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    Fred's Water Ice

    4.2 (54 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Good for groups

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    Mango ice and fruit punch
    Chazz D.

    First time trying Fred's! Awesome Ice pretty rough area though if I must say. Good for pick up orders on a hot Philly day

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    Delvia W.

    Finally had time to stop by this place. I was looking forward since Rita's isn't good any more. Parking: residential street. Hard to find parking. People double parking, so there isn't much parking around. Service: cashier was nice. Water ice: passion fruit and mango. Flavor good but water ice melted right before my eyes while I was walking to the car; my car wasn't even 20 feet from the counter!!! I could not enjoy it. I've never had water ice melt that fast!! When I tried to lick the part that didn't melt, it sank down into the juice, the juice rose up and spilled all over my shirt!! A sticky mess! Pretzel is microwaved with cheese wiz. Overall: disappointed. I won't be back.

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    Santeri P.

    New to Philly and I heard about a thing called water ice and figured I had to try it. Fred's was near the Airbnb I was staying at and seemed like a good option. It was not hot outside on the day I stopped by and probably an off time since there was no line at all. I checked out the menu and picked the pistachio flavor in a medium size. It was only $2 and more than I needed. I loved the green color because that's my favorite color. Can't necessarily say it tasted like pistachios, but it was super sweet, gave me brain freeze, and turned my mouth and hands green. It's a decent summertime treat but nothing I could eat regularly due to the sweetness. I did like the really finely ground ice texture. I definitely want to try the gelati so I'll stop by sometime again.

    Crystal L.

    Look...this simply is the BEST water ice in Philly. My dad introduced me to this place about four years ago and I never miss an opportunity to stop by when I come to Philly. Yeah, it's not in the best of neighborhoods, but I've never worried about my safety when coming. I stay out the way when I'm deciding what to order and wait in line when I'm ready. I'm always sure to be extra respectful and i've never encountered any issues with the employees there. Truth be told, it could be a battle going on, and I'm going to Fred's! It's just that good! If you go no where else in Philly, you must stop here! Your taste buds will thank you!

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    12 days ago

    I've known Fred for years great guy very down to earth I remember when he had his store on the corner of 58th and chestnut Street

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    2 years ago

    I love absolutely love Fred's I will travel from any part of the City to purchase from Fred's

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    2 years ago

    A must stop every time I'm in Philly! Cherry on the bottom, lemon on top is my FAVORITE water ice!

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    2 years ago

    Freddy is a true gentleman with great business sense. He is a man of God. His Water Ice is something to be enjoyed!

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    6 years ago

    Love, love, love their products.

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    3 years ago

    Best water ice I've had in my 40 years of eating water ice. They have every flavor you can think of.

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    6 years ago

    Amazing, family-run place. CHEAP with huge portions, excellent customer service, and quarter rides.

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    4 years ago

    Great place! Water ice and beef pepperoni pizza pretzels are to die for. Place stays open late and is very reasonably priced.

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    5 years ago

    Great water ice with lots of flavors and very reasonably priced. They also serve Phili pretzels and other treats too.

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    7 years ago

    They have the best water ice in Philly! The prices are reasonable and good customer service

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    6 years ago

    Definitely recommend coming here for a nice cold treat. Reasonably priced & everything tastes fresh!!

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