Where to get Free Ice Cream on National Ice Cream Day in Los Angeles
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this round-up of where to go on National Ice Cream Day in Los Angeles, which has fallen on the third Sunday in July since 1984. This year it’s Sunday, July 16th, 2023.
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Doughbriks (West Hollywood)
Be among the first 100 guests at Dougbriks Pizza on the Sunset Strip to score some FREE Soft Serve that’s been loaded with some serious toppings for National Ice Cream Day.
The event is a collaboration between Cookie Pop, Candy Pop, and Cereal Pop at Doughbrik’s Pizza, so you can expect mountains of delicious candy, cookie, and cereal-coated popcorn toppings featuring OREO, Sour Patch Kids, Fruity Pebbles, and M&M Minis.
Doors open at 1 p.m. at 8363 Sunset Blvd., Sunset Strip, West Hollywood 90069. There will be a live DJ from 1 to 5 p.m. and guests who make an ice cream purchase will also receive a FREE Bag of Popcorn.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Ryan Seacrest Foundation
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Rori’s Artisanal Creamery (Santa Monica)
Rori’s Artisanal Creamery in Santa Monica is celebrating with FREE Toppings with the purchase of Ice Cream and BOGO Ice Cream Pints. So for the first time ever, you can tell the kids to just go wild with the little extras that make going out for ice cream so special.
Carvel (Various)
Carvel is betting you don’t want to leave your AC on Sunday by offering a deal to enjoy $5 off any order of $25 or more when your order on their website, DoorDash, GrubHub, or Uber Eats. Valid while supplies last.
Salt & Straw
Salt & Straw is offering a FREE Pint of Ice Cream with the purchase of three from their website on National Ice Cream Day.
Baskin-Robbins
Grab a cup of the new flavor Oreo Mega Stuf and take $5 off orders of $20 or more through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates, and on their website with the code SEIZETHEYAY.
This deal is available from July 16th to July 22nd on the Baskin Robbins app.
McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams
Santa-Barbara-based Organic brand McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams is launching two new flavors on July 14th in anticipation of National Ice Cream Day. Enjoy Root Beer Float made with Boylan’s Root Beer as well as Banana Split crafted with Central Coast milk & cream and Santa Barbara strawberries.
Online shoppers can enjoy a 20% discount, and in-store shoppers can take advantage of a Buy 3, Get 1 FREE Deal from Friday, July 14th to Monday, July 17th.
JUST A COOL TREAT
Milk Bar
Milk Bar has just launched their new line of summer treats, which also includes your local grocery aisle! Stop into any Milk Bar Bakery location in Los Angeles from now until September 18th, and sample a Toasted Marshmallow Sundae that’s like begins with a light marshmallow vanilla base before adding caramelized toppings. It’s like summer camp in a cup.
Also available just in time for national ice cream day is Strawberry Pie Ice Cream Pints, made with strawberry-flavored ice cream plus pie crust and strawberry swirls. This is a limited-time offering, so don’t miss your chance to try it. Find it on GoPuff for just $6.99 or your local market.
The Dolly Llama
The Dolly Llama is celebrating with a limited-time offer that lasts all through July. The new menu item features a Belgian OG Liege Waffle topped with salted caramel ice cream and tons of Chunky CHIPS AHOY!
Smorgasburg LA (DTLA)
This Sunday, July 16th, it’s the return of Ice Cream Alley at Smorgasburg LA at Row DTLA. It’s to coincide with National Ice Cream Day and will last until September 3rd. A sample of the sweet vendors you can expect at the street food festival-style market includes Kinrose Creamery and Creamy Boys Ice Cream.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with one hour of free parking included. Entry is also free, and there’s a family-friendly beer garden, along with DJs and over 80 food and shop vendors.
