There are a lot of ways to cool off when summer hits the Main Line, but few are as quintessentially Philadelphian as a good water ice. Main Line Today's latest roundup highlights the spots locals have trusted for decades, the kind of places where the flavor list barely needs to change because they already got it right the first time.
- Pop's Homemade in Havertown started as a South Philly pushcart in 1932 and still offers nearly every flavor imaginable, with a specialty espresso water ice currently in the works
- George's Water Ice in Upper Darby is known for an especially creamy texture and an inexpensive, can't-miss classic mango flavor
- The Sugaree, with locations in Newtown Square and Wayne, and Capri in Wayne round out two longtime favorites known for wide-ranging flavor lists, from root beer to caramel cappuccino
- Barone's in Drexel Hill and Vera's in Springfield offer a more nostalgic, neighborhood parlor experience, with Vera's recently changing ownership while keeping its classic style intact
Whether you are a longtime local with a favorite already locked in or new to the area and looking for an introduction, water ice season on the Main Line is one of the area's best-kept warm-weather traditions.
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