Liberty Bell Ice Cream shop interior with colorful scoops on display

Since 1976

Nearly 50 years of sweetness

Our Story

A Frankford Avenue
Tradition

For nearly five decades, Liberty Bell Ice Cream & Water Ice has been a neighborhood staple on Frankford Avenue — a place where families gather, neighbors become friends, and every scoop tells a story.

What started as a small dream has grown into one of Philadelphia's most beloved frozen treat destinations. We make our ice cream and water ice fresh every day using time-honored recipes and the finest ingredients. No shortcuts, no compromises — just honest, handcrafted goodness that keeps people coming back season after season.

50+

Years of Service

30+

Flavors Year-Round

Fresh

Made Daily

Our Selection

Scoop Into Happiness

From classic vanilla bean to seasonal specials, every flavor is churned fresh in small batches right here in our shop.

Classic

Vanilla Bean

Real Madagascar vanilla beans folded into our signature custard base. Simple, elegant, and always a crowd favorite.

Rich chocolate ice cream with chocolate shavings

Classic

Belgian Chocolate

Double-rich chocolate made with premium Belgian cocoa. Deep, velvety, and dangerously delicious.

Seasonal

Fresh Strawberry

Made with real Jersey strawberries in season. Bright, sweet, and tasting just like summer in every bite.

Fan Favorite

Mint Chocolate Chip

Cool peppermint cream studded with dark chocolate chips. The perfect balance of refreshing and indulgent.

Seasonal

Mango Paradise

Tropical Alphonso mangoes create this luscious, sunshine-yellow creation. A vacation in every scoop.

Signature

Pistachio

Real Sicilian pistachios ground into our base for an authentically nutty, deeply flavored ice cream.

And many more rotating flavors — ask about today's specials!

Call to ask about our full menu

Philadelphia Tradition

Authentic Water Ice
Like Philly Intends

You haven't experienced true Philadelphia until you've had our water ice. This is the city's original frozen treat — light, icy, and bursting with pure fruit flavor that ice cream simply can't match.

Our water ice is made the traditional way: fresh fruit or premium flavorings blended with filtered water and a touch of sweetness, then frozen to that perfect crystalline texture. It's refreshingly simple, and absolutely unforgettable.

Raspberry

Lime

Lemon

Orange

Grape

Cherry

Ask About Today's Flavors

Colorful Philadelphia water ice in a cup with fruit toppings

Find Us

Come Say Hi

We're right here on Frankford Avenue, ready to serve you the freshest scoops in town.

Location

7741 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136

Phone

(215) 624-7343

Call for catering & large orders

Hours

Monday – Friday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Saturday – Sunday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Your Next Favorite
Scoop Is Waiting

Whether it's a warm summer evening or a cozy winter night, we've got something delicious for you.

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Scoops of Philadelphia Goodness

A Frankford Avenue Tradition