THE ONE THE ONLY…

Authentic and All-Natural since 1957.

For over 65 years, we’ve been making Italian water ice the right way:

No high fructose corn syrup
No food dyes
No preservatives
No stabilizers
No additives
No soy
No gluten
No nuts
No eggs

Come try Wilmington's favorite homegrown refreshment!

  • The best water ice, made the right way

    We founded Fusco’s with fresh-squeezed lemons and pure cane sugar, the way its been made in Italy for generations. Each and every cup is made with pride and integrity, because you deserve only the best.

    Now we’ve expanded our menu, adding cherry & mango water ice, homemade soft serve and homemade ice cream; all with that same authentic Fusco’s touch.

  • A healthier way to enjoy water ice

    Fresh Fruit. Real Ingredients. No Exceptions. That means you can enjoy delicious water ice without the added carbs and chemicals. Our great taste comes from fresh quality ingredients, nothing else.

Our Menu

  • 65 Years of history in a cup

    Fusco’s has been family-owned for four generations. It was founded as a shack in a storeside alley and came to become a neighborhood institution in Little Italy.

    Over 60 years ago our family perfected the water ice recipe and we haven’t changed a thing. In 1974, the Wilmington Evening Journal referred to Fusco’s as an Oasis on Union street, which keeps thirsty babies, children, hungover adults, tennis players, politicians and just about everybody supplied with the nectar of the gods. It still is.

    Our history

What We’re Up To

#shakeandsqueeze #theonetheonlyfuscos

Our NEW Soft Serve is made daily, from scratch, in-house, using ONLY all-natural quality ingredients….The Fusco’s Way. Lactose Free vanilla soft serve will be available only at our Kirkwood Highway location. #theonetheonlyfuscos #shak
Our NEW Soft Serve is made daily, from scratch, in-house, using ONLY all-natural quality ingredients….The Fusco’s Way. Lactose Free vanilla soft serve will be available only at our Kirkwood Highway location. #theonetheonlyfuscos #shakeandsqueeze #ingredientsmatter
The One The Only… Water Ice with integrity - since 1957. Discover the difference. Ingredients matter! #theonetheonlyfuscos #shakeandsqueeze #ingredientsmatter
The One The Only… Water Ice with integrity - since 1957. Discover the difference. Ingredients matter! #theonetheonlyfuscos #shakeandsqueeze #ingredientsmatter
@mikeannone representing @annonecapital & getting it done for Fuscos’ new location on Kirkwood Hwy. All of the best hands are on deck to get this new location up and running.. including Elevations builders & BMF Electric!
@mikeannone representing @annonecapital & getting it done for Fuscos’ new location on Kirkwood Hwy. All of the best hands are on deck to get this new location up and running.. including Elevations builders & BMF Electric!
Kick off the festival season with Fusco’s at the @wilmflowermarket May 9th, 10th & 11th! A beloved tradition for so many and recommended yearly by @visitdelaware @visitwilmingtonde and @delawareonline #theonetheonlyfuscos #shakeandsquee
Kick off the festival season with Fusco’s at the @wilmflowermarket May 9th, 10th & 11th! A beloved tradition for so many and recommended yearly by @visitdelaware @visitwilmingtonde and @delawareonline #theonetheonlyfuscos #shakeandsqueeze #wilmingtonflowermarket
Fusco’s is back at Frawley Stadium for the 2024 season! Watch and cheer on our local @wilmbluerocks with a water ice in hand, all season long. Another great season is about to start, so visit https://www.milb.com/wilmington for schedule, ticke
Fusco’s is back at Frawley Stadium for the 2024 season! Watch and cheer on our local @wilmbluerocks with a water ice in hand, all season long. Another great season is about to start, so visit https://www.milb.com/wilmington for schedule, tickets and more. #theonetheonlyfuscos #shakeandsqueeze #wilmingtonbluerocks #baseballseason
Another new and fantastic festival to find Fusco’s Water Ice in 2024. South Philly 9th Street Italian Market Festival —-May 18th & 19th @9thstreetphilly https://italianmarketphilly.org #theonetheonlyfuscos #shakeandsqueeze #re
Another new and fantastic festival to find Fusco’s Water Ice in 2024. South Philly 9th Street Italian Market Festival —-May 18th & 19th @9thstreetphilly https://italianmarketphilly.org #theonetheonlyfuscos #shakeandsqueeze #realwaterice #southphilly #italianmarketphilly
My great-uncle Rosario Fusco ran the first water ice stand at the first festival 50 years ago. It’s an exciting honor and privilege to bring Fusco’s Water Ice back to St Anthony of Padua, in celebration of its 50th festival year, and 100t
My great-uncle Rosario Fusco ran the first water ice stand at the first festival 50 years ago. It’s an exciting honor and privilege to bring Fusco’s Water Ice back to St Anthony of Padua, in celebration of its 50th festival year, and 100th year as a parish. A great sign for bigger and better things ahead! Salute, to another 100 years. Cent’anni’! #theonetheonlyfuscos #shakeandsqueeze #stanthonyofpaduaparish #littleitalywilmington #stanthonysitalianfestival
Making history. First ever Christmas Eve opening in 66 years. …The One The Only
Making history. First ever Christmas Eve opening in 66 years. …The One The Only
Lemon & Cherry Water Ice Vanilla & Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Lactose Free - Organic Dairy)
Lemon & Cherry Water Ice Vanilla & Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Lactose Free - Organic Dairy)
Thank you @destatechamber @senatorchriscoons and to all of those who played a role in the Taste of Delaware. We are very grateful to be a part of such a wonderful event and to have @fuscositalianwaterice there to represent the First State. #shakea
Thank you @destatechamber @senatorchriscoons and to all of those who played a role in the Taste of Delaware. We are very grateful to be a part of such a wonderful event and to have @fuscositalianwaterice there to represent the First State. #shakeandsqueeze #tasteofdelaware
A big thank you to all that stopped by this weekend. You put smiles on many faces! Donations have been contributed to Elaina’s Blessings Foundation.
A big thank you to all that stopped by this weekend. You put smiles on many faces! Donations have been contributed to Elaina’s Blessings Foundation.
Come by Dec. 15th, 16th, 17th for Water Ice & New Merchandise! It’s the perfect one stop Christmas shop. Lemon & Cherry available each day. Friday 12-3 Saturday 12-3 Sunday 11-2 Updated online store will be available soon. Stay poste
Come by Dec. 15th, 16th, 17th for Water Ice & New Merchandise! It’s the perfect one stop Christmas shop. Lemon & Cherry available each day. Friday 12-3 Saturday 12-3 Sunday 11-2 Updated online store will be available soon. Stay posted ***Don’t forget to drop off your Christmas donations. New or used - children’s toys, games & clothes. Items be contributed to Elaina’s Blessings Foundation.
Best of DE 2024 Readers Poll. Please cast your vote to support Fusco’s Water Ice, along with your other favorites, for the Best of DE 2024 nominees. https://bestof.delawaretoday.com/food-and-drink Fusco’s Water Ice votes can still be
Best of DE 2024 Readers Poll. Please cast your vote to support Fusco’s Water Ice, along with your other favorites, for the Best of DE 2024 nominees. https://bestof.delawaretoday.com/food-and-drink Fusco’s Water Ice votes can still be entered under Food & Drink - Ice Cream upstate. Thank you! - #teamlemon #shakeandsqueeze @delawaretodaymagazine #bestofdelaware
From a little shack in Little Italy, Wilmington DE to the Senate office in Washington DC. A very special thanks to the greatest fan base. Your ongoing support continues to lift this small town treasure to new heights. #shakeandsqueeze
From a little shack in Little Italy, Wilmington DE to the Senate office in Washington DC. A very special thanks to the greatest fan base. Your ongoing support continues to lift this small town treasure to new heights. #shakeandsqueeze
Our NEW Soft Serve is made daily, from scratch, in-house, using ONLY all-natural quality ingredients….The Fusco’s Way. Lactose Free vanilla soft serve will be available only at our Kirkwood Highway location. #theonetheonlyfuscos #shak The One The Only… Water Ice with integrity - since 1957. Discover the difference. Ingredients matter! #theonetheonlyfuscos #shakeandsqueeze #ingredientsmatter @mikeannone representing @annonecapital & getting it done for Fuscos’ new location on Kirkwood Hwy. All of the best hands are on deck to get this new location up and running.. including Elevations builders & BMF Electric! Kick off the festival season with Fusco’s at the @wilmflowermarket May 9th, 10th & 11th! A beloved tradition for so many and recommended yearly by @visitdelaware @visitwilmingtonde and @delawareonline #theonetheonlyfuscos #shakeandsquee Fusco’s is back at Frawley Stadium for the 2024 season! Watch and cheer on our local @wilmbluerocks with a water ice in hand, all season long. Another great season is about to start, so visit https://www.milb.com/wilmington for schedule, ticke Another new and fantastic festival to find Fusco’s Water Ice in 2024. South Philly 9th Street Italian Market Festival —-May 18th & 19th @9thstreetphilly https://italianmarketphilly.org #theonetheonlyfuscos #shakeandsqueeze #re My great-uncle Rosario Fusco ran the first water ice stand at the first festival 50 years ago. It’s an exciting honor and privilege to bring Fusco’s Water Ice back to St Anthony of Padua, in celebration of its 50th festival year, and 100t Making history. First ever Christmas Eve opening in 66 years. …The One The Only Lemon & Cherry Water Ice Vanilla & Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Lactose Free - Organic Dairy) Thank you @destatechamber @senatorchriscoons and to all of those who played a role in the Taste of Delaware. We are very grateful to be a part of such a wonderful event and to have @fuscositalianwaterice there to represent the First State. #shakea A big thank you to all that stopped by this weekend. You put smiles on many faces! Donations have been contributed to Elaina’s Blessings Foundation. Come by Dec. 15th, 16th, 17th for Water Ice & New Merchandise! It’s the perfect one stop Christmas shop. Lemon & Cherry available each day. Friday 12-3 Saturday 12-3 Sunday 11-2 Updated online store will be available soon. Stay poste Best of DE 2024 Readers Poll. Please cast your vote to support Fusco’s Water Ice, along with your other favorites, for the Best of DE 2024 nominees. https://bestof.delawaretoday.com/food-and-drink Fusco’s Water Ice votes can still be From a little shack in Little Italy, Wilmington DE to the Senate office in Washington DC. A very special thanks to the greatest fan base. Your ongoing support continues to lift this small town treasure to new heights. #shakeandsqueeze