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Dessert Shop and Ice Cream Parlor$$$$
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia
"Hands down, best water ice in Philadelphia"(2 Tips)
"Johns is the best in the city.. Love the chocolate waterice"(2 Tips)
"Best Water Ice! Made on site and made with Real ingredients!"(2 Tips)
"Cherry water ice is a Phila classic"(2 Tips)
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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.
Highly recommended water ice shop. This is a classic once that is very well-known. Very soft water ice, too. Cash only.
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 CabotJuly 19, 2021This water ice had a great texture. We had the cherry and it was super good. Cash only and expect a line.
Tarryn LesterMay 4, 2014Just give in, and buy a bag of pretzel sticks to go along with your water ice. Your mouth will thank you!
GourmetLiveOctober 16, 2010Since 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 PhiladelphiaAugust 16, 2011Family 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 ScelzaJuly 29, 2016Mix vanilla peanut butter ice cream and chocolate water ice - ah...mazing!! Get in ma belly!
Ruth CharbonneauOctober 12, 2016Cherry classic. And the library is next block down so treat yourself to a book and a water ice.
- Best Water Ice! Made on site and made with Real ingredients!
Chris PhungApril 10, 2013The best water ice in philly!!! Been eating johns water ice since I was a little kid!!!
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Try half chocolate/half banana water ice combo (when they have banana as a special flavor)
ConciergeJuly 12, 2011True story! President Obama came here to get a lemon water ice! Nom. Nom. Nom.
Anthony CardulloMay 30, 2010Cool off this HOT Memorial Day Weekend with All Natural Handmade John's Water Ice! Read more
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John's Water Ice
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The Family Business - love, dedication, passion & pride.
Since 1945
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- Noon–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 1:00 PM–10:00 PM
(215) 925-6955
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"Half of it is the Bella Vista litter box, half of it is a play area for kids with lots of toys available for the taking."
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