John's Water Ice

Ice cream shop · Bella Vista

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The Most Iconic Philly Dishes

"While Philly has many places to get good water ice, John’s in Bella Vista is a longstanding favorite. The cold treat is made with only water, fruit, and sugar, just like when the South Philly takeout shop opened in 1945." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff

https://philly.eater.com/maps/iconic-dishes-must-eat-philadelphia

701 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 Get directions

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