I LOVE THIS PLACE! First of all.. they let you try everything before you make a decision! While…read morethey don't have standard flavors that makes this entire experience all the better! They really load you up on water ice so it's really a bang for your buck and I love that none of it felt TOO sweet. I know why they won best water ice this year, the freshness is undeniable!

Went to the pop up at center city…read more Mango Lemonade water ice and funnel cake. Good quality but I wish they had more flavor options for the water ice.

Its 4 pm in a red zone heat wave in May. Six kids in catholic school uniforms slink out of a sedan…read moredouble parked on the crosswalk, and it's just rinse repeat like that as long as we're there. We're wondering what Lazberry is. The cashier says oh it's like a mixed berry you guys wanna try it? It's very good, so I get this in a gelati with vanilla soft serve. We're sitting on the ground, no tables out, but maybe it's too early in the season? Enjoying gelatis on the ground in the shade of their awning regardless. We are googling the etymology of thurl, because I think it's just a steezier way of saying thorough, which might be true if you're in Missouri but maybe not here? I'm listening to the children surrounding us. The kid who cant be more than 10 who casually walked up to his friend for the cleanest handshake I've ever seen is now walking very casually out of a door that looks like its for employees only. He comes back out with a cold water bottle and a saturated blue ring around his mouth. He's talking to a small crowd of children, all of whom are licking something frozen and staring at him like he's sliced bread. He says, "Yeah i pretty much know everyone here, like Jimmy and his son. Also Laz is right there, the cashier, short for Lazarus. That's how lazberry got its name."

My quest to sample all of the classic water ice shops in the city continues. Jimmy's is open later…read moreand was near the laundromat, so I headed over. I went with a classic lemon water ice. It was good and not too sweet. My niece was recurred to see cotton candy water ice and got that. Husband got a gelati with chocolate soft serve and vanilla water ice. That was good, too. There are soft pretzels and frozen bananas too. The fluorescent light and chain link fence by the walk-up window inspire an odd nostalgia in me. I don't think this place has changed much over the years. Inexpensive spot for a cool treat on a hot day.

When I say Chucks Water Ice is a STAPLE in the South Philadelphia community, I mean it. This place…read morehas been open for many many years and I have been going since I was a child. Although I no longer live in the area, any chance I get to stop by when I'm in SP I am there talking to Chuck. Today I got a pineapple water ice, pizza nachos, and MY FAVE the Otis Spunkmeyer Butter Sugar cookies. The cookies are a must, as they are the best cookies Ive ever had. Chucks literally has the BEST pineapple waterice with chunks of actual pineapple all through it. But I cant forget the pizza nachos. There isnt a water ice stand better in philly and I stand on that. Oh and I love the new location, which is only about 2 blocks from the old one.

Chucks is one of my favorite spots for water ice and their new location is great. They moved a few…read moreblocks west on Snyder to a quiet corner (and it's between a few bus routes so it's very easy to get to!) A kids size is $3.50 and was a generous serving -- our family ordered and enjoyed mango, cherry, Swedish fish and pineapple (my personal favorite as it's full of real pineapple chunks). Will be returning soon for a gelati and pizza pretzel.

Philadelphia staple. Small business but iconic. Staff is always exceptionally nice. Impressive…read morevariety of flavors. Soft pretzels and pizza pretzels are also very good. Prices are beyond reasonable. If I catch you at a Rita's in PA I'm sorry but I just lose all respect for you. Keep in mind they also sell bulk water ice buckets.

A Philly staple serving up some of the best water ices around. Name a better way to cool off in…read morethis brutal summer heat I'll wait. No frills here, It's refreshing and straight sugary goodness with enough flavors to appeal to everyone. Prices feel like the good ol' days which adds to the nostalgia of crushing these as a kid and its a great feeling to find anything that feels like a good deal these days. Stay fat mother suckers

an absolutely adorable spot for a sweet treat!…read more my boyfriend and i found this spot while looking for a post-dinner treat, and it definitely delivered. we ordered the gelati with guava and vanilla custard and it was amazing. i love a unique sorbetto flavor, and the guava was bright and sweet. it looks like the flavors rotate too, which is always exciting! it was on the expensive side (~$15 for just a gelati, with tip) but the portion was sizable. we were the only people in the store, so the gelati came out fast. my boyfriend and i shared one and had plenty leftover to take home. if it was closer to home, i'd be here all the time!

Got the mango and peach sorbet -- a bit expensive but delicious. The quantity was good.read more

I visited Fred's on an extremely hot and humid day. Water Ice was exactly what I needed. People…read morewere just arriving, so there wasn't an immediate line. Service was quick (which I liked). I'm giving THREE stars because: -- They were going to microwave my pretzel b|c I asked for cheese on it. A definite NO-NO!! -- The medium water ice was $3.50 and I feel like a larger cup and more water ice was warranted for that price. The pretzel and water ice did hit the spot and I will be back, but more product for my money please!!

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

This is just for a DoorDash order! Love love the cherry and…read moremango! Might be a hot take but I like this place way more than the iconic Jon's. The fruits just tasted more natural or full? Also love the soft serve! It came a little melted cause it took an hour to come... but can't wait to go in person!

So much to choose from! They are heavier on the ice cream side but the water ice was on point…read more Hopping pick up window and the sundaes are worth it! Sundae has Wet nuts LOL! IYKYK Fast friendly service. They were patient because we couldn't decide. Clean walk-up window. No flies or bees... that's a good sign.

who isn't a huge fan for here. i tried the elusive raspberry flavor, they had it 2 weekends this…read moresummer and i managed to get my hands on a quart of it and some lime water ice combo as they had made a fresh batch of that too. My second special favorite runner ups are cantaloup and honeydew and i always need both together and separately... i couldn't tell you which one is my favorite My usual go-tos when the specials have run out are mango, pineapple and sometimes lemon.

My friend insisted on coming to try since water ice seems unique to Philly. When we went on a…read moreweekday afternoon, there was a constant stream of customers, only needing to wait for one party ahead at a time. Originally I was worried that it would taste very syrup forward and sweet, so my friend and I decided to share a small. At $2.50, it's a very good price compared to other options out there for something sweet and cold especially during hot summer months. I saw many people get a medium for themselves. I think a small would suffice for myself. We got lemon flavor because it was the most universal and most refreshing for us. I didn't see how they put it together but it didn't seem like adding syrup to ice. The flavor is quite uniform without being too sweet. I welcome it being more tart but understandable where it is now. I think the place is cash only. Given the small round numbers, it seems reasonable and easy to pay for, so I'm not bothered.