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John's Water Ice

John's Water Ice

Dessert Shop and Ice Cream Parlor$$$$
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia
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    Dan
    "Hands down, best water ice in Philadelphia"(2 Tips)
    Allison C.
    "Johns is the best in the city.. Love the chocolate waterice"(2 Tips)
    Chris C.
    "Best Water Ice! Made on site and made with Real ingredients!"(2 Tips)
    Tim F.
    "Cherry water ice is a Phila classic"(2 Tips)
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  • Greg B.heart icon on user image
    Greg BattleJune 22, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    They have two special flavors of water ice on the weekends, always with real ingredients made fresh. Biggest flavor is blueberry: they only do it once per season. Check their Facebook for flavors.
  • Ivy Agnes N.heart icon on user image
    Ivy Agnes NguyenJuly 5, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Highly recommended water ice shop. This is a classic once that is very well-known. Very soft water ice, too. Cash only.
  • Morgan M.heart icon on user image
    Morgan MorrealeJune 13, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    A notorious local Philly spot. The blueberry, banana, and cantaloupe water ice make a very rare appearance. If these flavors are available on the menu, they’re a must.
  • Michael C.heart icon on user image
    Michael CabotJuly 19, 2021
    This water ice had a great texture. We had the cherry and it was super good. Cash only and expect a line.
  • Tarryn L.
    Tarryn LesterMay 4, 2014
    Just give in, and buy a bag of pretzel sticks to go along with your water ice. Your mouth will thank you!
  • GourmetLive
    GourmetLiveOctober 16, 2010
    Since 1945, John's has been the cornerstone of water ice in South Philadelphia. With just four flavors—Cherry, Lemon, Pineapple, and Chocolate—John's excels with its limited palate.
  • NBC Philadelphia
    NBC PhiladelphiaAugust 16, 2011
    Family owned and operated since 1945, John’s Water Ice is a signature of summer in South Philadelphia. President Obama stopped here to enjoy a lemon water ice in July 2011 Read more
  • Dianne S.heart icon on user image
    Dianne ScelzaJuly 29, 2016
    Mix vanilla peanut butter ice cream and chocolate water ice - ah...mazing!! Get in ma belly!
  • Ruth C.heart icon on user image
    Ruth CharbonneauOctober 12, 2016
    Cherry classic. And the library is next block down so treat yourself to a book and a water ice.
  • Travel Channel
    Travel ChannelAugust 4, 2011
    One of the best locations for Italian ice! As seen on Man v Food.
  • Chris C.heart icon on user image
    Chris C.August 5, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Water Ice! Made on site and made with Real ingredients!
  • Chris P.heart icon on user image
    Chris PhungApril 10, 2013
    The best water ice in philly!!! Been eating johns water ice since I was a little kid!!!
  • Get Iced J.heart icon on user image
    Get Iced John's Water IceAugust 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    John's Water Ice is Now Franchising! For details call 866-243-7333
  • Tim B.heart icon on user image
    Tim BackusAugust 20, 2014
    Simple, delicious, and cheap.
  • Get Iced J.heart icon on user image
    Get Iced John's Water IceApril 28, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Water Ice - John's Wateer IceMelt the April Shower Blues Away!
  • Tim F.heart icon on user image
    Tim FoleyAugust 30, 2016
    Cherry water ice is a Phila classic
  • Joe H.
    Joe HutskoMay 28, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Try half chocolate/half banana water ice combo (when they have banana as a special flavor)
  • tom p.
    tom pAugust 2, 2014
    Best water ice in Philadelphia
  • Shahid E.heart icon on user image
    Shahid EdwardsJuly 1, 2017
    Best wishes in Philly
  • RC
    RCFebruary 25, 2016
    get the Water Ice
  • Nhat-Khanhheart icon on user image
    Nhat-KhanhAugust 18, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    🍒 all the way
  • Tom L.
    Tom LMay 22
    Been here 10+ times
    Paloma day!!
  • Concierge
    ConciergeJuly 12, 2011
    True story! President Obama came here to get a lemon water ice! Nom. Nom. Nom.
  • Leah T.heart icon on user image
    Leah TartagliaMarch 18, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Pineapple Waterice
  • April D.heart icon on user image
    April DuncansonAugust 11, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Obama got lemon. So get lemon.
  • Allison C.
    Allison CapocciSeptember 1, 2010
    Johns is the best in the city.. Love the chocolate waterice
  • John's Water Ice
    John's Water IceMay 5, 2012
    First special of the year come by for Piña Colada!
  • Will W.heart icon on user image
    Will WagnerApril 14, 2013
    Pineapple is off the chain.
  • C G.heart icon on user image
    C GAugust 1, 2015
    Cherry water ice
  • John's Water Ice
    John's Water IceMay 22, 2012
    Try the Water Ice - Two for the road!
  • John's Water Ice
    John's Water IceApril 22, 2012
    RAIN RAIN GO AWAY!Because of you we are CLOSED TODAY!
  • Brianna N.
    Brianna N.June 5, 2012
    Johns water ice is the besttt
  • Anthony C.
    Anthony CardulloMay 30, 2010
    Cool off this HOT Memorial Day Weekend with All Natural Handmade John's Water Ice! Read more
  • Scott
    ScottMay 15, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the birthday cake ice cream!
  • Dan
    DanAugust 28, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Hands down, best water ice in Philadelphia
  • Get Iced J.heart icon on user image
    Get Iced John's Water IceApril 16, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Sharing not required.
  • Dave S.
    Dave SossonJuly 18, 2010
    Chocolate gellati
  • April D.heart icon on user image
    April DuncansonSeptember 18, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Lemon!!!
  • Renata M.heart icon on user image
    Renata MgrtAugust 31, 2016
    Un lieu authentique ; une belle surprise 🙃
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