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Mexican chocolate, customizable sundaes and avocado ice cream are just a few satisfying treats served up in the Main Line region.
In the heat of Pennsylvania springs and summers, Baskin-Robbins and Cold Stone Creamery are always excellent places to spend an afternoon. Although these classic ice cream chains give a comfortingly familiar experience with each lick, why not explore some tempting new tastes right here on the Main Line?
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Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
Even if you know you’ll get vanilla, one of the joys of eating a cone or sundae is discovering delicious flavor names. At Handel’s, who could resist Elvis, Spouse Like a House or Graham Central Station?
576 Lancaster Ave., Berwyn, (610) 640-1606
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Koffmeyer’s Old Fashioned Cookies and Ice Cream
At Koffmeyer’s, the stars of the show are the cookies and bars, especially the chocolate-swirled vanilla brownie with walnuts dubbed the Head House Square. But that shouldn’t stop you from heading straight for the creamy stuff, made nearby in Schuylkill County. Try Monkey Bones or Milky Way for a seriously sweet treat.
7 Brookline Blvd., Havertown, (484) 454-3526
La Michoacana Ice Cream
Whoever made up “We all scream for ice cream” found a sweet slogan for La Michoacana Ice Cream, a 15-plus-year-old Mexican shop that lets you sprinkle your scoop with chili powder and cinnamon. Amid the chocolate-dipped ice cream popsicles and exotic flavors like corn and guava, Main Line millennials will whip out their wallets for the avocado version.
231 E. State St., Kennett Square, (610) 444-2996
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Petrucci’s Ice Cream
Find a naturalistic escape from the hustle of King of Prussia at Petrucci’s Ice Cream. Try the hand-dipped flavors, Italian water ice, soft-serve, sundaes, smoothies or a frozen latte. Notable treats include cappuccino Italian ice and Cinnabon ice cream. Also, consider giving the Orange Splash, a refreshing combination of orange sherbet and orange juice, a try.
670 N. Henderson Rd., King of Prussia, (610) 354-0205
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Pop’s Homemade Water Ice
Don’t let the name fool you—while Pop’s is homemade, water ice is only one of the many gallons of frozen options at this South Philly-based shop. Soft and hard ice cream entices alongside brand-new, delicious, build-your-own sundaes.
150 W. Eagle Road, Havertown, (610) 789-7677
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Scoops
Savor delicious scoops, treat your dog to dog-friendly treats and take photos in front of Scoops’ Instagram-worthy wall. Located in the heart of Conshohocken, this family-owned business serves up gourmet flavors and a sizeable selection of other desserts for your family and your furry friends.
515 Fayette St., Conshohocken, (610) 828-1413
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The Sugaree
The Sugaree temps the sweet tooth, and yours will be thrilled once it sinks into the local flavors, water ice and bulk candy. The cherry on top is that you can even build your own sundae. Make sure to check out the impressive selection of specialty milkshakes as well!
3117 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, (610) 356-1066
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Surreal Creamery
If you’re looking for a place with a variety of tasty options, check out Surreal Creamery on Lancaster Avenue. Whether it’s the signature mason jar options or a basic cone, Surreal has it all.
1039 West Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, (610) 214-3177
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The Tubby Robot Ice Cream Factory
Open since March 2017, Tubby Robot will keep one hand busy with the chocolate-loaded menu and the other hand twisting a joystick on the arcade video games. Treat yourself and try the new, extravagant Belgian Waffle sundaes.
4369 Main St., Philadelphia, (267) 423-4376
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1-900-ICE-CREAM
As an incredibly unique spot with custom flavors, 1-900-ICE-CREAM is loved in the community, and for good reason. This spot introduces three to six new flavors weekly that are homemade at its factory in Kensington. Branch out and test new flavors for a worthwhile experience.
18 Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, (267) 227-1668
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