Random Treat of the Week: Parker's Water Ice

Random Treat of the Week: Parker's Water Ice

Imagine what would happen if ice cream and snow cones were combined, not in Jerry's-style layers, but in one homogenous mixture. Or, maybe think about super smooth, almost creamy Italian ice. Sounds good, right?

Such a thing exists, and it's called water ice.

Water Ice from Parker's, Memphis, Tenn.

You know how sometimes, there's more flavor liquid than ice in snow cones, and they get kind of soggy and gross? Not so with water ice - my pink lemonade and coconut water ice stayed perfectly icy and creamy until the very end.

While it's apparently super popular up north, there's only one place to get it in Memphis - Parker's Water Ice in Hickory Hill. The shop is small and there's nowhere to sit, but there are about a dozen water ice flavors and plenty of soft serve ice cream options. Plus, it's inexpensive - a small water ice (which is plenty big) comes with two flavors and costs $2.75.

Parker's also has a bright orange food truck, so keep an eye out for it if you don't feel like making the trek to Hickory Hill.

Go there:

Parker's Water Ice

7050 Malco Xing # 101
Memphis, TN 38125-2023

(901) 624-7676

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Matt
This can be found at the zoo as well!!!
July 19, 2011 11:52am
Jarrod
You can get your Supreme blended at Jerry's, you know. I'm sure it's still not the same thing, but it's an option if you don't want the layers.
July 19, 2011 12:39pm
stacey
I've seen the truck at the Shelby Farms playground
July 19, 2011 12:50pm
Judy
My daughter and I visted Parker's this past weekend. The ice was fabulous and I couldn't believe how much ice we got for the money! I recommend this place to anyone.
July 25, 2011 7:43am
Katie
Hi Kerry, Love your blog! Can't wait to try this. Have you done any reviews/top ten lists on good Memphis gas station food? Would be great to see some of your favorites!
August 14, 2011 7:14pm
Howard
Made the trip to Parker's this weekend. WOW. Really fine treat. Really nice folks. Worth the drive and the time - my kids give it a HUGE thumbs up. Every flavor was awesome except key lime, which had something of a weird aftertaste. Everything else (mango, watermelon, sour apple, cotton candy, orange cream, blue raspberry) A+++!
August 22, 2011 11:02am
Kellee F.
I am obsessed with Parker's Philly Water Ice. It is so good. Great thing it's inexpensive!
August 22, 2011 12:15pm