There’s nothing like some cold, delicious ice cream on a hot summer’s day, and what better excuse to grab a frozen treat other than to celebrate National Ice Cream Day? This weekend, on July 20, celebrate the day with friends and family by paying a visit to a favorite local shop and grabbing a cool and delicious treat. From sundaes to sorbets, these Happening List Winners, Finalists and Nominees have all of your ice cream needs covered. Check out below for a full list of ice cream shops, and have a happy National Ice Cream Day Philly!
2025 Happening List Winner – Ice Cream
215-627-1899 | 116 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
Located in Old City, The Franklin Fountain is a recreation of a 1915 ice cream parlor that serves a variety of ice creams, sorbets, sundaes, milkshakes, house sodas and more. They also have vegan sorbet and ice cream flavors, including Chocolate, Mint-Chip, Strawberry, Mango Ice, and Strawberry-Guava Ice. The shop was founded in 2004 by the Berley Brothers who named the parlor after being inspired by a marble Benjamin Franklin portrait and his legacy. Stop by to try delicious flavors like Caramelized Banana, Fudge Brownie, Honeycomb, Sea Salt Caramel and so much more.
2025 Happening List Nominee– Ice Cream
1439 E. Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Milk Jawn serves award-winning small-batch premium ice cream, and has locations in South Philly and Northern Liberties. They use fresh, local PA dairy and make their ice cream Philly-style (without eggs). Their Signature Flavors include Tahini Fudge Swirl, Malted Milk Toffee Crunch, Lemon Curd with Blueberry Basil Swirl and more. They also offer Vegan Jawn flavors such as Earl Grey with Honeycomb, Mango Sticky Rice, and Cookies & Cream. Customers can also have ice cream pints delivered via Stone’s Beer & Beverage Market and DoorDash. Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a scoop of one of Milk Jawn’s amazing flavors.
2025 Happening List Nominee– Ice Cream
215-423-2000 | 9 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Weckerly’s has been serving small-batch, hand-made ice cream since 2012, with stores in Fishtown, King of Prussia, and its newest location in Rittenhouse. Scoop flavors include Caramel Corn, Blueberry Crisp, Rosemary Lemon Marmalade, Brown Butter Apricot and so much more. They offer many Gluten Free and Vegan sorbet and ice cream flavors as well, so there is truly something for everyone. Weckerly’s also offers ice cream sandwiches, soft serve and coffee. Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at Weckerly’s to enjoy unique flavors and delicious treats.
2025 Happening List Nominee– Ice Cream
215-487-1920 | 5461 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA
C & C Creamery has been making hard and soft treats and ice cream cakes on-site since 1955. Try one of their 24 featured hard ice cream flavors such as Strawberry Cheesecake, Salty Caramel Pretzel, and Banana Pudding, or go for a classic like chocolate or strawberry. C & C Creamery also offers soft serve, water ice and other specialty treats like banana splits, milkshakes and floats. Bring the whole family and visit their store for the perfect sweet treat trip.
806 S. 6th St, Philadelphia, PA
Birdhouse Gelato is open Friday-Sunday and is a new South Philly Gelateria that offers fresh, in-house gelato made from scratch with local ingredients. They offer both classic Italian flavors and creative flavors, with alternative milk options and sorbettos for those with dietary restrictions. Come to Birdhouse Gelato to celebrate the day with a taste of Europe.
