We all Scream! For Ice Cream!
My family and I love ice cream, especially during the summer months where ice cream is a great way to beat this Georgia heat.
You don’t really have to twist my arm to celebrate National Ice Cream Day this Sunday, July 18th. We are celebrating by letting you know where you can find the best local ice cream shops in and around McDonough, Georgia and a few deals along the way.
But don't take our word for it. We recently asked our social media followers “What is your favorite Local Ice Cream Shop?”, and based on your overwhelming answers, we narrowed it to the top three. And the results are.......
Local Ice Cream Stores
424 Jodeco Rd. McDonough
Store Summer Hours: Sunday - Thursday 12 PM - 9 PM, Friday - Saturday 12 PM - 10 PM
With 24 handcrafted delicious flavors, it's no wonder why Brusters was voted one of your top local favorites.
There are a couple of ongoing freebies at Brusters that are not limited to National Ice Cream Day. Children under 40 inches tall can get a FREE Baby Cone, every day. Your family dog can get a FREE Doggie Sundae.
If you sign up for the Sweet Rewards Loyalty Program you'll get $3 off your next purchase. Enter the Sweet Celebrations contest for a chance to win free ice cream for a year. Find a location
3487 Hwy 81 E, McDonough
207 Stanley K Tanger Blvd, Locust Grove
Store Hours:
Locust Grove Monday - Sunday 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
McDonough Location Monday - Saturday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Offering food for every mood, extreme milk shakes, cake cups, and ice cream made the old fashioned way.
3 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough
Store Hours: Monday - Saturday 11 AM - 10 PM, Sunday 2 PM - 9 PM
Scoops McDonough has quickly become one of hometown favorite. Located right on the McDonough Square, if you haven’t already, stop by and try their handcrafted ice creams. If you can’t find a flavor you like, they will create one for you on their metal slab.
Southern Belle Farms: 1658 Turner Church Road, McDonough
Store Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 6 PM, Sunday 1 PM - 6 PM
After you are done picking fresh blackberries, blueberries, and/or peaches don't forget to visit the Market Place to get a scoop of Southern Belle Farms fresh, homemade ice cream which pairs perfectly with their famous Peach Cobbler. Current flavors include peach, strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla!
Main Street Tacos: 16 Macon Street, McDonough,
Store Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM, closed Sunday and Monday
Known for its fresh street tacos, cold beer, house-made sangria, and ice cream! Dine in or dash out!
Two Locations:
96 S Point Blvd, McDonough
Store Hours: Sunday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
2011 Jonesboro Rd Suite 21, in Town Centre Village, McDonough
Store Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM, Friday - Sunday, 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Serving fresh homemade, small-batch ice cream in store with a free unlimited mix-in policy. They offer delicious ice cream and shakes in a variety of flavors, hand-rolled waffle cones, and ice cream cakes. Join Slab Happy Rewards. Earn free treats for your taste buds today! Download the Slab Happy App or Sign up for Slab Happy Email.
Sweet Charlie's: 2089 Jonesboro Rd #8
Store Hours: Monday - Sunday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sweet Charlie's serves “Thai-inspired” rolled ice cream and allows customers to make their own ice cream creations. Starting with an ice cream, yogurt, or vegan base, ingredients are added to create flavors like strawberry cheesecake or coffee and donuts. The ice cream is then chilled on a frozen surface and scraped into rolls, before adding free toppings like fruit, chocolate chips, or whipped cream. The ice cream can be served in a cup, in a donut, or on a Belgian waffle.
Berry Mangos Yogurt Bar: 1744 Hwy 81, McDonough
Store Hours: Monday - Sunday 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Offering a yogurt bar, Froyo Shakes with all the fixins, and Dole Whip!
National Ice Cream Day Deals:
Always remember to check with your local store and confirm as participation may change.
Basket Robbins: Download the Baskin Robbins app and Get a FREE scoop when you sign up for mobile deals. The mobile app gives you easy access to the latest flavor updates, coupons, and deals. The July Flavor of the Month is Beach Day, a “sweet & salty scoop with sea-salted vanilla ice cream, chocolate and caramel-filled sea turtles, and a crunchy graham cracker sand swirl.”
Burger King: All month long in July, Royal Perks program members can get FREE vanilla soft serve in a cup or cone, when you make a $1 purchase.
Cold Stone Creamery: Join the My Cold Stone Club Rewards Club and get a “buy one, get one free creation” coupon loaded to your account right away. You’ll get another BOGO creation on your birthday, and will earn $5 off coupons for every 50 points you accumulate.
Dairy Queen: Dairy Queen's DQ Blizzard Fan Club offers the latest deals and discounts. DQ has offered members special discounts on National Ice Cream Day, so check it out!
Dippin’ Dots: Free mini scoop during a two-hour window. But that window varies by location, and we suggest that you check with your local store for their window.
LongHorn Steakhouse: For a limited time, participating locations have a special Steak & Bourbon ice cream for $3.99. The ice cream has bits of steak and bourbon caramel. Learn more by clicking here.
Omni Hotels & Resorts: Through Sunday, get free passion fruit ice cream in the lobbies of 32 Omni properties as a part of their Summer of Passion Fruit program. Find the participating hotels at www.omnihotels.com.
PetSmart: Free four-ounce dog-safe ice cream topped with dog biscuits at PetHotel locations. It is human-safe too, but humans would probably prefer normal ice cream, said a PetSmart representative when asked.
Publix: The supermarket chain will be giving out free ice cream samples of the brand Cookie Butter Crème ice cream in stores on Sunday from 4-7pm.
Alden's Organic Ice Cream: Print a $1 off coupon and head to your favorite grocery store that carries Alden’s! The brand includes ice cream bars and sandwiches, as well as pints and quarts. You can find it at Whole Foods and Kroger, as well as other local stores. Find a store
If you know where else to get free or BOGO ice cream, let us know!
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