Saturday, February 1, 2025, is National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. If you’ve never celebrated this food holiday, or heard of it, well, in short, it’s a day to eat ice cream for breakfast. That’s all. But isn’t that enough?
Here are some ice cream shops in Charlotte that have special events for National East Ice Cream for Breakfast Day!
The Local Scoop
All locations of The Local Scoop will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on February 1, 2025, with all their breakfast-themed favorites from last year, plus two more breakfast flavors. You’re encouraged to wear your pajamas! Find all locations here.
Ben & Jerry’s Davidson
Ben & Jerry’s Davidson, 202 S Main Street, Davidson, NC, is celebrating National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day with a Waffle Bar. The special event takes place Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 8 to 11 a.m.
Create your own waffle sundae at the toppings bar, which will include maple syrup, chocolate syrup, hot fudge, caramel, mini marshmallows, mini chocolate chips, honey, powdered sugar and real whipped cream. Wear your jammies and get 10% off. This was announced on Facebook.
Carolina Scoops
Carolina Scoops, at 105 Dover Street, Pineville, NC, will be opening at 10 a.m. on February 1, 2025, and will offer special breakfast menu items, including donut sundaes, waffle sundaes, cereal milkshakes and cereal toppings. Announced on Facebook.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
All Jeni’s scoop shops will open at 9 a.m. on February 1, 2025, with the following special offerings:
- Limited-edition Blueberry Johnny Cakes Pint: This new breakfast-inspired flavor features cornbread pancakes and blueberry-maple jam in a buttery sweet cream, mimicking the taste and feel of a perfect blueberry pancake topped with maple syrup. The ultimate breakfast, in ice cream form!
- Breakfast Menu Pairings: Enjoy a special menu of delicious breakfast-related flavors in shops to inspire what to order.
- L’affogato Special: Start your day right with the perfect duo: coffee and ice cream.
- Other Specials: There will be kids activity sheets, stickers, and campaign signs that folks can pick up at scoop shops to show their support for Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.
- Plus, it’s your last chance to enjoy Jeni’s new LTO ‘Parfait on the Beach’: featuring Green Smoothie ice cream layered with mango sauce, Michele’s granola butter, and whipped cream.
The scoop shops will also be giving away fun extras like kids’ activity sheets, stickers, and exclusive swag.
There are several Jeni’s scoop shops in Charlotte. Find the closest one here.
Ice Cream for Breakfast at Home
Would you rather stay home and eat ice cream for breakfast? Here are some ideas from Atlanta on the Cheap about how to incorporate ice cream into your breakfast.
Top your waffles with a scoop: Top your waffle with a scoop of your favorite flavor. Or, make a waffle ice cream sandwich with cooled toaster waffles (may be messy!)
Serve French toast a la mode: Add a side scoop of strawberry or banana ice cream to your plate and top the toast with fresh fruit.
Modify your yogurt cup: If you usually add granola and fresh berries to vanilla yogurt, why not substitute vanilla bean ice cream?
Sweeten your coffee with ice cream: Skip the cream and sugar — and top your coffee with a scoop of vanilla. Add a shot of liqueur like Baileys, for a decadent brunch option.
Go Italian with an affogato: If you’ve never heard of affogato, it’s a classic Italian dessert of hot espresso poured over a scoop of vanilla gelato. The contrasts of hot and cold, bitter and sweet, make for a delicious treat.
Go with fresh fruit and ice cream: It will seem a little more like breakfast if you throw berries or sliced bananas on top. Or just make a banana split!
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