This is the first Rita's I've been to where you can go inside and sit down at a table. I guess because they are a combo Rita's and Nathan's hot dogs. I think it's really cool. What wasn't cool was the ants all over the table, eek! The young lady who worked there was very apologetic when I told her about it. But as I heard her tell her co-worker about the situation she said, "the ants are back again". So I'm assuming they are a regular part of the family in that Rita's. And I guess it's to be expected with all the sweet sticky ice cream and water ice dripping from the cones. It's definitely not going to stop me from going back for pumpkin cream-ice next week.
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Angela L.
Still licking my chops from this wonderfully refreshing dessert in the heat of summertime! I have been to one other Rita's (Hunting Park Ave) and while the offerings were consistent, the ambiance was immensely better. It looks like an old tyme ice cream shoppe almost, but of course with a Philly flair. To start, Rita's menu is basically different ratios and mixtures of their famed Italian ice and a custard that is now a soft serve ice cream due to an egg shortage. I cannot comment on the custard versus soft serve since I am a new convert, but those who were lucky enough to have tried both agree they taste similar. I am a huge fan of the Gelati (custard, ice, custard) and recommend the blood orange and mango ice and the vanilla and coffee custard. The ice is so light yet refreshing yet satisfies my sweet tooth and is the perfect complement to the custard that to me tastes like cool whip, but others disagree. I didn't enjoy the honeydew ice nor the Blendini (blend of ice, custard and a topping) since the topping seems to overwhelm the ice. Overall, this Rita's delivers the Italian ice I look forward to and even has outdoor seating for those summer nights that call for an icy treat.
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Melissa O.
I really don't understand the hype of Rita's. I'm not from Philly, maybe that's it??? Its like a creamy icey. I like the variety of flavors (watermelon is pretty interesting) but its just not really my thing. Its close to my apt so my bf and I walked down often last summer, but the people behind the counter got our order wrong pretty regularly. Meh, its just ok, I wish there was something else in the area besides this and Custard and Cakes Creamery.
(3)
Katie P.
You can't find anything like roast anywhere else. I moved to ny and miss it a ton! In the summer I get either sugar free cherry or Swedish fish flavored gelati with the slenderita. Their low fat custard. Swedish fish tastes exactly like the candy!! So refreshing on a hot summer day. Slenderita is grey because it's less rich then their standard gelati and less guilt. In the fall get the pumpkin ice. You won't be disappointed. Sour patch kids flavor is lacking. Not very sour not does it taste like the candy.
(5)
Vinny P.
This a pretty nice Rita's. Stopped in here last night after a slightly disappointing Shakespeare in the Park. Still it was a nice night and we didn't want to waste it. On to the trusty Yelp app! I had the Florida Orange and Vanilla Custard. I got to sample the fudge brownie and key lime which weren't stellar. This location is clean and the staff is super nice. They even have a drive-thru. We sat outside, on a curb eating ice and talking on a really nice evening. I'm not up this way much but when I am, I'll make sure to stop in here. Pro-Tip: Cranberry flavor comes out in the fall!
(4)
Ava W.
love, Love, LOVE this Rita's location! I mean, who can complain about a drive-thru water ice joint?!? It's close to home. The workers are friendly. They always have my fave flavors. They also have specials everyday. I grab a whole quart and go to towwwwwnn!!!
(4)
Liz M.
Rita's introduced me to Gelati.... I come from a Mister Softee ice cream background and while it's not high quality ice cream, it's always had a special place in my heart. However, Rita's Gelati aint that bad.. I had the chocolate custard with sugar free mango peach and then chocolate custard on top. It was a good infusion of textures and ices... it was as delightful as the someone shouting you out on the radio. I'd go again or try this combo at home... Why doesn't Ralph's in NYC do this?
(4)
Barry P.
Custard. I think enough said there. It's creamy, rich, soft and delicious! I could probably eat that every day. The "water-ice" is pretty good as well. I mean its basically just Italian Ice, but whatever guess they need to make it their own in philly like subs being hoagies. I tried their "strawbarry margarita" flavor and that was not that great, but their mango was very delicious. I'll definitely be back to try out more flavors and combinations.
Joy M.
This is the first Rita's I've been to where you can go inside and sit down at a table. I guess because they are a combo Rita's and Nathan's hot dogs. I think it's really cool. What wasn't cool was the ants all over the table, eek! The young lady who worked there was very apologetic when I told her about it. But as I heard her tell her co-worker about the situation she said, "the ants are back again". So I'm assuming they are a regular part of the family in that Rita's. And I guess it's to be expected with all the sweet sticky ice cream and water ice dripping from the cones. It's definitely not going to stop me from going back for pumpkin cream-ice next week.
(3)Angela L.
Still licking my chops from this wonderfully refreshing dessert in the heat of summertime! I have been to one other Rita's (Hunting Park Ave) and while the offerings were consistent, the ambiance was immensely better. It looks like an old tyme ice cream shoppe almost, but of course with a Philly flair. To start, Rita's menu is basically different ratios and mixtures of their famed Italian ice and a custard that is now a soft serve ice cream due to an egg shortage. I cannot comment on the custard versus soft serve since I am a new convert, but those who were lucky enough to have tried both agree they taste similar. I am a huge fan of the Gelati (custard, ice, custard) and recommend the blood orange and mango ice and the vanilla and coffee custard. The ice is so light yet refreshing yet satisfies my sweet tooth and is the perfect complement to the custard that to me tastes like cool whip, but others disagree. I didn't enjoy the honeydew ice nor the Blendini (blend of ice, custard and a topping) since the topping seems to overwhelm the ice. Overall, this Rita's delivers the Italian ice I look forward to and even has outdoor seating for those summer nights that call for an icy treat.
(5)Melissa O.
I really don't understand the hype of Rita's. I'm not from Philly, maybe that's it??? Its like a creamy icey. I like the variety of flavors (watermelon is pretty interesting) but its just not really my thing. Its close to my apt so my bf and I walked down often last summer, but the people behind the counter got our order wrong pretty regularly. Meh, its just ok, I wish there was something else in the area besides this and Custard and Cakes Creamery.
(3)Katie P.
You can't find anything like roast anywhere else. I moved to ny and miss it a ton! In the summer I get either sugar free cherry or Swedish fish flavored gelati with the slenderita. Their low fat custard. Swedish fish tastes exactly like the candy!! So refreshing on a hot summer day. Slenderita is grey because it's less rich then their standard gelati and less guilt. In the fall get the pumpkin ice. You won't be disappointed. Sour patch kids flavor is lacking. Not very sour not does it taste like the candy.
(5)Vinny P.
This a pretty nice Rita's. Stopped in here last night after a slightly disappointing Shakespeare in the Park. Still it was a nice night and we didn't want to waste it. On to the trusty Yelp app! I had the Florida Orange and Vanilla Custard. I got to sample the fudge brownie and key lime which weren't stellar. This location is clean and the staff is super nice. They even have a drive-thru. We sat outside, on a curb eating ice and talking on a really nice evening. I'm not up this way much but when I am, I'll make sure to stop in here. Pro-Tip: Cranberry flavor comes out in the fall!
(4)Ava W.
love, Love, LOVE this Rita's location! I mean, who can complain about a drive-thru water ice joint?!? It's close to home. The workers are friendly. They always have my fave flavors. They also have specials everyday. I grab a whole quart and go to towwwwwnn!!!
(4)Liz M.
Rita's introduced me to Gelati.... I come from a Mister Softee ice cream background and while it's not high quality ice cream, it's always had a special place in my heart. However, Rita's Gelati aint that bad.. I had the chocolate custard with sugar free mango peach and then chocolate custard on top. It was a good infusion of textures and ices... it was as delightful as the someone shouting you out on the radio. I'd go again or try this combo at home... Why doesn't Ralph's in NYC do this?
(4)Barry P.
Custard. I think enough said there. It's creamy, rich, soft and delicious! I could probably eat that every day. The "water-ice" is pretty good as well. I mean its basically just Italian Ice, but whatever guess they need to make it their own in philly like subs being hoagies. I tried their "strawbarry margarita" flavor and that was not that great, but their mango was very delicious. I'll definitely be back to try out more flavors and combinations.
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