The Scoop On National Ice Cream Day
Find out where you can score great deals on the sweetest day of the year.
If there’s ever a day to skip dessert guilt, this is it. National Ice Cream Day is this Sunday, July 19, and local shops are marking the occasion with plenty of frozen fun.
Grab a spoon—or a cone—and check out these sweet deals happening around Bergen County this weekend.
- 16 Handles, multiple locations. Download this chain’s app to receive a free cup worth up to $5.
- Baskin Robbins, multiple locations. Rewards members can get $5 off an order of $20 or more. Check the Baskin Robbins app for details.
- Dairy Queen, multiple locations. Rewards club members are eligible for a free Dilly bar.
- Dippin Dots, multiple locations. Participating retailers will be giving out free mini cups.
- Friendly’s, Elmwood Park. Rewards club members can receive a free cone or dish.
- Haagen-Dazs, multiple locations. Rewards members are eligible for a buy-one-get-one-free deal on select sundaes.
- Petco, multiple locations. Treat your best friend for a free doggy ice cream at participating stores.
Big-name brands aren’t the only ones dishing out sweet treats this season. Bergen’s best independent parlors and artisan shops are in full swing, scooping familiar flavors and innovative creations all season long. Be sure to check out those businesses for Ice Cream Day deals, including last year’s Readers’ Choice Award winners Cranberry Junction in Hackensack, Van Dyk’s Ice Cream in Ridgewood and Conrad’s Confectionery in Westwood to find your new favorite.
Not an ice cream fan? Summer’s sweetest treats come in all forms. From fruity Italian ice and frozen yogurt to refreshing smoothies and colorful boba teas, Bergen is home to many spots that offer plenty of delicious ways to cool down.
How do you stay cool during summer? Share your favorite ice cream photos with us on Instagram @bergenmagnj.
