Rita's Italian Ice

About

We are located at: 8601 Frankford Ave (across from St. Dom's) in NE Philly.

Story

We can't imagine a more appropriate setting for the Rita's story to begin than the sweltering hot summer of 1984. It was then that Bob Tumolo, a former Philadelphia firefighter, started selling Italian Ice from a small porch window in Bensalem, PA. Bob and his mother, Elizabeth, created their own Italian Ice recipe, which they made fresh each day and quickly perfected the flavors and consistency of the frozen treat, adding chunks of fresh fruit to some of the flavors. With the modest goal of earning a little extra income, he named the business after his wife, RITA!

Today, Rita's continues to grow, expand, and spread happiness everywhere it goes. Still made fresh every day with real fruit. Still refreshing. Still fun. Still delicious. Just like it was in the early days when Bob Tumolo and his mother opened the very first Rita's in 1984.

Rita's is proud to be a locally owned small business, and an ultimate treat destination for families. Whether you enjoy Rita's famous Italian Ice, award-winning Frozen Custard, our #1 treat Gelati, or another signature treat, we're committed to providing a dose of happiness with every visit.
Real fruit. Real fresh. No place like Rita's!

Mission

Our Mission
Ice, Custard and Happiness = Rita's

At Rita's, our tag line of "Ice Custard Happiness" is more than a saying. It’s our way of life – and a steadfast promise to our valued guests.

We promise happiness, and it’s a promise that we keep. Our Treat Team members stand behind it every day when they come to work and serve our guests. Because at Rita's, each person who visits our Frankford Ave location is our guest, not just a customer.

Our guests come to Rita’s to feel carefree, to escape the pressures of daily life, to take a moment for themselves, and to get a dose of happiness! Therefore, we stop at nothing to ensure that each guest enjoys the freshest, highest quality treats -- served quickly and with a smile.

Products

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