Helados Chupi Chupi is a Puerto Rican family-owned business that has won over the Philadelphia community with its handcrafted popsicles, natural juices, and treats made with love and quality.
The Support Local initiative highlights this venture, which began in 2018 in the kitchen of Yaralexis Encarnación – better known as Yara—and her father Alexis. It all started when they experimented with making ice cream, and after seeing excellent results, they decided to turn it into a business. At first, they sold their products at church, where the public’s positive response inspired them to dream big and expand.
Currently, Helados Chupi Chupi doesn’t have a physical storefront, but their products are available at several local stores. They also participate in events and activities with a mobile cart and offer services for private events like weddings and birthday parties, with carts that can be adapted to different budgets.
What sets Helados Chupi apart is the quality and care they put into every product. “We are a family business, and we put love into every popsicle we make,” says Yara, proudly preserving Puerto Rican tradition in every flavor.
Among their star products are popsicles with authentic flavors such as guava, coconut, non-alcoholic piña colada, passion fruit, and tamarind—all with a Boricua twist. They also offer natural juices in can-style packaging, with refreshing flavors like pie chop, passion fruit, and strawberry lemonade.
But that’s not all. Helados Chupi Chupi also prepares handmade empanadas, churros, mini donuts, sugarcane, and fruit empanadas—blending sweet, savory, and a touch of spice to satisfy every craving.
For the family behind Helados Chupi Chupi, the message is clear: “We make every product with love and care, and we want the community to know us and support us.”
That’s why, committed to the growth and well-being of our community, we reaffirm the importance of supporting local talent and entrepreneurship. From here, we say: Support local!
For more information, you can find them at @heladoschupipaletas on Facebook and @chupiheladoschupi on Instagram and TikTok.