Water Ice is THE Philadelphia Summer Go-To Dessert

ByAmanda Brady WPVI logo
Monday, July 22, 2019
Water Ice is THE Philadelphia Summer Go-To Dessert
When it comes to frozen treats, Philadelphia is famous for water ice. There are shops all over the city and suburbs with some serving up the frozen scoops for nearly a century.

Whether you call it, water or "wooder" ice, it's the go-to summer treat in the Philly streets. We check out six spots making the City of Brotherly Love a little sweeter.



Pop's Homemade Water Ice | Facebook


1337 W Oregon Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19148


610-789-7677



John's Water Ice | Facebook


701 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19147


215-925-6955



Tranzilli's Real Italian Water Ice | Facebook


5901 Belfield Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144



215-849-7965



Siddiq's Real Fruit Water Ice | Facebook


264 S 60th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143


215-410-6513



D'Emilio's Old World Ice Treats | Facebook


Various Locations

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