Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
Rita's treat experience brings you Ice, Custard & Happiness at over 600 shops in 31 states! Frozen Custard: our rich Frozen Custard is a creamy delight.
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard stands tall as the largest Italian Ice concept across the nation. With over 600 shops operating in 31 states, our popular chain offers a variety of frozen treats that will leave your taste buds wanting more! Italian Ice: Our famous Italian Ice is made fresh daily, featuring real fruit flavors that burst with refreshing goodness. Layered Gelati: A perfect blend o
11/04/2024
You know the holidays are right around the corner when Frozen Hot Cocoa makes a comeback! Which treat are you grabbing first?
11/03/2024
Which treat you gonna get now that you have an xtra hour to swing by Rita’s?
11/02/2024
Don’t talk to me until after I’ve had my Concrete, who’s with me?
Who has already gotten one this season?
If we had our own reality show…
Which spooky treat are you craving this Halloween?
10/28/2024
Heard it was National Chocolate Day, how are we celebrating? 🍫👀
10/19/2024
Can’t… resist…
10/18/2024
Only true Rita’s fans can name this flavor!
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If you see this rolling through town, what are you doing?
10/14/2024
Would you be the Ri- to my -Ta?
Our Dracula’s Delight Concrete is so good it’s scary
10/12/2024
Fall vibes with a Caramel Frozen Coffee! 🍁
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10/08/2024
Are you more of a Pumpkin Toffee person or a Dracula’s Delight person? Try both at your favorite Rita’s today!
Not pictured: brain freeze
10/06/2024
Normalize dreaming about sweet treats
Drop a 👻if you agree
10/05/2024
Catch Lane Johnson in a totally different game as he works at Rita’s on a special feature with NBC! Tune in on NBC10 at 9:30 am tomorrow. And be on the lookout for him at your next drive-thru!
The person that sent this to you really wants to go to Rita’s 👀
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10/01/2024
We don’t make the rules
Fall Concretes? Yes, pleaseee!
09/29/2024
Coffee is the most important person in my life
09/28/2024
Tag a friend who needs the clarification
09/27/2024
This could be us but you playin…
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You know that time in the year where you can go around without a jacket but still feel a little breeze? The Frozen Pumpkin Treat is PERFECT for this type of weather 🤌
09/22/2024
It’s feeling rather crisp outside, don’t you think? 🍁
09/21/2024
asking for a friend….
The scale is from 10 to 10.
On your mark, get set, go! We are so proud to be sponsoring this Friday at the NASCAR Xfinity Series in Bristol.
Look out for his new Rita’s wrapped race car! 🏁
09/15/2024
No pressure, but there is only one right answer…
The flavor of Fall is back in Waldorf!
Got the Rita’s app? All app loyalty members receive a $3 Small Frozen Coffee reward through 8/30! Be sure to redeem your reward within two weeks to receive your delicious treat.
08/17/2024
It’s official, Rita’s is THE treat of the season
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08/13/2024
Which NERDS® Grape Ice treat is your favorite?
08/08/2024
Who else LOVES Rita’s Milkshakes? Come get yours at your favorite sweet treat destination in Waldorf! 😋✋
*The flavor availability varies daily by shop
08/05/2024
Living in Waldorf is even better with a NERDS® Grape Gelati Blender!
07/31/2024
Cool down with the best treat in Waldorf! Place an order and scan your app to claim your complimentary treat on your 8th visit!
07/28/2024
With sprinkles please!
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07/26/2024
I’m a better person after I’ve had my NERDS Grape Gelati Blender
07/21/2024
Treat the whole fam to Rita’s 🐶
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07/19/2024
Not your average Italian Ice…
07/16/2024
Are YOU thinking what we’re thinking? Stop by your favorite Rita's in Waldorf today and beat the heat with your fave sweet treat
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Our Story
We can’t imagine a more appropriate setting for the Rita’s story to begin than the sweltering hot summer of 1984. It was then that Bob Tumolo, a former Philadelphia firefighter, started selling Italian Ice from a small porch window in Bensalem, PA. Bob and his mother, Elizabeth, created their own Italian Ice recipe, which they made fresh each day and quickly perfected the flavors and consistency of the frozen treat, adding chunks of fresh fruit to some of the flavors. With the modest goal of earning a little extra income, he named the business after his wife, RITA!
Today, Rita’s continues to grow, expand, and spread happiness everywhere it goes. Still made fresh every day with real fruit. Still refreshing. Still fun. Still delicious. Just like it was in the early days when Bob Tumolo and his mother opened the very first Rita’s in 1984.
Rita’s is proud to be a locally owned small business, and an ultimate treat destination for families. Whether you enjoy Rita’s famous Italian Ice, award-winning Frozen Custard, our #1 treat Gelati, or another signature treat, we’re committed to providing a dose of happiness with every visit.
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3312 Leonardtown Road
Waldorf, MD
20601
Opening Hours
| Monday | 12pm - 10pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 10pm |
| Thursday | 12pm - 10pm |
| Friday | 12pm - 10pm |
| Saturday | 12pm - 10pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 10pm |
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