This is a little ice cream joint tucked behind Mil-Lee's Diner. Although it's not on the main street, people know it's there because there was a line when we arrived. The people behind the counter kept the line moving. We had orange cream water ice with vanilla soft serve on top. It was creamy and delicious. Worth the wait in line!! read more

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cookies and cream water ice with vanilla soft serve ,stays my number 1 go to, there always a flavor for everybody there. WARNING THIS PLACE IS CASH ONLY!!!!!! no venmo, Zelle ect read more

Rita's who?? I have never been able to find any water ice that comes close to the Yardley Ice House! I finally got a chance to go for the first time this summer and it was incredible as always!! They have tons of fun new flavors including Cookie Monster, Mudslide, and Shirley temple and their regular soft serve is pretty good too. The staff is always super nice and the place is a cute little hole in the wall- I will forever be a yardley ice house stan read more

Loved the iced cream. Creamy and delicious. Quaint little place and with outside seating.

We have been coming to Yardley Ice House for nearly 30 years. I think the sizes have gotten even smaller...if that's possible. $4 for a small ice; it can't be more than 3ozs. Crazy. And they rarely have lemon water ice on the menu - which should be a basic staple. It's just become disappointing. Our last visit was today. Other options to explore and enjoy. read more

Yardley Ice House - Cherry Bordeaux - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Yardley, Pennsylvania

Posted hours don't match their own website or other online sources, and they don't even follow the hours on their ratty sign.

Literally the absolute best. Grew up going here. I wish both locations took card but that's such a non issue!

My cup of "water ice" was all water and food coloring. It's thick like syrup. No ice at all, it's beyond me why the staff would serve that and charge someone for it. $16 for a small water ice that had to be thrown away and 2 cones, one of which fell off the cone because it was so lopsided. The ice cream is not custard, it was whipped with so much air, there is not creamy thickness you normally get with custard. We've been coming for years , but this time was too much and we won't be back. read more

Yardley Ice House - Melted sugar syrup that tastes like food dye. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Yardley, Pennsylvania

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Great spot for water ice and ice cream. There is usually a line but it moves quickly. The help is friendly and efficient. I enjoyed the mint choc chip ice this time but also love the mango! Definitely worth a try!! read more

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It's heavy nostalgia for me, I grew up in Yardley and always loved Yardley Ice House. Their water ice is soooooo much better than any chain (looking at you Ritas). They have great flavors, all using real fruit. The price is perfect and nothing here is over priced, it's all worth it. I wish they had one where I live now, cause I miss real water ice. I follow them on insta and it always makes me want more. Whenever I'm here in the summer I will always stop in. They are cash only, so be aware. read more

I came here from a recommendation from a friend who said it's better than Rita's. They do have some cool flavors here but it's cash only! I was expecting a lot but honestly it disappointed. I got the cherry bourdeaux with chocolate soft serve gelati. The soft serve was comparable to Rita's. The water ice flavor felt dull and there were just chunks of ice in there (not smooth). I will say the pieces of Cherry were great in there but I think I will stick with Rita's. read more

I grew up riding my bike with friends and 8 quarters to the ice house every weekend. While it is the norm for prices to increase and I do believe that they are trying to keep them reasonable, ever since the new owners took over the quality has gone down. I would check almost every day for the new "featured" flavors but they aren't as exciting anymore. I still enjoy going every now and then but don't find it as good as it used to be. read more

There was a day the Yardley Ice House produced the best Water ices around!! Don't know what they are making now but it is not Water Ice! It seems Yardley Ice House has changed from making Water Ice to now making something analogous to ice cream (or maybe sherbert)? The new assortment of flavors of what they are passing off as Water Ices seem to have a creamy base and do not have the texture or taste of true water Ice. For over 20 years we could count on you serving Chocolate-chocolate chip... but 3 times in the last 2 weeks you didn't even have that flavor! Very disappointed and sad with the direction the new owners have taken this place! Service is still good. Ambiance as expected! read more

My go-to local ice cream / water ice shop after a walk on Main St. or the canal. Not only do I love to support local businesses but I also love soft serve and their wide range of water ice flavors. I've never had a creamy water ice before, I've tried the CAPPUCCINO and it tasted just like ice cream but lighter! I've also had the MANGO which is a classic flavor. The ice cream is creamy and yummy, you can't really go wrong with soft serve. The prices are a bit high for the portion but I personally can't finish too much ice cream/water ice so it works out for me but not my wallet. The service is pretty friendly but average for an ice cream stand. Since it's the only local ice cream place, I'll be returning for more cones and to try different water ice flavors. read more

What a tragedy! I had previously rated this business a 5 star place and it was a once a place that was filled with joyful memories. Recently, however, those fun memories have been clouded by bad experiences. The forever friendly mascot, Keith, had been treated in a manner that he "chose not to return". The ice quality has declined especially in the classics flavors. I'd love this place if it returned to the way it was, but until then, this is a business that ruined a good thing because of budget cuts and employee treatment. read more

I've been to this cute local shop a few times in the past few years. I came in with friends a few weeks ago when it opened for the season. This local shop served an awesome variety of water ice flavors as well as soft serve and custard options. I am personally not a water ice fan, so I went for a custard. I ordered a Sprinkle-Dipped Cone, and a small cost me about 2.40. The employees are all very friendly, and I find that they make extra effort to provide good customer service since they're a family-owned business. My friends and I all really enjoyed our ice cream. The taste is very fresh, and water ice variety is great. For the custard, flavors are simple. You can order chocolate, vanilla, or twist. You can also get cones dipped in various coatings and toppings. Overall, I really recommend this place. It's a cute, high-quality local ice cream shop. My only critique is that I wish they had more seating around the shop. read more

Yardley Ice House - Sprinkle-Dipped Vanilla Custard Cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Yardley, Pennsylvania

Opening Day at the Ice House is akin to a holiday in my house. I drive 45 minutes just to get my hands on some sweet Irish Coffee or Guinness ice after a long winter suffering through the water ice drought. Sure, Rita's is closer and ubiquitous, but I'd drive anywhere for Ice House treats. I will rhapsodize to anyone who will listen about their variety of flavors. They're always trying new and different things, like their sweet and salty blue ice, Red Velvet Chip and Krimpet. Of course, they have fruit flavors too, made with real fruit. Oh, and when I say real fruit, I don't mean those little diced up bits of maraschino cherries, I mean things like real chunks of cherry that fill up every spoonful. They don't skimp on the mix ins. Oh! And their cookie dough series even feature homemade dough. What more could you ask for? Usual disclaimers apply, it's cash only, there's no indoor seating, when the inside is open, it's tiny, but during Covid they've set up a table outside to keep everyone safe. I'll keep making the drive as long as they keep making delicious ice. I'll also keep working on my campaign to get them to build a Horsham Ice House. read more

Just the best place. We buy by the quart and try to make it last through the winter.

This is honestly one of the best ice cream places I've ever tried. I would definitely recommend the water ice, but soft serve is good there too! The service is always nice, for the times I've been at Yardley Ice House. I feel like they could do a little better making Yardley Ice House look better, but that's not what I really care about. I mostly care about the taste of the ice cream at Yardley Ice House. 5 star review read more

So apparently don't get ice cream at the ice house, because you will be highly disappointed. I had super high expectations for this place merely based on the fact that they had almost a perfect yelp star rating. Then we got here and the line was down the block and that made me even MORE excited! After about 15 minutes of waiting in line, and seeing various people leave with good looking cones, I decided on ice cream instead of Italian ice. I ordered a simple vanilla hot fudge sundae with peanuts. Let's just say the peanuts were the best part....the fudge wasn't thick and chocolatey, but instead cheap tasting and the ice cream was so bland that it reminded me of a more solid version of Cool Whip. My beau got a vanilla cone dipped in chocolate was equally disappointed, and this man never says no to ice cream. If I return I will be sure to stick to the local's favorite of ONLY water ice....definitely go to McDonald's for a cheaper and more delicious sundae. read more

Yardley Ice House - Hot fudge sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Yardley, Pennsylvania

SO GOOD! First of all Yardley is such a cute town. This spot has a good variety of water ice flavors and they all sound delicious. I went with a mango gelati and my fiancé got a cookies and cream water ice. I was definitely questioning cookies and cream as water ice but it was sooooo good I had to steal some from him. The frozen custard is perfection and the water ice is full of flavor. Will definitely be back to try more. read more

Yardley Ice House - Mango Gelati - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Yardley, Pennsylvania

I went to Yardley ice waited for 55 minutes on line and I do not exaggerate when I say this --I ordered a small gelati with sprinkles. The young girl said it was $5.50. I only had five dollars. I didn't think it would be more than $4.5 I recall paying $4.50 in the past , but that's not a big deal $5.50 is reasonable but I was short $.50. I only had a five dollar bill, so I proceeded to say maybe I can come back with the $.50 ? She stared at me and I had to hand her back the icecream! I walked out without the gelati after I waited for nearly an hour -- insane! Honestly, she should have said no problem you can bring back the $.50 another time she never did? She just took the gelati right back and I'm sure she dumped it, unbelievable! Maybe bad training of staff, no common sense? read more

Best Water Ice ever!! Will probably never look at Rita's the same. They have a wonderful and unique selection of flavors and very very friendly staff. read more

Yardley Ice House - Peanut Butter Cup Gelati - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Yardley, Pennsylvania

Popular spot, try the peanut butter ice, very generous portions. Probably should have had a small...

Its ok. Wish there were more ice cream varieties but for ice choices they're good. Prices not too high

Their pumpkin water ice is amazing! They use real pumpkin in it and it tastes like pumpkin pie. Definitely check it out before they close for the winter! read more

The real deal, I don't know if they make their own ice. But it reminds me of when Rita's was a small shop in PA, and not a giant tasteless organization. Anyway, they truly put real fruit and flavor into their ice and it's shows. read more

My favorite place to get water ice ! In the summer we Cosme here Atleast once a week. It is so fresh and love that they have a variety of flavors. I wish it was open all year but we did stock up on quarts ! read more

Finally made it to Yardley Ice House, the back parking lot converted shed that puts out some excellent Italian Ices. It sits behind Mil-Lee's Luv - In Diner off Main Street, Yardley, Pa. You have to drive down the adjoining driveway to find it. First impression upon parking, Oy. what a dismal place for an ice cream parlor. That is soon forgotten upon walking inside. The space is cute, in a claustrophobic way, but the folks are friendly and patient describing their options. The Bordeaux Cherry/Vanilla Custard Gelato I had was quite good. The ice was Black Cherry red with plenty of cherry chunks mixed in. The taste was cold and true. The Custard was even better. Stand up curl. Great creamy texture. Just the right vanilla flavor. Very close in substance to Kohr's at the shore. Nothing wrong with that. The regular ice cream was not sampled, but I was very satisfied with this Gelato. The question of the hour seems to be whether it compares favorably with Rita's? To my buds, they are very close. You can't go wrong with either selection, so it comes down to secondary preferences. Do you mind consuming from franchises over stand alone family businesses? Do plastic cups rank over paper containers? Does your loyalty flow toward Pennsbury or Council Rock or Morrisville? All important inquiries in the decision to choose your cool desserts. But, I'll let you decide. I'll take you anywhere you want to go. read more

Yardley Ice House - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Yardley, Pennsylvania

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Located in back parking lot Very big parking lot Friendly staff No credit cards, only cash Small shop, no table to sit inside read more

This place has a huge following around the area, and man, does it show when it gets hot. We stopped in on Saturday when it was like 100 degrees outside, and they had at least 25 people waiting on line, and a good 25 or so outside sitting on benches and the floor eating their stuff. Pandemonium (for a suburban ices place at least). Anyway, we got the Cherry Bordeaux with frozen custard on top (which I think they call a gelati) and it was very good. The Bordeaux cherry halves in the ices were a nice touch and the custard was smooth and delicious. I actually haven't had real frozen custard in forever, so the taste really takes me back. They have heaps of other flavors and offerings too if gelati isn't your thing, so definitely stop in and give the place a try if you get a chance! Their stuff is far better than the ice cream you usually find. read more

The best water ice!! Highly recommend. Better than anything I get in Philly. I love the orange creamsicle and chocolate chocolate chip

I grew up with yardley ice house, it was my favorite place to go. After the new ownership the whole place has been ruined. The flavors don't taste the same. The employees wear black tee shirts that say ice house instead of the cute colorful shirts that say yardley ice house. They even changed the cute wooden flavor sign with a dark magnet board. Nothing about this place has its charm anymore it makes me so sad read more

I gotta be honest, with all the five star reviews I was expecting something that would blow my mind. My mind was not blown; however my taste buds were pleased. I had a banana cream pie water ice (cream ice?) and it was decent. It was very airy and light, nowhere near as dense as an Italian ice or even a typical water ice. This was a bit unusual for texture and took me by surprise, but it wasn't bad. The flavor was spot on. My boyfriend got a cherry Bordeaux and I snagged a taste, and it was very rich in flavor. I should point out the consistency of it was much more similar to other water ices (similar to what you'd find at Rita's). The price and portions were right, and I can see why locals love it. That being said, I don't know if I'd go out of my way to go here again, but when in the area this is a great place to stop by. read more

Love the fact that all their ices are made in house with fresh ingredients! They are all so good - makes it hard to pick one or two flavors each time! read more

2023 Update: Delicious as usual, but the cone size shrunk and the price skyrocketed. A little disappointing.

The new owners are great and making many improvements. We especially like the unique flavors and high quality product. We appreciate the options of gluten free and dairy free treats! There are always new flavors to try, so it makes each visit special. read more

Love this spot! Yardley is a pretty quiet town with not much going on, but I always tell people that this is one of the two best places in town. Every flavor of water ice I've had has been good, and their custard is incredible. The only thing I don't LOVE this that they're still cash only (even thru COVID) so just make sure you account for that. Their prices are pretty reasonable overall. This place blows Rita's out of the water. read more

Always good. The fruit flavors all have real fruit and if it has pie in the name there will be actual pie in the ice.

Don't expect ice cream, it's custard. Chocolate, vanilla and twist said the server with attitude. My husband loves water ice, not me, so he ordered his favorite flavor. He said Rita's was better. They also serve the water ice in a plastic cup you see at kid's birthday parties! I don't get the draw to this place? It's a shack in a parking lot, no tables just a few benches. read more