We all scream for ice cream. In fact, the average American eats 48 pints of ice cream each year. That may seem like a lot, but we all know the feeling of finishing a cone or a bowl and thinking: “Is that all?” Well, Pennsylvania is known for some of the country’s best frozen favorite and these gems in and around Philadelphia will have your mouth watering.
Weckerly’s Ice Cream
A self-proclaimed “micro-creamery,” Weckerly’s began back in 2012 with the idea of bringing customers organic ice cream. This means everything from the cows to the eggs to the sugar are all developed with responsible and natural methods. Zagat’s and Philadelphia Magazine have singled Weckerly’s out as the area’s best.
Bassetts’ Ice Cream
Bassetts’ claim to fame is that it was started all the way back in 1861, making it the nation’s oldest ice creamery. While you can buy it in stores as well as nearby ice cream stands, you can also visit the spot in Philadelphia that’s been there for over 100 years and has been visited by Presidents and celebrities.
Franklin Fountain
Franklin Fountain is another spot deeply rooted in history. If you visit, you’ll be thrown back to an older century with a full ice cream parlor and vintage soda fountain. They may be best known for their blueberry ice cream soda, made with house-made syrup. Meanwhile, you can also enjoy scoops of classic flavors and seasonal favorites.
Little Baby’s Ice Cream
If you like a bit more adventure in your ice cream, then Little Baby’s is for you. A veritable chemistry lab for flavors, Little Baby’s combines flavors you never thought about, but will find you can’t now do without. Try out Chipotle Chocolate, Smoked Cinnamon, Coffee Toffee, or, if you’re more daring, Everything Bagel.
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