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Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is a national, well-loved chain offering its famous Italian Ice, made fresh daily, along with Frozen Custard, Milkshakes, Sundaes and more. Founded in 1984 by a former Philadelphia firefighter and his mother, they continue to bring happiness and delicious treats everywhere they go.

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Pick your flavor… and your grad personality 🎓🍧💙 Blue Raspberry🥭 Mango🍒 Cherry💚 Green AppleWhich one are you claiming? 👀👇...
06/03/2026

Pick your flavor… and your grad personality 🎓🍧

💙 Blue Raspberry
🥭 Mango
🍒 Cherry
💚 Green Apple

Which one are you claiming? 👀👇

Availability may vary by shop and day.

06/02/2026

What’s behind the door? A sweet way to give back.

Purchase a treat and support Alex’s Lemonade Stand.

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

This is what we call berry exciting!Blackberry Ice has officially joined the Rita’s lineup, and we can’t wait for you to...
06/01/2026

This is what we call berry exciting!

Blackberry Ice has officially joined the Rita’s lineup, and we can’t wait for you to try it.

Drop a 🫐 if this is your next order.
Flavor availability may vary by location.

05/31/2026

3 choices… but you can only pick one 👀

Which one are you going for 🍵🍓🍯

05/29/2026

SwICEy is calling.

05/28/2026

This $1 is on a mission 🚗💨🍧

Hint: it ends somewhere sweet AND meaningful 💛

Stop by Rita’s to donate!

05/27/2026

Give back while you treat yourself! Support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation at your local Rita’s and help fight childhood cancer.

05/26/2026

Pucker up! 💙🍧

Sour Blue Pucker is here… sweet, sour, and unforgettably delicious!

05/26/2026

Ice Guy is ready for the summer sun! Are you? ☀️🍧

Remembering our heroes today and always 🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day from Rita’s of Rockledge ♥️🤍💙
05/25/2026

Remembering our heroes today and always 🇺🇸

Happy Memorial Day from Rita’s of Rockledge ♥️🤍💙

Red, white, and blue… and a little sweet too! 🍧💙❤️Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Rita’s!
05/25/2026

Red, white, and blue… and a little sweet too! 🍧💙❤️

Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Rita’s!

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉Let Rita’s get you ready for Summer with our Rita’s SunglassesHere’s how to enter:1️⃣ Follow us on Ins...
05/24/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉

Let Rita’s get you ready for Summer with our Rita’s Sunglasses

Here’s how to enter:

1️⃣ Follow us on Instagram () 📱
2️⃣ Like this post ❤️
3️⃣ Tag a friend 🤝
✨ BONUS: Earn an extra entry every time you tag a friend!

Giveaway starts 5/24 at 12 pm ET and ends 5/28 at 10 am ET. Winners will be chosen at random.

Good luck!

*See full giveaway rules in our bio!

Would you scoop it… or pass? 😏Drop your picks below! 👇
05/23/2026

Would you scoop it… or pass? 😏

Drop your picks below! 👇

Can’t decide? We don’t blame you 😏🍧Discover your next favorite MISTO® flavor today!Availability may vary by shop and day...
05/23/2026

Can’t decide? We don’t blame you 😏🍧

Discover your next favorite MISTO® flavor today!

Availability may vary by shop and day!

POV: the PR team wrote the caption… then the social team “fixed” it 😭🍦✨
05/21/2026

POV: the PR team wrote the caption… then the social team “fixed” it 😭🍦✨

Who says lemons can’t make a difference? 🍋💛Donate today for Alex’s Lemonade Stand 🫶🏼 Ask our Treat Team for additional d...
05/21/2026

Who says lemons can’t make a difference? 🍋💛

Donate today for Alex’s Lemonade Stand 🫶🏼 Ask our Treat Team for additional details

05/21/2026

Give $1. Make a difference. 💛

Who says lemons can’t make a difference? 🍋💛Donate at Rita’s for Alex’s Lemonade Stand!
05/21/2026

Who says lemons can’t make a difference? 🍋💛

Donate at Rita’s for Alex’s Lemonade Stand!

Sweet meets sour ⚡️Try our new Sour Blue Pucker Ice, available for a limited time only! 🌀
05/20/2026

Sweet meets sour ⚡️Try our new Sour Blue Pucker Ice, available for a limited time only! 🌀

Swing for a cause ⛳️🍧Rita's Italian Ice Eagles Autism Golf ClassicPlay. Give. Make an impact.Register - link in bio
05/20/2026

Swing for a cause ⛳️🍧
Rita's Italian Ice Eagles Autism Golf Classic
Play. Give. Make an impact.

Register - link in bio

Stock up for the holiday weekend 🇺🇸Buy 3 quarts, get 1 FREE, 5/20–5/22 in the app only!Swipe to pick your flavor, don't ...
05/19/2026

Stock up for the holiday weekend 🇺🇸

Buy 3 quarts, get 1 FREE, 5/20–5/22 in the app only!

Swipe to pick your flavor, don't see it? Comment your favorite below! 👉
Availability may vary by shop and day!

05/19/2026

We’re kicking off our Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation fundraiser at Rita’s!

Stop by, enjoy a treat, and help us support

05/18/2026

Your new obsession? MISTO® Shake 🥤🍧

Sweet, creamy, icy. 😍

⛳ The final round is in the books… and the leaderboard is looking delicious.🍧From the 5 Layer Gelati taking the clubhous...
05/17/2026

⛳ The final round is in the books… and the leaderboard is looking delicious.🍧

From the 5 Layer Gelati taking the clubhouse lead to Mango Ice making a strong push, this championship was stacked with fan favorites all weekend long. Which Rita’s treat would be taking home the trophy for you? 🏆🍦

The season we’ve all been waiting for 😎🍧
05/17/2026

The season we’ve all been waiting for 😎🍧

ICE MODE: ACTIVATED❄️Some drops just hit colder🧊🥶
05/16/2026

ICE MODE: ACTIVATED❄️

Some drops just hit colder🧊🥶

05/16/2026

Is it cake… or is it Rita’s? 👀🍧

Nothing beats the original.

05/15/2026

The SwICEy Meter is rising and trust us, it only gets better from here. 🌶️

Have you leveled up to SwICEy yet?

This combo just set the bar 🍧💙What’s your pick?
05/14/2026

This combo just set the bar 🍧💙

What’s your pick?

Think you’ve got a sharp eye? 👀💙Comment how many you found ⬇️We’ll DM a few people who get all 5 a surprise 🎉Tag someone...
05/14/2026

Think you’ve got a sharp eye? 👀💙

Comment how many you found ⬇️

We’ll DM a few people who get all 5 a surprise 🎉

Tag someone who won’t get them all!

05/13/2026

No explanation needed.

05/13/2026

Pause it… which one is yours? 👀

05/12/2026

There’s always room for Rita’s 🍧

The countdown to Dover is on. 🏁Catch Josh Bilicki driving the Rita’s-sponsored No. 07 Chevrolet at Dover Motor Speedway ...
05/12/2026

The countdown to Dover is on. 🏁

Catch Josh Bilicki driving the Rita’s-sponsored No. 07 Chevrolet at Dover Motor Speedway on May 16.

Plus, don’t miss our on-site meet & greet at the track.

Your next obsession has arrived 💙🍧Sweet? Nope. Sour? Absolutely. 😏Think you can handle Blue Sour Pucker? 👀
05/11/2026

Your next obsession has arrived 💙🍧

Sweet? Nope. Sour? Absolutely. 😏

Think you can handle Blue Sour Pucker? 👀

Meet your new obsession 💙💥Introducing Sour Blue Pucker Ice. Topped with Trolli® Sour Brite Octopus, it’s a flavor punch ...
05/11/2026

Meet your new obsession 💙💥

Introducing Sour Blue Pucker Ice. Topped with Trolli® Sour Brite Octopus, it’s a flavor punch that hits different. Toppings are an additional charge!

Cool down. Pucker up. Repeat. 😋

Gelati Sundae = almost gone 😱Don’t miss your chance to scoop one before it’s history! 🍓🍫
05/06/2026

Gelati Sundae = almost gone 😱

Don’t miss your chance to scoop one before it’s history! 🍓🍫

Every bite = 🔥Your taste buds won’t know what hit them. 🌶️💥
05/05/2026

Every bite = 🔥

Your taste buds won’t know what hit them. 🌶️💥

Your sweet tooth called… 🍧📞It said it wants FREE small Italian Ice with any Treat* purchase, today only!
05/03/2026

Your sweet tooth called… 🍧📞

It said it wants FREE small Italian Ice with any Treat* purchase, today only!

Something sweet with a little heat is on the way. 👀🌶️We’re getting ready to bring a bold new flavor to Rita’s. Stay tune...
04/30/2026

Something sweet with a little heat is on the way. 👀🌶️

We’re getting ready to bring a bold new flavor to Rita’s. Stay tuned!

Address

136 Huntingdon Pike
Rockledge, PA
19046

To reach the Huntingdon Pike location in Rockledge, you can take SEPTA’s Fox Chase line and get off at the Ryers Station. From there, it’s a 10-minute walk to the destination. Alternatively, if you’re driving, head north on Huntingdon Pike from Philadelphia and keep an eye out for parking options along the way.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

Telephone

+12153791277

Website

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Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a delicious and refreshing treat. With over 600 shops across 31 states, this popular chain is the largest Italian Ice concept in the nation. At Rita's, you can indulge in a variety of frozen treats including their famous Italian Ice, made fresh daily, Frozen Custard, Milkshakes, Sundaes, Custard Cookie Sandwiches, layered Gelati, as well as signature Misto and Blendini creations.

What sets Rita's apart from other ice cream shops is their commitment to using real fruit in their recipes. This dedication to quality is evident in every bite of their delicious treats. Whether you're in the mood for something fruity or creamy, Rita's has something for everyone.

The story behind Rita's is just as sweet as their treats. It all started with Bob Tumolo and his mother Elizabeth selling Italian Ice from a small porch window in Bensalem, PA back in 1984. Today, Rita's continues to spread happiness everywhere it goes while still staying true to its roots by making everything fresh every day.

Overall, if you're looking for a one-of-a-kind treat experience that brings together ice, custard and happiness all in one place - look no further than Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard!

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