Cuzzy&#x27;s Ice Cream Parlor

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I think it's a bummer that a "split scoop" (2 flavors but same size) is $1 more when you're literally getting the same sized 2 scoops of same flavor. Yes. I have ordered before one flavor small and it came as 2 scoops. So what's the extra dollar?. It's not more ice cream. You're not using more effort to scoop more. I don't get it. One ice cream place does it suddenly everyone jumps on board. Anyways. The ice cream is really good. But $8 is a tough sell for a small scoop these days when a pint is less than the grocery store But I've been here a bunch. It's definitely a "treat myself" place. read more

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This was a big hit with my friends!! Great flavor selections and quick service. They also have the advantage of not having many other competitors in the area. read more

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One of, if not, the best scoop I've ever had. So rich, creamy, and my favorite things all in one with their banana PB oreo flavor.

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We got two split scoops: Banana/Pistachio and Brown butter/Chocolate cake. My favorites were the Brown butter and Banana. Love that they are open late and have lots of seating! read more

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Klemens M.

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Best ice cream in Philly. Great aesthetic in the shop. Great location. Just wonderful. Everyone is so nice.

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If you love malt milkshakes, the Malt dolce de leche will be your new favorite ice cream. It has a strong malt taste with chunks of brownie and swirls of caramel. I've come back and waited in 15 minute lines multiple times since trying it . The shop is cute, the ice cream is made fresh, the owner is nice, there's seating inside, and you can listen to good 00's hip-hop while waiting. read more

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FOOD One of the best ice cream shops in Philly I've had so far. We had their vanilla and cookies & cream scoops. The vanilla scoop was incredibly rich and creamy, and the flavor from the vanilla bean itself added punches of flavor. The cookies & cream flavor was also very rich and creamy, although I wished there were more cookie pieces within the scoop (the scoop was deceptive ). I'd definitely get their vanilla scoop when returning. The best flavor by far! SERVICE The staff are kind and friendly. AMBIANCE There is a table and bench located inside the store, but when the weather is nice, people usually stand outside the shop to eat. PARKING Paid street parking is available at a limited capacity. read more

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Caroline Z.

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Banana with Black Sesame Oreo Swirl & PB Shards, Brown Butter Sugar + Pecans, Garden Mint, Coconut Sorbet Holy crap ice cream cannot taste this good!! The flavors here are so unique and so so good. I don't even like bananas and I just had to get the banana black sesame one after getting a little sample of it!! Everything was so so tasty. Cute little interior, a few seats inside available read more

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Faye K.

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One of the best ice cream I had in a while. This place is so cute! It's small but had multiple areas for seating. Their ice cream was so yummy and the cones are freshly made. The workers there were very friendly and was ready to answer any question you had on the ice cream. I haven't finished a ice cream in a really long time but I finished Cuzzys! read more

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Cuzzy's seems to be the talk of the second half of 2023. The shop itself is clean and has character. The prices are reasonable compared to some of the other ice cream shops in Philly. Sour Cream Blueberry Crumble - smooth, creamy and decadent. Huge fan! The flavors were well thought out and well executed. read more

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Alex H.

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Me and my wife's favorite ice cream spot! It's the perfect combination of sweet, rich and smooth. Really happy the new location opened on 4th st! Much more seating and space. I wish Cuzzy's Ice Cream all the success! read more

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Ice cream is so rich and creamy! Came for affogato on Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. I'm so glad I did, because now I will make an effort to come back for ice cream when it is not freezing outside. Haven't had anything but vanilla yet, but that vanilla was out of sight! The other flavors sound great. I love that they have banana, one of my favorite ice cream flavors. read more

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Thanks to Thank You Thank You Coffee, Cuzzy's is now on my radar. Recently Cuzzy's had a collaboration with Thank You Thank You and that alone made me wake up early, trek to Cuzzy's, and indulge in an affogato for breakfast. Yes, breakfast. That said, head SOUTH (they're near South Street) and TAKE a pint to savor later. Their vanilla is delicious, and specialty flavors are worth a LOOK. So, why am I writing my review as if I were in a text-based adventure game? Because my phone keeps wanting to autocorrect "Cuzzy's" as XYZZY... read more

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Ashley Y.

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Been hearing delicious things about this place! And just so happened it was down the block from where I had dinner so you already know I had to stop by! It was pouring rain and this was worth the treat. I had maple pecan pie, veryyyy goood! I asked for a sample of creme brûlée and it was good but it just tasted like vanilla ice cream that I could get anywhere. read more

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Stan H.

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I had the first milkshake from Cuzzy's ever and I could choose up to two flavors. Straight up quality ice cream and great hours. Open till 10 pm on Sunday. Wow! I tried to get an Affogato not realizing that was a Feb 4 ice cream signature item. They should offer that as a daily item in my opinion lol. The person staffing the place was super friendly. There was no mascot available- probably because it was not ice cream day. "Chef Boyardee's" review is pictured with the mascot though! Maybe next year for me! read more

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This place happened to be a few doors down from the restaurant where we had dinner. We decided to give it a try. We walked inside and it was pretty crowded. We had to wait while. I thought it was incredibly strange that there are 2 guys working behind the counter, yet one takes the orders and then just stands there and watches the other guy scoop. This really rubbed us the wrong way. The other guy was working so hard. As far as ice cream goes, they only had a few flavors to choose from. I opted for the mint chocolate chip flavor and honestly it wasn't very good. Way too minty, gave me a toothpaste vibe. Definitely one of the least favorite mint ice creams I've ever had. My friend got the strawberry blondie. This had blondie chunks inside. Again just okay. Overall, not the best ice cream around and I wouldn't go out of my way to go here again. read more

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Heather L.

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FINALLY made it to Cuzzy's and was not disappointed. Love when places do "different" ice cream flavors. I was gonna get the coffee but when I saw sour cream I had to try it. Super subtle and the blueberry and streusel swirled in were a nice touch. Staff was friendly and attentive and they do samples! read more

Cuzzy's Ice Cream Parlor - Sour cream - blueberry compote & crumb cake streusel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Rafael V.

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This spot was recommended to us by a local and it did not disappoint! They have some pretty unique flavors you wouldn't find in your average ice cream place that makes this spot worth the visit! I got the Malt Ice Cream with brownies and dulce de leche and it was amazing! The spot has a pretty chill vibe to it with their small gift shop and decorations. Workers were so helpful as well, letting us try flavors before ordering! read more

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Daniel H.

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Food: Probably one of the best Ice creams I've had in Philly. The texture was nice and stretchy. We tried 3 flavors and they were all a home run. I would definitely come back to try all the other flavors. Service: The service was quick and he let us try samples Ambience: The interior was really cute and the seating by the window was perfect. read more

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Lives up the hype! The sour cream with blueberry and crumble is insane. The coffee is excellent too. Nice guy gave me a split cup, plenty, for $6. Feels very happy! read more

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Megan C.

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I am pretty convinced my life has been under some kind of magical spell as of late...what are the odds, during my recent Queen Village adventure/shopping trip, that I HAPPEN to park on 5th and then HAPPEN to be in the mood for ice cream and then HAPPEN to look up and see Cuzzy's? And then what are the odds that said ice cream is the literal best ice cream I've ever had in my life? I am not a betting gal and don't know the odds of any of this, but this is exactly what transpired and to say I am grateful is an understatement. Located between South and Bainbridge by Emmy and Loomen Lab, Cuzzy's has been in this QV location for only three months but already has the feel and welcoming ambiance of a neighborhood staple. I sampled three flavors while deciding on my pint and was totally blown away. To me, ice cream is one of the most special foods we as humans get to enjoy - it can conjure up memories, has a base that can really adapt to any kind of flavor profile, and is a dessert that has (sort of) changed a lot over time...while also staying exactly the same. I love following along on the embrace vs. reject modernity juxtaposition that sometimes plays out in the ice cream world. Watching a Salt & Straw or Jeni's come out with flavors like "dingleberry chicken soup" or "fuck it up fig" is fun and innovative, but a small shop that can delight and surprise with classic flavors is going to win for me every time, and that's Cuzzy's to a T. Best ice cream I've ever had is not dramatics in this case. Every piece of opposition that you look for in the perfect bite of ice cream is met with abundance: both light AND rich, punch AND subtlety, soft AND sturdy, all with a luscious mouthfeel that hits the palate perfectly. Run don't walk if you have yet to try Cuzzy's. This is all on top of the fact that the store itself is welcoming, the branding is beautiful, and the passion for the process totally shined through in the maybe 7 minutes I was in the storefront itself. Thank me later, friends! read more

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Taylor M.

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Such a cute little ice cream shop! Although they have a few flavors, they're very interesting and homemade. Great little way to end off your after a date night dinner or candle making class next door. The staff was so friendly. Can't wait for the summer. read more

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Stephanie R.

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I'm so glad Cuzzy's opened up in QV! This may be my new favorite ice cream shop in the city. The flavors are amazing and I love that they all include toppings mixed in the ice cream already. The staff is very friendly and 4.50 for a single (big) scoop is a reasonable price. Highly recommend the Banana and Brown Butter flavors! read more

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Mickey M.

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Stumbled upon this cute little ice cream shop after dinner and had to stop in to try. The guy at the counter was super nice and let us sample the ice cream. The flavors are pretty unique but they did have a few classic flavors as well. I ended up getting the coffee with fudge ripple which was delicious! read more

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Absolutely delicious. We've been there a few times now interesting flavors and all great. Everything is so fresh, made in house. The owner is super nice as well. Great addition to the neighborhood! read more

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Rebecca K.

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What a great addition to the Philly ice cream scene! I mistakenly thought this city was an ice cream desert when I moved here ... but I am so glad to have been proven wrong! Cuzzy's came on our radar shortly after they opened, but it took us a few months to finally get there. It's in a cute location right in Queen Village and super accessible. I LOVE the minimal signage with their adorable mascot outside the building - a nice touch. The interior is a mix of modern and old school ice cream parlor - love the exposed brick and classic decor with a large ice cream cone "statue" and various Philadelphia posters. And of course, they feature plenty of decor with their mascot, which I absolutely adore - I love the branding so much that I had to buy a hat to support and sport the business! The employees were incredibly kind - the owner himself actually served us and was INCREDIBLY patient when I tried to use a coupon (not his fault, but appreciated the discussion and flexibility). In terms of actual ice cream, Cuzzy's is definitely at the top of my Philly ice cream list. Their menu is small, but the offerings they have are done extremely well. I opted for the sour cream with blueberry compote and the brown butter. The sour cream was so delectable and creamy - I never gave much thought to this as ingredient in ice cream, but man, did it work well. The sweet blueberries and the bits of crumble were excellent accompaniments. The brown butter was certainly sweeter as baseline, but the flavors were so rich and nicely paired with the crunch of the pecans. I was thinking about those scoops for a while afterwards .... so, so good. My dining partners enjoyed their scoops to the same extent as I; we all agree this is one of the finest, most authentic ice cream spots in the city. I can't wait to make it back to Cuzzy's in the near future - this spot is going to be a staple stop for our out-of-town visitors and for us on days when we need a little sweetness. Thanks for being so wonderful, Cuzzy's! read more

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Seriously the best scoop of ice cream ever! The staff was very friendly! We had chocolate cake ice cram and strawberry blondie. read more

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steven r.

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Ice cream was top notch with great flavors . They were out of waffle cones. My only negative was the size of the scoop. Too small .

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New to the neighborhood, tried cuzzy's for the first time and it hit the spot, from the food to the service by the owners, it was a absolute treat. best bang for your buck, 10/10 read more

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Molly K.

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The best!! The coffee flavor is absolutely amazing and I'm already feeling sad for when it one day leaves the rotation. My favorite ice cream in Philly for sure. Great vibe, awesome staff and they have a kids ice cream book that my 5 year old is obsessed with. It is a delightful experience every time. read more

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The nicest guys behind the counter and the ice cream is great along with the toppings (don't skip them!) I also respect that they're good with the mix-in to ice cream ratio read more

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Rachel B.

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Cuzzy's is absolute fire flames. I've been a fan of Cuzzy for years and so happy to see him with his own scoop shop. The flavors are the real deal, all Italian/South Philly-inspired with high quality ingredients and a ton of love so obviously poured in. Their branding is on point, staff is always so kind and friendly, and the ice cream is some of the best I've ever had. Definitely a new favorite and a place we will come back to time and time again! read more

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Really good ice cream option in the Society Hill neighborhood. Love the vibes inside and the menu display. Lots of unique options - I ended up getting pistachio but sampled 3 other flavors (all great!). Will be going back. read more

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Bharbhur S.

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One of the best in Philly! I love going to Cuzzy's, the ice cream is amazing super fresh super creamy! When you are at Cuzzy's life just feels right. The guys are amazing, they have some of the best hospitality I have gotten at a restaurant. The best way to put it is like it's a corner store you been going to as a kid. I love the logo and the ambiance. Some day I will steal the rug they have hanging up because it's not for sale. read more

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This place is great!! Cuzzy is super friendly and welcoming every time we come in. The ice cream flavors do change every now and then and so far we've nearly tried them all! My favorite has been the Apple with cinnamon and the banana flavors! The little biscuit crisp that comes with it is also amazing!! Definitely one of the best ice cream shops in Philly read more

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Best ice cream in the area! Fresh and creamy ice cream. Great customer service and cute place! Been here several times already. I recorded a video so these are screenshots from it. Try it yourself! read more

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Bonnie P.

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Divine. Not the usual flavors but interesting and delightful mixes. Make it themselves on site. Drinks they sell are in glass bottles...tells you something. Divine. read more

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Christine K.

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Great neighborhood spot. We enjoyed the brown butter flavor with the coffee caramel drizzle. Friendly staff as well.

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Max H.

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My absolute new favorite ice cream place in the city! Really unique flavors like sour cream blueberry but also nostalgic classics like vanilla with hot fudge. Also very cute logo and great merch and some classic old school candies and sodas too. Yo cuz! read more

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Jessica M.

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Really awesome ice cream shop. It was recommended by some locals when we were visiting philly. The brown sugar and matcha ice cream were delicious and we had a great time chatting with one of the owners. Will definitely be back when in philly! read more

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762 S 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
South Street District, Queen Village
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http://cuzzysicecream.com

Hours

What time does Cuzzy's Ice Cream Parlor open?

Cuzzy's Ice Cream Parlor opens at 3:00 PM on Thursday and Friday.Cuzzy's Ice Cream Parlor opens at 1:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Cuzzy's Ice Cream Parlor close?

Cuzzy's Ice Cream Parlor is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.Cuzzy's Ice Cream Parlor closes at 9:00 PM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Wed ClosedThu-Fri 3:00 PM - 9:00 PMSat-Sun 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Does Cuzzy's Ice Cream Parlor have parking?

Yes, Cuzzy's Ice Cream Parlor has parking options. Street Parking

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Does Cuzzy's Ice Cream Parlor have free WiFi?

Yes, Cuzzy's Ice Cream Parlor has free WiFi.

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4.4(1.7k reviews)

The whole experience was great. The ambience is amazing loud crowded lots of very attractive,…read morepeople dining, and drinking. The weight staff was excellent and the food was sheer perfection I had a great time and I would certainly go back

Came here while traveling back East as I know L'Aquila really well and have many relatives there…read more This place offers authentic Italian regional fare with emphasis on quality imported ingredients and artisanal gelato. We had an excellent tagliere di salumi with the unique Parmesan gelato (can only compare it to a cheese flavoured cold butter!), panzanella salad, Cesarina (Caesar salad) pappardelle al ragù and GF penne alla carbonara. I would have preferred my pappardelle a bit more 'al dente' and for my taste it was a tad overcooked but maybe that's how they like it here in Philly or the guy at the stove overcooked it. (Hence the 4 stars instead of 5) Gelato afterwards was excellent. Really fabulous store selling all kinds of unique high end Italian gastronomical goods, making it also an excellent destination for gift shopping.

1.2 mi•Penn Center, Rittenhouse Square

Upstairs balcony

Carbonara

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PAPPARDELLE AL RAGU AQUILANO as shown in the menu

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Rittenhouse

4.3(48 reviews)

Earl Gray is still my favorite. You can actually taste the tea flavor. I like the smooth creamy…read moretexture. Friendly staff, clean space. Will be back

Pleasant staff. Samples offered because it was slow in off-hours. Some flavors were subtle, by my…read morechoice, but it was to the point of some tasting the same as other subtly flavored ones. Not distinct. Would have liked some contrast with tart fruit flavors. Great that they have a modest vegan selection, too.

0.9 mi•Market East, Chinatown

Marionberry Cheesecake

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Thandai

Frozen Rolled Ice Cream

4.3(242 reviews)

Soooo yummmmmmm!!!!! love the banana pieces and adding peanut butter. The texture is what really…read moremakes this stand out from regular icecream.

Generous portions and plenty of ice cream options! I was especially intrigued by the avocado…read moreflavor, and they actually use real fruit. The staff didn't seem very happy to be there.

#15. Perfect Match Rolled Ice Cream w/ Pocky, Bananas, and Oreos

9. Bangkok Rolled Ice Cream

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Strawberry Milkshake

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Philadelphia

4.3(182 reviews)

0.8 mi

Came here for some ice cream during a pretty warm day in November. Actually I've been to a number…read moreof other Van Leeuwens in the US more broadly, so I pretty much know what to expect. I actually tried strawberry and matcha for the first time which was really good. the lady behind the counter was really nice and let me try it before i bought it overall i love van leeuwen for the fact that it has dairy free ice cream

I first discovered Van Leeuwen at this location and I have been a fan since. Their flavors are…read morealways on point - present but never overwhelming. The quality is so good and I always get great service from the staff. This past visit was a good time for the mango sticky rice and strawberry matcha!

1.0 mi•Rittenhouse Square

Blue jasmine ice cream with passion fruit jam

Earl grey tea and Cookies and Cream

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Pistachio

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

3.8(102 reviews)

•$

Grab-and-go

Casual dining

I keep hearing about Italian Ice and gelati and it a prolific thing in Philly…read more Well at 92+ humidity making it feel like 100 I found myself dragging myself out of my hotel and walked the 8 blocks at 7pm (still in the high 80s') to try it. There were two young girls working the windows. I told her I'd never had these before and then I opted for the gelati which is like a icee (slurpee, think 7-11) and layered with custard or a harder version of softserve. I opted for the large coke and chocolate/vanilla twist. They were very helpful. Oh my,it was good. I didn't think I'd finish but by the time I got to the hotel I had 1/4 left. There is a Rita's just in the next town over where i live (Alameda) so i am sure to go over and get again.

Closed an hour early. Again. 2 days in a row! Great weather out. To close over an hour early in…read morethis weather is unacceptable. Guess we gotta start coming 2 hours before close lmao