How to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday

BU Today

Americans have been besotted with ice cream since it was first introduced in the mid 18th century. In fact, we consume more ice cream—approximately 1.58 billion gallons—than any other country, with the average person lapping up an average of 23 pounds of the frozen treat each year.
Since 1984, July has been designated National Ice Cream Month. And if that weren’t enough, Sunday, July 16, is National Ice Cream Day, with chains like Friendly’s, Baskin Robbins, and McDonald’s offering special deals.
Prompted by Ice Cream Day, BU Today asked students for help compiling a list of the 10 best Boston area ice cream places, many, happily, conveniently near campus. Below are their suggestions, with our recommended pick for each. While most of the spots specialize in dairy offerings, we’ve noted those that have nondairy and vegan options. So, whether you prefer ice cream in a dish or a cone, dressed up with toppings or plain, celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a few scoops of your favorite flavor—or try a couple of new ones.
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1. Emack & Bolios140 Brookline Ave., Fenway
Nearly three dozen flavors of ice cream, along with an assortment of frozen yogurts and sorbetsMust try: Salted Caramel Chocolate Pretzel—caramel ice cream, a salted caramel swirl, and chunks of chocolate-covered pretzels
2. JP Licks311 Harvard St., Coolidge Corner, Brookline
Dozens of flavors and a rotating list of monthly selections, as well as hard- and soft-serve yogurt and a few lactose-free ice creamsMust try: Raspberry Mango Sundae—vanilla ice cream topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream
3. Ben & Jerry’s174 Newbury St., Boston
More than 60 flavors to choose from, with nondairy and frozen yogurt optionsMust try: Milk and Cookies—vanilla ice cream with a chocolate cookie swirl and chocolate chip and chocolate chocolate chip cookies
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4. [FoMu]481 Cambridge St., Allston
Vegan ice ...

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