Philadelphia is home to quite a few ice cream shops, and with the summer now upon us, it’s the perfect time to visit them, write Annemarie Dooling, Ernest Owens, and Eater Staff for the publication.

Owner Jermaine Wilson used trips back to Philly to serve as the foundation of his business, Jay's Water Ice. Wilson is now working to grow his Philadelphia Water Ice business in Eastern Iowa.

Generations of serving up water ice in South Philly and beyond. John Cardullo started the water ice shop in 1945, according to John's website. His grandson Anthony Cardullo continues the family ...