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05/06/2026
Nothing beats a classic soft serve cone🍦
Cold, creamy, and always a good call on any day. Stop by South Philly Ice and treat yourself today — cones, water ice, gelati, and all the spring and summer vibes waiting for you. ☀️🔥
SummerInPhilly TreatYourself
04/29/2026
Big thank you to from The Inquirer for stopping by South Philly Ice and including us on your “Best Water Ice & Gelati” list 🍧🙌
We truly appreciate the love and support—especially in our third season, which somehow feels like day one all over again. Same passion, same grind, just getting started.
If you haven’t checked it out yet, hit the link and give the article a read!
https://share.inquirer.com/YocJjX
04/28/2026
Huge thank you to for the shoutout 🙌
This is our third season, but it honestly feels like day one all over again. Same hunger, same energy, same mission to bring some of the best water ice to the city every single day.
We’re proud to be part of Philly’s food scene and even prouder to serve the community that shows us love nonstop. From the classics to the new flavors… we’re just getting started 🍧🔥
If you haven’t pulled up to South Philly Ice yet… now’s the time.
04/17/2026
Beautiful Friday energy ☀️🔥
Pull up and treat yourself to a Captain Crunch Berries Avalanche — sweet, crunchy, cold, and straight-up addictive 🫐❄️
Layers on layers of flavor… this one hits DIFFERENT.
Perfect weather. Perfect dessert. No excuses.
📍South Philly Ice
Get here before we sell out 👀
Avalanche
04/05/2026
🐣🍧 Happy Easter from South Philly Ice! 🍧🐣
Wishing all of our amazing customers a sweet and joyful Easter! 🌸
We’re OPEN today from 12–11 PM — perfect for after Easter lunch or dinner 😎
Don’t forget… save room for dessert 😉🍨🍦
Come by for dessert with your favorite water ice, gelati, and ice cream!
03/29/2026
COOKIE MONSTER JUST TOOK OVER SOUTH PHILLY 💙🍪
We just dropped something CRAZY for all the dessert lovers…
🔥 Cookie Monster Gelati
Layers of our electric blue raspberry water ice + rich, creamy Cookie Monster hard ice cream loaded with cookie chunks 😮🔥
This one is straight nostalgia + flavor overload. Sweet, cold, crunchy, creamy… it hits EVERY time.
Pull up, grab one, and tell us if this isn’t your new favorite 👀
📍 South Philly Ice
⏰ Limited batches daily — when it’s gone, it’s gone
03/14/2026
🥨 NEW AT SOUTH PHILLY ICE 🥨
You asked… we delivered.
Fresh pretzels are now available at South Philly Ice!
The perfect salty snack to go with your favorite cup of ice. Soft, warm, and straight-up Philly.
Pull up, grab a pretzel, grab an ice, and enjoy the sweet + salty combo that just hits different.
See you at the window. ❄️🥨
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11/27/2025
🦃🍦 Happy Thanksgiving from South Philly Ice! 🍦🦃
Today we’re extra grateful for you – our customers, neighbors, friends & fam who support South Philly Ice all year long. ❤️
Wishing everyone a day filled with:
✨ Good food
✨ Big laughs
✨ Sweet moments (and even sweeter desserts 😉)
From our South Philly Ice family to yours…
Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡
11/01/2025
📣 LAST CALL, South Philly!
Can’t make it out this weekend? No worries — we’ve got you covered! 🚗💨
👉 Order South Philly Ice on DoorDash or Uber Eats and still grab our Buy One, Get One Free deal as we wrap up the season this weekend!
❄️ Stock up your freezer now and be ready when we’re back for Season 3 — March 1st!
Don’t miss your last taste of the season — your future self will thank you. 🍧🔥
Address
1309 S 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19147
To get to the ice cream shop and ice cream parlor located at S 9th Street in Philadelphia, there are a few options for public transport. You can take the subway or bus. The closest subway stop is Ellsworth Federal Station on the Broad Street Line. From there, it's about a 10-minute walk east on Federal Street until you reach S 9th Street.
If you prefer to drive, there is street parking available in the area (but be sure to read signs for any parking restrictions). Alternatively, there are paid parking lots nearby as well. From Center City Philadelphia, head south on Broad Street until you reach Federal Street. Turn right onto Federal and continue until you reach S 9th Street where you'll find the ice cream shop and parlor located nearby.
Please note that these directions do not necessarily lead to South Philly Ice and were provided purely as an example of travel directions for an ice cream shop.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
3pm - 11pm |
| Tuesday |
3pm - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
3pm - 11pm |
| Thursday |
3pm - 11pm |
| Friday |
3pm - 11pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 11pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 11pm |
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What people say
South Philly Ice is a new ice cream shop that has been creating a buzz on social media. The owners have been sharing their progress with the community, from getting their sign up to thanking their neighbors for redoing the sidewalk. They are passionate about bringing delicious custard, water ice, milkshakes, and more to the neighborhood. The excitement is palpable as they get closer to opening day. With their attention to detail and commitment to quality, South Philly Ice is sure to become a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike. Keep an eye out for their grand opening in the spring/summer of 2023!
