Tubby Robot Ice Cream Factory

Clean and cozy ice cream shop with great customer service and delicious ice cream! Love the idea of being able to play an arcade game while you wait. My daughter and I had the brownie one (forgot the actual name 🤭) but it was absolutely delicious!! We’ll be returning soon!

Highly recommend checking them out. Cool little ice place. Pretty much grab and go but love the game and controllers that are there for kids or adults to play while they wait. They do have stools and shelf to eat there if you want but it’s not very spacious. Icecream was really delicious. Waffles were good not overly sweet. Toppings were served in abundance. Definitely will satisfy any sweet tooth. Customer service was excellent.

From the moment we walked into this place, the energy felt off. Right away, one of us leaned slightly on the counter, and the woman working there snapped, “Can you like not sit on the counter?” She wasn’t even sitting—just lightly leaning. It felt unnecessarily rude. We went ahead and picked out our ice creams, though there were only about seven flavors to choose from. When it came time to pay, the server told us they accept physical cards or cash. We tried to use a card, but they didn’t have a working chip reader. Their excuse? They’re “moving locations.” Sorry, but no matter your situation, basic service should still be functional. We had to walk all the way back to the car to get another card, only to be told—again—that the chip still wasn’t working. So we tried to pay with cash, and they wouldn’t take a $50 bill. Seriously? To top it off, we ordered mini ice creams, and when a toddler asked for sprinkles, they said sprinkles aren’t allowed on minis because “the cup is too small.” That’s just poor business logic. Kids are probably the main ones ordering minis and sprinkles! Why limit their options like that? And not gonna lie the ice cream itself was pretty mid.

I went in personally to visit Michelle as I heard her scoop slinging is world renowned. She didn’t disappoint. Not only did she commend me on my recent birthday, but she delivered the cold treat in a world renowned cone that tasted heavenly. I highly recommend this scoop of Philadelphia to anyone that wanders in off the street. The hottest service with the coldest ice cream around. I added a picture of a great ice cream cone cake. They don’t offer this, but if they did. It would far surpass the one in the image.

Some of the best ice cream I’ve had in a while! Customer service was great, the man at the counter was very nice and was talking about how they make the ice cream without eggs with us and another customer - I assume he must be the owner. We got there less than a half hour before closing but he didn’t rush us at all - he actually told us not to worry about the time when I mentioned to my friend that we shouldn’t stay too long. It’s a little weird that you can’t actually see the tubs of ice cream before ordering, since they’re covered, and it’s a bit pricey for ice cream, but those are my only complaints.

Honestly, their ice cream is good but it is too expensive for the little amount you get. There’s also one older white lady who is *always* at the register who is sooooo pedantic and rude…! And I’m not even exaggerating. She also talks down and micromanages the people scooping the ice cream like they don’t know how to do a simple job. It makes the whole room walk on eggshells. You should lower your prices by like $.50-$.60 cents per scoop. And let customers tap our cards so we can tip your staff and be on our way. I won’t be coming back to support this business anymore, it’s not a welcoming environment

My friends and I visited this place recently for ice cream. The quantity & quality was great. They have an ice cream flight where you get to taste 4 flavors for $9. We loved the coconut and coffee flavour. We didn't try the brownie but it was tempting ( must try ). Overall a great place for icecream highly recommended.

If I could leave zero stars I would. We asked for sprinkles on a mini scoop of ice cream for our 3 year old and they said “no toppings on mini scoops”. We said we would pay extra and they said no. Finally said can you do this for a 3 year old and they obliged after an eye roll. Since when is it illegal to get sprinkles on ice cream, and with what logic can you justify that just because a scoop is small, you can’t get sprinkles? I truly can’t do the math on this one. Do not come here, not worth the cost or bad service!

Really excellent ice cream. On top of the cute little robot mascot, there's a few things that make Tubby Robot my hands-down Philly-area ice cream fave: 1) Ice cream flavors made in-house; I had banana. While it would have been easy to add synthetic banana flavor, the taste was natural and subtle. 2) Fun neighborhood -- right in Manayunk with tons around to do. 3) Video game theme. There's a cool in-store video game console that projects into the adjacent alley -- definitely a, "never seen this before"-moment.

Ice cream was great! I got the Mexican chocolate, which was spicy sweet in a wonderful way. My main beef with them: They don't let you taste anything. I can understand that this can be operationally annoying and financially a bit of a drain, but I found it weird that they don't even let you try one two things. You also can't *see* the ice cream -- it's all behind opaque glass. For me, it was less about having trouble deciding and more that some of their flavors sounded like "you either love it or you hate it" combos, and I didn't want to spend money on something I hated! Also, they only have one vegan flavor, so I guess in that case you just have to take it and be okay? Overall, it made me less likely to come back, because I'm very much a "try before you buy" kind of a girl. Other random info: They charge differently for cups vs sugar cones vs waffle cones. I've never seen a place charge differently for cups vs sugar cones before, but I'm sure there's a difference in price so I guess it makes sense. Relatively small shop, not a ton of seating, but some seating has video games!

Cutest little ice cream shop on main street in Manayunk! The co-owner told us all about the how the ice cream is made in house and the story of how the shop came about! There are several flavor to enjoy! I will definitely return.

For some reason, I felt transported to Japan. From the wood walls to the stools to the video games, it just felt very Japanese. That's not a complaint. I thought it was pretty cool. In going with the Japanese theme, I WANTED to get the Green Tea ice cream but opted for a popular October flavor, Pumpkin Pie. It was nice and creamy and had good flavor BUT I wish there was texture in it. Maybe some chunks of pie crust or cinnamon crunch. In any case the flavor was good, the service was patient, and the place was clean.

So first off, the ice cream is DELISH, if you know what flavor you want, then this is a great option. Here's the 3 issues I found when I went here yesterday. 1) No sampling. I can't remember the last ice cream shop I went to that didn't provide samples. They have a lot of flavors, so I think this is something they should institute ASAP. I'm sure there are enough potential customers who decide to go elsewhere due to this policy to warrant implementing it. 2) Can't see the ice cream. So since there are no samples, naturally you'd like to at least look at the flavors to have an idea of what they might be like. But due to the setup and frosted glass, you can't. 3) No contactless payment. This obviously isn't a huge deal, but is pretty common and at a business where people are spontaneously dropping into on main street, there's enough people only carrying their iPhone who want/need to pay via contactless. I feel bad for the staff, during only 5 mins of being in the store, they had multiple customers who asked for samples or to see the ice cream and had to tell them no. That's not fun for the staff or the customer. I think easy fixes that would take this place from 3 stars to 5.

This place has some cool sundae options and a good array of flavors. I shared the s'mores sundae and thought it was pretty good, it comes with an entire smore lol. I take stars away because the ambience of the place is just mid, kind squishy and the video games they have didn't work (at least the one we were sat at) and there was no music so it felt awkward. If you're in the area this isn't a bad option, but it's not my first choice

Three words - Cinnamon Boast Bunch. It's Cinnamon Toast Crunch ice cream and I dream about it. It's a tiny place but they have two vintage video game consoles hooked up to TVs on the wall outside if you can grab a seat

Came in on a Sunday night. Loved that they were still open not like most ice cream places that close early. They have a lot of interesting and tasty sounding flavor options with some that change but I wasn't able to try anything so I had to pick based off the name. chose blueberry cheesecake but I thought it was too subtle in taste. It didn't have a rich creamy texture like cheesecake or even small bites of that texture since it is ice cream and no graham cracker bits but the blueberries came through and it helped. My fiancé really like it better than his scoop but he isn't the biggest blueberry or cheesecake fan. Would be open to try other flavors, maybe this was not one of their tops. I also came in with high expectations from many people highly recommending this place. It satisfied the craving but missed the mark. Will update if I go again and try some more flavors.

My lil niece wanted ice cream after daycare and somehow myself, my sister, and the lil one ended up here. It's good ice cream. It's a small parlor. She was quite pleased. The service was quick. It was crazy clean! I know it's probably a MADHOUSE in there during the summer but on a day like that just drop in grab a scoop and enjoy a nice walk in town.

Solid ice cream (tried cinnamon toast, blueberry cheesecake, chocolate and vanilla) - not exceptional but not bad. Cute concept. Cold and unfriendly customer service. There is a kids size ice cream for $4. You cannot get toppings even for a fee unless you upgrade to a small. The explanation is that the kids sizes are "more like samplers." We upgraded to smalls to get sprinkles on the kids ice cream. This also left a sour taste in our mouth. Wouldn't return by choice.

This ice cream was absolutely delicious! Extremely creamy with rich flavors. The brownie was moist and complimented the Sunday very nicely.

Best hard ice cream. I have never had any hard ice cream as creamy as this. This is our favorite in the area. A true treat, save room for this post dinner on Main Street.

Ice cream is excellent. Service staff is on point. My favorites are the chocolate covered strawberry and the green tea. My only complaint is they are not open every day of the week. They also have some old school games for aesthetic I think but you can play them as well. Cones are really good.

I would so recommend this ice cream place! The staff was very nice and helpful. We got 3 scoops, which they put into this clear container. The flavors we got were green tea, sea salted caramel, and cinnamon. I recommend all of these flavors, the cinnamon and the green tea paired so well together. There is indoor and outdoor seating available and the atmosphere is very nice and casual. I would love to come back here with family or friends again.

Out of all the ice cream shops I've visited, I'd have to say this is my least favorite. It was the closest icecream shop to me and thought I'd check it out. Great atmosphere, cute, small and has little video games to play. Honestly I wouldn't come back because of the service. Customer service seemed so unwelcoming and cold. My bf can only have lactose free icecream, and having only one flavor to offer him, he asked for a sample first and was denied. Said they don't offer samples. So he denied getting anything. I got a scoop on a cone and I'd have to say the icecream is great but I'm sure the place at the other end of manyunk is just as good with great service. I would rather walk further instead of trying this spot again. Unfortunate experience but try if you'd like.

Great ice cream shop. Friendly service. Everything is home made. Their ice cream is very good and their cookie dough is the best: would definitely be back!

When you're grown up you can have ice cream anytime. Like I've been saying we just moved to the area And need to establish all néw hot spots. We wanted to round out our Valentine's Day weekend but weren't sure were to get ice cream. So I hopped on Yelp and found this place with a cute name and a cute logo. 9 minute drive. I'm a vanilla guy but for some reason Dark Chocolate spoke to me. So I got it in a waffle cone. GD was it good! And the cone had chocolate in the bottom. My wife got the banana split that comes in a plastic boat! She was so proud of this since Jaws is my favorite movie and the description says you're gonna need a bigger boat. We will be here again, maybe even often. Can't wait to get tubby.

Tubby Robot is a cute place to come to after you've had lunch or dinner. They have a short but solid menu and the ice cream taste sweet, light and creamy. I ordered the ice cream w/ cookie dough but didn't realize that the cookie dough was separate from the ice cream. Not sure why it wasn't mixed together but overall it was good. The cookie dough was not as sweet as I am used to it being but it tasted fresh. I will definitely come back to try other combinations on the menu. Also, the cashier was so patient and helpful with me trying to decide on what to order which I appreciate.

Its was a cold Friday night, craving for some ice-cream after dinner. I was debating in between Banana and Matcha, the staff recommended Banana, it was a GREAT choice! It's creamy, packed with REAL banana taste, it wasn't too sweet. We sat by the window and they had vintage video games to play. Very cool setting! It had definitely created a cute memory with my husband! Cute place to date!

We saw the homemade ice cream sign so we had to stop in. We ordered two flavors: Peach and Raspberry Chocolate Chip. The ice cream was so bad - it was icy, bland, and there wasn't any creaminess to it! I threw away my cup after a few bites because I couldn't finish it and no one else in the group (5 people) liked it.

The ice cream here was great and the homemade hot fudge sauce was a nice balance to the sweetness of the ice cream. Quick and friendly service. We will be back!

Their vanilla ice cream is sooooo creamy and delicious! I actually like they dont have such big selection of flavors. I always feel the gold standard of ice cream is how they perfect the base flavors. Straightforward, simple ingredients always does the trick! It honestly just doesn't compare to the other ice cream place near me. I'm happy to come back and loop around to find parking because this place is just THAT good! PS. The owner is so nice and personable as well! I look forward seeing your interview on tv today!

Good tasting ice cream, friendly service, and a few seats available inside the building.

Pretty solid ice cream place that's conveniently located on Main Street Manayunk. A little bit unconventional where you can't see the ice cream flavor display and the layout is a bit tight, so definitely more of to-go place than sit down. However, they do have the flight option which is honestly a mini-sampler plate they put on a cutting board. Four flavors for $9 and six flavors for $13 and the portions aren't big at all. However, their ice cream flavors are pretty good. Chocolate strawberry tasted like regular fresh strawberry though. Harvest apple was exactly what you expected cinnamon apply to taste like. Mint chocolate had a good mint to lots of chocolate ratio which is always welcome. Mexican chocolate actually surprised me because most places botch it up and it tastes like an extra cinnamon-y chocolate. However, they added quite a bit of cayenne to give the rich chocolate a kick. I wouldn't consider it spicy though so all ages can enjoy. Overall, a bit on the pricey side for the amount you get but quality is there.

Great, Great, Great Homemade ice cream, service is excellent, ambiance has a nice neighborhood hometown feeling. Loving it .

After having dinner in the area we decided we wanted some dessert. My husband remembered we had passed an ice cream shop. So we came back to this cute little shop. They have some really different flavors like lavender honey which we did try it wasn't bad but we decided to go with a brownie dessert with 2 scoops of ice cream. I chose mint chocolate, and he got salted caramel. It had hot fudge and whipped topping with a cherry! The ice cream and most toppings are homemade and you could definitely tell. The ice cream was really creamy and so was the whipped topping. Overall it was a scrumptious dessert. We were chatting with co-owner Steven and a worker named Brandy they were super cool and friendly. We chatted about how long the establishment had been there ( 6 yrs) and how they make everything they can homemade etc. It was just a super chill time while we had our ice cream and made some new friends. Thanks for the laughs guys!

DONT COME HERE unless you want to wait 30min+ for ice cream!!!! I ordered first among my friends and they waited about 10min and got theirs. Keep in mind, the girl first told me that I would be waiting only 5min. You could tell other customers were also getting frustrated with how slow the girls were working but they all eventually got their orders and I still didn't get mine. I was trying to be patient but after about 20min, my friend already finished his ice cream and the store was clearing out. I asked how much longer for my order and they asked me what I ordered. So that meant that they didn't even start on my order! I waited another 10min and they finally gave my s'mores sundae to me. The whole purpose to go out to manayunk was for the Christmas event and I and my friends ended up missing the whole thing because I was waiting for ice cream. Horrible service and experience!

Let's talk about why I love Tubby Robot. It brings together two of my all-time favorite things ever put on this earth: ice cream and video games. I love the shop. It's small but there's plenty of seating along the length of the building. It's very modern and sleek looking - I'm a big fan of the menu being displayed on a screen too (and yes, there's a quote from Lucille Bluth on there as well!) The ice cream is hand-made at the shop, not just purchased elsewhere and kept frozen. So what I got was cold, but still soft and fresh-tasting. Two scoops of vanilla and a limited edition butter pecan. It was oh so good. But, what really made this place stand out to me was the video game alley! They had a few arcade joysticks set up along the seating area so you can play video games displayed on televisions outside of the window, attached to the building next door. You're basically looking into the alleyway playing games! What a uniquely fun touch. Can not recommend Tubby Robot enough! I can't wait to go back and try more of their flavors.

Good creamy ice cream, bad service. The portions are large for each scoop. We tried the salted caramel, mexican chocolate, green tea, and cinnamon- all good. They do not let you sample flavors, and they do not take contactless pay/Apple pay which is inconvenient. There was only one employee working which may have factored into why she was so curt with us.

Awesome ice cream with rudest people. Good they have a captive market. Can pay $7 at the beach without the attitude....

If you have a REAL craving for ice cream, Tubby Robot is for you! Every bite is rich and indulgent, and portions are generous. Flavors range from vanilla to "Pawpaw" and all include witty descriptions. The dark chocolate is one of my favorites- the specks of chocolate mixed throughout add texture that elevates it from the basic chocolate. You also can't go wrong with their cookies & cream. Sometimes they run out of flavors so I'd recommend checking out the website ahead of time, which they update with the daily flavor options. As far as service, I've never had a bad experience! Everyone is nice and takes safety during covid seriously.

WARNING: You need to know how to order here or you'll get ripped off! If you order 2 scoops on a cone then it looks like the first picture. It's barely the equivalent of one scoop when I paid for 2. My buddy ordered two scoops in a bowl and got the equivalent of four scoops. So if you show up, make sure to order in a bowl and claim the ice cream that they deprive from people that get it on a cone. They stole my money. End of story.

This place is great! But I have to warn you that they have some weird hours. I have walked here several times and they were closed on multiple occasions. However, when they are open, their ice cream is incredible. I have tried their mint chocolate chip, cookies and cream, and chocolate. I would say their chocolate is very standard, but that is expected with a classic flavor. It's a great place to grab ice cream, everything is homemade at their store! They change up the flavors very so often, today I just had their cinnabunch a toast crunch flavor (I know I'm naming this flavor wrong but it was essentially Cinnamon Toast Crunch flavor) Amazing!! My favorite flavor yet. One downside is that they don't let you try any of the flavors anymore. This wasn't the case when it first opened, so I'm sure people abused this. However, their ice cream is very expensive and they have some unique flavors that I'm not so daring to buy an entire cone without trying it first. Last thing is that they have a great venue, it's small but has everything you need. On warm days they open up the windows and they have old arcade video games for people to play with. It's definitely a summer hot spot for families and ice cream enthusiasts.

SO GOOD!!!! Loved every part about this place (except the price)!!! They have many flavors that are very creamy and rich. They even have a video game type of area where the screens are on the alley way wall next to the shop and the controllers are inside the shop. Very cute. My friend and I shared the brownie Sunday which was delicious but a little pricey! It was worth it though. Definitely stop by if you're in the area!

Tubby Robot is a great little ice cream shop right in Main Street in Manayunk. It's easy to miss because the shop is so small, right next to a bar. The place is very well lit and there's not too much seating on the inside. There's not too many options for ice cream, but the quality of the ice cream more than makes up for it. There's about 12 ice cream flavors, and of course they have all the classics that you could want. Whether you want a sugar cone or a cup, the ice cream is sure to taste amazing. I really enjoyed the flavors I got: cookies and cream and cinnamon blast bunch. The ice cream is really creamy and sweet. Tubby Robot has really reasonably priced ice cream. You can get two generously sized scoops for $6, which makes it great for sharing. If you're in Manayunk, I recommend stopping by and checking out Tubby Robot.

It was an exceptional experience. The ice cream and waffles were super fresh and delicious. My husband was so thrilled that he wants to come back tomorrow. It was a splendid time.

My boyfriend and I found this shop after a dinner date. It's really cute, very nerdy and sleek at the same time. We ordered the quarter Belgian waffle sundae with a scoop of coffee ice cream. The waffle was so warm that it complimented the ice cream very well. We're both don't have much of a sweet tooth, but it was a good fix that left us both satisfied and full by the end of our date night. Also, great spot to take the kids!

We have been traveling the eastern coastline for almost two weeks and make it a point to have ice cream each night. This ice cream is incredible!!! We tried the milk, dark, banana and peanut butter! The dark chocolate has flecks of premium shaved chocolate throughout. All flavors tried were delicious!!!!

Cute ice cream spot on Main Street In Manayunk! It's a small place - just enough for a line- and some seating towards the tv screens they have placed outside - that have old school video games the controlling is inside with the seating but it's a pretty small place so don't go there with your entire entourage- or if you do, expect to chill outside. The staff is very nice. The menu is right by the cashier with several scoop options as well as sundaes! Tried the cookies and cream - which was crunch and creamy and delicious. The peanut butter is great if you like that flavor. All their ice cream flavors are creamy and don't taste like freezer burn Cherry has real cherries and a favorite for those who love the fruity flavor. However, we tried the "hoagie", which wasn't my favorite. The waffle got soggy real quick and just didn't work well. I rather get the cone and enjoy it that way. But funky spot with great ice cream!

These guys are good!! I like the dairy-free ice cream. Its really nice to have a dairy free option for someone like me that can't have dairy. My boyfriend likes the other regular options for ice cream.

Forgive me ice cream fathers for I have sinned... I can't stop thinking about Tubby Robots for the last 5 days. I think about driving all the way to PA or sending my sister in law to bring me my next fix... Pro's: -the ice cream... DUH!!! So savory, smooth, not too rich or overly sweet, soft, served at the perfect temperature. -I had two scoops of the sea salt caramel.. need I say more?! -service was super friendly and quick -serves all the classic flavors, a few more specialties, and sundaes -TVs with old school games keep the kids busy Con's: -needs to be closer to home (MD) -wish the place was a tad bigger for seating area -will need to lose weight to eat more Will visit again when I am in town or sending my sister in law for a pint!!!

Craft ice cream in Manayunk! Yesssss! Very creamy and flavorful - my husband who keeps 20+ different flavors of ice cream in his freezer at any given time approves. 4 stars because they don't let you sample flavors! First ice cream shop I've been to in 30 years that doesn't let you sample flavors! $4 for single, $6 for 2 scoops, but their scoops are LARGE! 2 scoops was essentially 5 scoops, so not really understanding the people complaining on here about the price. Oh, and be mindful about their open days. Took us 3 tries because they're frequently closed for some reason. They're listed to be closed on Mon-Wed, but we found they're randomly closed at other times as well.

I really, really was impressed with their ice cream. My friend told me they were recently on FYI philly, so we definitely had to try it. The shop itself is super adorable. They have video games you can play and really cute video game decorations. My only complaint is that they don't let you try flavors, so I didn't go for a crazier flavor. I got the red, white and blue which was vanilla, strawberry and blueberry ice cream sundae. The ice cream was amazing! It tasted like the strawberry and blueberry ice cream I would get at the strawberry and blueberry farms I would pick fruit at. I would definitely go back or recommend it!

Decided to get the 2 scoop - mint chocolate chip and peanut butter swirl. Unbelievable. Some of the best ice cream I've ever had. And topped it with hot fudge. If you're in the area stop by, this place is amazing. They also have little games inside for kids / whoever to play with weather proof TVs.

Tiny little place with homemade ice cream. Had the dark chocolate. - love the description - dark, like my soul...lol. Vintage video game idea was pretty cool. My kids would like this place.

We didn't get a chance to order because as soon as we walked in with our 6 months old puppy we were told with attitude that we are not allowed in there. How am I supposed to see your menu from outside? How am I supposed to pay you from outside? You not accepting customer with puppies is one thing, but informing customers with attitude/ no customer service is another thing. You for sure lost my business forever. I don't care how good your ice cream is.

I'm a big fan of ice cream. Even though you can get it just about anywhere, there are some ice cream shops that are truly special. These are the types of places that you'll go out of your way to "just stop on by". You'll make up errands that just happen to be within a stone's throw so you can claim some degree of coincidental serendipity. Tubby Robot just happens to be one of those special places. All of their ice cream is homemade on premises, and you can absolutely tell. It's remarkably creamy, with an exceptional flavor balance to awaken your taste buds but not overpower the quality dairy underneath. The fruit-based flavors, in particular, are fantastic. I don't think I can go back to store-bought strawberry ever again. We've established that the ice cream is excellent, but you really haven't experienced Tubby Robot until you've had one of their sundaes. I wouldn't be able to describe any of them as "light", but since when have we ever craved "lightness" in our desserts? You need to go whole-hog and share a freshly-baked Belgian waffle sundae with someone you care about. THAT'S how you cement a lifelong relationship.

I randomly across this place and fell in love. I could not decide because they had too many yummy flavors so I got a flight! They were the perfect size that allowed me to finish the flights and try four flavors without feeling full. I got peanut butter chocolate, lavender honey, spicy chipotle chocolate, and the last one I cannot remember. My favorite was the lavender honey and spicy chipotle chocolate. The sweet and spicy offset was absolutely perfect

Friends, let me tell you something: This ice cream is as good as it gets in Philadelphia. I've been just about everywhere, and it's not hard to get me to fall in love with frozen dairy delights. Franklin Fountain is exquisite! Bassets is a hometown favorite! Sweet Charlie's is innovative and fresh! But Tubby Robot focuses on the two things I like best: great ice cream and the sundaes to build with it. The quality of the dairy used is top-notch; the mouthfeel is perfectly creamy and fresh. They make their own sundae sauces (!) and I begged them to sell me their hot fudge in bulk ( they, sadly, declined ). The whipped cream is fresh and complements the confections perfectly. The brownie sundae eats like a meal, and you should either go for it on an empty stomach or share it with a loved one. You won't be disappointed!