If you needed an excuse to enjoy a scoop of ice cream today, this is it.
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 19, and restaurants and ice cream chains across the country are celebrating with freebies, discounts and limited-time offers. Whether you’re craving a classic cone, a Frosty or Dippin’ Dots, there are plenty of ways to satisfy your sweet tooth without paying full price.
According to USAToday, here are some of the best National Ice Cream Day deals available today.
Friendly’s
Every guest can get a free cone or dish at participating Friendly’s locations today. No purchase is required.
Dippin’ Dots
Participating Dippin’ Dots locations are giving away a free mini cup during a designated two-hour window while supplies last. No purchase is necessary.
Dairy Queen
DQ Rewards members can receive a free Dilly Bar with any purchase of $1 or more made through the DQ app today.
Baskin-Robbins
Rewards members can save $5 on orders of $20 or more beginning today through July 25. The chain will also offer a buy-one, get-one-free single scoop on July 26.
Wendy’s
Rewards members get early access today to Wendy’s upcoming $1 chocolate or vanilla Frosty promotion, which rolls out nationwide on July 20 and runs through Aug. 23.
Graeter’s
Graeter’s Sweet Rewards members can enjoy $1.56 single-dip sugar cones today. The chain is also offering 10% off online orders with promo code ICECREAMDAY10 through today.
Insomnia Cookies
Through today, guests can receive a free two-scoop cup of ice cream with any purchase of $5 or more at participating locations.
If you’re wondering which flavor America loves most, the answer is still vanilla. According to Instacart, it accounted for nearly 21% of all ice cream orders in 2025, making it the most-ordered flavor in every state and Washington, D.C.
Whether you’re stopping by for a free cone or taking advantage of a limited-time deal, National Ice Cream Day is the perfect reason to treat yourself before the celebrations melt away.
Don’t see your favorite ice cream brand above? Don’t fret. You can check out additional offerings in this roundup from Food Network.
