The Franklin Fountain

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116 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
The Franklin Fountain aims to serve an experience steeped in ideals, drizzled with drollery, and sprinkled with the forgotten flavors of the American past.

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4.02,340 reviews
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Angela S.
10/1/2025

We arrived around 7:30 on a Friday night, and the line was out the door! This sweet, old-school style ice cream parlor offers both classic and fun fruit flavors like banana, coconut, blueberry,...

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Rachel K.
10/29/2025

Expensive but delicious. Line was out the door on a Saturday afternoon. If you like banana, the caramelized banana ice cream is really good. My boyfriend wasn't a huge fan of his cherry soda. It...

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Allen C.
10/24/2025

Old school style ice creamery and soda fountain place for you to stop by and get a dessert at the end of your night. Really expensive, but delicate and delicious ice cream with creative home-made...

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Thomas V.
9/14/2025

Stopping by here was a must when visiting Philly's waterfront. Walking through their doors, it was like a blast to the past. All their decor resembles a historical ice cream parlor and soda...

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John Y.
9/7/2025

The ice cream was ok, thought it would be something amazing being they have such a long history there. Not much space in this corner lot. There are only a few customers that are allowed inside at...

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