Philadelphia is known as a foodie city, so it’s no surprise that we take our desserts very seriously – particularly ice cream! With summer winding down, the season for ice cream is nearly behind us, but there’s still time to try the best of the best along the Philadelphia Ice Cream Trail. How many of these parlors have you visited? It’s time to knock them all off of your bucket list!
Get ready for the ultimate way to wrap up your summer.
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Start off at Scoop DeVille.
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Facebook / Scoop DeVille Scoop DeVille’s outrageous sundaes are the talk of the town! Forget waffle bowls - you’ve got to have your ice cream on a funnel cake.
Next, head over to Capogiro.
Google Images / Capogiro Gelato Artisans Their 20th Street location makes the most sense on your Philadelphia Ice Cream Trail.
Facebook / Capogiro Gelato Artisans Their wide variety of flavors and ultra-smooth gelato pair perfectly with their artisan coffees.
Roll over to Teassert for a truly unique experience.
Yelp / John K.
Facebook / Teassert Bar Teassert is my go-to for rolled ice cream in Philly. If you’re looking for fresh ingredients and unique flavor combinations, look no further.
You’ll work up an appetite when you hike up to Fishtown for a stop at Weckerly’s Ice Cream.
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Yelp / Quynh N. Their ice cream sandwiches are the best in the city! You’ve never seen anything like them.
Any Philadelphia Ice Cream Trail wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the original Franklin Fountain.
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Yelp / Alda H. Just don’t be surprised if there’s a line out the door - it’s a popular spot! Order up a classic like their Lightning Rod sundae or try an old fashioned soda float.
You can’t miss your next destination - Big Gay Ice Cream on South Street.
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Yelp / Heidi C. The creatively named concoctions at Big Gay Ice Cream will make this your go-to soft serve destination on South Street. It’s always packed, but the ice cream is always perfect.
Finally, wrap up your Philadelphia Ice Cream Trail at the one and only Bassett’s, located in Reading Terminal Market.
Yelp / Jeff H.
Yelp / Tin H. It just doesn’t get any better than this Philadelphia classic. Homemade ice cream, homemade waffle cones… my mouth is watering just thinking about it.
If milkshakes are more your thing, you’ll want to make a reservation at the only Tall Ship Restaurant in the world to try their award-winning, overloaded milkshakes. Read more about Moshulu here.
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Click HERE for an interactive map!
Facebook / Scoop DeVille
Scoop DeVille’s outrageous sundaes are the talk of the town! Forget waffle bowls - you’ve got to have your ice cream on a funnel cake.
Google Images / Capogiro Gelato Artisans
Their 20th Street location makes the most sense on your Philadelphia Ice Cream Trail.
Facebook / Capogiro Gelato Artisans
Their wide variety of flavors and ultra-smooth gelato pair perfectly with their artisan coffees.
Yelp / John K.
Facebook / Teassert Bar
Teassert is my go-to for rolled ice cream in Philly. If you’re looking for fresh ingredients and unique flavor combinations, look no further.
Yelp / Fred B.
Yelp / Quynh N.
Their ice cream sandwiches are the best in the city! You’ve never seen anything like them.
Yelp / Sandy Y.
Yelp / Alda H.
Just don’t be surprised if there’s a line out the door - it’s a popular spot! Order up a classic like their Lightning Rod sundae or try an old fashioned soda float.
Yelp / Sari A.
Yelp / Heidi C.
The creatively named concoctions at Big Gay Ice Cream will make this your go-to soft serve destination on South Street. It’s always packed, but the ice cream is always perfect.
Yelp / Jeff H.
Yelp / Tin H.
It just doesn’t get any better than this Philadelphia classic. Homemade ice cream, homemade waffle cones… my mouth is watering just thinking about it.
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