Nana & Pops Ice Cream & Italian Waterice is a beloved family-owned walk-up window located in the heart of the Long Neck area in Millsboro, Delaware. Embodying the charm of a classic, nostalgic neighborhood sweet shop, this local gem is famous for serving premium Hershey Hand Dipped Ice Cream alongside its signature homemade Italian water ice. Whether you are a local resident visiting multiple times a week or a vacationer seeking the perfect evening treat, the shop provides an inviting, casual outdoor atmosphere complete with picnic tables where families and pet owners can relax and enjoy massive portions at highly affordable prices.
Free onsite private parking lot, Free street parking
Payment Methods
Cash-only (No credit cards or checks accepted)
Customer Perks
Frequent buyer punch cards available (Buy treats to earn a free item)
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Premium Homemade Quality: Renowned across Lower Delaware for offering an exceptional balance of high-quality premium ice cream and incredibly flavorful, smooth homemade Italian water ice.
Incredible Value and Generous Portions: Patrons consistently rave about the massive, towering serving sizes that far exceed expectations for the budget-friendly prices.
The Ultimate Gelati Experience: A crowd-favorite destination for authentic Philadelphia-style gelati, expertly layering refreshing water ice with rich, velvety soft-serve custard.
Dog-Friendly Hospitality: A truly welcoming spot for pets, where canine visitors are greeted with their very own complimentary pup cup filled with vanilla soft serve.
Nostalgic Local Charm: Avoids the clinical feel of major corporate dessert chains, delivering a pure childhood-inspired summer vibe backed by a rewarding loyalty punch card system.
Menu and Offerings
Homemade Italian Water Ice
Refreshing, smooth, and made completely from scratch with an expansive line of vibrant flavor options.
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Banana
Blue Hawaii
Blue Raspberry
Black Cherry
Bubble Gum
Candy Fish
Cherry
Chocolate
Cotton Candy
Expresso
Grape
Lemon
Lemon-Lime
Mango
Orange Cream
Peach
Pina Colada
Pine Apple
Root Beer
Salty Caramel
Shirley Temple
Sour Blue Raspberry
Sour Watermelon
Strawberry
Tiger’s Blood
Watermelon
Sugar-Free Cherry
Sugar-Free Mango
Sugar-Free Orange
Sugar-Free Tangerine Cream
Hand Dipped Hershey Ice Cream
Premium, rich, and creamy ice cream loaded with mix-ins, served in cups, traditional cones, or premium waffle and funnel cake cones.
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Banana Pudding
Birthday Cake
Butter Pecan
Camo Hero
Chocolate
Chocolate Marshmallow
Chocolate Moose Tracks
Coconut Chocolate Almond
Coffee
Coffee House Cookies & Cream
Cold-Brewed Caramocha
Cookies & Cream
Cotton Candy
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffle
Fudge Ripple
Green Mint Chip
Heavenly Hazelnut
Key Lime Pie
Maple Walnut
Mint Chocolate Chip
Moose Tracks
Orange Blossom
Peanut Butter Cup
Peanut Butter Pretzel
Peanut Butter Twist
Playdough
Raspberry
Red Velvet Revival
Salty Caramel Truffle
Strawberry
Strawberry Cheesecake
Vanilla
Soft Serve Ice Cream & Custard
Smooth, velvety soft serve perfect on its own or used to build custom layered combinations.
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Vanilla Soft Serve
Chocolate Soft Serve
Twist Soft Serve
Soft Serve Custard
Signature Specialty Treats
Decadent creations, frozen beverages, and hot-and-cold combinations designed for true sweet tooth enthusiasts.
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Description
Gelati
Layered combinations of homemade Italian water ice and creamy soft-serve custard.
Sundaes
Classic ice cream scoops drenched in your choice of toppings, whipped cream, and cherries.
Milkshakes
Rich, thick, hand-blended milkshakes available across various ice cream flavors.
Flurrys
Soft serve ice cream rapidly blended together with high-density candy and cookie mix-ins.
Malthouse Malts
Old-fashioned milkshakes updated with classic malted milk powder.
Floats
Classic fizzy soda floats served with your choice of root beer or orange soda and vanilla ice cream.
Nana Splits
A massive, classic banana split loaded with four generous scoops of ice cream and traditional toppings.
Funnel Fries
Hot, crispy, pull-apart funnel cake fries dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for pairing with ice cream.
Pretzels
Soft, warm, lightly salted pretzels that offer a perfect savory contrast to cold sweets.