I think this is a regional specialty – at least, I have never seen water ice north of Long Island or south of DC. We discovered it when my now-husband moved to the Philly area during our dating days, and except for one or two... (13 replies, last updated by Suefoo August 27, 2006)

Okay, it is hot as heck out and that is a good thing, but I can’t drive to my old hometown water ice joint in Norristown every night for some cool relief! Where should I go for real water ice? You know, the kind made with... (1 reply, last updated by edgrimley August 6, 2003)

I’m meeting friends from Florida in Phila this Sunday (used to live there but moved two years ago). They’re looking for water ice at least once during the day. Anywhere good and open this early in the season?... (4 replies, last updated by Grannypnut May 4, 2005)

Does anyone know where to get some yummy water ice like Rita’s back east. Or Ices Queen in Brooklyn? This summer is too darn hot without something smooth and cold like that. My mouth will be watering while I wait for an... (11 replies, last updated by toripowell July 20, 2008)

opened up on SW Vegas (Ft. Apache and Trop) that tastes just like the East Coast water ices. It’s not so frozen that it’s impossible to eat. It’s nice and watery and they even offer custard to go with it.... (4 replies, last updated by scarab May 26, 2008)

Not Rita’s! We like a yummy homemade water ice. Our favorite was Lix in Bala- but now we have moved away and miss their bing cherry ice, and choc with choc chip ice. Looking for a new place near Drexel Hill. (5 replies, last updated by productionjon May 20, 2007)

When the heat starts to turn up, I think about a guilty pleasure I enjoyed in Philly 2 years ago—-water ice! Does anyone know if there is any place in SoCal that offer this? Aw....it was even better when swirled with frozen... (23 replies, last updated by Das Ubergeek July 28, 2007)

(Thirty minute drive...) Love good water ice - some delish stuff in Staten Island – all around Bklyn – but my fav is still Phila style (Oregon Ave)... There’s the kind that’s like a sorbet (nyc style) and... (2 replies, last updated by waves May 24, 2004)

Hey— I was coming home from South st. this evening and stopped at John’s Water Ice on 7th and Christian. This place is great! I think it rivals the Lemon Ice King in Corona, Queens. This is the perfect place on an 80... (0 replies, last updated by Gabriel Solis June 28, 2000)

We’ve been loving the ice creams from Rick’s. Tonight my brother served up some of the water ices, so refreshing on a warm night. The raspberry is softer in texture with some pulp mixed in and sweeter in the balance.... (1 reply, last updated by Eli Manjarrez July 8, 2004)

I just moved here from Philadelphia and have a craving for some good water ice. Any recommendations from my new chow family? (15 replies, last updated by Four Pupz August 19, 2004)

, but the nuts were not crisp. Likewise the kulfi was not the freshest with terrific flavor in the ice cream, but the pistachios were a little water-logged. I’d like to try both of these from newer batches some time. The... (2 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong December 1, 2003)

Been in Boston 15 yrs, but I’m a Philly guy. I make my own soft pretzels and cheesesteaks and roast pork, etc. to satisfy those cravings, but has anyone found a local place for good WATER ICE? I’m not talking... (11 replies, last updated by Guilty Glutton July 7, 2008)

I spotted this place a few months ago. It’s right around the corner from Horace & Dickies on the north side of H Street. It’s just a carryout window that serves ice cream and water ice (blueberry, cherry, pina colada,... (22 replies, last updated by monkeyrotica April 24, 2007)

Does anyone know of a place where I can get Water Ice in the College Park, Maryland Area? Anywhere in the North Quadrants of DC would be great too. And, Ice crunchy snow cones don’t count as Water Ice! (1 reply, last updated by Skipper June 6, 2003)