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50+ Places to Celebrate and Get FREE Ice Cream or National Ice Cream Day Deals 2025
July is national ice cream month and National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 20th, 2025! See where you can celebrate with FREE ice cream and deals at a scoop shop near you or even free delivery! We’ll update this post all month, so keep coming back! Find deals for national ice cream day at your favorite places like Baskin-Robbins, Dairy Queen, Jeni’s, and Coldstone! Hooray for Ice cream deals on National Ice Cream Day!
After’s Ice Cream - Venice
Where to get FREE ICE CREAM and Ice Cream DEALS on National Ice Cream Day and throughout National Ice Cream Month - 2025
Updated: 7/20/25
When is National Ice Cream Day?
National Ice Cream Day is the third Sunday (or SUNDAE) of July, making National Ice Cream Day 2025 on July 20th! Every year, locations all over the US celebrate with free ice cream or sweet discounted deals!
Where can I find ice cream deals on National Ice Cream Day?
After some thorough research, reaching out to my favorite ice cream places and stalking their Instagrams, here's the scoop on where to find your sweet treat! See our list of 50+ places below to find the best ice cream deals on national ice cream day.There are also some great events to attend.
Throw an Ice Cream Social
See my Amazon list for my favorite Ice Cream Gear as well as everything you need to throw an Ice Cream Social. Don’t miss my favorite Ice Cream Scooper… You’ll order one as soon as you see it, I swear!
Check back here throughout the month for additional updates. If you see blank spaces below, don’t worry, we’ll update them as your favorite scoop shop confirms their deals!
Angelinos, check out my favorite ice cream locations in LA ranked with a map: BEST ICE CREAM SCOOP SHOPS IN LA
Also don’t miss: Where to find free treats on your birthday
Try our favorite Ice Cream Word Search!
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FREE ICE CREAM AND ICE CREAM DEALS AT YOUR FAVORITE SCOOP SHOP ON NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY 2025
Check out all the offers, contests, and sweet rewards clubs to join to get free ice cream! Remember to keep checking back, we will be updating all month long!
**If you live in Southern California - there is a Los Angeles specific section after this one! Scroll down!
7-Eleven - Free Slurpee
The Scoop: Free Slurpee in any 7-eleven shop
When: 7-11
Wanderlust Creamery
16 Handles - Free Soft-serve!
On National Ice Cream Day, customers can get a free soft-serve treat (up to $5) when they download the 16 Handles app and visit a participating location
When: Sunday, July 20
Baskin-Robbins - $5 off
The Scoop: Baskin-Robbins Rewards members can get $5 off orders of $20 or more through 3rd party delivery.
When: July 20–26
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse - Free Pizookie
The Scoop: Get a free Pizookie (a deep-dish-inspired cookie) when you sign up for the restaurant's Premier Rewards Plus program any day of the year! PLUS you get another one on your birthday!
Blue Ribbon - Giveaway
The Scoop: Here's your chance to make it National Ice Cream Month every month when you enter their giveaway for a chance to win a $25 gift card
Breyers - BOGO
The Scoop: Find BOGO free and bundled deals on Breyers ice cream at Publix and Kroger the week of July 30, plus get digital discounts in select Albertsons stores as low as $2.97.
Bubbies Ice Cream - BOGO
The Scoop: This year, Bubbies Ice Cream and Whole Foods are kicking off National Ice Cream Month by offering a buy-one-get-one promotion on all Bubbies Ice Cream products
When: July 2 through July 15
Burger King - Free Soft Serve
The Scoop: Royal Perks members can enjoy a free soft serve with a purchase of $1 or more
When: Sunday, July 20
Carvel - Free Topping and $5 reward
The Scoop: Add Mother's® Chocolatey Dynamite Dinosaurs™ Cookies on any scooped ice cream or soft serve for FREE? You read that right! July 4th-6th - top your ice cream with these delicious chocolatey dinosaur cookies, but only while supplies last!
When: Offer available in shop only 7/4 - 7/6/25
Summer offer: Celebrate summer with a sweet treat, and for a limited time, get a $5 reward when you spend $25 in gift cards
Cold Stone Creamery - Double Points - FREE Ice Cream for a Year Giveaway!
The Scoop: Earn Double Points when you spend $25 or more in-store or online anytime between July 1, 2025 - July 13, 2025.
Sign up for the My Cold Stone Club Rewards and get a “buy one, get one free creation” coupon loaded to your account right away. You will also receive a BOGO free Creation dessert on your birthday. Receive $5 off purchases with every 50 accumulated points.
Extra Scoop: AMAZING Giveaways!
Five Grand Prizes
🍦Cold Stone® Ice Cream for a year*!
🍦Cold Stone® University Sweatshirt
💙 OREO® Flavored Lip Balms Variety Pack
💙 OREO® Branded Black Nike Hat
💙 OREO® 26oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Ten Runner-Up Prizes
🍦Cold Stone® $25 Gift Card
🍦Cold Stone® Hat
🍦Cold Stone® Stickers
Enter here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMVdJKPOG0U/?hl=en
Creamistry - 10% off
The Scoop: Join their mailing list to receive the latest special promotions, offers, and updates! All new members will receive an exclusive offer for 10% off their next order! Sign Up
Dairy Queen - Free Dilly Bar
The Scoop: Dairy Queen’s National Ice Cream Day deal includes offering DQ Rewards members a free Dilly Bar with any online or in-app purchase of a $1 or more!
When: July 14 - 20
Dippin Dots - Free Mini Cups
The Scoop: Dippin Dots is giving away free mini cups of Dippin' Dots (during a 2-hour window) on National Ice Cream Day. Plus, the first 100 guests at each participating location will receive a collectible cup
When: July 20
Dunkin’ Donuts - Discount and Double Points
The Scoop: Rewards members can celebrate National Ice Cream Day (July 20) with $3 medium Refreshers and 3x points on Dunkin' frozen beverages.
When: July 20
RELATED POST: See my Amazon list for my favorite Ice Cream Gear as well as everything you need to throw an Ice Cream Social. Don’t miss my favorite Ice Cream Scooper… You’ll order one as soon as you see it, I swear!
eCreamery Ice Cream - $15 off
The Scoop: Offer good for $15 off any 4+ pint ice cream gift. Use discount code SWEET18 at checkout.
When: Valid through June 27, 2025 at 11:59 pm CST. Limit of 3 orders per customer. Online purchases only.
Another Scoop: 20% off any order containing a 4+ pint ice cream gift. Use discount code SUMMER25 at checkout.
When: 7/14 - 7/20/25 at 11:59 pm CS
Friendly’s - Free Cone!
The Scoop: Friendly's is celebrating National Ice Cream Day, which is also happens to be their 90th birthday! They are offering Fan Club Rewards members a free cone or dish in-store, online or for carryout. If you're not a rewards member you can join for free and get this deal. Non-members can still celebrate with $0.90 scoops (in-store and carryout only).
When: July 18-20
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company - Discounted Sundae
The Scoop: Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is celebrating National Hot Fudge Sundae Day on Friday, July 25, with a special one-day-only deal. Participating Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shops will offer a Mini World Famous Hot Fudge Sundae for just $7.25. The offer excludes locations at Disney California Adventure and Oracle Park.
When: Friday, July 25
Gopuff - deals!
Here's a breakdown of the current Gopuff ice cream deals:
Buy 2 for $10: This deal includes select flavors of Ben & Jerry's and Talenti pints.
Buy 2, Get 1 Free: This offer applies to all Ben & Jerry's pints.
25% off Select Ice Cream: A discount on a variety of ice cream options.
My/Mochi Mochi Ice Cream Sandwiches: These are exclusively available for Gopuff FAM members in select markets (initially) and include Strawberry Mochi Ice Cream & Sugar Cookie and Vanilla Mochi Ice Cream & Chocolate Chip Cookie.
National Ice Cream Day (July 20th): Bay Area customers can get a free pint of Humphry Slocombe's Peanut Butter Fudge Ripple Ice Cream with any order.
Graeter’s - Free Cones!
The Scoop: In celebration of National Ice Cream Day, Graeter’s is offering its Sweet Rewards Loyalty Program Member $1.55 single-dip sugar cones.
When: Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20
Another Scoop: Graeter’s is also marking National Ice Cream Month through July with its annual Coloring Contest: Children who submit a completed coloring sheet will get a free scoop of ice cream.
Halo Top: Got An Ice Cream-Inspired Name?
Halo Top is celebrating National Ice Cream Day with one of the most unique promos we’ve seen. If your first, middle, or last name matches a classic ice cream brand like Ben, Jerry, Baskin, or even Talenti, you could score a free pint of Halo Top. Visit HaloTop.com/IceCreamDay to see if your name qualifies and claim your reward! Halo Top is only giving away 8,000 pints in honor of its eight new mix-in flavors so definitely act fast!
When: July 14 to July 21
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream - Free Ice Cream
To commemorate its 80th anniversary and National Ice Cream Day, Handel’s is giving guests 80 and older a free small cone or dish at participating locations.
When: July 20
Humphrey Slocombe - Giveaway and Buy Two Pints Get One Free
The Scoop: On July 20th, at all our Bay Area Scoop Shops, customers can buy two pints and get one free! This offer applies to both pre-packed and hand-packed pint flavors available in our dip case.
Another Scoop: So excited to share that Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream has been featured as one of @goldbelly's All-Star Artisan honorees for the first-ever National Restaurant Week from July 1-7! The best part is they are giving $50 with EVERY Goldbelly purchase (unlimited times) this week to celebrate! Order Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream on @goldbelly now and get our Best Seller Pint Box shipped right to your door!
When: July 1-7
Extra Scoop: Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with up to 27% off at Goldbelly and FREE nationwide shipping.
When: Hurry, offer ends July 16th!
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams - Free Fudge Sauce, Free Delivery, and Giveaway
The Scoop: Splendid Rewards members: don’t forget our ice cream challenge! Visit a scoop shop (or purchase at jenis.com or via the Jeni’s app) three times between now and 7/6. Your prize: a special mystery pint containing a reward of up to $100!
Order local delivery via the Jeni’s app (delivery is FREE on orders of four or more pints!).
Summer Flavors:
Popcorn Brittle - Sun-popped popcorn ice cream with a corn-toffee crunch.
Strawberry Pretzel Pie - Pretzel streusel and strawberry sauce in cream cheese ice cream.
Watermelon Taffy - Like an uber creamy, tart candied watermelon.
Another Scoop: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is offering free Sundae Fudge Sauce to any order for free on National Ice Cream Day
When: July 20
Kilwins - Sweepstakes
The Scoop: Enter for the chance to win free ice cream for a year by tagging a friend in the comments on the sweepstakes Instagram post and including the hashtag #Kilwins_Sweepstakes. The lucky winner will receive a Kilwins e-gift card valued at approximately $600.
When: From July 20-31
Klondike Bar - Digital Coupons
For National Ice Cream Month, throughout July, Klondike is making digital coupons for its treats live across Fetch, iBotta and Walmart Cash.
Marble Slab Creamery - Free Scoop!
The Scoop: On National Ice Cream Day, Marble Slab Creamery is offering loyalty members a free small cup of ice cream, no strings attached!
When: July 20
McDonald's
The Scoop: Get the HERSHEY’S S’mores McFlurry with HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate, crunchy graham crackers and soft marshmallows
When: thru 8/11
Milk Bar
The Scoop: new Lemon Meringue Pie Soft Serve available!
My/Mochi - Great giveaways!
The Scoop: Every Sunday in July, which is officially National Ice Cream month, My/Mochi is giving away “summer chill packs” with ice cream coupons and other fun merch. On National Ice Cream Day, July 20, fans have a chance to scoop up a year’s supply of its premium ice cream when they follow My/Mochi on Instagram, like a post, comment with summer plans, and tag a friend.
Petco - Free pup cups!
The Scoop: Even pets can get in on the National Ice Cream Day deal action, with free pup cups of ice cream in-store, courtesy of participating brands.
When: July 20
Popsicle - BOGO
The Popsicle ice pops brand is offering customers a chance to celebrate National Ice Cream Month with buy-one-get-one-free offers at Target, Publix and Kroger
When: All July long
Salt and Straw - Free Scoop!
The Scoop: Sign up for their new loyalty program and get a free waffle cone upgrade with your first online order. On the big day, July 20, every order (yes, you heard right) comes with a digital scratch-off prize that could win you free scoops, merch, or even an ice cream-making sesh with founder Tyler Malek. Basically, it’s the kind of over-the-top, sprinkle-covered celebration that makes you remember why ice cream deserves its own holiday in the first place.
When: July 14-20
Smitten Ice Cream
Smitten Ice Cream - Free Ice Cream
The Scoop: Heads up! You must RSVP and show your ticket to enjoy your free scoop. Limited to 100 guests—1 ticket = 1 scoop. No purchase needed. Extra scoops or toppings sold separately. Available only at our San Francisco shop (904 Valencia St) on July 10 starting at 4pm until 100 scoops have been claimed!
When: July 10 4-6pm
Steak 'N Shake - 1/2 Price
The Scoop: 1/2 price shakes at Happy hour weekdays 2-5p at participating restaurants
Rewards Club: Download the Steak 'n Shake App and become a member of its loyalty program to get a free Specialty Milkshake with your first purchase as a club member. Sign-up details here.
Talenti - BOGO
The Scoop: Target Circle will offer a BOGO 50% off deal the week of National Ice Cream Day only, from July 14 through 20.
During the same week, Wakefern shoppers can enjoy a promotional price of two for $9 from the gourmet frozen treat brand. After that, through the end of July, Talenti will be two for $10.
Additional deals will be available for shoppers on iBotta through mid-August.
TCBY
The Scoop: Sign up for TCBY‘s TCBY Insider program and get special, exclusive deals for National Ice Cream Day and beyond.
Van Leeuwen Kraft Macaroni and cheese ice cream
Van Leeuwen - Discount Scoops and Giveaways
The Scoop: Van Leeuwen ice cream is celebrating National Ice Cream Day and the 10th anniversary of its popular Honeycomb flavor by offering $3 scoops of Honeycomb at all shops nationwide from 12 noon to 2 p.m. ET on July 20. Additionally, one ice cream fan will win a 3-gallon tub of Honeycomb ice cream, the Lovesac x Van Leeuwen Honeycomb CitySac, and a newly launched Material ice cream scooper. For those in New York, Van Leeuwen Tribeca will offer the first 100 guests a scratch-off ticket offering the chance to win prizes.
This is your summer flavor itinerary:
Strawberry Yuzu Cheesecake
Sweet Corn & Blueberry Jam
Mango Sorbet
New locations opening soon! Check their social media channels for more info!
City Point, Brooklyn (NY) - July 10
Ponce City Market, Atlanta (GA)
Hoboken (NJ)
Northshore Mall (MA)
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn (NY)
Wendy’s - Free Frosty
The Scoop: If you’re a member of Wendy’s rewards program and use their app, you can score a free small Frosty-cino or small coffee with any purchase.
Whole Foods/Instacart
The Scoop: Get 50% off with Prime Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts or 44% off without Prime
When: July 2-16
Yogurtland - Double Points
The Scoop: Earn double points in store or online!
When: July 20
Another Scoop: Enter to win a Princess cruise for four people! Hope they have all you can eat ice cream aboard! I think I’ll take my chances!
When: Through July 13
Your Pie Pizza - FREE Scoop!
The Scoop: Free Gelato scoop today!
When: July 20
See my Amazon list for my favorite Ice Cream Gear as well as everything you need to throw an Ice Cream Social.
Where to Get Free Ice Cream on National Ice Cream Day in LA
Live in Los Angeles? Me too! Here are some awesome places to get free ice cream in Los Angeles on National Ice Cream Day. If you don’t live in Southern California, go to the next section!
Also, see my favorite ice cream locations in LA ranked with a map: BEST ICE CREAM IN LA
Bruster’s Christmas in July Celebration
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream - Rancho Cucamunga
My favorite things have collided!!! They have Christmas in July right now with Santa and a car show on 7/11. The Christmas flavors like Gingerbread Man, Eggnog, Peppermint Oreo are here through the 15th.
They will also offer fresh peach the 18-20th! Dubai chocolate just hit as well as Brookie and Peanut Butter made with Nutter Butters!
The Scoop: Loyalty members get double points
When: National Ice Cream Weekend July 18-20th
Carmela Ice Cream Co
Capri Gelato and Coffee
The Scoop: New flavor of the week: Pomegranate Mojito Sorbetto 🍹✨
It’s refreshing, tangy, and just the right amount of minty—like summer in a scoop! Come by and try this bold, bright flavor before it’s gone.
Fosselman’s Ice Cream
The Scoop: TOASTED MARSHMALLOW is back for limited time!! Get it before it’s gone!! 🔥🤍
Frozen Fruit Co
The Scoop: Raspberry Truffle Plant-Based "ice cream" - made from a creamy raspberry base of coconut cream, raspberry, and organic blue agave with swirls of our signature dark chocolate (organic coconut oil, cocoa, and date) and an additional oomph of raspberry powder.
When: Available until this Friday
McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams
The Scoop: 15% off site wide on National Ice Cream Day!
Use code SMS5 for $5 off your first order
Try their new See’s Candies collaboration! We found some pints at Whole Foods but there are new flavors online and at the following scoop shops:
Santa Barbara - both State Street locations
Downtown Los Angeles
Studio City
Third Street Promenade
San Luis Obispo
San Juan Capistrano
Carlsbad
Rori's Artisanal Creamery - Extra Scoop!
The Scoop: Buy a single scoop, and they'll make it a double scoop!
When: Sunday, July 20
Another Scoop: Celebrate July 4th all month long with Star-Spangled Banner ice cream. This is a creamy white chocolate ice cream with stripes of housemade strawberry and blueberry jam. And while supplies last all month long, enjoy seasonal sprinkles and a mini flag in your scoop!
All locations will be open on July 4th for all of your ice cream needs:
Montecito: 12 - 7p.m.
Santa Barbara: 12 - 7p.m.
Santa Monica: 12 - 7p.m.
Carpinteria: 11a.m. - 7p.m.
Camarillo: 12 - 5p.m.
Arroyo Grande: 12 - 7p.m.
Ventura: 12 - 7p.m.
P.S. Head over to their Instagram to find out how you can enter to win a $100 Rori's gift card, just for posting a photo of your Star-Spangled Banner ice cream!
SWEET ROSE CREAMERY
The Scoop: Join their Loyalty Program, for every $1 you spend at our Brentwood Country Mart shop, you earn 10 points, which goes towards a free pint of your choice!
Daily Scoop Club 2025: One Scoop a Day, All Year Long: Stop by our Brentwood Country Mart shop any day in 2025 for a Single Scoop of ice cream on us! Simply check in with your Blackbird account using your cell phone— choosing a flavor will be the hardest part!
Exclusive Monthly Perks: Watch your inbox for details on exciting monthly add-ons! Right now, we are offering Free Sundaes to all Daily Scoop Club members Mondays through Wednesdays!
Membership Purchases for the 2025 Daily Scoop Club membership are closed. If you would like to purchase a membership as a gift, please contact info@sweetrosecreamery.com.
Locations: Brentwood, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice
Wanderlust Creamery
Wanderlust Creamery - BOGO
The Scoop: “Corn Latte” ice cream and ALL Summer seasonal flavors are BOGO (Double scoop for the price of a Single) this Sunday at all locations for National Ice Cream Day
When: Sunday, July 20
NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY EVENTS
Sprinkle Pool - Museum of Ice Cream Los Angeles
MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Locations: Austin, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, Singapore & New York
How about a visit to the Museum of Ice Cream? Make sure you buy tickets in advance! Unlimited ice cream, over 14 interactive playscapes, exclusive treats, and a sprinkle pool - what could be better?!
A NEW LOCATION is opening soon in Los Angeles! See our post from the last time MOIC was in LA!
ICE CREAM ALLEY at Smorgasburg LA
Ice Cream Alley features all of LA's best ice cream and sweet treat purveyors in one place, open every single Sunday, all through Labor Day!
Find a rotating crew of special popup vendors like:
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Sweet Rose Creamery
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
Blast Ice Cream
Afters Ice Cream
Madame Shugah (all vegan)
And more!
Plus Smorgasburg LA regulars:
Wanderlust Creamery
Donut Friend (all vegan)
Yellow Business - HK Egg Waffle
Churro Boss
Sweet n' Hollow
Bumblecrumpets
When: Sundays July 15 - September 2, 10am - 4pm
Ice Cream Made Here Sign at Ginger’s Divine Ice Cream
ICE CREAM DELIVERY ON NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY
Don't want to go anywhere? Don't fret, you can get ice cream delivered to your front door!
DoorDash, Uber Eats, Caviar, and Postmates will also deliver sweet ice cream from places like Carmela Ice Cream Co or Sweet Rose Creamery!
MAKE YOUR OWN ICE CREAM OR THROW AN ICE CREAM SOCIAL
I love making my own ice cream! Check out the best ice cream makers and starter kits at Williams Sonoma!
Every good scoop from home deserves a good scooper!
To throw the BEST Ice Cream Social you need an Ice Cream Garland and our MUST HAVE Scoop! Check out our Amazon Shopping list!
Afters Ice Cream
Brief History of National Ice Cream Day
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan declared the third week of July to be National Ice Cream Day along with July known as National Ice Cream Month by signing proclamation 5219. In this proclamation, the president called ice cream the perfect dessert and snack food and stated that over 90 percent of Americans enjoy it on a regular basis. He also stated that Americans should observe this day with activities and celebrations. So let's party, it's basically the law.
Now, let's EAT!
****All offers may subject to change. Offers were researched by contacting shops directly or taken from their websites/social media.
Please share in the comments below where you are celebrating! See you for some #sundayfunday or as I like to call it, #sudaefundae
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Ice Cream for a Cause from an Ice Cream Doctor
I think I found my dream job, I want to be an Ice Cream Doctor when I grow up! Dr. Maya Warren, known as “The Ice Cream Doctor,” and Mona Lipson have teamed up, using ice cream to make a difference in the world! Also, check out how the heck you can become an ice cream scientist as well as myths about ice cream and healthy eating. An ice cream diet is life!
I think I found my dream job, I want to be an Ice Cream Doctor when I grow up! Dr. Maya Warren, known as “The Ice Cream Doctor,” and Mona Lipson have teamed up, using ice cream to make a difference in the world! Also, check out how the heck you can become an ice cream scientist as well as myths about ice cream and healthy eating. An ice cream diet is life!
Ice Cream for Change
Ice Cream for Change
Ice Cream for Change is a platform created by Dr. Maya Warren, also known as “The Ice Cream Doctor” and the face of ice cream, as well as Mona B. Lipson, AKA Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream, to bring together ice cream lovers and makers advocating for social change and civic action. From dismantling racial injustice to fighting climate change, their goal is to use the power of ice cream (it really does have a special way of bringing people together) as a force for good by helping to raise money and awareness for organizations that are driving solutions and making a real-world impact across the globe.
Learn more by visiting www.icecreamforchange.org
Dr. Maya Warren on HOW does someone become an ice cream scientist?
Anyone can become an ice cream scientist through passion and being determined enough to do it. You can go to college for the pedigree of knowledge in food science or chemistry.
You don’t need to get a PhD. You can get a master’s and have the same distinction, but if you “want to make a solid connection with ice cream to be an ice cream scientist” getting the PhD is one way to go. You’ll never forget all the little details and the impact every single ingredient has on a product in ice cream.
A lot of becoming an ice cream scientist is following your passion to become an ice cream scientist. Work hard.
Work smarter, not harder, and do what you need to do to get to the next level.
Know what you want to do with your degree. If you want to be an expert and consult people, so they call on you to fill certain issues, the PhD helps elevate you.
The road to get a PhD is very different for different people. I would highly recommend people follow what their passion is and figure out what they want to do with your degree.
Know what the PhD behind your name means. When I go to countries and speak, that degree comes with more respect. Getting this degree is just something I did. I never wanted to go back to school, and now I don’t need to!
Dr. Maya Warren on the biggest myths about Ice Cream and healthy eating?
(proof that ice cream is good for you! 😉 Huzzah!)
Not everything on the shelf is ice cream - in the US, Ice cream has to be 10% or more milk fat. So we have all these non-dairy products, which in the science world, we call frozen errated desserts. The word ice cream isn’t on these containers when you look closely at them
Frozen errated desserts - you can make these desserts with any kind of milk. If you don’t want to use cow's milk, you don’t have to, but the fats that are in other dairy products are different from cow fat, so the texture will be different. Depending on what the animals eat, this will change the taste of the milk, making the ice cream taste different too.
Dairy replacers - coconut fat is better than others because it behaves similarly to milk fat. It gives a good texture.
All ice cream at room temperature melts - that has to do with the microstructure of the product. Even if it doesn’t look like it it’s melting, it is. Just at a slower rate because of the ingredients inside of it
Sugar substitutes - Not all ice creams are made the same. They don’t all have the same amount of sugar. If you’re diabetic, going with something with a sugar substitute may be better, but it can mess with your digestive system.
The big word ingredients aren’t always bad - These ingredients help for many different reasons. One being so it doesn’t melt right away. Other ingredients explain why freezer burn happens in some ice cream, but not all.
You don’t have to have a machine to make ice cream! You can control what you put in homemade ice cream. If you want to use alternative sweeteners, you can! You can put real fruit in with some agave or honey, maybe even water. The fruit might be sweet enough to put inside without a lot of sugar! In order to freeze your ice cream though, you do need some sort of sweetener. Otherwise, you’ll end up with something that’s too solid. One way I like to think about it is this: If you live in a cold state, they use salt to melt the snow. For ice cream, you use sugar so it can melt.
National Ice Cream Day 2020
This year, Ice Cream for Change brought the ice cream community together including scoop shops, ice cream companies, and home ice cream makers to help raise funds for organizations leading the fight to help dismantle structural and systemic racism. I saw so many scoop shops including some of my favorites such as MILK, Smitten Ice Cream, Coolhaus, all offering to donate to organizations such NAACP, Center for Healing Racism, Showing Up For Racial Justice, and others advocating for social change & civic action.
What’s next?!
Follow Dr. Maya Warren on Instagram and join her on Ice Cream Sundays for some ice cream fun and great recipes to enjoy with the family! Stayed tuned for more from her!
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Ice Cream Scoop Shop Review: Supercool Creamery | Los Angeles, CA
STEP RIGHT UP for ice cream and a show! With the magic of liquid nitrogen, this nitro-artisan ice cream is made by hand! They have great flavor options such as Key lime with dark rum, Coconut Chocolate Chip, Coffee Toffee, and Berry Sorbet (dairy-free). Located in Silver Lake, California!
Supercool Creamery
SUPERCOOL CREAMERY
Location: 4469 Sunset Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Website: supercoolcreamery.com
Pricing: Hearty scoop and show make it worth the price!
Dietary Restrictions: Dairy-free Options Available
Take-out: Local delivery service available
NOTE: They are TEMPORARILY CLOSED! I’m spreading the word so you can come back when they reopen!
With a name like SuperCool, I wasn’t sure what to expect! I was pleasantly surprised when we walked in and the ice cream artists were dressed like performers and put on quite a show!
SUPERCOOL ICE CREAM MENU AND FLAVORS
STEP RIGHT UP! The best ice cream can be found within! With the magic of liquid nitrogen (which is -320 degrees), the cream base I chose, turned into ice cream before my eyes. They call it nitro-artisan ice cream made by hand - yeah, that’s accurate! They have great flavor options such as Key lime with dark rum, Coconut Chocolate Chip, Coffee Toffee, and Berry Sorbet (dairy-free). You can always get a float or a shake if you’re in the mood! It took me a while to figure out what I wanted, but I ended up with Coffee Toffee!
Supercool Menu - so many great flavors!
Here is a little video from my adventure:
THE ICE CREAM MAGICIAN
Once I had my selection, the ice cream magician went to work. Ok, I don’t know if that’s what they actually call themselves, but go with it… He was so animated and funny, it was definitely an experience and not just going into Baskin Robbins for a scoop. Even shops like Creamistry or Smitten will use a mixer of some sort, but Supercool does it by hand!
SUPERCOOL CREAMERY LOCATION AND CATERING
Located in Silver Lake, they are right next to the Vista Theater. I noticed the ice cream sign, otherwise, I would have thought it was part of the theater! They also cater events and parties which would probably be really fun as the ice cream magicians are so enthusiastic! They’ll even spike their ice cream for events, so keep that in mind for your next party! I know I will!
Ta DA!
Supercool is a win in my book! Check them out when you can!
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20 Best Ice Cream Scoop Shops in Los Angeles - Ranked and Map Included!
Happy National Ice Cream Month! We’re starting off the celebration with the best ice cream scoop shops (ranked) in Los Angeles! Since LA is so big, I’ve even provided a Google map of Southern California from the SFV to Hollywood to Silver Lake to Beverly Hills to Santa Monica, so you can see what’s in your area! Looking for Vegan or Dairy-free ice cream options? They’re in there too!
20 Best Ice Cream Scoop Shops open and delivery options in LA (with map)!
It’s that time of year again! July is National Ice Cream Month and I’m here to celebrate despite the state of the world at the moment! Ice cream is my happy place and I think we all need a little happiness these days!
NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY is JULY 19, 2020!
See our post on where to find FREE scoops and deals: National Ice Cream Day 2020
I’ve ranked my favorite shops (best to last), and have even included a map for you to access anytime, anywhere in LA! I’m also adding in where you can get pints to go, as it is still very important to wear masks and social distance. Find the “best ice cream places open near me” by using the map below!
Looking for vegan and dairy-free ice cream options? I have those too! Now let’s get scoopin’!
Strawberry Rhubarb and Blood Orange
GINGER’S DIVINE ICE CREAMS
Location: West LA - 12550 W. Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Website: gingersicecream.com
Pricing: Great value for amazing homemade ice cream
Dietary Restrictions: Vegan ice cream options available
Take-out: Homemade cookies, pops, brownies, and pints to go are also available here as well!
I discovered the best-kept secret on the Westside called Ginger's Divine Ice Creams! Ginger herself creates all ice creams and is often found at farmer’s markets in the area for the best local ingredients that are California homegrown. So many fresh flavors such as Strawberry Rhubarb, Chocolate Covered Crack, Oaxaca Habanero, "The Dude" White Russian, Unicorn Cotton Candy, it’s hard to choose and you’ll want to return again and again! Her flavors are inventive and different from other scoop shops, see her latest mashups here: Gingers Divine Ice Cream Flavors.
I’m gonna call it the Best Ice Cream in Los Angeles and my favorite ice cream in LA!
See the full review here: Ice Cream Review: Ginger’s Divine Ice Creams
Rainbow Buttermilk on top of Cream Puff
JENI’S ICE CREAMS
LA Locations: Santa Monica, Larchmont, Calabasas, Los Feliz (see more on their site)
Website: jenis.com
Pricing: Great value for artisan ice cream flavors ($6 for a split scoop)
Dietary Restrictions: Vegan and dairy-free ice cream options available
Take-out: Pints are available to go or you can order online! NEW: You can even find some flavors in select stores!
Jeni’s flavors are out of this world! A true artisan ice cream confectionary that started in Ohio and has made its way to California! So many flavors to choose from including Blackout Chocolate Cake, Boston Cream Pie, Cream Puff, Frozé, Coffee with Cream and Sugar, and Salted Peanut Butter with Chocolate Flecks… literally, try them all!
New flavors are featured each month (Jeni’s Ice Cream Flavors) and get this, you can even have an ice cream subscription and have ice cream delivered to your house monthly! Happy to help you eat them.
SALT AND STRAW
LA Locations: Downtown LA, Mid-city (Beverly near Fairfax), WeHo, Studio City, Venice
Website: saltandstraw.com
Pricing: On the higher side, but the ingredients are more complex
Dietary Restrictions: Vegan ice cream options available
Take-out: Pints are available to go or you can order online
I LOVE Salt and Straw! So many interesting Classic Los Angeles Flavors including Roasted Strawberry & Toasted White Chocolate, Honey Lavender, Almond Brittle with Salted Ganache, Black Olive Brittle & Goat Cheese, Freckled Mint TCHO-colate Chip, and Dandelion Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies & Cream).
They also offer about 6 new rotating flavors every month! Don’t forget to come back for their Thanksgiving series in November - try the mashed potatoes with gravy or the stuffing! Weird but good!
Sloan’s Ice Cream with snowcaps!
Sloan’s Ice Cream
LA Locations: Santa Monica and Woodland Hills
Website: sloansicecream.com
Pricing: Moderate price for a scoop and topping!
Dietary Restrictions: Vegan ice cream options available
Take-out: Try UberEats, Postmates, Doordash!
SLOAN’S IS GOALS! This place is pink, pretty, and has all the goodies! Not only do they have tons of different flavors of ice cream like Almond Joy, Mom’s Apple Pie, and Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake, but they have baked goods, chocolates, and candy too!
Bring some friends, and I dare you to eat TRACY’S KITCHEN SINK - ultimate sundae with everything including the kitchen sink – 18 scoops of ice cream, all of the deluxe toppings, 4 cookies, 4 brownies, gobs of whipped cream & cherries – all served in a real sink! Best ice cream in Santa Monica!
SWEET ROSE CREAMERY
Locations: Mid-city (Beverly near Fairfax), Brentwood, Palisades, Santa Monica
Pricing: The sundae is the best bang for your buck
Dietary Restrictions: Dairy-free ice cream options available
Take-out: Pints and ice cream cakes are available to go!
I’ve loved Sweet Rose Creamery for a long time! Not only do they make their own ice cream in house, they make all their cones and toppings as well! Favorites include: Peanut Butter Fudge, Fresh Mint Chip (so fresh and made from mint extract - also, it’s not green!), Toasted Coconut. Check out their current flavors here: Sweet Rose Creamery Flavors
Ice cream pints, homemade toppings, ice cream cakes, party packs and other frozen treats can be delivered straight to your door through Postmates, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Doordash and Caviar!
Frozen Rose
WANDERLUST CREAMERY
Locations: Tarzana, Atwater Village, Venice
Website: Wanderlust Creamery
Pricing: Great value for your ice cream!
Dietary Restrictions: Vegan ice cream options available
Take-out: Pints are available to go
Wanderlust Creamery is literally my dream ice cream shop, combining my favorite things, ice cream and travel! Their motto is A DESTINATION IN EVERY SCOOP and flavors are amazing concoctions using ingredients from around the world. To give you a taste, you can try flavors like Vegan Sticky Rice Mango inspired by Thailand, Abuelita Malted Crunch inspired by LA, Japanese Neapolitan, Violet Marshmallow inspired by France. Don’t miss out on their Ube cone (made from yams, another weird but good combo) and their monthly flavors: Wanderlust Creamery Monthly Flavors.
Don’t miss them at Smorgasburg LA over the weekends in Downtown LA (when they resume after social distance rules have lifted). Hopefully, they come back this summer in time for Ice Cream Alley!
MAGPIES
Locations: Silver Lake and Tarzana
Website: magpiessoftserve.com
Pricing: A cone with a topping is decently priced!
Dietary Restrictions: Vegan soft serve options available
Take-out: Soft serve in a cup or pints, pies and more! Use Postmates or UberEats!
The owners of Magpies went to a Dairy Queen one day and came up with the idea to make a chef-y soft serve. They hit the nail on the head! Instead of chocolate or vanilla, you can get exquisite flavors such as Malted Milk Chocolate, Sweet Cream, Corn Almond (Vegan - Almond Milk), Brown Sugar Vanilla (Vegan - Oat Milk), Blueberry Pie (Vegan - Oat Milk), or Apple Pie! They even make soft serve pies which were perfect for birthdays at work! All toppings are made in house, including Butterscotch Rice Krispies, Chocolate Covered Honeycomb (Vegan), Brownie Bites (Vegan), and Graham Cracker Streusel - to name a few!
Brown Sugar Vanilla Bean & Fresh Mint CHip
CARMELA ICE CREAM
Locations: Mid-city and Pasadena
Website: carmelaicecream.com
Pricing: Get a split scoop in a bowl for your best value. The cones are really good too.
Dietary Restrictions: Vegan ice cream options available
Take-out: Pints, Quarts, and ice cream sandwiches - Uber Eats and Doordash!
This shop is classy, pretty, and feels like an ice cream parlor. They make all their own flavors (favorites include Brown Sugar Vanilla Bean, Intelligentsia Espresso, Salted Caramel, White Peach Vanilla Bean), and you can smell the fresh waffle cones once you step in the door! See their seasonal flavors here: Carmela Flavors
Get a cone, an ice cream sandwich, or try their delicious coffee, something for everyone! You can even take an ice cream class and make your own ice cream!
Wild Berry Chocolate Crisp and Malted Milk English Toffee
RORI’S ARTISANAL CREAMERY
Locations: Santa Monica, Century City, Long Beach (and up the coast)
Website: rorisartisanalcreamery.com
Pricing: Get a split scoop in a bowl for your best value. The cones are really good too.
Dietary Restrictions: Vegan ice cream options available
Take-out: Pints are available and you can find them in select grocery stores. See their website for more!
Rori’s originates here in California, freshly scooped from Carpinteria! Owner, Rori Trovato, makes all the ice cream, cookies, cones, and candy recipes, and try some of her great flavors like Biscoff, Black Pepper Pistachio, Fresh Mint Patty, Malted Milk English Toffee, Nutella, Peanut Butter Candy Swirl - mix a unique flavor with a classic flavor for the best combo!
Get shakes, floats, homemade cookies, brownies, What the Fudge bars and pints to go here too! They even cater parties, but you have to invite me if you hire them! ;-)
Peppermint Stick
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM
Locations: Hollywood, Silverlake, Downtown LA, Culver City, and a Food Truck!
Website: vanleeuwenicecream.com
Pricing: More on the expensive side but really creamy exquisite ice cream.
Dietary Restrictions: LOTS of Vegan ice cream options available
Take-out: Pints can be delivered nationwide with Goldbelly or locally by delivery service (Doordash, UberEats, etc.)
I first tried Van Leeuwen ice cream in New York many moons ago! I was so excited when they first had a food truck and then shops started to pop up! I love their fun flavors which are pretty classic but mighty tasty: Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Cookies & Cream, Honeycomb, PB Marshmallow Crunch, Pistachio, and Salted Carmel to name a few. There are a lot of vegan options here! Seasonal flavors are also offered here, I love the Peppermint Stick during Winter, right now, keep up with their seasonal flavors here: Van Leeuwen Flavors.
MILK SHOP
Locations: Beverly and Silverlake
Beverly - 7290 BEVERLY BLVD., LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
Silverlake - 1639 SILVER LAKE BLVD., LOS ANGELES, CA 90026
Website: themilkshop.com
Pricing: Get an ice cream sandwich!
Take-out: See their website for their delivery menu which includes cookies, cakes, pints, scoops of ice cream, and ice cream sandwiches
All ice creams and sorbets are made from scratch in their kitchen in LA from locally sourced products! You have to try their ice cream sandwiches! See all the best combinations here: Ice Cream Sandwich Flavors
Best ice cream sandwich combo: Fruity Pebbles, Grasshopper (mint), and California Strawberry - YUM!
Coffee caramel and red velvet cupcake with sprinkles on top
LITTLE DAMAGE
Location: Downtown LA - 700 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Website: littledamage.com
Pricing: Great price for soft serve. Take a free picture in the photo booth!
Dietary Restrictions: Dairy-free ice cream options available
Take-out: take-out is available
This family-owned soft-serve ice cream shop is located in the heart of DTLA, known for its signature charcoal cones with an impressive rotating list of unique flavors. My favorite combo: Coffee caramel and red velvet cupcake with sprinkles on top. The cookies and cream flavor is really good too!
Their trendy ice cream is prepared daily in small batches, using local ingredients supplied by organic dairy farmers. The signature black ice cream cones are naturally colored with activated charcoal, and hand-rolled minutes before you get one.
See our full review here: LITTLE DAMAGE ICE CREAM REVIEW
McConnell’s Ice Cream - Silver Lake
McCONNELLS FINE ICE CREAMS
Locations: Downtown LA, Silver Lake, Studio City
Website: mcconnells.com
Pricing: Fair pricing for good flavors! I’ll get a pint now and again!
Dietary Restrictions: Dairy-free Ice Cream Options Available
Take-out: Pints are available for take-out and delivery. You can also find them in select grocery stores! See their site for more info! Join their Pint of the Month Club! You can get 3 of their best-flavored pints 3 months a year delivered right to your door!
McConnell’s has been serving creative fun flavors to LA since 1949! To this day, it is still family-owned, as the third generation is still scooping divine ice cream. So many great options here: Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Double Peanut Butter Chip, Salted Caramel Chip, Sprinkle Cake, Sea Salt Cream and Cookies, and my absolute favorite: Whiskey Pralines and Cream!
Supercool Creamery - Entertaining and delicious!
SUPERCOOL CREAMERY
Location: 4469 Sunset Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 - CURRENTLY CLOSED!!!!!!!!
Website: supercoolcreamery.com
Dietary Restrictions: Dairy-free Options Available
Take-out: Use a local delivery service or they deliver certain items nationwide!
With a name like SuperCool, I wasn’t sure what to expect! I was pleasantly surprised when we walked in and the ice cream artists were dressed like performers and put on quite a show! With the magic of liquid nitrogen, the cream I chose turned into ice cream. They have great flavor options such as Key lime with dark rum, Coconut Chocolate Chip, Coffee Toffee, and Berry Sorbet (dairy-free). I loved every moment of my visit here! They also cater events and spike their ice cream! Keep these cool scoops in mind for your next party!
See our full review here: SUPERCOOL CREAMERY REVIEW
MANHATTAN BEACH CREAMERY
Location: 1120 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Website: mbcreamery.com
Pricing: Their Sundae has the best value!
Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free Options Available
Take-out: Use a local delivery service or they deliver certain items nationwide!
Ice cream and ocean views? What could be better during summer in LA?! Check out why Manhattan Beach Creamery is one of the best places for ice cream in Los Angeles! Home of the artisan ice cream sandwich, the Cream'wich ice cream sandwich is a combination of artisan cookies from Katella Bakery, and their signature ice cream. Try the Super Sonic ice cream, a sweet cream taste, filled with lots of sprinkles!
See the full review here: Manhattan Beach Creamery
Manhattan Beach Creamery - Super Sonic Ice Cream
Cookie Monster Ice Cream Sandwiches
THE BAKED BEAR
Locations: Hermosa, Burbank, La Canada, USC
Website: BakedBear.com
Price and Value: Great price for 2 cookies and a LARGE scoop of ice cream!
Take-out: Have your sweets delivered from a local delivery service, and make sure you get a dozen cookies!
Love cookies and ice cream? Get the best ice cream sandwiches at the Baked Bear, made fresh to your favorite combination! See my favorite concoction and where to pick up one of these bad boys!
Read the full review here: The Baked Bear
MOTHERMOO CREAMERY
Location: Sierra Madre - 17 Kersting Ct, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Website: mothermoo.com
Value: Great value for a scoop!
Dietary Restrictions: Dairy Free Ice Cream Options Available
Take-out: Get pies, cookies, cakes, ice cream, and more, delivered to your door (through Postmates). Or you can do a contactless pickup in the alley behind them - it’s not as shady as it sounds!
MotherMoo’s ice cream is made in-store as small-batch, homemade ice cream using locally sourced ingredients, many grown within miles from the scoop shop. Favorite flavors include Salty Chocolate, Dutch Apple Pie Crumble, Pretzel and Caramel, Peppermint Stick, Fresh Coffee, House-made Peppermint Patty. Most interesting flavors: Roasted Fig Leaf, Organic Celery, Fresh Basil, Orange Peel & Szechuan Pepper. See all flavors here: Mothermoo Flavors
Not only do they have phenomenal ice cream, but they also have cookies, pies, and cakes!
AFTERS ICE CREAM
Locations: All over Southern California - find one near you!
Website: aftersicecream.com
Menu: Afters Flavors
Value: Ice cream is priced a little higher than most shops (2 scoops for $6.50) however handcrafted ice cream usually is! They also have very pretty colored sprinkles! Worth every penny to me!
Take-out: Postmates delivers!
Afters is very trendy ice cream scoop shop with relatable quotes. Afters offers many unique flavors including Cookie Butter and Cookie Monster (it’s blue), also home of the Milky bun, which is a warm glazed bun (donut like) stuffed with ice cream! As they say, “Less talk, more ice cream!” My favorite location is the Venice creamery - ice cream on the beach, how cool is that?
Read the full review here: Afters Ice Cream
Thanks Give Me a Cookie and Graham Central Station
HANDEL’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
Locations: Northridge, Long Beach
Website: handelsicecream.com
Value: SO MANY SCOOPS IN ONE CONE!
Take-out: Handel’s delivers ice cream anywhere (limited for now), but use Postmates for now!
Great options here - cones, pops, ice cream sandwiches, smoothies, and pints! They even have a Hurricane which is similar to a McFlurry, ice cream blended with mix-in candies!
Lots of fun flavors that differ from store to store and many seasonal options. Huge fan of their Graham Central Station and Thanksgiving flavors! Thanks Give Me a Cookie is basically ice cream with a ton of different kinds of cookies!
Dark Chocolate and Cookies & Cream
SAFFRON AND ROSE
Location: West LA - 1387 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Website: saffronroseicecream.com
Value: Great, a small comes with 2 scoops
Dietary Restrictions: Vegan Ice Cream Options
Take-out: Take out and contactless delivery available!
Saffron and Rose serve up Persian style ice cream in Westwood! It’s lower on my list because it has all of those weird flavors like lavender and rose... things that smell amazing but not fragrances I prefer in my ice cream. See all the florals, nutty, and chocolate flavors here: Saffron and Rose flavors
You get 2 scoops even for their smallest size, so I played it safe and went for the dark chocolate (that had brownie bites and walnuts in it) and cookies n cream! The guy at the register judged me for taking my picture and said “Nice picture” in a move out of the way tone. Judge away, I’m doing it for the gram, dude! Oh well, the ice cream was good, though!
CREAMISTRY
Locations: Downtown, Hollywood, Woodland Hills, Glendale
There are many locations throughout California, Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. Find one near you: Creamistry Locations
Website/Menu: Creamistry Menu
Price/Value: I thought it was a little pricy but you get a pretty good-sized serving!
Dietary Restrictions: Non-dairy ice cream and Gluten-Free items
Creamistry ice cream makes you smarter! Well, you learn a little science lesson about liquid Nitrogen and how to make ice cream with it! Super creamy dense ice cream will fill you up and last a while! They have so many options, everyone will walk away happy!
See our full review here: Creamisty Ice Cream Review
GO FORTH AND ENJOY NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH! TRY ALL THE ICE CREAMS!
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