A day with beautiful temps meant everyone was flocking to get ice cream. When my friends and I…read morearrived around 4:30 PM, it was somewhat hectic, but there were three associates behind the counter so the wait didn't seem long at all. For a limited time, they have a "Biscuits with the Boss" flavor as a collab with Ted Lasso. I was feeling something fruity so I went with Watermelon Taffy and Goat Cheese with Red Cherries. The half scoop needs to be a thing at more ice cream shops because it is the PERFECT portion! I loved that I could try two flavors without feeling stuffed. Goat Cheese with Red Cherries - very rich and creamy with just enough of the tart cherry to balance out the goat cheese. Watermelon Taffy - almost like a sorbet with watermelon flavor. So refreshing! The little waffle cone piece on the side was a great way to add crunchiness. Every flavor at Jeni's is so fun and interesting. I can't wait to stop in again!

Had this back to back with a nearby local ice cream shop and wow-- Jeni's is fantastic!…read more I really appreciate the creativity that they put into their flavors here. I sampled five flavors and my top three were the Hibiscus Chili Punch, Summer Berries + Passion fruit, and the Watermelon Taffy. The staff member that helped us was very kind, informative, and enthusiastic. He was very open about the flavors and was not shy to tell us what might be too sweet. I wish we came earlier in the day because we got there 30 minutes before closing and they were already in the process of cleaning up. The store still had a super cute color theme going on and it was very clean. We sat at the window barstools while we finished out single scoop. One unique thing about Jeni's is that they serve each flavor by the half scoop, so one scoop automatically defaults to two different flavors!

09/15/26 This place…read moreis a MUST when visiting Philly. We were walking by on our way to get a Philly cheesesteak and noticed this interesting little shop. So glad we decided to come back after our lunch. The ice cream was some of the best we've ever had and the staff were super friendly. We sampled three different kinds and decided to get 2 scoops of honeycomb and 1 scoop of corn. Yes, corn does sound weird for ice cream but it was an interesting choice. While I wouldn't get just the corn ice cream, it paired well with the honeycomb. There were chewy pieces of corn in the ice cream which was a fun treat. The real star was the honeycomb ice cream though. Just wow! You have to get this. I promise you won't regret it. It was a nice day and we opted to sit outside the shop on a bench and eat our ice cream. This was a wonderful ending to our day in Philly.

Franklin is a great place for old-school candy and great ice cream! This is definitely an ice cream…read moreparlor that transports you back in time! Even when they are busy, the staff is always great. This time I noticed lots of Takeaway containers to bring your favorite flavors home. Ice cream is pricey but comes with the experience.

My god these cookies are delicious. I wish I had the appetite for more but after one and a half I…read morecouldn't. It was a nice treat having them left over for days. Great variety; my partner and I tried the chocolate chunk, s'mores, chocolate mint and confetti, all very tasty but probably would stick to chocolate chunk and s'mores next time. Fairly priced no complaints there. Quick friendly service

The cookies were hot but the guy didn't give us the free ice cream when I purchased the cookies. He…read moreadd like he was aggravated with an attitude. Didn't say something, but I couldn't clearly understand what he was saying when he turned around. I still tripped him. He didn't even say thank you!! Which he had only change. This place was down the street in the cut in a black building.

What a place. You'll either love it or you'll hate it. The menu is VAST, and it seems like a…read moremillion things are going on at once. But that's part of the experience. This place puts the fun back into ice cream, with its lively atmosphere out of this world flavor combinations and upbeat crowds: The premade combos are my choice, but if you're more daring definitely create your own unique creation

I love this place! It's been one of my favorites since I was younger. The ice cream alone is easily…read more5 stars for me. It's always delicious and worth the visit. If I'm rating the overall experience, I would take off a couple of points because the shop is pretty small with limited seating, and the cleanliness could be better. Service isn't the fastest either, but honestly I don't mind waiting because the ice cream is so good. It keeps me coming back. The portions are so worth the price. Even the kids size is really plentiful and not too expensive considering the quality and the city. I love the unique flavor combinations and how many choices there are. I really recommend this spot if you want great ice cream.

Great flavors, well made ice cream. Great service, the person who took my order Mishael was…read moreattentive and helpful. Good energy overall. Long line but worth the wait. Wish there were more flavors

First time visit and went with the Oreo Caramel Parfait. They were out of caramel so I substituted…read moreit with hot fudge and it did not disappoint! Although the line seemed long, it only took 20 min from when I got in line to when I received my order. Not bad! Service was good and quick. Easy ordering process too. Overall if you're in the area, and HAVE the time to wait 15-20 min, check em out. I later passed by on Friday night and the line was around the corner. Good ice cream but maybe not worth a 30+ minute wait

Another trip to Philly and another delicious lunch at Gran Caffe L'Aquila! Appetizers, entrees,…read moregelato, coffee- all delicious! Prompt, friendly, courteous service, as usual. The place was busy, but that didn't delay our orders. We could hold a conversation without having to speak loudly. We bought some dark roast beans, ground there for espresso, to take home.

The food here was fresh and delicious. Starting with tomato and basil bruschetta and Mozzarella,…read moreboth the tomato and Mozzarella tasted like they were harvested that day. Even the grilled bread used for the bruschetta tasted fresh. Arancini with pork and veal ragu peas was great; the peas added a new texture to the traditional arancini. We also got fried artichokes as an appetizer. It was crispy and salty -- I could munch on that alone. For the entree, I got the veal braciole with tagliatelle and tomato sugo. The whole dish tasted homey, like what you would get at an Italian family's house. The veal braciocle was small, and I wished there was more protein and less pasta to be more balanced. For dessert, everyone raved about their gelato. Their pistachio flavor was clearly a favorite, as it had intense fresh pistachio flavor. It was also tan in color, as you would expect a pistachio nut to be, not the artificial green color added to other pistachio gelatos. I had the amaretto cherry flavor. It was good too, although I wished it had more cherries. A few people got their espresso, and really enjoyed it. They roast their own coffee on-site, so I am not surprised again how fresh it tasted. Tip: Pour a little of their fantastic coffee over your gelato to make your own fresh affogato. I came here with a large group and despite the tight space, we felt cozy. Service was spectacular. We had multiple food allergies in the group, and the waitstaff took each one very seriously, asking down to the detail if the allergy was by consumption or cross-contamination. Thank you to the staff for being so conscientious!

Sulaiman was phenomenal!! His service with a smile was excellent even convinced me on a new ice…read morecream flavor Vegan chocolate pecan pie! It was a great alternative to the praline flavor I normally get that has since been discontinued! I will definitely return to this location for Sulaiman's amazing service! Thank you!

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.

Honestly so yum. We got the coconut crunch with walnuts and whipped cream and it was the perfect…read morecombination. Very reasonably priced too. Will be back.

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.

I love love love Van Leeuwen scoop shops and I was so excited to move to a city that has them! I…read moredecided to get something super indulgent, the chocolate peanut butter sundae, and it did not disappoint. The peanut butter sauce with the chocolate brownie ice cream is a match made in heaven. The girl working was also super friendly and so patient with me while I tried several samples and took forever to decide! She was genuinely one of the nicest people I have interacted with in a while (I wish I had gotten her name!) The store also is very spacious and has some seating available. Overall a wonderful experience and I will for sure be back!

Bang for your buck: 8/10 Quality: 9/10…read moreService: 9/10 Ambiance/Location: 7/10 Overall: 8/10

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