Saturday, February 3, 2024, 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 Charlotte
The Local Scoop Charlotte is celebrating Ice Cream for Breakfast Day on February 3, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at both of its locations:
- Parktown Village, 1600 E Woodlawn Road, Charlotte
- Promenade on Providence: 5355 Ballantyne Commons Parkway Charlotte
Wear your pajamas and have a scoop of ice cream on a freshly made Belgium Waffle or Donut, while supplies last.
There will be some delicious breakfast flavors. And free coffee for parents!
Carolina Scoops Ice Cream
Carolina Scoops, at 105 Cover Street, Pineville, North Carolina, is celebrating Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day on February 3 starting at 10 a.m.
The special menu includes:
- Donut Sundaes
- Waffle Sundaes
- Mini Pancake Sundaes
- Cereal Milkshakes
- Cereal Toppings
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 3, 2024, from 8 to 10:30 a.m.
The $7.50 Sundae with topping bar will include maple syrup, chocolate syrup, hot fudge and 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.
Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is celebrating Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day by opening at 9 a.m. on February 3, 2024, so stop by and get a morning treat! The party will be taking place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at all Jeni’s locations, including the four Charlotte locations (see below.)
Banana French Toast Ice Cream: This year’s featured breakfast flavor — Banana French Toast — makes a triumphant return to scoop shops in honor of Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. Silky banana custard shot through with pure maple syrup and cinnamon-sugar French toast gravel (made from scratch in Jeni’s kitchen). A creamy, maple-kissed breakfast by the spoonful. Available in shops starting 2/3, for a limited time.
The Banoffee L’Affogato: The L’affogato is Jeni’s take on the classic Italian affogato — ice cream topped with a nutty and robust Italian roast cold brew, made for Jeni’s by Slingshot Coffee Co. On this special day, Jeni’s encouraging folks to try the Banoffee: two scoops of Banana French Toast ice cream topped with cold brew. The perfect wake-up call (and downright delicious). Bonus: for $5 extra, get a L’affogato served in a limited-edition Jeni’s mug.
French Toast Waffle Cones: Only until noon on ICFBD, Jeni’s signature Buttercrisp Waffle Cone will be transformed into a French Toast Waffle Cone. It tastes butter-rich with cinnamon throughout, just like the best French toast!
Breakfast-themed pairings:
- Balanced Breakfast: Banana French Toast, Coffee with Cream & Sugar, & Darkest Chocolate in a French Toast Waffle Bowl
- Caramel Banana French Toast: Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns & Banana French Toast on a French Toast Waffle Cone
Charlotte locations:
- Jeni’s NoDa, 416 E 36th Street
- Jeni’s Park Road, 4203 Park Road
- Jeni’s South End, 1920 Camden Road
- Jeni’s Blakeney, 9828 Rea Road
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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