Farther afield from Philly, Yardley Ice House is nonetheless a popular destination for city residents. The 45-minute drive from Philly for an ice cold treat in a variety of rotating flavors — like banana cream pie, cherry Bordeaux, and peach mango — is worth the road trip to cool off. It’s so good, in fact, that Yardley Ice House has wonPhilly Mag’s Best of Philly award several times, even though it’s not even in the city.

開放自1969年以來,日耳曼敦Tranzilli的是local destination for fresh water ice with flavors like black cherry, tangerine, and kiwi-strawberry. Tranzilli’s has an extensive wholesale operation, too, so if you’re looking to take a lot of water ice home, this is the place.

With its bright yellow signage decked out with green lemons, Rose’s water ice is easy to find. The shop serves up traditional fruity water ice, including lemon, strawberry, and pineapple that are all perfect for a hot day. Are you an early bird? Rose’s is also known for its breakfast sandwiches, which you can order for delivery on Grubhub.

One of the fresher shops in town (at least compared to the decades-old stalwarts), Mama Maria’s makes fruit-studded water ice in Port Richmond. Custard and soft pretzels are also available.

There is often a line at this water ice spot right off of Fairmount Park, but for its pizza-topped soft pretzels and vibrant water ice flavors, its worth the wait. There’s another location in Overbrook if you happen to be on that side of town, too. Note: It’s cash only.

You’ll likely be drawn to Dre’s for the excellent sweet potato pie and banana pudding ice creams, but Andre Andrew’s rotating water ice flavors sold from roving carts and trucks offer something for every taste. CBD-infused mango and strawberry-lemonade water ice can beordered onlinefor delivery to a range of neighborhoods in the city. FollowDre’s social mediato see where his carts pop up next.

Siddiq Moore started selling water ice on Temple University’s campus in 1995. He gained a loyal following for his creative flavors like white grape, strawberry coconut, and kiwi, and then launched a small fleet of mobile carts before opening a permanent shop in West Philly to sell fruity water ice and gelati. There’s a second location outside the city, at 720 W. Ninth Street in Chester, with a drive-through and lunch options.

The company that introduced the rest of the country to water ice has been going strong since 1984. The chain, which started in Bensalem, now has more than 500 locations across the country. While the menu has grown significantly, traditional water ice or a gelati (a water ice plus custard) is still the best choice. The Swedish Fish flavor is a customer favorite.

Not far from the Italian Market, John’s has been using the simplest of water ice recipes — fruit, water, and sugar — since 1945. Lemon, cherry, chocolate, and pineapple are always on the menu, plus one or two rotating flavors, like peach and mango. John’s also has a rovingwater ice trucknow, so keep an eye out.

Despite its name, D’Emilio’s Old World Ice Treats is a relative newcomer to the scene. Open since 2013 as a cart that popped up around town, the sweet treat maker now has a shop on East Passyunk Avenue to sell water ice made with organic fruit juice and soft serve ice cream. Pints can be taken to go.

From inside this small East Passyunk Avenue store, an Italian food paradise beckons. The old-school shop is full of imported cheese, baked goods, and other specialties — plus house-made water ice. Those who like chunks of fruit in their frozen treat will especially enjoy this version, which comes in just three flavors: lemon, cherry, and chocolate. Might as well pick up some fresh mozz to go too.

In deep South Philly, Jimmy’s makes a variety of water ice flavors each day, with chocolate, cherry, and mango always on the menu. The stand also sells soft serve, pretzels, and frozen bananas.

Ever since Filippo "Pop" Italiano started selling water ice from a pushcart in the summer of 1932, Pop’s ice has been a favorite local treat. The Oregon Avenue shop sells several fruit flavors, including blueberry, orange dream, and watermelon, plus some more indulgent options like amaretto and dark chocolate chip.