Owners of Yardley Ice House Announce a New Store Opening in Newtown

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• The family-owned and operated Newtown Ice House will make its debut next spring on historic State Street.
• Mahana Fresh Introducing Perfect Summer Cuisine to Brick
• Location and Contact
• Support
• Popular gourmet water ice business returns with favorite summertime treat. Find out when, below.
• Premium Italian Water Ice Store Coming To Newtown In 2023
• Helen’s Sausage House to Open Second Delaware Location in the Fall

On Saturday, March 16 at noon Jackie and Todd McGonigal will reopen their popular Ice House locations in Yardley Borough and Newtown Borough for another season of frozen treats. Also, because they are located next to the Blue Pooch Grooming business they will be selling doggie ice cream sandwiches. Also, because they are located next to Blue Pooch Grooming they will be selling doggie ice cream treats for their four-legged friends. “We can’t wait to serve the Newtown community and see everyone when we open next spring,” said Jackie. “I’m always happy to see more ice and more ice cream options in town.

The family-owned and operated Newtown Ice House will make its debut next spring on historic State Street.

Newtown will be offering vanilla and chocolate custard "on tap" and various "to-go" options from its front freezer. In addition to its wildly popular gourmet water ice, the Newtown Ice House will offer old-fashioned soft-serve custard and fat-free ice cream, gelatis, sundaes, shakes, malts, floats and blend-ins. In addition to its wildly-popular gourmet Italian water ice, the Ice House will offer old-fashioned soft-serve vanilla and chocolate custard and vegan vanilla ice cream. So we’re going to bring our premium ice to Newtown and share it with the community,” said Jackie. Plus a lot of our patrons travel from Newtown to our Yardley store so it made sense to open here." Known for their various ice cream and water ice flavors, the Yardley shop is bringing their popular options to customers in neighboring Newtown.

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The Ice House boasts more than 150 unique flavors, 16 of which are featured during any given week. NEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA — The hottest new addition to town also happens to be its coolest. McGonigal reported a "wonderful" first season in Newtown. You'll be able to check out the flavors daily by clicking here. This Jersey girl has never been to Yardley Ice House but I've heard so many great reviews that I'll be taking a trip across the river this summer to treat myself and my family. Get there early, the first 200 people in line will get a free Newtown Ice House car magnet.

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"Patrons can ask for a punch card and earn a punch for every medium and large item. After nine purchases, they get a free medium water ice." Newtownians who have never been to the Yardley Ice House are in for a treat, especially on those hot, muggy days of summer, said Jackie. And one bucket never lasts more than two days. Newtownians who have never been to the Yardley Ice House are in for a treat, especially during those hot, muggy dog days of summer. State Senator Steve Santarsiero, who has been a regular at the Yardley Ice House with his wife and children for years, said it’s exciting to see the business expand to Newtown.

NEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA — The owners of the Yardley Ice House will be bringing its premium water ice to historic State Street in Newtown Borough next spring. The new addition was also receiving good reviews from one of the toughest critics in the crowd, State Rep. Perry Warren who once operated his own neighbor ice cream business. “We will be holding mini-pop up events where customers can get some seasonal favorites like Pumpkin Pie and apple pie ices,” said owner Jackie McGonigal. The owners of the Yardley Ice House, located at 77 S Main Street in Yardley, have just announced a second location that is being planned for the spring. The new shop, the Newtown Ice House, will be located at 156 North State Street in Newtown. The shop is a nearby addition to the popular Yardley Ice House, located at 77 South Main Street in Yardley, which has also closed for the season.

The new Newtown Ice House has the same owners as Yardley Ice House, Jackie and Todd McGonigal. They're excited to open this second location because Newtown is their hometown. The Ice House will be open from 12 to 9 p.m. They will also be scheduling fundraising with local schools and organizations. Among the new flavors is a Calm Waters Cold Brew Custard that will be sold as a "to go" item at the Newtown store.

Since its opening three decades ago, the Ice House has built a reputation for making and serving top-shelf, gourmet water ice made with premium, fresh, and creamy ingredients. The Newtown Ice House, which opened back in the spring, held its last day of business for the season on Oct. 1. Having become a popular spot in Newtown, the business’ first season was a massive success, with customers consistently lining up to try their treats.

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One big change from Yardley’s is that the Newtown location will be accepting credit cards. Also, because they will be located next to the Blue Pooch Grooming business they will be offering doggie ice cream sandwiches. The Ice House has been a hit from day one attracting long lines of customers and a buzz on the street as locals get a taste of one of the best handcrafted water ices in Bucks County. NEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA — Gourmet water ice lovers have one more day to enjoy the frozen treat. Today is the last day of the season for the Newtown Ice House and its gourmet handcrafted water ice.

“We are really just duplicating the shop to be in Newtown,” said Jackie. Jackie and Todd McGonigal have announced plans for a second location - the Newtown Ice House - slated to open in 2023 at the site of Mom Mom’s Take and Bake at 156 North State Street.

And the first 200 customers in line will receive a free Newtown Ice House car magnet. A lot will depend upon the board of health and when it schedules its inspection and issues a license to operate. Between January 1 when they officially take over the Newtown property and the spring, they will be transforming the space with the installation of equipment and by making some cosmetic improvements. The next project for Jackie and Todd will be to prepare their newest location for a spring opening.

The new flavor comes courtesy of a partnership between the Newtown Ice House and Calm Waters Coffee on South State Street. Always experimenting with new flavors, the Ice House owners said they are working on several new flavors, including Macadamia Nut. They're also toying with the idea of a dill pickle flavor. The shop will open at noon at 156 North State Street near the intersection with Jefferson Street in Newtown Borough. "We also have some fundraisers on the calendar at both locations and are looking for more clubs and schools to book with us," said Jackie. "Anyone interested in booking a fundraiser can send us an email at or "

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The original location was opened in 1994 by Susan and John Bissert. Under their ownership, Yardley Ice House won Best of Philly in 2003, 2012, 2013, and in 2016 when it graced the cover of Philadelphia Magazine as the best water ice in the Delaware Valley. The Ice House owners said they will continue partnering this year with the nearby Newtown Theatre with cross-promotional offerings. Last year, the Ice House whipped up three different Marguerita flavors during Jimmy Buffet nights at the theatre. They also provided refreshing desserts during the theatre's annual Black and White Night.

The close proximity will give local residents the option of stopping in either town while also spreading their reach to residents and visitors of Bucks County. NEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA — In just a few short days, Newtown will be enjoying one of the best hand crafted gourmet water ices in Bucks County. A popular ice cream and water ice shop in Bucks County has just announced a new location being opened in a nearby town. NEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA — In just a few short days, Newtown and Yardley will again be enjoying one of the best hand-crafted gourmet water ices in Bucks County. So we’re going to bring our premium ice to Newtown and share it with the community,” she said.

The ices have real ingredients which makes them stand out for me. When the store does open, hours will be from noon to 10 p.m. Because the ice maker is so big, Jackie said ice making operations will be located in Yardley with the ice being transported to Newtown where the ingredients will be added. This past year they added six new favors including birthday cake, wildberry Sangria, apple pie, Blue Hawaii and Ecto-Cooler, inspired by Ghostbusters. The Newtown Ice House, which opened its doors on April 15, celebrated its official grand opening on May 10 with a ribbon cutting and a business card exchange organized by the Newtown Business Association. “We are proud to announce that we will soon be opening Newtown Ice House, our second location!

“We can’t wait to serve the Newtown community and see everyone when we open in April,” said Jackie. The Bisserts retired at the beginning of 2022 passing the reins of the business over to their niece, Jackie, and her husband, Todd, who continue to improve and expand the business. “We can’t wait to serve the Newtown community and see everyone when we open,” said Jackie. The Bisserts retired at the beginning of 2022 passing the reins of the business over to their niece, Jackie, and her husband, Todd, who have continued to improve and expand the business. The Bisserts retired at the beginning of this year passing the reigns of the business over to their niece, Jackie, and her husband, Todd, who continue to improve and expand the business with new flavors. The family owned and operated ice house uses only top shelf, premium ingredients to make its Italian water ice setting it apart from its competitors, said Jackie.