National Ice Cream Day In NJ: Deals At Parlors Around The State

NEW JERSEY — Sunday is National Ice Cream Day, as if you need an excuse. Back in 1984, Pres. Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of that month as National Ice Cream Day.

The delicious dessert reaches back centuries, and in America, "George Washington spent approximately $200 for ice cream during the summer of 1790," says the Dairy Foods Association, years after he finished licking King George III.

Ice cream has a history in New Jersey. The first ice cream cones were sold by inventor Italo Marchiony in Hoboken — where three new gelato and ice cream shops are set to open this summer.

Also, a Breyer's plant in Newark used to pump out more than 75,000 quarts per day.

Here are some ice cream shops around New Jersey to check out this weekend, compiled from the shops' announcements, press releases, and a little personal experience:

Bischoff’s Confectionary, Teaneck

The ice cream parlor in Teaneck, NJ is celebrating 85 years as a family-owned location. Grab your favorite flavors from Chocolate Cherry to Rum Raisin, as well as malted shakes, sundaes and more.

Holsten’s Ice Cream, Chocolate and Restaurant, Bloomfield

Head a little further south to Bloomfield for Holsten’s Ice Cream, Chocolate and Restaurant. Another long-standing spot, you may recognize this 75-year-old parlor from the finale of
The Sopranos!

Torico's, Jersey City

The classic ice cream shop says, "To celebrate + show our appreciation we are giving away a $100 Torico Gift Card to one lucky winner!" See Instagram for more.

Hoffman’s, Point Pleasant Beach

One scoop… or 8? Hoffman’s in Point Pleasant Beach has an Octopus Sundae that will be enough to count as breakfast, lunch, and dinner this National Ice Cream Day.

Surreal Creamery, New Brunswick and Westfield

Boba anyone? If you’re into milk and bubble teas, Surreal has a great selection of ice cream and boba combos, along with some impressive mason jar ice cream sundaes, to spice up your celebration!

Coney Waffle, Somerville

Waffle cone or waffle sundae? Coney Waffle has both; grab your favorite scoops inside a Belgian waffle at their Somerville location. If cake is more your speed, they have a variety of elaborate ice cream cakes to select from as well.

Salty Paws (for dogs), Stone Harbor

No pet left behind this National Ice Cream Day! Salty Paws in Stone Harbor, NJ is all about your pup, serving as the first doggie ice cream bar in New Jersey. No ice cream for adults at this joint, but plenty to go around for all your furry friends.

Duffer's, Wildwood

This old-time family-friendly restaurant serves up huge meals, salads, and the largest ice cream sundaes you've ever seen. They've also got a family-friendly arcade, mini golf, and a gift shop.

Here Are Some Chain Stores Offering Deals:

• Alden’s Organic: Available at over 10,000 stores nationwide, including Whole Foods and Kroger, Oregon-made Alden’s Organic is offering $1 off any one of the delicious ice cream and dairy-free frozen treats. Use this printable coupon before it expires on Aug. 6.
• Baskin Robbins: Technically, the entire month of July is National Ice Cream Month and Baskin-Robbins is doing it up properly by launching a brand-new, OREO® S’mores ice cream flavor. It’s made with toasted marshmallow and graham-flavored ice creams with a thick chocolate cookie ribbon and irresistible OREO® cookie pieces. Enjoy this new delectable flavor the whole month of July. Plus, you can get a FREE Regular Scoop of ice cream when you download and sign up on the Baskin Robbins app.
• Carvel: In yet another delicious mashup, Carvel is launching a new, limited-time lineup of Brookie treats. The new flavor is a blend of fudgy brownie batter ice cream and delicious chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. And to celebrate, on July 17, Carvel is offering fans BOGO Small Cup or Cone of Brookie soft serve (or any other Carvel soft serve flavor).
• Cold Stone Creamery: When you sign up for Cold Stone Creamery Rewards Club, you can get a BOGO FREE Creation loaded to your account. Plus, you’ll receive 25 points.
• eCreamery: Just in time for National Ice Cream Month, eCreamery is launching a new summertime ice cream flavor collection. It includes a four pint collection of different flavored ice cream: Strawberry Shortcake, Rocky Road, Waffle Cone Crunch, and Mango Sorbet. If you aren’t a fan of those flavors there are plenty of other options to choose from and the best part about it is they’re on sale now for only $49.99.
• Friendly’s Restaurant: In honor of National Ice Cream Day, sign up for Friendly’s Sweet Rewards Club and get a FREE medium sundae. Once you are a Sweet Rewards Club member, get a FREE sundae on your birthday and then after you buy five medium or large sundaes, get the next one for FREE.
• Fosters Freeze: To celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 17, Fosters Freeze will offer $2 small cones all day.
• Goldbelly is offering up to 30 percent off ice cream orders from their retailers around the country.
• Marble Slab Creamery: Marble Slab Creamery Happy Reward Members will be rewarded all-month long to celebrate National Ice Cream Month and National Ice Cream Day on July 17. Reward members will be able to redeem a variety of rewards when they check in and make a purchase at participating locations throughout the month, starting July 1 to July 31. The reward offers include:
• a free small ice cream
• a buy one, get one free small ice cream
• Monkey Joe’s: In honor of National Ice Cream Day, get out of the summer heat at Monkey Joe’s on July 17 and your child can enjoy one FREE ice cream cup per paid adult admission, while supplies last.
• Salt & Straw: Make an easy commitment on National Ice Cream Day by going on the Salt & Straw website and signing up to receive email from them. They’ll reward you with 10% off your first order.
• Steak ’n Shake: Shake lovers will want to get over to Steak ’n Shake on weekdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. to get half price on all shakes and drinks. And if you haven’t joined their Rewards Club, do it, and a FREE milkshake will be your first reward.
• Tipsy Scoop: Even adults come out to play on National Ice Cream Day. On July 17, Tipsy Scoop will be celebrating the holiday by giving out Free Scoop of Frose All Day Sorbet to its first 25 customers at each New York parlor. The refreshing treat is a white peach sorbet infused with Bridge Lane Rose. If you aren’t able to head into the shop, you can take advantage of the 4-pack boozy ice cream pints, which will be on sale on Tipsy Scoop’s website for only $36. You can enjoy creative flavors inspired by craft cocktails like Mango Margarita sorbet, Red Velvet Martini ice cream and Dark Chocolate Whiskey Salted Caramel ice cream.
• Whole Foods Market: In a show of sweeping support for National Ice Cream Day, from July 6 through July 19, Whole Foods Market will be discounting all ice cream and frozen treats by 25%. And Amazon Prime Members will save an extra 10%.
• Yasso: Sign up for the newsletter of the frozen Greek yogurt brand Yasso and get free shipping on your first order of their bars, sandwiches and Poppables.
• Yogurtland: Real Rewards members will be receiving 3x the points at Yogurtland on all in-store and online orders on July 17 in honor of National Ice Cream Day.