Philadelphia, PA
For Ice Cream in Philadelphia, the local food press points to C & C CREAMERY, Weckerly’s Ice Cream, and Bassetts Ice Cream. Picks from Eater Philadelphia, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Eater Philadelphia. Updated July 2026.
C & C CREAMERY · Roxborough
Eater 2026 names the family-owned 1955 stand, house-made hard ice cream, custard, cakes, and water ice. At C & C Creamery, those details translate into a distinct ice cream experience at the verified Roxborough address. The cooking and setting give diners a concrete reason to include this stop in a Philadelphia neighborhood crawl.
Weckerly’s Ice Cream · Northern Liberties
Eater names French-style seasonal ice cream and ice-cream sandwiches. At Weckerly's Ice Cream, those details translate into a distinct ice cream experience at the verified Northern Liberties address. The cooking and setting give diners a concrete reason to include this stop in a Philadelphia neighborhood crawl.
Bassetts Ice Cream · Reading Terminal Market
Eater names the 1861 company and market marble counter. At Bassetts Ice Cream, those details translate into a distinct ice cream experience at the verified Reading Terminal Market address. The cooking and setting give diners a concrete reason to include this stop in a Philadelphia neighborhood crawl.
The Franklin Fountain · Old City
Eater names the historic soda-shop setting and Stock Market Crunch sundae. At The Franklin Fountain, those details translate into a distinct ice cream experience at the verified Old City address. The cooking and setting give diners a concrete reason to include this stop in a Philadelphia neighborhood crawl.
Milk Jawn · East Passyunk
Eater names the scoop shop, creative dairy and vegan flavors, and this source location. At Milk Jawn, those details translate into a distinct ice cream experience at the verified East Passyunk address. The cooking and setting give diners a concrete reason to include this stop in a Philadelphia neighborhood crawl.
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