Hey, Greater Lafayette! The entire month of July is actually National Ice Cream Month, and the 3rd Sunday of July (since 1984). So this year, we celebrate July 18th, 2021! We’re here to show you how to make the most of this delicious holiday. Come chat with us on how to enjoy your National Ice Cream Day to the fullest in the Greater Lafayette, IN area. If there’s one thing we know how to serve up – it’s ice cream!
Fun Facts About Ice Cream
First, let’s chat serious facts. Here are notable ice cream fun-to-knows!
- “It takes about 50 licks to finish a single-scoop ice cream cone.
- The perfect temperature for scooping ice cream is between 6° & 10°F.
- ‘Brain freeze’ occurs when ice cream touches the roof of your mouth.
- 1 in 10 people admit to licking the bowl clean after eating ice cream.
- 1 in 5 share with their pet.”
Additionally, did you know there’s an entire website devoted to all things ice cream?! At icecream.com, fun and yummy facts, recipes, and so much more are all over there. Check it out! Click here are a few facts about ice cream from their website!
Ice Cream Shops in Greater Lafayette, Indiana
You can certainly celebrate by sharing a delectable bowl of your favorite ice cream flavor from the grocery, or you can pick a local ice cream shop to support for the evening! Many ice cream options around town would love to treat you! Here are just a few of our favorites!
Igloo Frozen Custard:
A local gem! Enjoy creamy custard at one of their 3 Lafayette, IN locations and you won’t be disappointed.
Budge’s Drive In:
Classic, casual atmosphere allows you to stop by on your way home from a local baseball game – or at least feel like you’re doing that! Their slogan line is, “Lafayette’s best kept secret since 1942!” You want to stop here for a yummy ice cream dish!
The Bryant:
Surprisingly, one of the coolest spots to get ice cream in town isn’t an ice cream shoppe. It’s a restaurant, but on their dinner menu are some of the most extravagant milkshakes we’ve ever seen! As about their current specialty shake!
Silver Dipper:
With 2 West Lafayette locations, you’ll easily find Chocolate Shoppe Ice cream at this local favorite!
Miss Sugar:
This is just little spin on the classic favorite. Check out “rolled ice cream” to add a little pizzaz to your ice cream treat!
