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05/29/2026
Bassetts pints, fresh air, and your best friend by your side with a pup who is just as excited about this moment as you are. Everyone gets in on this one. ๐ฆ๐พ
Use the Find Us page on the Bassetts website to see where to grab a pint or scoop near you!
05/27/2026
Minneapolis, consider this your sign to clear some freezer space. Bassetts pints are here, and the flavors are too good not to bring home.
Visit our website to find your favorite and see where to grab one near you.๐ฆ
05/22/2026
Scoops on scoops and no wrong choices at Americaโs oldest ice cream parlor๐ฆ
A lineup this good deserves a little extra time at the counter.
05/20/2026
๐ฅHonored to be voted a 2026 Philly Favorites winner for Favorite Reading Terminal Market Stall by The Philadelphia Inquirer. From scooping inside Reading Terminal Market for generations to serving the flavors you grew up on (and the ones you keep coming back for), weโre incredibly grateful for every single vote.
Hereโs to tradition, small batch ice cream, and being part of your Philly favorites list year after year.โจ
05/18/2026
Sweet, salty, and officially recognized by . ๐ฅจ๐ฆ
Weโre honored to see Bassetts Ice Cream featured as Pennsylvaniaโs essential ice cream flavor in Food & Wineโs roundup of all 50 states, highlighting our Salted Caramel Pretzel flavor from Reading Terminal Market.
The perfect blend of sweet and salty with a Pennsylvania twist in every bite. โค๏ธ
05/15/2026
Still wrapping our heads around this one!๐จโจ
Thank you to for featuring Bassetts Ice Cream and our recent shoutout on Saturday Night Live. Seeing our family business included in such an iconic moment was incredibly special, and weโre so grateful for all the love and excitement surrounding it. Hereโs to 164 years of ice cream, history, and unforgettable moments.
05/11/2026
Weโre beyond thrilled to see Bassetts Ice Cream featured in last nightโs Saturday Night Live skit ๐จโจ From Reading Terminal Market to late night TV, itโs such an exciting moment for our team and a sweet reminder of how far a classic scoop can go. Thank you to everyone who continues to support and share the love for Bassetts along the way. Did anyone else catch it last night?
05/08/2026
Make every ice cream run count with a Bassetts Frequent Licker Card.โจ
Pick one up in store, get it stamped each time, and after 10 punches, your next ice cream is on us. Stop by and start earning toward your free scoop. ๐ฆ
05/04/2026
๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐๐ฌ & ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฆ for a rich, classic favorite. ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฅ๐ for something a little smoother and more indulgent.โจ
Two pints, two very good reasons to head to your nearest Bassetts and enjoy.๐
05/01/2026
Ann Bassett enjoying a scoop from the family business she helped grow. A fourth generation leader of Bassetts, she played a major role in expanding the brand beyond Reading Terminal Market while carrying forward a legacy that began in 1861.โจ
04/27/2026
Sunny day, four solid choices. ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐, ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐ช๐๐๐๐, and ๐ด๐๐๐๐๐ are made to go beyond the scoop shop and straight into your routine by the pint. Keep your favorites on hand, try a new flavor, and make Bassetts part of the at home dessert lineup. ๐ฆโ๏ธ
Use the Find Us page on the Bassetts website to see where to grab a pint near you.
04/24/2026
Milkshakes, ice cream, and your best friend is a pretty solid way to do the day. Some combos just donโt miss. ๐ฅค๐ฆ
Find your nearest Bassetts location anytime using the finder on our website.โจ
04/22/2026
Not your average pint. Earthy ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ ๐ป๐๐ (๐ด๐๐๐๐๐), a rich creamy finish, and the kind of flavor that earns a permanent spot in the freezer. For the people who know exactly what they like, this is the one to keep on hand. ๐ต๐ฆ
Use the Find Us page on the Bassetts website to see where to grab a pint near you.โจ
04/18/2026
Celebrating a true Philly original on the ๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ด๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐
๐บ๐๐๐๐. ๐ฆโจ
Inside , weโre stepping back in time - bringing back our classic uniforms as a nod to where it all began.
Since 1862, Bassetts has been serving scoops the old-fashioned way, making us the oldest ice cream company in the county and a living piece of history right here in the market.
Some monuments you admireโฆthis one you taste!
04/15/2026
The ice cream that speaks for itself and the people behind the counter who are an even bigger part of what makes Bassetts what it is.โจ
Enjoy delicious ice cream with customer service you canโt beat.๐ฆ
04/13/2026
New York, consider this your sign to make room in the freezer. Bassetts is showing up with flavors worth keeping on hand.
Find your favorite on our website and see where to grab it near you. ๐ฆ๐ฝ
04/10/2026
3 More Days To Vote!โผ๏ธ
Letโs bring the #1 spot home to Philly! ๐๐ฆ
We are so proud to call home, and right now, itโs nominated for โBest Public Market in America.โ We know our market is the best in the country, but we need your help to make it official! Every single vote counts as we climb the leaderboard. You can cast your vote once per day, every day, until April 13th.
โจ How to vote:
Click the link in our bio.
Select Reading Terminal Market.
Repeat tomorrow!
Letโs show the rest of the country the power of the Philly community. Thank you for supporting our family business and all of our neighbors at the Market! ๐ฅโค๏ธ
04/08/2026
A look back at Lewis L. Bassett Jr. behind the cheese case - a reminder that the Bassett family legacy stretched beyond ice cream alone. โจ
While Bassetts became an icon for ice cream, this photo reflects an earlier era when cheese was also part of the familyโs story.๐ง
04/03/2026
We feel like weโve got it pretty under control...๐
03/18/2026
โ๏ธ The Ultimate Post-St. Paddyโs Recovery Kit! ๐ฆ๐ฅฉ
Letโs be honest: those St. Patrickโs Day celebrations were legendary, but your head might currently be feeling a little... Irish-stewed.
If youโre looking for the ultimate cure for that holiday hangover, weโve got your back! We are hyped to announce that Steak It Easy is now officially serving thick, creamy milkshakes made with Bassetts Ice Cream.
The "Feel Better" Game Plan:
The Base: Grab a legendary steak from Steak It Easy to soak up yesterday's decisions.
The Cure: Order a hand-spun Bassetts milkshake. The cold, velvety goodness is basically a hug for your brain.
The Result: Total recovery.
Thereโs no better way to bounce back than with the dream team of savory steaks and world-class Bassetts scoops.
Head over to Steak It Easy and drink your blues (and greens) away!
03/17/2026
No need to chase a rainbow, weโve got the gold right here. ๐ Our Irish Potato ice cream is the perfect St. Patrickโs Day treat, It brings together cinnamon, cream cheese, and coconut for a twist on a classic Philadelphia favorite.ย And you can still grab some Irish Potatos from
to go along with it while you're in !
03/13/2026
Taking a closer look at one of our flavors - Coffee Fudge Truffle! This flavor was formerly known as Guatemalan Ripple (anyone remember?) but the flavor hasn't changed. Coffee lovers, this one's for you.
03/04/2026
Warning: Drool-Worthy Content Ahead! ๐คค๐จ
They say you canโt buy happiness, but you can buy Sticky Toffee Pudding topped with Bassetts Vanilla, and thatโs basically the same thing.
Weโre obsessed with how our wholesale partners over at Creed's Seafood & Steaks are plating up our famous ice cream. Theyโve taken a warm, gooey, date-filled classic, added fresh berries, and crowned it with the coolest history in Americaโa scoop of Bassetts!
The "How to Eat It" Guide:
The Snap: Take a photo (if you can wait that long). ๐ธ
The Melt: Watch that Bassetts Vanilla turn into a creamy river of gold as it hits the warm toffee sauce. ๐ซ
The Disappearing Act: One bite and... p**f, itโs gone. ๐ช
If "Oldest Ice Cream in the US" meets "Best Dessert on the Menu" sounds like your kind of vibe, get over to Creed's Seafood & Steaks ASAP.
Pro Tip: Donโt forget to tag us and Creed's Seafood & Steaks in your stories so we can virtually share a bite with you!
02/27/2026
And just like that, the 2026 Flower Show has arrived. Go out to the convention center and check out the beautiful exhibits there. When youโre done with that, swing by our shop and try our new shake special dedicated to the Flower Show:
The โBerry in Bloomโ Shake ๐น๐ธ๐๐ฆ
A Strawberry Shake infused with a Lavender-Berry Syrup, mixed with Cotton Candy Clusters and topped with House-Made Whipped Cream and Floral Sprinkles!
Itโs sweet, itโs beautiful and itโs only available throughout the Flower Show Week!
02/24/2026
Youโve been asking for some kind of cheesecake special and we heard you loud and clear! Hereโs our delicious and new STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE SUNDAE!
Strawberry ice cream and French Vanilla ice cream, layered in between strawberry topping, Biscoff cookie crumbles and Cheesecake chunks. Topped with our house-made whipped cream!
Come by and grab one of this tasty treats while you can!
(only available for a limited time)
Address
45 N. 12TH Street
Philadelphia, PA
19107
To reach your destination at N. 12th Street in Philadelphia, here are the travel options:
**Public Transport:**
1. **Subway:** Take the Market-Frankford Line (Blue Line) to the 15th Street Station. From there, transfer to the Broad Street Line (Orange Line) and head north to the City Hall Station. Exit and walk west on Market Street, then north on N. 12th Street.
2. **Bus:** Several bus routes service this area, including routes 4, 16, and 32. Check local schedules for stops near your location and take a bus that heads towards N. 12th Street.
**Driving/Parking:**
1. If you're driving, use GPS navigation to get directions to N. 12th Street in Philadelphia.
2. There are several parking garages nearby where you can park your vehicle for a fee. Look for options like the Parkway Corporation or other local garages along N. 12th or adjacent streets.
3. Be mindful of street parking regulations if you choose to park on the street; check for any restrictions or time limits.
Safe travels!
Opening Hours
| Monday |
9am - 6pm |
| Tuesday |
9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday |
9am - 6pm |
| Thursday |
9am - 6pm |
| Friday |
9am - 6pm |
| Saturday |
9am - 6pm |
| Sunday |
9am - 6pm |
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Bassetts Ice Cream is a true gem nestled in the heart of Philadelphia's Reading Terminal Market. With a legacy dating back to 1861, this iconic ice cream parlor has been delighting customers for over a century with its rich flavors and commitment to quality. The story of Bassetts begins with Lewis Dubois Bassett, who crafted his first batches of ice cream on his farm in Salem, NJ, before bringing his delicious creations to the streets of Philadelphia.
Today, under the stewardship of the fifth and sixth generations of the Bassett family, this beloved establishment continues to uphold its tradition of excellence. Visitors can expect a delightful array of flavors that cater to every palate, all made with the finest ingredients. Whether you're indulging in classic favorites or exploring unique offerings, each scoop promises a taste experience that reflects Bassetts' dedication to craftsmanship.
Located on N. 12th Street within the bustling Reading Terminal Market, Bassetts Ice Cream is not just an ice cream shop; it's a piece of history that invites you to savor every moment. Stop by and treat yourself to a scoop (or two) at this legendary destination where flavor meets tradition!
