Did you know the 3rd Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day? Yeah, me neither and I am not normally one for “Instagram” or “Hallmark” holidays, but this is one I can get behind! To celebrate tomorrow’s sweet day, I have rounded up some of my favorite ways that I have enjoyed this cold, sweet treat! From a pie to a grill to a cone, there is a no wrong way to enjoy ice cream! Happy National Ice Cream Day! I hope your day ends on a sweet note and hope you enjoy some of my favorite cold creations! In case you don’t feel like busting out your ice cream maker, I have also rounded up my favorite places to grab a scoop in Dallas:
Wild About Harry’s If you’re a native Dallasite, this choice comes as no surprise. Harry Coley’s Dallas institution has been serving up delicious hot dogs and toppings to be sure, but the thing that really sets them apart is their custard. It is said that their custard recipe was born out of Harry’s mother’s recipe. All I know is I can taste all the love and care that went into the recipe when I get my two scoops of coffee custard with Oreos. Divine.
Cool Haus While it didn’t start in Dallas, this West Coast transplant brings all of the flavor to their pints and ice cream sandwiches and creativity to their flavors! You can visit their ice cream truck at Klyde Warren Park or their store front at the Dallas Farmers Market. Don’t feel like venturing out to their store? They are sold in grocery stores too! I pick up a few sammies on my trips to Central Market to keep in the freezer and they have dairy-free options too! My favorite is their coffee ice cream sandwich!
TCBY Whenever I want a no fuss, but delicious treat, this is the drive-thru (!) I head to! Especially after my tennis lessons in the one million-degree temperatures we have had lately. I have been visiting this location since I was a little ice cream enthusiast and my order has not changed much: a swirl with Oreos! Yum!
Baldo’s Ice Cream & Coffee I had been wanting to try this relatively new spot and got to do so after our shelter in place got lifted and they offered socially distanced service. They focus on high quality ingredients and if you cannot choose between flavors, they offer ice cream flights! They also offer dairy-free options! Their cookies ‘n cream is delicious!
Howdy Homemade I absolutely adore this ice cream store and the mission they stand for. Known for their Dr. Pepper Chocolate Chip and employing teens with special needs to develop job skills, their flavors and service are one of a kind! When I helped put on a summer day camp for children with Down syndrome during my time a Junior League member, we spent many afternoons in this store, and I became very well-acquainted with their flavors! My favorite is their salted caramel that is served with a smile!
