Chef
Eric Berley

Philadelphia

My Venues

The Franklin Fountain
116 Market St
Philadelphia, PA

Accolades

Best of Philly: Ice Cream
Philadelphia magazine
Best of Philly: Ice Cream
Philadelphia magazine

TV appearance (Chocolate soda)
Best Thing I Ever Ate
ChefsFeed Winner
One of the Best Things to Eat in Philly

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Where I Go Out

Gustaio sandwich

Paesano's Philly Style

$, Sandwiches, Italian, North Philadelphia

"When I happen to be near a Paesano's on a workday around lunchtime, I have to have this sandwich. Tucked into flatbread, the African-spiced lamb sausage with cherries, Gorgonzola Dolce, and arugula is foreign yet familiar and altogether delicious."

Chef

Eric Berley

The Franklin Fountain

Cheesesteak

John's Roast Pork

$, Outdoor Seating, Sandwiches, Breakfast, South Philadelphia

"The classic cheesesteak at John's Roast Pork is a two-person endeavor for those of us who weigh under 150 pounds. It's beautiful, award-winning, and worthy of any wait. Enjoy the democracy."

Chef

Eric Berley

The Franklin Fountain

Cheese plate

Talula's Garden

$$$, Modern, American, New American, Center City

"There are so many cheeses to choose from here, it's like an encyclopedia of fromage. Co-owner and cheese queen Aimee Olexy's motivation to source sustainably-raised cheeses has my business coming back. Honestly, I'd trust them with anything cheese and make a feast out of it!"

Chef

Eric Berley

The Franklin Fountain

Fried chicken

Khyber Pass Pub

$$, Happy Hour, Full Bar, Gastropub, Music Venue, Cajun / Creole, Center City East

"The South will rise again! Or at least it sure does at Khyber Pass Pub, which is around the corner from our shop in Old City. I respect their emphasis on authentic recipes, like their killer fried chicken. I always order it with sides of coleslaw and fried okra."

Chef

Eric Berley

The Franklin Fountain

Wild huckleberry pain perdu

Square 1682

$$, Modern, American, New American, Bar, Hotel Bar, Center City

"Delicately sweet yet balanced morsels of fresh huckleberry jam take you 'down the river' of maple syrup and freshly made brioche. It's like a dessert in the a.m.!"

Chef

Eric Berley

The Franklin Fountain

Onion soup gratinée

Parc

$$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, French, Modern, Full Bar, Center City

"The French onion soup at Parc continues to be the best tasting and best looking onion soup I've ever experienced. Remember this dish if you're ever sick this winter, as it will warm your whole soul."

Chef

Eric Berley

The Franklin Fountain

At My Venues

New York egg cream

The Franklin Fountain

$$, Ice Cream, Center City East

"I love the charm of this old-timey Old City soda parlor. The chocolate egg cream hits the spot for me every time, but if it’s ice cream you’re after, the sundaes here are creative and always done well."

Chef

Shane Solomon

Pizzeria Stella

Black raspberry & maple-walnut ice cream

The Franklin Fountain

$$, Ice Cream, Center City East

"This is the ice cream we serve at Kennett, and when I visit the Fountain in Old City, where the flavors change frequently, I consider myself lucky if I'm able to get my hands on scoops of black raspberry and maple-walnut. Market Street could be on fire; I'm not moving until I finish my ice cream."

Chef

Brian Ricci

Peanut Butter Ice Cream made with vanilla base and sweet, salty peanut butter swirls

The Franklin Fountain

$$, Ice Cream, Center City East

"No day like today for a pint of Peanut Butter Ice Cream, made using creamy vanilla ice cream, loaded with with sweet and salty peanut butter swirls!🌀🥜🍨"

Chef

Eric Berley

The Franklin Fountain

Wiener Eiskaffe with cold brew coffee and ice cream

The Franklin Fountain

$$, Ice Cream, Center City East

"Wiener Eiskaffe has Cold Brew Coffee with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream, and a drizzle of Chocolate Syrup. It usually isn't served with seltzer, but we tried it out and think it's delicious! ❄️☕️🍦🍫 Cold Brew Coffee and Wiener Eiskaffe are both available year-round."

Chef

Eric Berley

The Franklin Fountain

Hydrox ice cream with cream sandwich cookies

The Franklin Fountain

$$, Ice Cream, Center City East

"Our Hydrox Ice Cream and Topping are an homage to the original cream sandwich cookie. The Hydrox Cookie was first invented in 1908, four years before the Oreo! 😛"

Chef

Eric Berley

The Franklin Fountain

Peach Melba parfait

The Franklin Fountain

$$, Ice Cream, Center City East

"In 1863, soprano Nellie Melba’s performance of Wagner’s Lohengrin 🎼 inspired French chef Auguste Escoffier to create an exquisite dessert for the singer. 🎤🎤 The Peach Melba Parfait is a scoop of Peach Ice Cream 🍑🍑, topped with Whipped Cream, Raspberry Compote, and Almonds. 😋🎶"

Chef

Eric Berley

The Franklin Fountain

ChefEric Berley

Philadelphia

My Venues

Accolades

Where I Go Out

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Chef
Eric Berley