Pop's Homemade Water Ice

Cheap, yummy, and friendly service. I got the black cherry and personally really loved it! You can tell the water ice here is not processed with chemicals and crazy sugar. Tastes very fresh and natural.

Pop's Homemade Water Ice is a pillar of Philly's water ice scene and having been open for 90+ years, they're doing something right!----Highlights: Pop's offers ~16 flavors for water ice and the option for gelati (water ice and ice cream combo). They are fast- the water ice was scooped before I even finish paying! ----As I came on a rainy day, there was no line and the service at the window was fast! By the time I handed over my dollar bill, the water ice and my $1 soft pretzel were already scooped and ready for me. I was thoroughly impressed by the mango water ice flavor. The texture is not icy, but rather very smooth. The flavoring was not too sweet and the portions are of good sizes! As a tip, Pop's only accepts cash. Additionally, while the $1 soft pretzel is not anything to write home about flavor/texture-wise, it is a deal! However, personally, I'd suggest that your money is better spend upgrading your water ice size! :)

I was in town only for a few days, traveling for work, and wanted to have as much of a South Philly experience as possible!Pop's was the number one place recommended, and it exceeded my expectations! I'm used to homemade Italian ice where I come from, in Chicago. I just figured water ice was a ridiculous oxymoron name, some wacky Philadelphia lingo (and for sure they would tell us that so many Chicago things are wacky!) but if this is the top place to go, then I'm going!The young men at the window of this to-go-only place we're super friendly, down to earth, funny, efficient, and most importantly helpful!At their recommendation, I I ordered the lemon and the double chocolate. A medium size was more than enough for one hungry person. They also gave me a little 1 oz sample of coconut and it was excellent.The lemon and double chocolate water ices were outstanding! They were so fresh, made right there on the spot. You could not taste added sugar, these water ices just tasted homemade and perhaps made that day, definitely made right there at their location. No comparison anywhere else.There were bits of lemon and in the other, little chocolate chips, adding texture to the slushie treat. By comparison, water ice is not the same as Italian Ice I'm used to in the Italian neighborhoods in Chicago where it's significantly closer to solid. I really liked the texture, feel in the mouth, and how feeling I got from it.To make a clear distinction, this is not like a lousy slushy from a gas station. Pop's is a million times better. It's also not those lousy Dippin Dots, Frozen tiny balls of artificially flavored ice. Again, this was a million times better.While I was there enjoying my dessert, I half a dozen other customers had come and gone. It seemed like everyone knew each other and they all knew what to order. You know you're at the right place when you're at the most popular place in the neighborhood.Pops is a must-eat treat.

Water ice is a must-try when visiting Philadelphia. It is available in various flavors at Pop's. it is much better than snow cones; it's smooth and refreshing, great for a humid hot summer day.

This was not good to me. Texture is smooth but flavor was a huge miss. Tastes like a chest throat lozenge. Threw the whole cup in the trash.

Stopped here after work several times this summer- was the perfect place to introduce a friend to Philly's water ice for the first time. I go for the classic mango and vanilla soft serve combo, but also enjoy some of their other flavors. Quick service, cheap and really tasty!!

No better place to get Water Ice than this South Philly Landmark Establishment.Don't be discouraged if you see a line, because there is a line most if the time, and that's because it's worth waiting in line for! You won't wait long because the friendly employees keep the line moving.If visiting South Philly for the 1st time or just running into the city for an errand make some time for Pop's!

I had the best water ice of my life at Pop's. It was peach, and it was perfect. Icy cold on a hot day, I didn't mind the brain freeze because it was so good. There were little bits of fresh peach, and it was delicious.Blueberry water ice was good. Husband got a gelati for a cold blueberries-and-cream treat. A small was just $2 and was perfect on a hot afternoon. I can't believe I'd never been here until now.My plan was to try all of the water ice places around the city. But after Pop's, it's going to be hard to go anywhere else.

Excellent, tasty, good portions and good prices, Service was quick in light of the heat outside and the line of customers Will definitely come back with others , this is tastiest home made water ice I have enjoyed by far!

Delish!! Best we've had! And perfect friendly service. A nice walk through the neighborhood while we enjoyed the dessert!