John's Water Ice

09/05/2026

This weekend we will have Lime 🍋‍🟩 and Paloma (lime and grapefruit)Water Ice. We also have Lemon Graham Cracker Ice Cream. This is the last time we will carry those three items this season. 22 days left in water ice season. Last day 9/27

05/22/2026

Now open. 2022 Boardwalk North Wildwood

Two Philly Favorites Unite! 💪

John's Water Ice, a South Philadelphia tradition since 1945, arrived in the Wildwoods for the first time last summer at 2022 Boardwalk.

To kick off its second season on the North Wildwood end of the boards, John’s has announced a collaboration with another Philly fav, Scoop DeVille Ice Cream, which will operate a full-service counter on-site.

05/20/2026

Our Wildwood location will now be in a collaboration with scoop Deville Ice Cream, a definite upgrade for the boardwalk. Opening tomorrow 5/21

04/12/2026

Multiple locations to enjoy John’s this summer.
Original location 701 Christian st.

Trucks locations posted daily on Instagram story available for events. Email:[email protected].

John’s Huntingdon Valley-2975 Philmont ave.

Angelina’s pizza-2700 s 7th st

Inside Ricci’s hoagies 18th and Callowhill.

John’s Wildwood- (after Memorial Day) 2022 Boardwalk, North Wildwood.

Freeze Dried Water Ice available at original location, Red Gravy Foods (passyunk ave) and freezedriedwaterice.com.

04/06/2026

We will be adding more hours as season goes on 5-10 today

03/06/2026

Opening day April 6th. Count down is on

09/30/2025

2025 is in the books. I’d like to thank everyone who came out for a great season, really appreciate the support. Big thank you to my staff. We will see you in April.

08/27/2025

Folks from South Philly love tradition. Change is hard for most to accept even, if it's a good idea. The question remains whether this is a good idea. Would you buy or eat it or just wait until spring. No cup, no spoon, no mess, no fuss . John's Water Ice now comes freeze-dried.

06/22/2025

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05/26/2025

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