Marlei’s Sweet Tooth

1600 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA

★★★★★4.6(96 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Marlei's Sweet Tooth is a thoughtfully designed Philadelphia spot where creative indulgence meets genuine hospitality, with inventive signatures like pizza pretzels paired with butter pecan ice cream and vegan doughboy milkshakes that showcase real care in both conception and execution. The basement space and dog-friendly vibe make it equally suited for a leisurely solo coffee date, a family outing, or gathering with friends, all while the staff's attention to cleanliness and warm service keeps the experience feeling special. It's the kind of place where the pastries and drinks match the inviting aesthetic—proof that someone's actually thinking about every detail.”

What to expect

PastriesTraditional drinksSlow sitFamily friendlyMeetingsDog friendlySpecialty drinksSignature drinks

Google Reviews

Aye Tine

★★★★★a year ago

This Place Was Nice & It’s Located In A Decent Area. The Ladies Were Nice, But Unfortunately I Didn’t Enjoy The Items I Ordered. Please Don’t Let This Review Discourage You From Trying It Yourself. As My Taste Buds Differ. I Will Say Their Prices Are Steep For The Amount Of Ice Cream You Get. First The Chocolate Chip Cookie 3/10. I’ve Had Better Packaged Cookies From The Grocery Store Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream: Didn’t Taste Like What’s It Supposed To Be. Not That It Was Nasty, But It Wasn’t What I Was Expecting. 4/10 Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 8/10 Peach Cobbler Sundae 3/10 I’m Giving It This Low Rating Based Solely On The Crust Of The Cobbler. It Was Unpleasant. The Cobbler Had More Crust Than Anything.

Sue Tanks

★★★★★2 years ago

Place is very clean and well maintained! The girl at register used hand sanitizer after handling the money and the person who made the dessert put on a new pair of gloves each time a new customer entered the shop. Now to the dessert - very delicious! We had the sweet potato sundae and peach cobbler sundae. Both were amazing. I will definitely go here again.

Sherie Gorley

★★★★★2 years ago

The staff were very friendly and professional. Our treats were so delicious. My dog even enjoyed a pup cup. The place is decorated nicely and also has a space in the basements for parties.

Latyia Johnson

★★★★★2 years ago

So me and my family decided to visit this place on Saturday afternoon I had the pizza pretzel with the butter pecan ice cream. My son had the vegan doughboy milkshake with almond milk, almond whip cream, and Jimmy’s and gummy bears this place was very nice. The atmosphere is very nice and clean and I love that it down northern Liberty.

Trishana Gordon

★★★★★3 years ago

My friend found this place and I’m glad we decided to go. First, we received a warm greeting as we entered the establishment. Second, we were in awe of the decor and colors. The aesthetics are great for the photos. Then, the owner took our order. She was also accompanied by a young lady who was also nice. This place offers non-dairy options, which is a plus for me. I also love that the milkshakes weren’t too sweet, yet still delicious. It’s also a cute place for an ice cream date. Make this your go-to spot for the summer! Did I mention it is black owned!? Woot woot!