OUR STORY
Our mission is to make people feel good—through ice cream, through connection, and through care for our community and the environment.
At Weckerly’s Ice Cream, we create products, experiences, and spaces that spark joy. From the ingredients we choose to how we care for our team and connect with our customers, everything we do is guided by honesty, respect, compassion, and curiosity.
We were founded in 2012 with the goal of turning a scoop of ice cream into something meaningful. Over time, we’ve grown from a small start-up operation into a “micro-creamery” churning out of Globe Dye Works, a repurposed textile plant in North Philadelphia. Cristina Torres took ownership of our production and retail operations in January 2024, and our mission remains the same: make great ice cream and use it to build something beautiful.
OUR sCOOP SHOPS
In December 2016, we opened our first brick-and-mortar shop in Fishtown. It quickly became the heart of Weckerly’s—a bright, welcoming space with a rotating board of seasonal flavors, handmade toppings, and warm pairings. It’s a place where neighbors, families, and visitors come together to slow down and enjoy.
Since then, we’ve expanded to a second location in the King of Prussia Mall, bringing our small-batch, locally rooted ice cream to an even wider audience. And very soon, we’re thrilled to be opening a third shop in Rittenhouse Square, offering another warm and joyful gathering space in the heart of Philadelphia.
Before our shops, we scooped at farmers’ markets, pop-ups, and special events—and we still do. We cater weddings, celebrations, and community gatherings with the same care and creativity that go into every pint and sandwich.
WHY ICE CREAM?
Because it’s fun. It’s nostalgic. It brings people together.
We saw an opportunity to connect people directly to their local food system in a way that feels joyful and approachable. Ice cream became our tool—an invitation to slow down, engage with what’s in season, and share something sweet with the people around you.
We want the neighborhood scoop shop to be more than a seasonal stop. We imagine it as a year-round space for curiosity, comfort, and connection.
The Way We Work
We make our ice cream from scratch—truly. We pasteurize a base of milk, cream, eggs, and sugar right here in our creamery. That gives us total freedom to build recipes around what’s fresh, what’s local, and what inspires us. We use a traditional French-style custard base, made with egg yolks for an extra-rich, velvety texture. No gums, no shortcuts—just clean, vibrant flavor.
In the kitchen, the process is equal parts science and magic. The pasteurizer gently heats and stirs our ice cream base, infusing it with flavor. From there, it’s churned in small batches—about six gallons at a time—then flash frozen to preserve that perfectly creamy texture.
Almost everything that goes into or on top of our ice cream is made in-house, from cones and cookies to hot fudge and fruit sauces. It’s labor-intensive, but it allows us to create layered, intentional flavors that reflect the season and the people behind the ingredients.
Our Flavors
From early May through November, our flavors are guided by what’s growing around us—mint, rhubarb, strawberries, sweet potatoes, cranberries, and more. In the colder months, we lean into scoop shop classics like Butter Pecan and Rocky Road, alongside more offbeat experiments.
We also make fruit-forward sorbets and a few non-dairy options with chocolate or nut bases—another chance to highlight beautiful ingredients in their purest form.
Our Sandwiches
In 2013, we made our first batch of ice cream sandwiches—just 36 of them. Two thin cookies, a thick layer of ice cream, hand-wrapped in compostable paper. That simple idea grew into something special. Today, we hand-make tens of thousands of sandwiches every year, still using the same care and technique. The format is familiar, but it’s also our canvas—where we get to play, collaborate, and surprise.
We’ve partnered with chefs, artists, nonprofits, and neighbors to bring unexpected and unforgettable sandwiches to life. Each one is a small, joyful celebration of flavor, community, and creativity.
