Weckerly's Ice Cream

Small place, great ice cream, weird & classic flavorsServiceTake outMeal typeOtherPrice per person$10-20Food: 5Service: 5Atmosphere: 5Recommended dishesHoney Lavender Ice Cream, Dark Chocolate Sorbet

It is with a heavy heart that I must update my review after this ice cream shop's owner has changed. They got rid of the beloved details and touches that made this ice cream shop so delicious and charming, from the physical appearance of the store to the flavors of their ice cream sandwiches...I was too scared to be further disappointed to see if their pints flavors have changed too. And not only has the quality significantly dropped, the prices have risen. Shrinkflation is so real.For those who are curious, details are listed below.Sandwich: Previously, what made their ice cream sandwiches worth $5 was the details and consideration of texture and flavor that went into these creations. Now, they removed small but significant details like the thin layers of different coating in between the ice creams portions and breading. Resulting in a more boring/simple sandwich that is now a dollar more expensive last time I went. They are also not well in stock as they were out of 2/3 of the sandwich options when I went mid-day and are storing them differently, because they are more freezer-burned and too solid when taken out. Aesthetics: They painted over the charming mural and decorations of the walls with a boring beige-white and replaced the physical menu with an tv screen that is placed too high with too small font typed onto it.

Hard as a rock. The icecream sandwiches have two settings, can't bite it let it sit there or a soppy unattractive mess because the cookie doesn't thaw right and just gets soaked. Been here twice because someone else wanted to go and it was their last and my "whyyyyy maybe other products are better" but the scooped icecream isn't any better. Bad texture, inconsistency in flavor, ridiculous price.

With all the amazing ice cream shops in Philly, it's tough to stand out. I would say Weckerlys is Mid. It's not the best but it's average. It's also going to face some competition now that more ice cream shops are opening in Fishtown so I don't think I will return. Prices are average, service is solid, ice cream is OK.

Philadelphia has several excellent small batch ice cream platforms for your tasty enjoyment. Weckerly's on Girard Avenue in Fishtown, is one of them. I was recently there for a Yelp Event where we sampled a scoop of one of two available flavors. It was smooth, silky, sweet and addictive. In addition, I purchased a take home Classic Sandwich (Vanilla ice cream between Chocolate Wafers), which was even more compelling that the Graham Berry concoction tasted while in the house. The sandwich was thick with 'scream - more than an inch wide - while the choco layer was stable enough to hold the opus together and last to the very last lickin' bite. The vanilla was creamy and inviting; while the wafer offered a soft embrace with mild flavor that did not dominate their combination. Family loved it, too. Made me wish I had started with those other mixtures which were definitely the best way to experience what Weckerly's really had to showcase. Apple Breakfast, or any flavor between shortbread cookies....Are you kidding me?!?!Return visit mandatory!

FOODWe had their chai and fudge brownie flavors. Both were incredibly rich and creamy. The spices of the chai were exceptional and blended well-- the cinnamon and cloves powerful punches without overdoing it. The brownie flavor was rich and a little bit on the sweeter side than I personally would have liked it, and the brownie pieces added a great chewy texture to the smoothness of the ice cream. I'd definitely be back to try their sandwiches if in the area again!SERVICEThe staff are kind and friendly. We tried a couple samples before selecting the flavors for our order. I would definitely mention if you have allergies as they simply rinse the spoons between scooping flavors.AMBIANCEThere is limited seating (by window or under menu) available inside the shop. People usually ordered and ate outside at the bench in front of the store or standing.PARKINGPaid street parking is available at a limited capacity.

The Lemon Berry Graham flavor is to die for!! So delicious and a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The girl behind the counter was sweet and courteous.

I tried one of the ice cream sandwiches. It was vanilla ice cream between churro like cookies. They were not very good and the sandwich was very small for the price. I was hoping for a delicious sandwich for that price.

Stop by for Yelp Elite event. I was little bit early on Saturday morning before 12 but they still offered me the ice cream. I chose the Strawberry Shortcake and it was delicious. I was picking up my daughter to come home for the weekend. We both enjoyed the ice cream!

You need to try the Strawberry sandwiches! This is our go to place in Philly for icecream. Our little girls love the flavors!