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    South Philly Ice

    4.8 (24 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Brad R.

    TLDR: Perfect summer treat in the Italian Market. Friendly service, great flavors, and the gelato mix-in is a must. While waiting for our Angelo's Pizza order, we took a stroll through the Italian Market and decided to grab a water ice from South Philly Ice. The shop has a convenient walk-up window with the menu posted front and center, making it easy to choose. The staff was super friendly and even angled their oscillating fan toward us while we ordered, kudos. Our group of four tried wild cherry, black cherry, mango, and strawberry lemonade, all with vanilla gelato mixed in. Every flavor was great, but the black cherry took best in show. It had bits of real cherry skin that gave it amazing texture and flavor. Refreshing, flavorful, and served with genuine Philly friendliness, South Philly Ice is exactly what you want on a hot summer afternoon. I'll be back next time I'm in South Philly.

    Ahra J.

    If you're looking for a refreshing dessert, check out this spot! It's a small building with a pick up window and they offer so many cold treats! The best thing is their ice! I got the mango (as I always do) and it's lightly sweet and well flavored with each bite. My friends all got different flavors and no one had a single complaint. The staff were friendly as well! They even offered us their fan as we were ordering in the heat! :)

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    Taylor E.

    Quick service, ice cream is sweet and has a good creamy texture. Lots of different flavors, but you can only get specialty cones with soft serve flavors (vanilla/chocolate/swirl). Definitely would go back and try the fruity pebble shake it looked really good

    Ellen T.

    Damn great cup of soft serve! Summer in a cup! Skip desert when you go to dinner and walk up here for the best summer vibe, then chill on a stoop (or telephone pole). Pup cups too!

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    Natalie T.

    Local ice cream spot steps away from the famous Pat's & Geno's cheesesteak shops. They offer ice cream and water ice in a variety of flavors and options. I opted for the churro ice shake which was a blend of churro water ice and vanilla soft serve topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. They are a walk up take out window. Closed during the winter.

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    Uber Eats had a coupon for buy one gelato get one free, $8 for 2. Churro gelati with twist soft serve is amazing!!

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    11 months ago

    Great ice cream and great service! Enjoyed this location, and will plan on returning again someday in the future.

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    1 year ago

    Delicious gelati with Bordeaux and lemon layered with vanilla soft serve. Perfect on a warm day. Staff gave recommendations and friendly.

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    Delicious and great service, will definitely be back! Appreciate that it's open late.

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    Was delicious, had the water ice and it was outstanding. Had great service and i would highly recommend!

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