Opening hours
Closed · opens 12:00 PM
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Upper Darby: 8:44 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (610) 284-7482 to confirm.
Location & directions
1550 Garrett RoadUpper Darby, PA 19082
About Rita's Italian Ice
Rita's Italian Ice is an ice cream shop located at 1550 Garrett Road in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. Our Upper Darby guide covers 25 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Rita's Italian Ice is open daily, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
You can visit for takeout.
You can reach the team at (610) 284-7482.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ice Cream Shop
- Address
- 1550 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082
- Phone
- (610) 284-7482
- Hours
- Open daily, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 8 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for ice cream shops and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Rita's Italian Ice’s weekday schedule with 290 other ice cream shops in Pennsylvania. On a typical weekday it opens at 12:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:15 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 66% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 70 hours a week, about the same as the local median (70 hours). 93% of ice cream shops in Pennsylvania open on Sundays, and Rita's Italian Ice is one of them.
Compared with 290 other ice cream shops in Pennsylvania that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for ice cream shops in Pennsylvania
Based on 24 menus with 156 priced items from ice cream shops in Pennsylvania, the median menu item costs $4.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.00 and $7.00.
We don’t have Rita's Italian Ice’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what ice cream shops in Pennsylvania typically charge.
Calculated from 24 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Rita's Italian Ice there are 2 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 26 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (5), Burgers & Fast Food (4), Pizza (3), and Sandwiches & Delis (2).
Competition is light: 1 other ice cream shop is within a mile and 6 within three miles. The closest is Dairy Queen, 0.8 mi away.
9 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Asian & PacificPearl Chinese & Japanese0.4 mi
- PizzaAcropolis Pizza0.6 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodGeorges Water Ice0.7 mi
- AmericanPerkins0.7 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.7 mi
What to expect at an ice cream shop
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Rita's Italian Ice's opening hours?
Open daily, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is Rita's Italian Ice open on Sunday?
Yes, Rita's Italian Ice is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Rita's Italian Ice located?
Rita's Italian Ice is located at 1550 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082.
What is the phone number of Rita's Italian Ice?
You can call Rita's Italian Ice at (610) 284-7482.
Does Rita's Italian Ice offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Rita's Italian Ice, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout.
Is Rita's Italian Ice open late?
Yes – Rita's Italian Ice is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Rita's Italian Ice?
There are 26 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Rita's Italian Ice. Nearby options include Pearl Chinese & Japanese (0.4 mi), Acropolis Pizza (0.6 mi), and Georges Water Ice (0.7 mi).
Are there other ice cream shops near Rita's Italian Ice?
1 other ice cream shop within a mile. The closest is Dairy Queen, 0.8 mi away.
How much do ice cream shops in Pennsylvania cost?
Based on 24 menus with 156 priced items from ice cream shops in Pennsylvania, the median menu item costs $4.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.00 and $7.00.
Nearby places
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