Three colorful donuts with sprinkles on a wooden surface, with a child's hand reaching for one.

18 Sweet Dessert Places Around Philadelphia

Philadelphia families deserve to know where the best dessert spots and sweet treats shops are located! The area has a number of stellar donut shops, bakeries, and even food trucks that create every sort of dessert imaginable. Or check out our favorite ice cream places!


 
    factorydonuts.com

    Factory Donuts

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    Shila said:  There's something about designing-your-own donut that's appealing to people of all ages. At Factory Donuts, you watch your donuts come out hot, get dipped, & customized to how you want to decorate it!

    To help you out, they offer 20 signature ideas, including popular choices like Mint Drizzle, Maple Bacon Explosion, & French Toast.

    Imagine creating your own signature treat. The possibilities are endless! Kids can request toppings based on anything such as their favorite color, or simply, however they're feeling that day!... Nutty Chocolate?! Parents, they serve coffee too!

    Philadelphia, PA
    ritasice.com

    Rita's Water Ice

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    Tim Ponisciak said:  If you are visiting Philadelphia with the kids, you've got to get some of a Philadelphia staple, Rita's Water Ice! Rita's is the most famous water ice shop in Philadelphia. It has expanded quite a bit to other parts of the east coast over the last couple of years, but for a taste of the original, go out to Bensalem to the first Rita's!

    Bensalem, PA

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