Nothing says summer like a family outing to the local ice cream shop. Lucky for us, there are no shortage of old favorites and new places to try in the Philly area. From old-fashioned parlors and neighborhood staples to shops serving creative and one-of-a-kind flavors, these destinations offer something for everyone … even water ice! Here are a few to add to your list.
C&C Creamery | Philadelphia, PA
The lines may be long, but the treats are worth the wait! C&C Creamery is an old-school ice cream stand in Philadelphia’s Roxborough neighborhood that’s been serving its handmade ice cream (right on site) since 1955. You’ll find delicious seasonal flavors, too, plus water ice, shakes, ice cream cakes and so much more. candccreamery.com
Cuzzy’s Ice Cream Parlor | Philadelphia, PA
This is the place to go for handmade ice cream and unexpected flavors! Think banana with black sesame, lemon curd with coconut graham pie, red velvet. You’ll want to try everything here! cuzzysicecream.com
Koffmeyer’s Old Fashioned Cookies & Ice | Havertown, PA
Koffmeyer’s has been one of the Philadelphia area’s most popular cookie bakery and ice cream stores since 1978. This old-fashioned shop began in New Market Square in Philadelphia before opening another location and finally relocating to Havertown in 2011. All bakery products are still made and baked on site daily. koffmeyerscookies.com
Lick Ice Cream | Swedesboro, NJ
Along with classics like heaping cones and scoops, traditional toppings, shakes and water ice, Lick is also the place to go for bubble wraps. Its bubble waffles stuffed with your favorite ice cream flavors are a perfect treat year-round. facebook.com/lickicecreamNJ
Owowcow Creamery | Locations in Chalfont, Easton, Newtown and Ottsville (PA) and Lambertville (NJ)
Owowcow Creamery has been hand-crafting ice cream from scratch daily since 2009. The creamery uses local and organic cream and milk, fruits and vegetables, cage free eggs and raw honey to support local agriculture. You’ll find unique flavors here and something new to try every time you visit. Stop in for a scoop or a pint to take home. Each location is different from the others and staff are committed to honoring their local communities. owowcow.com
Sweet Briar Café | Ambler, PA
Breakfast, lunch and ice cream! Stop by the cafe for a bite to eat and come back in the evening for scoops with the family. Sweet Briar is named in honor of the original owner’s family farm, Sweet Briar Farm (established in 1924). The hand-dipped ice cream and root beer floats here are tasty, and if you’re ordering a shake, don’t forget to add some malt! sweetbriarcafe.net
