We stopped into Sweet Ride Ice Cream in Reading as the final stop on a date night, and honestly... it was the perfect way to end the evening. The vibe immediately pulls you in, classic 1950s ice cream parlor energy with a fun, nostalgic feel. One of the employees was even dressed in a white shirt and black bow tie, which totally fit the theme and added to the experience. They have a huge variety of flavors and options, so there's something for everyone. We came specifically for their Valentine's Day ice cream flight, and it did not disappoint. The flight included: * Cupid's Milk & Cookies * Raspberry Cheesecake * Red Velvet * Chocolate Covered Strawberry Every flavor was excellent, but raspberry cheesecake was the standout favorite rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced. We also grabbed a kiddie size of white chocolate cranberry cheesecake, which was absolutely delicious and worth ordering on its own. Because it was freezing out (a rare win), we took advantage of that and grabbed two kiddie sizes to go for my mom, knowing they wouldn't melt on the way home. They also had ice cream pies stocked in the freezer, plus homemade waffle cones and waffle bowls, which smelled incredible. The only downside and this has nothing to do with Sweet Ride themselves was parking. With all the snow piled everywhere, we missed a sign indicating a bus stop zone right in front of the shop and ended up with a $50 parking ticket from the borough. Lesson learned: parking in the area can be tricky, so just be extra mindful of signage, especially in winter. That aside, this was a five-star experience across the board. Fantastic ice cream, fun atmosphere, and a great overall experience. We'll absolutely be back just with better parking awareness next time. Highly recommend if you're anywhere near Reading read more

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First off, if you haven't been to West Reading, this area is a hidden Gem! Tons of great shops, restaurants and of course....Ice Cream! Sweet ride is serving up some great ice cream. Im not kidding there was about 40 flavors. They only charge 6.75 for a flight! We decided to get a flight with Raspberry Cheesecake, Hot Cocoa, Chocolate Marshmallow and Fluffernutter! The taste was incredible! Now what separates this place from the rest? Tons of seating, quick speed of service, the decor in here is incredible, neon signs, and tons of other merch to check out. They sell ice cream and Milkshakes for a year as gifts for others? How cool! read more

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It's the most wonderful time of the year on Penn Ave. and Sweet Ride Ice Cream is one of the reasons why! While we had just finished dinner at a restaurant up the street, we took a stroll down the beautifully holiday-decorated Penn Ave. The seasonally-appropriate decorations drew us in but they didn't stop at the door. It continued inside in very merry fashion. It was so welcoming that I wanted to sit down to savor the holiday warmth and cheer. But since we were so full from just having dinner up the street, we grabbed dessert to go. This way we could properly enjoy and savor it later at home. The ice cream choices of flavors (which I was told changes seasonally), pies and novelties are many. They even offer treats for your fur babies. From ice cream cupcakes, cake pops, sandwiches, shakes, sundaes, and more you can find something for everyone. There's even a small sale area. This included seasonal flavors from Halloween and Thanksgiving. The servers behind the counter are friendly and happy to accommodate your ice cream cravings. You can sample any flavor(s) to ensure your happiness. Truth be told, making a choice was not easy because there are so many wonderful options! We finally chose the peanut butter weave with Oreo crust pie. It was delicious!! Stop in here and you will NOT be disappointed. Sweet Ride Ice Cream is one of the many gems on Penn Ave. read more

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Food: Delicious! Truly creative, unique, the kind of place you like to know is in yr city. Especially since Friendly's isn't. Service: Friendly & fast but man do those lines build up in the summer. You can call in orders ahead of time. Incredible selection of ice cream cakes & more. Ambiance: I'd come back with friends to hang out & chow- but this time around I ordered it to savor after a long day. You know it's good stuff when I don't make time to take food pics! Got half a homemade waffle with 2 types of ice cream. Ice creams were Tandycakes & Fluffer nutter- both excellent. (Side note: Tandycakes is the best flavor Tastycakes out there, just sayin') Shout out to the 215, even in the 610. read more

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Well maintained ice cream. Lemon bar special has appropriate lemon flavor. Reasonable prices to fit with the area. Decent options and some nice indoor and outdoor seating options. Friendly staff. read more

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Small town feel! Homemade ice cream in so many fun flavors. We had been in town had dinner at a brewery just a few doors away and walked down to sweet ride! So glad we did. I would highly recommend stopping by. It has ththe nostanostalgic feel of years gone by. Very creamy & not overly sweet ice cream. I would definitely go out of my way to stop and have some ice cream if in the Reading area! read more

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Wow! wow! Wow! I was not expecting this to be one of the best ice cream shops I've ever visited but it indeed ended up being just that. The service was amazing, they acknowledged us as soon as we walked in the door, were quick and efficient with taking orders and getting our ice cream to us. The ambiance is that of a cute 50's ice cream parlor, it's cozy, welcoming, and just smells of warm waffles. The ice cream ( soft serve) was flavorful and creamy and the waffle cone was crunchy and just had the perfect amount of cinnamon flavor added it. If you're in the area don't skip sweet ride ice cream read more

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Love love LOVE the ice cream here. Flavors are so fun and unique. I especially love the graham cracker one and the salted caramel with pretzel bits. The prices are also very good. I usually get a kiddie-sized, which is the perfect amount for an after-dinner treat for me. You can even get two flavors in a kiddie cup. read more

This place is absolutely the cutest ice cream shop with such a great variety of offerings. The ice cream flight is perfect if you can't decide on the flavors. Banana split was filled with goodies. Ambiance is lovely and reminiscent of old time ice cream shops in the movies! read more

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Absolutely loved it here! SO MANY OPTIONS!! My kids and I will definitely be back. Prices are super reasonable. There's seating inside as well as a table or two outside. You can either go in and order or place your order outside at the window. Staff was incredibly nice and helpful. Our favorite ice cream spot! read more

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Best ice cream in all of Reading The ice cream pies are fresh and very good. Really a fun and enjoyable atmosphere read more

The service is fast considering the line of people in front of us. Nice variety of ice cream flavors.

The ice cream is good but the service has been bad every time I've gone to Sweet Ride. Whoever is working the counter ignores us and it seems in an intentionally rude manner. The last time I went there we had only been there for a minute, knew what we wanted and waited patiently for the employee to stop fiddling around and take our orders. Suddenly the door burst open and about a dozen little girls and their moms ran to the counter. The employee dropped everything she was "not" doing and proceeded to wait on them. Another person came from the back to help. My friend and I both pointed out that we had already been waiting there and were ahead of that bunch. Their response was "We'll get to you". Oh no, you won't... We walked out. Whenever somebody asks me about Sweet Ride I don't talk about the food, just the lousy service. I can tell them 3 other places to go for ice cream and friendly service. read more

Super friendly service. Loved the vibe, from the aesthetics to the music playing. The ice cream was amazing. Absolutely stopping by next time we're in the area. read more

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Delicious ice cream!!! I would definitely recommend. I went with something basic, vanilla and hot fudge and it hit the spot.

Sooo creamy and flavorful! This place was packed but operated like a well oiled machine offerings tastes, taking orders, and serving scoops. And with only one register operating at the time! Impressive. Lots of seating and a fun atmosphere. read more

Sweet Ride Ice Cream - Black raspberry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Amazing ice cream, super helpful and friendly staff! Lucked out and hit waffle weekend, our kids said "best ever!" Great atmosphere, we will definitely return! read more

bought a qt of vanilla last week for $9.99 today it cost $12.99 a 30% increase! that's an incredibly high increase my family and friends will no longer buy your very expensive ice cream again very disappointing! read more

The ice cream here is amazing! They have so many delicious and fun flavors!! They let us sample them and let me get 2 flavors in a small dish. Amazing! read more

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We came here from out of town and it was wonderful! Prepare to wait a bit but well worth it.

We love the flights, always scrumptious and a wonderful experience!! The best ice cream and ambiance around!

Went here today, first time. Got a single of cotton candy in waffle cone and double of apple pie and graham slam in a waffle cone. Very embarrassing for an adult to eat that much ice cream, I mean it's basically a pint but it was oh so delicious. They said it's all homemade except they're sugar free options. Definitely coming back if in a 15 mile radius of here read more

Sweet Ride offers delicious, home-made ice cream that is so creamy to the point of being stretchy! There are always so many flavors to choose from. Cotton Candy: Really good! The flavor reminded me of the Hershey's Cotton Candy Ice Cream I used to eat as a child. Peter Rabbit: Limited time flavor with pretty, purple ribbons that intrigued us. It was a little plain since vanilla was the base flavor and toppings were only sprinkled sparsely throughout. We definitely would've like the flavor more if it had more toppings. read more

If I could give sweet ride ice cream, more than five stars, I would easily double them. The ice cream is real made in house. Flavors are absolutely the best ever. I can't say enough good things. The atmosphere is so cute and old fashioned, It's like walking into my childhood and the staff is wonderful, and quick. read more

Sorry to say...just went here for the first time. My vanilla soft serve was runny and melted and there was a single blonde hair in my ice cream! I pulled it out of my mouth. I was so disgusted. Unfortunately this is not acceptable when paying over $6 for an ice cream. read more

There is a wide variety of ice cream flavors and combinations to choose. The retro decor is cool, but unfortunately, some of the staff made my family and I feel uncomfortable with their attitudes, which seemed to be tinged with racits. It was our first time stepping in here!. read more

they were talking about me when I was there and then they threatened to kick me out for keeping my kids calm. then they were very rude to me says that I was giving them a headache and causing them stress. will never recommend read more

Cutest little ice cream parlor in West Reading! From ice cream to milkshakes to ice cream flights... you are guaranteed to find something to cure your sweet tooth. They have a variety of flavors and seasonal ones as well. Currently they have Girl Scout cookie parfaits, sundaes, and milkshakes. SO YUM! Absolutely love it here. read more

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If you're the type of person whose summer evenings always involve ice cream, you've got to check out Sweet Ride! Located in the cutest little shop in West Reading, this place not only has an outstanding variety of ice cream flavors, but it also has a great parlor you can sit down to enjoy your treat in. There are plenty of seats indoors as well as a few tables right outside the shop. The employees are mostly high schoolers yet their service is top-notch and they are always attentive regardless of how busy it gets some nights. One thing I always appreciated was the clean restrooms to clean up afterwards. After ordering at the counter, you'll probably wait no more than ten minutes for your sweet treat. Whether you're in the mood for a cup, cone, milkshake, soft serve, ice cream sandwich, or sundae, there's plenty of options to choose from so everyone is guaranteed to find something to satisfy their sweet tooth! My go-to is the Brookie Sandwich - an ice cream sandwich of Peanut Butter Weave ice cream between a fresh baked cookie and a warm fudgy brownie. read more

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One of our favorite places to grab ice cream! So many options and flavors. Also very pet friendly!! read more

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I had this ice cream during a street festival and I have to say it was the best ice cream I ever had in Recent memories. I went to the actual store a few days ago and ordered the same seasonal flavor ( maple walnut) just WOW! The store is so delightful and cozy can't wait to take my hubby here for a treat. read more

The local creamery is a takeout window; you can't walk in the store. Thus, you have to pick your flavors from the massive list without actually looking at or sampling the ice cream; such is live in the current year. However, they do offer the option of a flight; a set of four mini-scoops, which is exactly what I wanted. I wish more places would offer such a sampler in a size that one person could realistically eat. Here, I sampled a seasonal sounding peppermint brownie, a blackberry, a Nutella, and a mint cookie crunch. All were distinctive; the mint flavors heavy on their brownie and cookie components, respectively, the blackberry delivering a sweet creaminess without being overwhelmingly tart, and the Nutella with little streaks of the hazelnut spread layered through it. Then again, I could probably have been just as happy with four completely different flavors, including their decent-sized vegan collection. It's going to be tough to be an ice cream store this winter, but I would definitely come to this one. read more

Sweet Ride Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Ice cream parlor with that vintage feel! This could very well be the most highly-trafficked shop in West Reading during the summer. When I come here, I prefer to sit outside with friends and just shoot the shit and do some people watching. I can tell you, there's a CONSTANT flow of bodies into this shop, whether it be weekdays or afternoons or whatever. Great selections of flavors here and in many different variations. Basically ice cream can be put into a bowl, a cone, made into a sundae, ice cream sandwich, you name it. The interior has plenty of seating with the AC pumping. That makes Sweet Ride the perfect escape on a hot day. But on those cool summer nights, there is outside seating right on the avenue where you can really get a nice glimpse of the community and its inhabitants. You never know you you'll run into. Most of the time it's good friends! Other times it's your bitter nemesis from 8th grade who picked you last on the pickup basketball team. read more

Sweet Ride Ice Cream - So many flavors but I always go to my first true love - chocolate. Does that make me a basic bitch? - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Vegan. Ice. Cream! And it's amazing!! Coming from an ice cream lover who has had to give up dairy in recent years, it's amazing to go to an ice cream shop and actually be able to get something, and for that something to be amazing! They currently have 4 vegan flavors-- vanilla, black raspberry with chocolate chips, cookie and cream, and coffee. All are also gluten free EXCEPT for cookies and cream. I had the black raspberry. Texture was amazing and no weird aftertastes. Also not overly sweet like some dairy free ice creams try to be to make up for it. My 1.5 year old also enjoyed sharing (she is also dairy free) and was upset when the bowl was empty. Hubby also enjoyed his regular Nutella with crushed Oreos on top. A definite win all around. Check it out, you won't be disappointed!! read more

The Sweet Ride Ice Cream cart was at a party I attended. The bicycle cart was a really neat retro venue. The proprietor Chris, was friendly, and easy to converse with. I tried the Espresso Blast... one of the flavors they make themselves. Wow! It was a dense chewy ice cream with fantastic flavor! I'm now looking forward to trying out their parlor in West Reading, PA read more

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Best ice cream in Berks, hands down. Tons of flavors with great service and prices. No better place to get a waffle cone STUFFED with ice cream. read more

The retro soda hop atmosphere is so awesome. The classic music and milk shakes is like taking a trip in a Time Machine. Absolutely recommended this place to anyone especially in the summer! read more

Came here for the first time with some friends. It's set up like a stand whether due to covid or the summer either way I prefer that "aesthetic" set up. They have a lot of choices to choose from. I got a strawberry banana milkshake with rainbow sprinkles, my one friend got a brownie sundae with chocolate ice cream, chocolate syrup and chocolate sprinkles and my other friend and her daughter got mango waterice. I can only speak for my milkshake, which I enjoyed and was very creamy I only wish it had chunks of banana. But both my friends enjoyed their treats. I'll be back again to try other items read more

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The cutest and best ice cream shop around! Every single flavor I've ever tried here is incredible. The staff has always been super friendly and the shop itself is like a walk back in time. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a sweet treat on a summer day or after shopping on Penn Ave. read more

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Great variety of flavors and service with plenty of space to eat in. Ice cream was awesome! We took a group of kids and they all loved it!