Mattie’s Water Ice

If you want to talk about gimmicks, Mattie’s is it. There water ice is tasty, but it’s average in comparison to other spots.
They do have a ton of flavors and their prices are great. I swear, we made the mistake of getting the third size up, of which they had 6 – 7 sizes, and it was a beast. I thought it was going to eat me. I so had to battle with the 90 degree sun too. That ish was dripping all over.
But yeah, the gimmick. They claim to be African water ice and all of their flavors have an African type of name. It’s so misleading. This is regular water ice. Do they even have water ice in Africa? If they do, I’d bet this is not it. Also, some of their African names makes figuring out the actual flavor not easy. And with a gazilion flavors, you just don’t want to make them go through them all.

Do not believe the hype given by the now syndicated chain of overpriced Water Ice from fellow sister PA vendor Rita’s. Mattie’s is the REAL DEAL. Located in West Philadelphia, I know why the Fresh Prince was able to remain cool on a hot Philly day in July! Mattie’s is the best kept secret, offering a rainbow of flavors which push afro-​carib-​centristic labelling. The generous portioning, the inexpensive prices, and the out the window vending should not discount your opinion of the true gourmet experience you will enjoy. I for one have abandoned all other water ice in the city no matter how hot I am…(even John’s in South Philly or the place on Fairmont Avenue by the Armory), and taken the trip out west because I have come to find that no southern snowball, or caribbean shaved ice, or irish ice can hold a candle to Mattie’s!