July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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Jaxsons Ice Cream Parlor At any ice cream parlor you can get a large cup of ice cream; but we’re sure that’s nothing compared to the kitchen sink size at Jaxon’s. You can bring your giant sweet tooth there and have a long-lasting brain freeze after. Don’t worry, you’ll be back to normal once you get outside into that Florida heat.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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Maple View Ice Cream opened in 2001, and offers dairy products made from hormone and antibiotic-free milk. Each season Maple View offers a handful of unique flavors to their customers. NC Sweet Potato in the Fall, Dark Chocolate Peppermint in the Winter, and blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, blackberry made with all local fruits in the spring and summertime.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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Blue Marble has been in business since 2007 when the owners decided that bringing certified organic ice cream to Brooklyn was something they needed to do. Today, Blue Marble has been so successful that you can have it shipped to your home. Blue Marble is most famous for their strawberry ice cream, but also offers unique flavors like Green Tea and Mexican Chocolate.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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Since 1982, Annabelle’s has been serving all natural ice cream, made with no artificial colors/dyes. Some of the flavors they offer include New Hampshire Pure Maple Walnut, Peanut Butter Fantasy, Cashew Caramel Cluster, Chocolate Chip with Kahlua, and Swiss Chocolate Avalanche.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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There’s just something so cool (pun intended) about artisanal ice cream, and Glacé has hand crafted dozens of unique flavors with hormone-free cream and milk and all natural flavors. From Caramelized Pineapple, Goat Cheese & Fig, to Pistachio Cherry, there’s an artisanal ice cream flavor for everyone to try!

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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Sweet Rose Creamery, from L.A. restaurateurs Josh Loeb and Zoe Nathan, is yet another hit in their growing portfolio (Rustic Canyon Wine Bar & Seasonal Kitchen, Huckleberry Café & Bakery, Milo & Olive). Quality, seasonal ingredients are utilized for the scoops, sundaes and confections to showcase flavors such as summer corn and salted caramel.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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New York ice cream aficionados have been talking about Nick Morgenstern’s creations since the day the shop opened. Unique flavors include Vietnamese coffee, banana curry and Fernet black walnut.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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Margie’s was founded in 1921, and has been kept in the family, creating homemade candy and ice cream from all natural and Kosher ingredients ever since. They also make their own waffle cones and can hand dip them in chocolate on the spot. Cheesecake, New York Cherry, and Yogurt & Sherbet are some of the flavors they offer.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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Austin-based Lick Honest Ice Creams is known for its interesting concoctions such as goat cheese, thyme and honey; roasted beets and fresh mint; and cilantro lime. The ice cream is made without using any preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, or artificial colors or flavors.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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The creamy confection at Kopp’s Frozen Custard in Milwaukee is available in sundaes or banana splits. However, you might want to stick with a cup or cone so you can relish the unusual flavors on their own. Try the Burgundy Cherry, Peach Melba or Sprecher Root Beer Float, for instance.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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Creole Creamery brings NO-styled spice to ice cream. Forget the traditional chocolate or vanilla flavors and get ballsy with a scoop of their Creole Cream made with curdled cream cheese. If you’re up for an ice cream challenge, the Tchoupitoulas is for you. Named after a street in New Orleans, Creole Creamery challenges ice cream fanatics to finish a sundae as big as its name. If you’re able to finish a plate of eight large scoops, eight toppings, cherries, wafers, and whipped cream, you’ll be crowned a king and posted on their hall of fame plaque.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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Seattle’s Pike Place Market, Bottega Italiana gelato shop has you covered. In summer, opt for strawberry basil; perennial favorites include tiramisu, salted caramel and pistachio, all offered in cups or tucked inside a crisp waffle cone.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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Arethusa Farm. Manolo Blahnik bosses George Malkemus and Anthony Yurgaitis transformed 350 acres across the way from their Litchfield residence into Connecticut’s most fashionable farm. Stop by the creamery and enjoy fresh ice cream in “Old Fashioned” flavors such as chocolate, sweet cream, vanilla, coffee, strawberry and mint chip.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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No, it’s not a club, but standing in line at Bi-Rite is a given. From the ice cream to the marshmallows, almost everything in this local parlor is made from scratch. Try the local favorite, the Salted Caramel, or the newest addition to the menu, the Dainty Gentleman sundae—a layered concoction of Honey Lavender ice cream, chocolate syrup, orange olive oil and sea salt. How dainty is a gentleman supposed to be, exactly?

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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Pumphouse Creamery opened its doors in 2003, and offers hand churned ice cream made with organic milk and cream from a small dairy farm in Wisconsin. You’ll always find at least 20 flavors of ice cream at any given time with plenty of yummy concoctions on rotation including Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip, Sea Salt Caramel Pecan, and Door County Cherry.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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Welcome to Sweet Action.  This ice cream spot sounds like something that should have made either our burlesque or strip clubs list. Since we’ve accepted that it’s not, we’ll tell you that Sweet Action specializes in Baklava, Oatmeal Stout, and Strawberry Balsamic ice cream. They also make vegan ice cream in case you don’t mess with ice cream milkily.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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With currently three locations, this popular ice cream shop gained even more popularity when the Obama family visited the Main Street location (one of the shops in Bar Harbor). Blueberry Sour Cream, Nutella, Vietnamese Coffee, Jack Daniels, and Biscuit Tortoni are just a few of their signature flavors. Aside from ice cream, Mt. Desert Ice Cream Shop also offers Sorbet, Drink Mix, and Canine Ice Cream.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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Steve Herell, of Herrel’s Ice Cream, is an ice cream O.G. He decided to open up a shop one day with 32 gallons of ice cream and his product went like hotcakes. He also invented the cookies ‘n’ cream ice cream. That’s just something else he did.

And he didn’t stop there—today, there are over 200 flavors in his shops. We invite you to try some. Please don’t forget the hot fudge sauce.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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Have you ever had bourbon with your corn flakes? Supposedly that’s what’s in the secret breakfast flavor ice cream that’s a hit at Humphry Slocombe. Don’t tell anyone that we told you. They also have a try-before-you-buy policy, so you can have spoonfuls of heaven in your mouth before you get the real deal. The shop has a reputation for being packed, but this is worth the wait. Booze for breakfast x dessert for breakfast. Yes.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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It’s no surprise that gourmet ice cream done Southern style gives you specialty flavors like Coconut Jalapeno and Maple Bacon Brittle. At Morelli’s, they definitely went into the lab and came back with some genius product. We recommend you try the Ginger Lavender and Salted Caramel flavors. If you’re not into that, it’s cool; they also have traditional flavors.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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Usually you grab a pint-sized mochi (rice cake) to cleanse your palette after demolishing a massive amount of sushi, but what about an ice cream filled rice cake? Bubbies combines both the traditional American dessert and rice flour paste into one desert your taste buds won’t forget. Try their Green Tea, Lychee, or Chocolate Mochi filled with mint, vanilla, or espresso for certain bliss.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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Graeter’s has been around since 1870. In over 100 years they’ve mastered the game enough to realize that some people are lazy and don’t want to leave their couch. If you fit that description, order your ice cream online, and Graeter’s will ship out your favorite flavor via UPS. It doesn’t require much energy to sign for your frozen ice cream at the door but we recommend visiting their shop if you could use the exercise.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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Each week at Young Jersey’s Dairy they have a different flavor to try. They make all their ice cream on the farm, which explains the on-site mooing. The farm is family friendly, with a truck show and a corn maze happening in the next few weeks. You can also get intimate with a date in the picnic area.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

 

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The gelato and sorbetto flavors at Dolcezza are often based on farm-fresh and seasonal ingredients, including lemon ricotta cardamom and strawberry tarragon. The D.C.-based mini-chain also plays around with chocolate, vanilla beans and salted caramel.

July 8th is “National Ice Cream Sundae” Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than to hit up one of these ice cream shops for a tasty Sundae.  It’s okay to cheat on your diet today; It’s a holiday!  So sit back and try to not drool on your screen.

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Given the store’s location, it’s not surprising that Ici (pronounced ee see) stays locavore and organic. Pastry chef Mary Canales opened Ici in 2006, and ever since the shop has regularly been featured on Best Ice Cream Shop lists. Known for keeping things gourmet, Ici offers unusual flavors like Burn Caramel and Maple Bacon.