"There might be other stalls in Reading Terminal Market that serve ice cream, but no place matters besides Bassett’s. The stand has been in the same place at the front of the market since 1892, which means it predates college basketball, the rotary dial, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. All of their flavors are super rich and creamy, like butter pecan, raspberry truffle, and a kind of spicy cinnamon. They usually have a line, but it moves quickly, so don’t wander off just because the bakery across the way has no wait." - candis mclean, alison kessler