17 Best Ice Cream Shops in Philadelphia

“This is the best gelati you will ever have in your life. The ice cream is silky smooth and creamy deliciousness and forget water ice I want to be buried in this sorbetto. My favorite summer spot (but actually all year round).The owner is the only person I’ve ever seen working, the care and love he puts into each dessert is noticeable and next level.If you’re in south Philly, go here!!!!!!!“

“Water ice and ice cream yummy!!!“

“Look at the perfect swirl of the soft serve! The soft serve was rich and creamy with a smooth texture. We were shocked to get 8oz of soft serve for only $6 after we paid extra $0.5 for the waffle cone! Also if you’re wondering, it was totally worth it to get the waffle cone.If I ever go back I’ll try the coffee cookie dough ice cream that we didn’t have enough stomach space to try.＊ Vanilla Soft Serve with Dark Chocolate DipMy friend ordered this classic combo, simple but delicious. The Valrhona dark chocolate shell was thin and crispy, giving a satisfying crunch as we bit into it.＊Turkish Coffee & Donut Twist Soft ServeI was not the only person who was brave enough to order coffee soft serve at late night, as I kept seeing people holding the coffee/donut twist.The Turkish coffee tasted so unique that it didn’t taste like any other regular coffee soft serve. It captured a strong and robust flavor. While the donut side was sweeter and helped mellow out the intensity from the coffee.“

“Best manicotti you will ever taste!!“

“We ate outdoors in front of the restaurant. Unfortunately, a millennial was shouting over his phone and broadcasting his call at the very next table over (why is it that people are too lazy to hold the phone next to their ears and feel compelled to share their conversations and music with the rest of us who don't care to listen to them?). Spoiled an otherwise excellent meal.“

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

“Our family LOVES C&C Creamery! They have delicious ice cream with a wide selection of flavors. Their prices are very reasonable and their servings are large (a small is a double with two scoops). We love the flexibility of having both a walk-up counter and a drive-through. If you are doing walk-up, the options for where to eat aren't ideal - there are two benches right near the parking lot, with cars pulling up quite close to where you're sitting. The whole establishment is right off a pretty busy road, so there is a lot of car noise and exhaust. But we are happy to grab our cones and drive to a nearby park for maximal enjoyment!“

“An absolute South Philly cornerstone.Line might be long, but will move fast and worth it on a summer evening. Some of my best summer days in Philly end with John's Water Ice.Cash or Venmo only, rotating new flavors, so good no matter what you get.Cheap and prices haven't gone up with inflation yet!“

“Old school Italian-American bakery. Tasty sweets, espresso, cakes and pies. Cannoli, of course! Had the red velvet cake and it was very good. Service was warm and welcoming. Open late! No gluten free options tonight (I asked). I didnt ask if they had dairy free or sugar free options, but... I really wouldn't expect them here. Very nice pricing! :) Tables available inside and outside.Dietary restrictions: No gluten free options (I asked).“

“George are open they have homemade water ice which is to die for or ice cream is super creamy and so delicious the prices are fair and the services fast. It's right down the street from my house so we go there at least three times a week during the summer I totally recommend it if you're in West Philly the best place for Water Ice I recommend the fruit punch!!!“

“What a Gem!!! Everything was fantastic. But really sets the cafe apart from ALL others is the Barista. A true ambassador of the Nona and Pops but also of Termini. I wish I had asked her name. She is the epitome of customer service and quite evident she loves her job and her employer. Give her a big raise, elevate her within the company to customer service trainer for all of your new employees.“

“I couldn't put the cup down. It was sooooo fresh and tasty. I was able to try all the available options before purchasing. The mango lemonade was the best. I had the blueberry lemonade as well. That was great too. I love that I could see the fruit in the water ice. I definitely will be back to try other flavors and the funnel cake next time I'm in Philly!!“

“If you're a vintage lover and love fresh ice cream this is the place! Cute containers for to go boxes and all the toppings are delicious! And don't sleep on the sodas. Let your flavor curiosity go wild!Vegetarian options: Vegan ice cream and dairy free ices are availableDietary restrictions: Non dairy options available“

“The pretzel was soooooo good! So soft & soooooooooo much cheese! I enjoyed it so much! The water ice was ok, tasted like flavored ice to be honest. I had the cherry & vanilla flavor. The flavor was very good. The service was good. I was greeted & they were very soft spoken & kind. I will definitely be going back again!“

“It was good, but there's no organization for the lines, people stand wherever, you're never sure where to stand. They need to get some rope or something to let people know there are two windows for service. The war ice was good, but the turkey sausages weren't as good as they've been in the past.“

“OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!! This icecream is life changing!! Im about to go get a higher paying job and hit the gym 3x/day so I can eat this icecream EVERY DAY!!!! It tastes like the best moments of my childhood in a cone! It tastes like I died and went to heaven and fat little babie angels are flying around spraying magical sparkles over me! This icecream is not to be missed! Its the best icecream Iv had in my entire life of international travel!!!!!“

“This is an old ice cream shop that I think has been around for years (or just looks like a traditional ice cream parlour). In any case - the servers were working fast because there was quite a line but they were very friendly and the ice cream was great! We ate our ice cream while walking though just since the place wasn't that big and a lot of people were already inside. But it's near the river in a nice part of the city center, so good area for walking. We actually had dinner nearby at an Asian restaurant so it was conveniently located for dessert.“