04-03-2025
Ice, ice, baby: Rita's Italian Ice locations have opened across South Jersey
There's a sure sign that spring isn't far off: Rita's Ice officially opened all of its locations, including those in South Jersey.
With more than 60 flavors of Italian ice, 24 frozen custard options and unique creations such as the thick, creamy Concrete cup, the ice-and-custard Blendini and more, Rita's has expanded to almost 600 locations across the U.S. since starting in Philadelphia 40 years ago.
Here's how, where and when to get your Rita's fix in 2025.
Rita's opened at all locations March 1.
According to the company, all locations are required to open on the first day of March and stay open until the third Sunday in September. Some Rita's locations stay open longer or year-round.
Every year, Rita's celebrates the first day of spring by giving away a free 6-ounce Italian ice. It has been doing this for more than 25 years. You can stop by March 20 to grab your treat.
As the company wrote, it's "just our way of kicking off the season — and spreading a little happiness."
Rita's is well-represented in South Jersey with more than 30 locations, according to the website.
The South Jersey locations include sites in:
Absecon.
Atlantic City.
Berlin.
Bridgeton.
Brigantine.
Browns Mills.
Burlington Township.
Cape May.
Cherry Hill.
Glassboro.
Hammonton.
Lindenwold.
Little Egg Harbor.
Logan Township.
Mantua.
Marlton.
Medford.
Millville.
Moorestown.
Mount Holly.
Mount Laurel.
Northfield.
North Cape May.
Ocean City.
Pine Hill.
Rio Grande.
Runnemede.
Sea Isle City.
Sewell.
Sicklerville.
Vineland.
Voorhees.
Willingboro.
Woodbury.
Rita's rotates its Italian ice, aka water ice, selections on a daily basis. Water ice is made fresh and comes in more than 60 varieties.
According to the company, mango and cherry are the most popular options at its stores, followed by Swedish Fish.
Rita's often introduces new choices to the lineup. Last year the chain offered Sour Patch Kids watermelon ice.
Check with your local store via social media or call for flavor availability and to inquire about rotating flavors of the day. See all the flavor options at and check their website for the Rita's locations in New Jersey.
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This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Want some water ice? Rita's Italian Ice locations have opened.
