Best Dessert in Blue Bell

"Inspired by classic, old-school ice cream parlors, Franklin Fountain channels the best of the good old days with bow-tie-clad staff, retro sodas and phosphates, and excellent high-quality flavors. Choose from massive sundaes like the marshmallow-topped Franklin Mint with mint and vanilla or the Stock Market Crunch with rocky road drenched in peanut butter sauce. Alternatives include the best-in-class Cookies & Cream served in a Chinese takeout container, and floats like chocolate ice cream in housemade cherry soda."

"Throughout the pandemic, El Merkury, known for Central American street food like elote, taquitos and churros, has provided hundreds of meals to the Sunday Love Project, an organization that serves 600 to 800 meals a week to unhoused Philadelphians. You can help by donating on El Merkury’s website—before you order their addictive bean and cheese pupusas. Open Monday to Saturday 11am to 8pm, Sunday 12pm to 7pm for takeout, outdoor dining and delivery."

"This quick-serve Rittenhouse spot for Central American fare has a whole menu of them. Head here for made-to-order churros served over vanilla soft serve with a choice of toppings. View this post on Instagram"

"El Merkury’s Guatemalan street food menu is available for takeout, and they have a few tables set out in front of the shop where you can hang out and eat after you’ve ordered your food inside."

"For cupcakes piled high with swirls of pillowy icing, check out Sweet Box, which is posting a new menu each morning to Instagram and Facebook. Treat yourself to a single cupcake, or place an order for four, six, or 12. All boxes can be customized to contain the flavors of your choice (think chocolate peanut butter and strawberries and champagne)."

"Because you can’t really bring a whole tube of Pillsbury slice-and-bake out in public, there’s local bakery Sweet Box’s edible cookie dough – no eggs, so it’s safe!. – packaged in small portable cups that fit inconspicuously inside your hoodie pocket."

"Washington Square West Perhaps better known for the cupcakes, Sweet Box in Washington Square West makes great donuts that are too-often overlooked. Baked, not fried, the donuts don't hinge on being overly sweet but still nail the sugar-laden treat."

"Café Con Chocolate is a small corner café on Norwood Street in the heart of Philadelphia offering an all-day menu of traditional Mexican cuisine in a uniquely bohemian atmosphere. The creative menu features a variety of favorites such as burritos, nachos, empanadas, and tacos, and tamales, as well as hearty entrées like motuleños especiales, molletes, tlacoyo with refried beans, and chilaquiles, all served with homemade salsa. The delicious cuisine is paired with authentic Oaxacan hot chocolate and a variety of coffee and espresso drinks."

"Nobody does desayuno like this Mexican breakfast spot on Snyder. Classics like huevos a la Mexicana and molletes are on the menu alongside breakfast nachos, tofu scramble burritos, and chilaquiles. True to its name, Cafe y Chocolate has an extensive menu of Mexican influenced espresso drinks."

"All you need to know about Cafe Y Chocolate is that they have incredible churros, and you can order them for delivery."

"1339 W Oregon Ave Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 389-8889 For only $.75, customers can enjoy their favorite classic flavors, such as glazed, chocolate, vanilla, jelly filled, and Boston cream. Other sweet treats include donut holes (bag of 8), apple fritters, and cinnamon rolls. Purchase options include single donuts, 1/2 dozen, or one dozen."

"The Franklin Bar was historically known as the Franklin Mortgage and Investment Company, a cover name for what was the largest alcohol-running ring during Prohibition, operated by legendary Philadelphia mobster Max “Boo Boo” Hoff. During the height of its Prohibition operation, it pushed more illegally-sold liquor than similar operations by Al Capone. Today, it has been rebranded as a fully-legal bar known as the Franklin Bar, still remaining one of the city’s top bars."

"On the same block as the Berley brothers’ more famous Franklin Fountain, their newer Franklin Ice Cream Bar serves — you’ll never guess — ice cream bars. The keystone-shaped treats are hand-dipped in chocolate and made to order with a variety of rotating toppings like freeze-dried berries and potato chips. Ice cream and frozen custard are also sold here and the line is almost always shorter than at Franklin Fountain."

"112 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106Phone: (215) 967-1184Visit Website. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Franklin Ice Cream Bar (@franklinicecreambar)"

"Located at 4507 Baltimore Ave. in Spruce Hill, it is the highest rated bubble tea spot in Philadelphia, boasting five stars out of 93 reviews on Yelp. The first Taiwanese spot to serve shaved ice in Philadelphia, Ice Cave also offers a wide variety of specially crafted bubble teas like the toffee Assam with milk and tapioca. On the menu, there are also dairy and non-dairy shaved ice options from peanut butter and milk to lemon green tea."

"Open since 1993, this multi-locale bakery has been providing Philadelphia with European-style artisan breads (many derived from organic flours and leavened with wild yeasts) since way before terms like miche and levain wiggled their way into the American culinary lexicon. Bread-centric as they are, Metropolitan also makes what just might be the best cookie in the city — a traditional chocolate chip tarted up with the addition of chewy sour cherries and balanced with a sprinkle of Maldon sea salt ($2.25/each)."

"Metropolitan Bakery’s six locations in some of Philadelphia’s best neighborhoods sell more than 30 varieties of homemade breads made with locally sourced and sustainable products from area farmers and small producers. Try the organic Miche with a sourdough flavor and a chewy, hearty texture, inspired by the famous bread of the Poilâne bakery in Paris, and pumpernickel made with dark rye flour, onions, sunflower seeds, brewed coffee, cocoa powder, and honey molasses."

"Metropolitan Bakery, opened in 1993, has grown into multiple retail locations, a cafe, and a booming wholesale business. Head to the original Rittenhouse shop for tarts, brownies, cookies, and more. View this post on Instagram"

"Quartermaster Plaza has been the pride of South Philadelphia offering a spacious home to various retail centers. The mall contains a lot of famous retail brands like PetSmart, Planet Fitness and Home Depot. Having BJ’s Wholesale Club onboard has contributed to its sustained development."

"A fixture in the Philadelphia area since 2009, Whipped Bakeshop prides itself on creating edible works of art that perfectly fit a couple’s style. With moist cakes and artful designs that will amaze your guests, Zoe’s sweet tooth and creative spirit drove her to open up her bakery in 2009. Since then, she and her talented team have made thousands of cakes for couples all over the Philadelphia area."

"Whipped Bakeshop is an award-winning boutique bakeshop that specializes in handcrafted cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. This appointment-only bakery only accepts orders placed in advance so that their talented chefs and bakers can work their magic. Whipped Bakeshop opened in 2008 and grew in recognition immediately due to it being the baby of Philly artist Zoe Lukas."

"Order custom cakes, cupcakes, and cookies from this Fishtown bakeshop, delivering Wednesday through Saturday for orders $40 and over. This shop is appointment only, so you have to order in advance. 📍636 Belgrade St., 📞 215-598-5449, 🌐 whippedbakeshop.com, 📷 @whippedbakeshop, 🕑 Mon.-Fri."

"For cupcakes piled high with swirls of pillowy icing, check out Sweet Box, which is posting a new menu each morning to Instagram and Facebook. Treat yourself to a single cupcake, or place an order for four, six, or 12. All boxes can be customized to contain the flavors of your choice (think chocolate peanut butter and strawberries and champagne)."

"Because you can’t really bring a whole tube of Pillsbury slice-and-bake out in public, there’s local bakery Sweet Box’s edible cookie dough – no eggs, so it’s safe!. – packaged in small portable cups that fit inconspicuously inside your hoodie pocket."

"Washington Square West Perhaps better known for the cupcakes, Sweet Box in Washington Square West makes great donuts that are too-often overlooked. Baked, not fried, the donuts don't hinge on being overly sweet but still nail the sugar-laden treat."

"So, we found this place via yelp since it has quite some good reviews and we decided to stop by. Tbaar is in a shopping center at St. Vincent St., the same shopping center was China Gourmet resto and Oriental Market is located. The place is a bit small with limited seating, but it was not so hard to get seats since most customers come in here to order to-go drinks."

"If you want to reward great service, you can leave a tip for your delivery person. The tip amount is always up to you."

"The area surrounding Passyunk Avenue in South Philly has transformed into one of the best places to eat and drink in the city. It’s where the young chefs go, opening up restaurants that quickly gain cult-like followings for things like new takes on bao buns or expertly done renditions of the classic Jewish bakery. It’s also where some folks are brewing some very good beer."

"Second District Brewing is set up in a warehouse space, offering patrons a variety of brews plus a full, veggie-friendly, food menu. This spot is great for patrons looking for an interesting brew, a welcoming vibe, or great service. **Open for outside seating and takeout"

"This hip, convivial bar and brewery serves inventive beers and mighty delicious nosh in a rustic-chic warehouse space. Noteworthy vegetarian and vegan bar food (think: vegan pork rinds) pair with eight taps in regular rotation."