Thrillist

"Bassetts has been in Philadelphia for a long time -- since 1861, in fact, and in the Reading Terminal Market since 1892. The family-run ice creamery sells its churned creations all over the country, but the original counter feels the most authentic. The flavor list is filled with hits like peanut butter swirl, moose tracks, English toffee crunch, and more."

Adam Erace

"Established in 1861, Bassetts is one of the oldest ice cream makers in America; the stand at the Reading Terminal Market is as iconic as its butter pecan."

Roaming Hunger

"From classics like vanilla and chocolate to specialty flavors of the moose tracks and tart raspberry truffle, they're offering ice cream on a whole new level of delicious."

Tina Wong

"I liked their ice creams because it’s pretty flavorful, the butterfat content creates this rich, dense yet fluffy, sweet but not too overwhelming ice cream, and it’s not pretentious."

Kevin Alexander

"The 21 Best Old-School Ice Cream Shops In America: Bassetts Ice Cream - We’re specifically talking about the original location at Reading Terminal Market, which the family has been using since the farmers market opened in 1892 (just look for the big three-scoop ice cream cone sign). The pro move here is really to get a DiNic’s roast pork sandwich and then hit up Bassetts for some English Toffee Crunch."

Laurel D'Agenais

"Ice Cream Paradise: Located in Philadelphia's bustling Reading Terminal Market, Bassetts Ice Cream feeds hundreds of ice cream-craving tourists each day. What makes Bassetts ice cream so delicious? Its unique flavor keeps patrons coming back for more."

Michelle Mass

"Seven of our favorite spots to grab a cooling cone this summer: Bassetts Ice Cream has been inside the Reading Terminal Market since 1861, making it one of the oldest ice cream shops around the country. With traditional flavors like banana, chocolate chip, and vanilla, this parlor has about every flavor you'd want."

Michelle Hein

"Top Cold Treats In Philadelphia: Bassetts Ice Cream - Founded in 1861 by Lewis Bassett, Bassetts is America’s oldest ice cream company. The family claims that top-quality ingredients like Madagascar vanilla beans and a lighter, creamier texture keeps customers coming back after all these years."

Sue Manuel

"Bassetts is America’s oldest ice cream company … so they must be doing something right! My personal recommendation – try the Guatemalan Ripple, which is coffee ice cream with mocha fudge swirls and espresso truffles."

Sam Bloch

"It may just be our imagination, but the ice cream at the Terminal is creamier and richer than the stuff they pack in pints and sell to the masses. They also serve up some classic ice cream delights like root bear floats, milkshakes, and sundaes that are delicious. Bassetts is the classic Philadelphia ice cream."