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Franklin Fountain


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4.0 of 5 stars 62 ratings
62 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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#19 of 1,729 restaurants in Philadelphia
  • Cuisines: Ice Cream
  • Address: 116 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • Phone:  215-627-1899

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4 of 5 stars
KatyTravels   5 contributions
Philadelphia
Oct 29, 2009

I love the old style of this ice cream parlor. They really went the extra mile in the decor and feel of it. However - you can't pay with a credit card (part of the old feel, but really just a hassle) and if you are buying a $10-14 sundae...they really should accept all payment types. I feel the prices... more

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5 of 5 stars
moshmomma   9 contributions
Syracuse
Oct 28, 2009

I am not much of an ice cream person, but I saw this place on Man vs. Food and thought my god I have got to go. We picked up our daughter from college and took her here for desert. Franklin Fountain is an old time ice cream parlor. They sell old time candy and soda and the best ice... more

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4 of 5 stars
Janeite   55 contributions
chicken
Oct 12, 2009

Delicious. Service is slow but careful--the servers were diligent in making sure my companion's allergies were attended to. Super meal. Don't miss the patatas bravas! more

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4 of 5 stars
SmellieBellie   4 contributions
Langhorne, PA
Sep 28, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I visited this place last Saturday. It's in Olde City, so on the weekend and during the summer, be prepared to deal with tourists swarming the place. It's been featured on TV recently, so that ups the "cool" factor too. In any case, the atmosphere is refreshing, unique, and really fits in with the neighborhood. The workers have been trained... more

Fantastic
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5 of 5 stars
PaulHunter   15 contributions
Columbus, Ohio
Jun 4, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The drinks are amazing and the atmosphere is like stepping back in time. Give it a try. more

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4 of 5 stars
abenefico   7 contributions
Wash, DC
Apr 27, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Extensive and creative sundae menu, along with ice cream sodas, floats, shakes, and a long list of toppings. I got the 2 scoop hot fudge sundae - which was $8.50. But, it was very delicious! Just pretend you are at a bar getting a martini or mixed drink which is usually about that much - and then you won't feel... more

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5 of 5 stars
phillysam   1 contribution
Philly
Sep 26, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

The best ice cream you will ever taste. If you are in Philly on vacation--stop in. Cool place. If you come in October--Try the GREAT PUMPKIN SUNDAE, I promise you will never taste anything like it. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 21, 2008
1
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Wasn't a huge fan of their rootbeer float, but its still a really cool place to go and more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 13, 2008

Flavors are historic and tasty. A summer favorite. more

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5 of 5 stars
oftheseas   132 contributions
Illinois
Jul 22, 2008

Very,very good ice cream!! They have many flavors and many sundaes to choose from! The hot fudge is truly the best I have ever had! The whipped cream is devine! The young adults behind the counter were very friendly and fast. They only acccept cash and it is somewhat expensive. It was nice eating outside, the inside didn't seem to... more

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Franklin Fountain Address

116 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tel: 215-627-1899
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.