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Bassetts Ice Cream

In 1861, Lewis Dubois Bassett, a Quaker school teacher and farmer, began making ice cream
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06/03/2026

However you like to enjoy Bassetts, make sure the pints are part of it. Stock your freezer with your favorite flavors and keep Bassetts ready whenever the moment calls for something sweet.💖

Head to our website to find pints near you and bring a few home. 🍦

05/29/2026

Bassetts pints, fresh air, and your best friend by your side with a pup who is just as excited about this moment as you are. Everyone gets in on this one. 🍦🐾

Use the Find Us page on the Bassetts website to see where to grab a pint or scoop near you!

05/27/2026

Minneapolis, consider this your sign to clear some freezer space. Bassetts pints are here, and the flavors are too good not to bring home.

Visit our website to find your favorite and see where to grab one near you.🍦

05/22/2026

Scoops on scoops and no wrong choices at America’s oldest ice cream parlor🍦

A lineup this good deserves a little extra time at the counter.

05/20/2026

🥇Honored to be voted a 2026 Philly Favorites winner for Favorite Reading Terminal Market Stall by The Philadelphia Inquirer. From scooping inside Reading Terminal Market for generations to serving the flavors you grew up on (and the ones you keep coming back for), we’re incredibly grateful for every single vote.

Here’s to tradition, small batch ice cream, and being part of your Philly favorites list year after year.✨

05/18/2026

Sweet, salty, and officially recognized by . 🥨🍦

We’re honored to see Bassetts Ice Cream featured as Pennsylvania’s essential ice cream flavor in Food & Wine’s roundup of all 50 states, highlighting our Salted Caramel Pretzel flavor from Reading Terminal Market.

The perfect blend of sweet and salty with a Pennsylvania twist in every bite. ❤️

05/15/2026

Still wrapping our heads around this one!🍨✨

Thank you to for featuring Bassetts Ice Cream and our recent shoutout on Saturday Night Live. Seeing our family business included in such an iconic moment was incredibly special, and we’re so grateful for all the love and excitement surrounding it. Here’s to 164 years of ice cream, history, and unforgettable moments.

05/11/2026

We’re beyond thrilled to see Bassetts Ice Cream featured in last night’s Saturday Night Live skit 🍨✨ From Reading Terminal Market to late night TV, it’s such an exciting moment for our team and a sweet reminder of how far a classic scoop can go. Thank you to everyone who continues to support and share the love for Bassetts along the way. Did anyone else catch it last night?

05/08/2026

Make every ice cream run count with a Bassetts Frequent Licker Card.✨

Pick one up in store, get it stamped each time, and after 10 punches, your next ice cream is on us. Stop by and start earning toward your free scoop. 🍦

05/04/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐬 & 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 for a rich, classic favorite. 𝐑𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞 for something a little smoother and more indulgent.✨

Two pints, two very good reasons to head to your nearest Bassetts and enjoy.😉

05/01/2026

Ann Bassett enjoying a scoop from the family business she helped grow. A fourth generation leader of Bassetts, she played a major role in expanding the brand beyond Reading Terminal Market while carrying forward a legacy that began in 1861.✨

04/27/2026

Sunny day, four solid choices. 𝑷𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑩𝒍𝒖𝒆𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒚, 𝑹𝒂𝒔𝒑𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝑺𝒐𝒓𝒃𝒆𝒕, 𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 & 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎, and 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒂 are made to go beyond the scoop shop and straight into your routine by the pint. Keep your favorites on hand, try a new flavor, and make Bassetts part of the at home dessert lineup. 🍦☀️

Use the Find Us page on the Bassetts website to see where to grab a pint near you.

04/24/2026

Milkshakes, ice cream, and your best friend is a pretty solid way to do the day. Some combos just don’t miss. 🥤🍦

Find your nearest Bassetts location anytime using the finder on our website.✨

04/22/2026

Not your average pint. Earthy 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑻𝒆𝒂 (𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒂), a rich creamy finish, and the kind of flavor that earns a permanent spot in the freezer. For the people who know exactly what they like, this is the one to keep on hand. 🍵🍦

Use the Find Us page on the Bassetts website to see where to grab a pint near you.✨

04/18/2026

Celebrating a true Philly original on the 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒔. 🍦✨

Inside , we’re stepping back in time - bringing back our classic uniforms as a nod to where it all began.

Since 1862, Bassetts has been serving scoops the old-fashioned way, making us the oldest ice cream company in the county and a living piece of history right here in the market.

Some monuments you admire…this one you taste!

04/15/2026

The ice cream that speaks for itself and the people behind the counter who are an even bigger part of what makes Bassetts what it is.✨

Enjoy delicious ice cream with customer service you can’t beat.🍦

04/13/2026

New York, consider this your sign to make room in the freezer. Bassetts is showing up with flavors worth keeping on hand.

Find your favorite on our website and see where to grab it near you. 🍦🗽

04/10/2026

3 More Days To Vote!‼️

Let’s bring the #1 spot home to Philly! 🏆🍦
We are so proud to call home, and right now, it’s nominated for “Best Public Market in America.” We know our market is the best in the country, but we need your help to make it official! Every single vote counts as we climb the leaderboard. You can cast your vote once per day, every day, until April 13th.

✨ How to vote:

Click the link in our bio.

Select Reading Terminal Market.

Repeat tomorrow!

Let’s show the rest of the country the power of the Philly community. Thank you for supporting our family business and all of our neighbors at the Market! 🥄❤️

04/08/2026

A look back at Lewis L. Bassett Jr. behind the cheese case - a reminder that the Bassett family legacy stretched beyond ice cream alone. ✨

While Bassetts became an icon for ice cream, this photo reflects an earlier era when cheese was also part of the family’s story.🧀

04/03/2026

We feel like we’ve got it pretty under control...😉

03/18/2026

☘️ The Ultimate Post-St. Paddy’s Recovery Kit! 🍦🥩
Let’s be honest: those St. Patrick’s Day celebrations were legendary, but your head might currently be feeling a little... Irish-stewed.

If you’re looking for the ultimate cure for that holiday hangover, we’ve got your back! We are hyped to announce that Steak It Easy is now officially serving thick, creamy milkshakes made with Bassetts Ice Cream.

The "Feel Better" Game Plan:
The Base: Grab a legendary steak from Steak It Easy to soak up yesterday's decisions.

The Cure: Order a hand-spun Bassetts milkshake. The cold, velvety goodness is basically a hug for your brain.

The Result: Total recovery.

There’s no better way to bounce back than with the dream team of savory steaks and world-class Bassetts scoops.

Head over to Steak It Easy and drink your blues (and greens) away!

03/17/2026

No need to chase a rainbow, we’ve got the gold right here. 🍀 Our Irish Potato ice cream is the perfect St. Patrick’s Day treat, It brings together cinnamon, cream cheese, and coconut for a twist on a classic Philadelphia favorite. And you can still grab some Irish Potatos from
to go along with it while you're in !

03/13/2026

Taking a closer look at one of our flavors - Coffee Fudge Truffle! This flavor was formerly known as Guatemalan Ripple (anyone remember?) but the flavor hasn't changed. Coffee lovers, this one's for you.

03/04/2026

Warning: Drool-Worthy Content Ahead! 🤤🍨
They say you can’t buy happiness, but you can buy Sticky Toffee Pudding topped with Bassetts Vanilla, and that’s basically the same thing.

We’re obsessed with how our wholesale partners over at Creed's Seafood & Steaks are plating up our famous ice cream. They’ve taken a warm, gooey, date-filled classic, added fresh berries, and crowned it with the coolest history in America—a scoop of Bassetts!

The "How to Eat It" Guide:
The Snap: Take a photo (if you can wait that long). 📸

The Melt: Watch that Bassetts Vanilla turn into a creamy river of gold as it hits the warm toffee sauce. 🫠

The Disappearing Act: One bite and... p**f, it’s gone. 🪄

If "Oldest Ice Cream in the US" meets "Best Dessert on the Menu" sounds like your kind of vibe, get over to Creed's Seafood & Steaks ASAP.

Pro Tip: Don’t forget to tag us and Creed's Seafood & Steaks in your stories so we can virtually share a bite with you!

02/27/2026

And just like that, the 2026 Flower Show has arrived. Go out to the convention center and check out the beautiful exhibits there. When you’re done with that, swing by our shop and try our new shake special dedicated to the Flower Show:

The “Berry in Bloom” Shake 🌹🌸🍓🍦

A Strawberry Shake infused with a Lavender-Berry Syrup, mixed with Cotton Candy Clusters and topped with House-Made Whipped Cream and Floral Sprinkles!

It’s sweet, it’s beautiful and it’s only available throughout the Flower Show Week!

Address

45 N. 12TH Street
Philadelphia, PA
19107

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

(215) 925-4315

Website

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