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Franklin Fountain

4.5

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Homemade ice creams, ice candy, Franklin Fudge, soda and other bakery products are the offerings of this age old ice cream parlor. Get The Franklin Fountain's detailed history by visiting their exhibition Franklin Fountainalia. You may want to try the signature waffle ice cream, Franklin Fountain that comes topped with hot fudge and whipped cream. So any part of the day or night come here for gigantic scoops of your favorite flavors made the way you want it. 

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116 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.54,458 reviews
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Joseph Ferrara 
7 years ago

These guys are really cool they have great ice cream and root beer float is my favorite... Prices are too high to go thier to often but once or twice a year i go for special treat. 

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Tony Burin 
7 years ago

Needs more that 5 Stars! Coffee & Maple Walnut is off the hook! :D 

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Bridget Avonne Machete 
7 years ago

The best ice cream I've ever had. Nothing compares to it. I had the peach flavor � 

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Fahim Mojawalla 
7 years ago

I loved this place. Can't wait to take my family there when I'm in Philly next time. 

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Ariel Ream 
7 years ago

It’s cute and all, but it is unacceptable in today’s world to not take credit cards. Out of town people sometimes don’t cary cash and I am not about to get pay a fee to get it to buy your ice cream when I could go get it from someone else. Additionally, 6 dollars for one scoop that’s pretty underwhelming is pretty ridiculous as well. 

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Andrew Shultz 
7 years ago

The ice cream and atmosphere are awesome!! It is one of my all-time favorite places!! 

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Christine Hopper 
7 years ago

The old time atmosphere of the shop was my favorite part & the ice cream was delicious. That being said the only reason I'm not giving a five star review is because on the night we went, the workers were not cleaning the serving spoons in-between serving patrons. So the mint chocolate chip ice cream that I spent $6 on to share with my sister was tainted with the green tea ice cream the customer before me had gotten - which didn't taste good. So many people have food allergies these days including myself. Please ensure that y... read more

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Glen Robicheau 
7 years ago

Loved the Olde Thyme feel of the place, the home made ice cream, and home made root beer! 

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Kelly J. Csengeto 
7 years ago

Such a fun place! Love to try to visit every chance I am in Philly.! 

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How is Franklin Fountain rated?

Franklin Fountain has a 4.5 star rating with 4,458 reviews. 

When is Franklin Fountain open?

Franklin Fountain is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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