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Is The Franklin Fountain Ice Cream Still Open? Update (Philadelphia, PA)

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As of September 2026, The Franklin Fountain Ice Cream is listed open on franklinicecream.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The business's own website, checked 2026-09-08, returns HTTP 200 with a 2026 copyright notice and an active local-delivery ordering widget.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The episode featured The Franklin Fountain's house-made ice cream, served at an old-fashioned soda fountain designed to evoke an early-1900s ice cream parlor. The shop was founded in 2004 by the Berley brothers in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood, according to the business's own website. According to that website, checked 2026-09-08 and displaying a 2026 copyright notice, the Franklin Ice Cream Bar currently offers local delivery ordering, ice cream cakes, catering, and bulk and wholesale sales alongside its retail counter, and lists its address as 116 Market Street in Old City, Philadelphia. No relocation, ownership change, or closure has been reported for this business.

This appearance is a duplicate listing of The Franklin Fountain's ice cream bar for the same episode ("Best Thing I Ever Drank", S3E13). The Franklin Fountain's house-made ice cream, served at its old-fashioned Old City soda fountain, was the specialty featured. According to the business's own website, checked 2026-09-08, the Franklin Ice Cream Bar continues to operate at 116 Market Street with local delivery ordering and a 2026 copyright notice.

S2E8 featured Franklin Fountain, an ice cream parlor and soda fountain in Philadelphia's Old City known for house-made ice cream, sundaes, and fountain classics served in a vintage-style shop. The business was founded in 2004 by the Berley Brothers at 116 Market St, according to the business's website. Checked 2026-09-08, Franklin Fountain's website listed online ordering for local delivery, gift certificates, and bulk and wholesale ice cream (franklinfountain.com).

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 3, Episode 13
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Best Thing I Ever Drank
What was featured
The Franklin Fountain's house-made ice cream at the soda fountain
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Franklin Fountain Ice Cream
Season / episode
Season 3, Episode 13
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Best Thing I Ever Drank
What was featured
A repeat mention of Franklin Fountain's house-made ice cream
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Franklin Fountain Ice Cream
Season / episode
Season 2, Episode 8
Original air date
Episode title
—
What was featured
house-made ice cream, sundaes, and old-fashioned soda fountain treats
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Franklin Fountain Ice Cream

Frequently asked questions

Is The Franklin Fountain Ice Cream still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Franklin Fountain Ice Cream is listed open on franklinicecream.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to The Franklin Fountain Ice Cream after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The episode featured The Franklin Fountain's house-made ice cream, served at an old-fashioned soda fountain designed to evoke an early-1900s ice cream parlor. As of September 2026, The Franklin Fountain Ice Cream is listed open on franklinicecream.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is The Franklin Fountain Ice Cream located?

116 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured The Franklin Fountain Ice Cream?

Season 3, Episode 13 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Best Thing I Ever Drank”.

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Visit info

Address
116 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Venue type
other
Official website
franklinicecream.com

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