Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

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Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard We can't imagine a more appropriate setting for the Rita's story to begin than the sweltering hot summer of 1984. Still made fresh every day with real fruit.

It was then that Bob Tumolo, a former Philadelphia firefighter, started selling Italian Ice from a small porch window in Bensalem, PA. Bob and his mother, Elizabeth, created their own Italian Ice recipe, which they made fresh each day and quickly perfected the flavors and consistency of the frozen treat, adding chunks of fresh fruit to some of the flavors. With the modest goal of earning a little extra income, he named the business after his wife, RITA! Today, Rita's continues to grow, expand, and spread happiness everywhere it goes. Still refreshing. Still fun. Still delicious. Just like it was in the early days when Bob Tumolo and his mother opened the very first Rita's in 1984. Rita's is proud to be a locally owned small business, and an ultimate treat destination for families. Whether you enjoy Rita's famous Italian Ice, award-winning Frozen Custard, our #1 treat Gelati, or another signature treat, we're committed to providing a dose of happiness with every visit. Real fruit. Real fresh. No place like Rita's!

Two bold flavors and one 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰® Shake mood🍏🍒Swing by, grab a straw and shake up your usual order. ✨Availability and hour...
10/12/2026

Two bold flavors and one 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰® Shake mood🍏🍒

Swing by, grab a straw and shake up your usual order. ✨

Availability and hours may vary by shop and day.

10/11/2026

The Zombie’s Blood lineup has a way of disappearing.

Try the Ice, Blendini®, or Misto® before it slips away. 🩸

Availability and hours may vary by shop and day.

10/09/2026

The recipe for a monster craving 🧟‍♂️

Zombie’s Blood Ice
Vanilla Frozen Custard
Chocolate Chips

Bring it to life at your local Rita’s 🩸

10/08/2026

You asked, and it’s back from the grave. 🧟

Some things change, your 𝘙𝘪𝘵𝘢'𝘴® order doesn’t😌What’s been your go-to since day one?
10/06/2026

Some things change, your 𝘙𝘪𝘵𝘢'𝘴® order doesn’t😌

What’s been your go-to since day one?

Consider this your warning: Zombie’s Blood Ice has returned. 🧟‍♂️🩸Find it in a Gelati, 𝘉𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘪®, or 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰® Shake and ma...
10/05/2026

Consider this your warning: Zombie’s Blood Ice has returned. 🧟‍♂️🩸

Find it in a Gelati, 𝘉𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘪®, or 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰® Shake and make your next 𝘙𝘪𝘵𝘢'𝘴® run a little more wicked.

Your plans need one more stop. 🍂Whether you’re headed to the pumpkin patch, apple picking or a bonfire, grab your Pumpki...
10/02/2026

Your plans need one more stop. 🍂

Whether you’re headed to the pumpkin patch, apple picking or a bonfire, grab your Pumpkin & Apple Butter favorites before they’re gone on 10/4.

Celebrate October 1 with a 𝘙𝘪𝘵𝘢'𝘴® Frozen Coffee!
10/01/2026

Celebrate October 1 with a 𝘙𝘪𝘵𝘢'𝘴® Frozen Coffee!

09/30/2026

Something spooky is heading to 𝘙𝘪𝘵𝘢'𝘴® 👀

Can you guess each treat before the final reveal?

The fright begins October 5. 🎃

09/28/2026

Can’t think of anything more perfect than this✨

09/27/2026

Can you crack the code?

Read the first letter of each emoji to reveal a message made for you.

Drop your guess in the comments!

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7050 Friendship Road Terminal C, Space C-120
Baltimore, MD
21240

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