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Sweet T's Bakery & Snack Shop
Cinnamony scents are always coming from this Black-owned bakery in Reading Terminal Market. Head to Sweet T's Bakery & Snack Shop for a pie two on a casual weekday.
Written byCandis R. McLean
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Pop's Homemade Water Ice
Open since 1932, South Philly's Pop's Homemade Water Ice mixes up new flavors every week. Here you can get flavors like iced tea, ginger ale, and banana split.
Written byCandis R. McLean
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Tranzilli’s Water Ice
Tranzilli’s Water Ice in Germantown sells some of the best water ice in the city by both by the cup and in gallon “party buckets".
Written byCandis R. McLean
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Jimmy's Water Ice
When people imagine a water ice spot, Jimmy’s is probably what comes to mind. The South Philly spot has water ice, soft serve, pretzels, and frozen bananas that's perfect for literally anyone.
Written byCandis R. McLean
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John's Water Ice
John's Water Ice is an Italian Market-adjacent spot that's been around since 1945. Here you can get some of the best water ice in Philly on a hot day.
Written byCandis R. McLean
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Dre's Homemade Water Ice & Ice Cream
At Dre's Homemade Water Ice & Ice Cream, you'll find flavors like sour apple mango and a few others that are all made with real fruit. Head to West Philly for a scoop when the weather gets sunny.
Written byCandis R. McLean
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King's Water Ice
Head to Overbrook’s King’s Water Ice for things like pizza pretzels, shakes, hot dogs, and some of the best water ice in town.
Written byCandis R. McLean
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Morrone's Water Ice
At West Philly’s Morrone’s you can get housemade water ice with things like fresh apple bits in the sour apple scoops but also four types of warm pretzels.
Written byCandis R. McLean
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Fred's Water Ice
West Philly’s Fred’s Water Ice has over 20 flavors, warm funnel cake, peppery hot sausages, and creamy custard gelati that's perfect for literally anyone on a warm day.
Written byCandis R. McLean
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Beiler’s Doughnuts
Beiler’s in Reading Terminal Market makes the best donuts in the city.
Written byCandis R. McLean
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Custard Hut
Head to Custard Hut in Somers Point for great frozen custard and lots of nostalgia.
Written byCandis R. McLean
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Strollo’s Italian Ice
Strollo’s Italian Ice in Belmar might just be the best spot for frozen desserts down the shore. Go for a chocolate/pistachio twist.
Written byMichael Sinatra
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E. Holland Sundries
E. Holland Sundries makes the best pastries in Bradley Beach,
Written byMichael Sinatra
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Nicholas Creamery
Nicholas Creamery is our favorite ice cream spot in the Highlands.
Written byMichael Sinatra
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5 Great Places To Get Soft Serve This Summer
Where to get a frozen, swirly dessert in Philly.
Written bySydney McElwee
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The Philadelphia Dessert Delivery & Takeout Guide
Unless you’re living with a pastry chef, you’re going to need some sugar reinforcements.
Written bySydney McElwee
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Big Gay Ice Cream
Big Gay is an ice cream chain from New York with excellent chocolate-dipped soft serve.
Written bySydney McElwee
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Profi’s Creperie
Profi’s is the best place in Reading Terminal Market to get a crepe.
Written bySydney McElwee
