! I ended up getting Peanut Butter Crunch Explosion in a waffle cone. I’m normally not a PB ice cream fan, but this flavor was perfect and even tops my all time universal favorite, Moose Tracks. The waffle cone was delicious and you could tell it was homemade. I also picked up some Cake Crunch topping from their selection of toppings and premade ice cream items. They had a lot to choose from! I’m unsure of the name of the young lady that helped me, but she was very kind, patient, and pleasant to interact with. I will definitely be back next time I’m in town!“

“The best ice cream we've ever had!“

“best 🍨 in lehigh! whenever I'm in allentown, it's my go-to“

“Always loved their ice cream. It's so good. Many styles to choose from . Shakes , hard ice cream and soft, ice cream sundaes. Etc. I had the best cone ever too. With chocolate covering it and sprinkles and chose 2 different hard ice creams for it. Moosetracks and Cookie dough. With chocolate syrup and sprinkles. It was delicious. Highly recommend them. Especially for their great choices and yummy ice cream. It's a great place to stop at in any day for a good cold yummy snack. Try it out sometime. You'd enjoy it.“

“Jen was super friendly & treated Bailey Jean ( my pup ) to a pup cup treat 🍦 ! I love how they recreated the old fashioned downtown Main Street feel !! Go and support this new business !!“

“This ice cream shop is amazing! They have so many delicious and unique flavors—it was hard to choose just one lol. Big shoutout to Frank, who was sooo sweet and friendly. He took the time to chat with me and helped me pick the perfect flavor. Great service, great vibes, and seriously great ice cream. Strongly recommended!“

“Fresh ingredients and great customer service. Will be back!“

“Simply the Best!! Highly recommended!!“

“Just had watermelon sorbet. Fresh, delicious and refreshing! friendly staff. highly recommend!!!“

“We visited last Sunday, my first time back in over 20 years. It was just how I remembered it - good portions, cozy environment, fantastic dessert. Service was quick and friendly. Overall, this is a great little hometown place! It won’t be another 20+ years until I’m back - the cherry vanilla ice cream is calling my name!“

“Delicious waffles and a creative menu! Space was cozy and bright. Staff was so friendly. Will definitely be back“

“We all love Rita's!!! The kids love getting their toppings on their ice cream and trying all the different flavors of ice! Its a very refreshing treat on a hot summer day!“

“My granddaughter and I stopped here on our way to our new apartment. I got her a cup and I got a chocolate cone. She took a bite of my cone waiting for her flavor to be made, so the gentleman told me to take a bite and hand it back to him. So I did and he topped it off for free. You just don't find too many places like that anymore. Can't wait to get back in the area for another visit“

“So cool bus was such a hit at my daughters 3rd birthday party! They were so good with my daughter and she loved taking orders from her friends and they had a great selection! Reasonably priced as well! Would for sure use them again!“

“Just had watermelon sorbet. Fresh, delicious and refreshing! friendly staff. highly recommend!!!“

“My hubby and I decided to take our family for ice cream, (4 adults and 4 grandbabies) after our visit to the Philly Zoo. The associates working there today (7/29/24 @ 4:45pm) were absolutely wonderful. They were patient and kind, took everyone's order perfectly. We would definitely recommend to everyone and my family will be repeat customers. Thank you.“

“Hanks is the best place for Italian ice! I’ve had many different flavors and have never been disappointed“

“They have the best milkshakes I had ever had and plus my husband loved his banana split and my friend and my brother loved their ice cream I’m giving this place 100 percent for their ice creams.“

“This is an awesome Rita's!!! The employees are very attentive and make sure that you are receiving your custard, just the way you want!!!“

“Thank you to whoever read flavors to my kid calling to ask . You are a saint, as my kids are not great on the phone !“

“The cookies for my son’s birthday were a big hit and tasted delicious! Very reasonable and easy to work with“

“Busy night but the staff was efficient but fast and really nice. :)“

“Poke Kai is a fantastic place for Bubble Tea. They have a huge variety at reasonable prices. The staff is absolutely great!! If you never tried Bubble Tea, stop by Poke Kai. I am sure after trying it once, you’ll be a frequent customer.“

“I have been passing by this place for the past 13 years. We are from NY and always miss having a good breakfast or lunch sandwiches. Today my wife got a breakfast sandwich and then I came back later for lunch. All I can say is I finally found a real deli in my area. We are so happy that we finally tried Dave’s and will now be back again on a regular basis.“

“It’s nice to be able to still live in an area that has a location! It’s clear that management works their tails off to ensure the restaurant is still in operation with excellent food safety and customer service practices. Despite this, I hadn’t been in a while but since I was at the Velodrome, I decided to stop and get a Sundae. I felt like a kid all over again. The Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Sundae is every bit as good as I remembered. The peanut butter sauce is fantastic. I wish they sold in jars but if they did there would be no reason to go to Friendly’s so I get why they don’t. It was also great to get it for free for being a rewards member.“

“The owner is the sweetest and all the food is always fresh and delicious!“

“Great variety of flavor choices, Sugar free and GF too. Flavors rotate frequently to match the season!“

“This Rita’s is hands-down the best in the area. Open year-round, it’s a go-to spot no matter the season. There’s indoor seating for chillier days and an awesome outdoor area with shaded tables—perfect for enjoying a treat in the sun.

The flavored custard options are fantastic (seriously, try them!), and there’s always plenty of parking—so convenient. I’ve never had to wait in a long line, which is a huge plus when you’ve got eager kids in tow. The staff are also awesome with kids, they're always willing to add sprinkles to my kid’s water ice—even though it’s not the norm.“

“always clean, helpful and friendly. plus, great flavors“

“Great food!!!“

“We had a great afternoon at Rolling Hills! We started with the batting cages, played a round of mini golf, and finished up with ice cream. Very friendly and helpful staff.“

“I Highly recommend Rita's on 309!! Great service and very polite. Excellent section of flavors and items. 👍👍🇺🇸“

“It is a quality delicious ice cream, an environment is quite cozy. The staff are friendly and attentive, especially the girl in the counter, Genesis. I’ll come more often because of her service. The Carvelanche tasted very good and the Sundae Dashers, really good. Especially Strawberry Shortcake, It’s my favorite.“