I didn't care for my water ice, but I am giving them four stars, because it is only due to personal…read morepreference. I was SO excited to try this, because shaved ice is one of my favorite things in the world. I was expecting something similar to a sno-cone, but this was more syrupy and think. The texture was okay, but I was not a big fan of the flavor. I ordered a strawberry-kiwi and it just wasn't great. Again, this is just due to personal preference. Other people clearly love these. Definitely give it a try to see what you think. This could be your next favorite thing :).

On behalf of Disability Pride Pennsylvania, thank you for being a part of Disability Pride Philly:…read moreParty on the Parkway! Your presence--and delicious food--helped make this year's celebration truly special. Even with a little rain, the spirit of Disability Pride never let up--and neither did your incredible service. Your team brought warmth, flavor, and joy to our community, and we are so grateful for your flexibility, professionalism, and positive energy throughout the day. You played a key role in creating an accessible and welcoming environment where disabled people and allies could gather, connect, and celebrate who we are--boldly and proudly. You helped fuel the celebration (literally!), and we're still hearing rave reviews about the food.

Stopped in on a Sat evening as I found this place on Yelp just looking to see what was in the area…read moreof heading home. Black owned Sorbet and Gelato I'm in lol. Service was great as I wanted to try many flavors I stuck with my 1st two I tried which were light,fresh and refreshing. I went with Pineapple Lemon Ginger and Soursop Sorbet as babe went with Rocky Road Gelato it was so good he went for seconds. The shop is decorated as if you're in a cloud which is welcoming. Because of the lighting and tinting on the glass you may think the shop is closed but it was very well open.

Great little place! Staff was nice and helped me pick what I wanted with some samples. The decor is…read morevery much cloud based. I'd like to add the disclaimer you have to keep in mind this is gelato and sorbet, as opposed to your regular ice cream. I had the pina colada sorbet, which was delicious, tasted real fresh and you could taste the pineapple in it. I'd get it again if I'm in the area, I just wouldn't go out of my way. My only deduction was it was chocolate pieces in my sorbet, not sure how it got in there but it was a few pieces to the point it was noticeable once I start eating.

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.

We went in for a tasty treat on a late Saturday afternoon. The line was about five people deep, but…read moreit moved steadily and we ordered within about five minutes. It gave us just enough time to think about what we wanted. The shop was cute, with just enough seating for the amount of foot traffic we saw while we were there. Another five minutes or so and our rolled ice cream was ready. I had the oreo flavor, and added condensed milk on top, which was an excellent choice. The ice cream was wonderfully rolled and just cold enough to keep it in shape, but not so cold we couldn't dig in. The only problem I had was the brain freeze from eating it too quickly.

I visited Frozen Rolled Ice Cream on June 17th, 2026 with a friend who recommended the spot, and it…read moredid not disappoint! The ice cream was made fresh right in front of us, and it was fun to watch the rolling process. The flavors were rich and creamy, with plenty of topping options to choose from. The staff was friendly, and the atmosphere on South Street made the experience even better. It was a great treat on a warm day, and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a unique dessert in Philadelphia. I'll be back again!

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.

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

Quick and efficient. Easily a 10/10‼ on not just food quality, but also service and products to…read morechoose fromI would be down to try every flavor of everything on the menu till i can get a full experience on blazin flavors but even one visit is worth the time

First time checking out this spot and this is my new favorite spot. The cherry and strawberry mango…read morewater ice was sooooo good. It is the best water ice I ever had. The gourmet seafood pretzel and chicken alfredo was out of this world. The flavors and the pretzel bread was so soft. I also appreciated how kind they were. Great customer service!

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