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National Chocolate Ice Cream Day celebrates this beloved frozen treat every June 7. Did you know chocolate ice cream was invented before vanilla? Indulge in a scoop, try a new flavor, or make your own delicious dessert today.
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Expected National Chocolate Ice Cream Day Deals
As National Chocolate Ice Cream Day approaches, expect chains and local creameries to roll out tempting promotions. Last year saw special offers from Baskin-Robbins, Dairy Queen, and Cold Stone Creamery on chocolate-flavored treats. Keep an eye out for discounts on pints at grocery stores like Kroger and Whole Foods, featuring brands such as Ben & Jerry’s and Häagen-Dazs. Many independent ice cream shops will also offer unique chocolate creations or buy-one-get-one deals. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as June 7 approaches.
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Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #ChocolateIceCreamDay. Share your favorite chocolate ice cream recipes or taste-test different brands.
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Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #ChocolateIceCream. Ask friends for their favorite chocolate ice cream toppings or local shops.
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National Chocolate Ice Cream Day timeline
People of the Persian Empire make ice cream by pouring a concentrate of grape juice over snow.
Because of the precedent of frozen drinks, early ice cream flavors are that of popular beverages — including chocolate.
The first frozen chocolate recipe is published in Italy in the book “The Modern Steward.”
Eskimo Pie is the first chocolate-covered ice cream.
How Businesses Can Celebrate National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
Local businesses can celebrate National Chocolate Ice Cream Day by offering special deals on chocolate-flavored desserts. Restaurants could feature a limited-time chocolate ice cream sundae or milkshake. Bakeries might create chocolate ice cream-themed pastries or offer discounts on chocolate desserts when paired with a scoop of ice cream. Cafes could promote chocolate ice cream affogatos, inviting customers to indulge in this classic pairing.
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day - Survey Results
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America’s Favorite Ice Cream Flavors
To celebrate National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, the National Today data science team surveyed 1,000 Americans about their ice cream-eating habit. Here are Americans’ favorite ice cream flavors.
AMERICA’S TOP 9 ICE CREAM FLAVORS:
#1: Mint chocolate chip (16%)
#2: Chocolate (15%)
#3: Cookies and cream (15%)
#4: Vanilla (12%)
#5: Butter pecan (11%)
#6: Rocky road (10%)
#7: Strawberry (10%)
#8: Chocolate chip (5%)
#9: Neapolitan (4%)
America’s Top Ice Cream-Loving Cities
To get the scoop on America’s ice cream-eating habits, we ranked cities across the U.S. based on the total number of chocolate ice cream deliveries, the frequency of these deliveries, and the overall preference for chocolate ice cream over other foods,
AMERICA’S TOP 40 CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM-LOVING CITIES:
#1: San Antonio
#2: New York City
#3: San Francisco
#4: Chicago
#5: Portland
#6: Charlotte
#7: Phoenix
#8: Kansas City
#9: Oklahoma City
#10: Los Angeles
#11: Ft. Lauderdale
#12: Miami
#13: San Diego
#14: Denver
#15: Philadelphia
#16: Nashville
#17: Las Vegas
#18: Atlanta
#19: Austin
#20: Seattle
#21: Sacramento
#22: Dallas / Ft. Worth
#23: Minneapolis
#24: Washington, D.C.
#25: Virginia Beach
#26: Pittsburgh
#27: Houston
#28: Columbus
#29: Boston
#30: Milwaukee
#31: New Orleans
#32: St. Louis
#33: Raleigh
#34: Louisville
#35: Tampa
#36: Palm Springs
#37: Baltimore
#38: Orlando
#39: Jersey City
#40: Indianapolis
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day FAQs
When is National Chocolate Ice Cream Day?
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day 2026 falls on a Sunday, June 7, inviting everyone to indulge in a frosty treat. It’s the perfect excuse for a weekend scoop.
When was chocolate ice cream invented?
Chocolate ice cream was invented before vanilla, with the first recipe published in Naples, Italy, in 1692. This predates the widespread popularity of vanilla as an ice cream flavor.
How much ice cream do Americans eat?
Americans consume approximately 20 pounds of ice cream per person annually, making it one of the nation’s most beloved desserts. This figure highlights the significant role ice cream plays in American diets.
What is the history of chocolate ice cream?
Chocolate ice cream’s history dates back to 17th-century Europe, where it was inspired by the popularity of hot chocolate. The first known recipe appeared in 1692 in ‘The Modern Steward’ in Naples, Italy.
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day Activities
Visit an old-fashioned ice cream parlor
If you find yourself hoping for an old-timey experience to celebrate National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, head on over to your local ice cream parlor or diner and order a milkshake or sundae. Whatever chocolate flavor you desire, a day at the parlor will be a sweet time when you're transported 60 years into the past.
Load up on toppings
The best way to make your ice cream double the chocolatey goodness is to cover it with chunks of your favorite candy bar or douse it in chocolate sauce. Double the chocolate, double the fun.
Fix yourself a dessert-themed cocktail
After a long day at work, nothing is better than a drink or a bowl of ice cream to take the edge off a stressful day. We say, why not have both? A boozy chocolate cocktail will leave both drinkers and chocolate lovers satisfied — nothing beats a chocolate buzz.
Why We Love National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
Chocolate + Ice cream = Amazing
When decadence meets the refreshingly cold, silky texture of ice cream — they're a truly mouthwatering duo that was clearly meant to be.
Antidepressant?
Chocolate and ice cream: the world's most popular foods to indulge in when you're going through a tough breakup or when you've just had a bad day. One bowl is scientifically proven (we hope) to help make fights, heartaches, breakups, and sadness just a little bit easier.
We're kids again
Think back to chasing down the ice cream truck or standing on you tip toes to pick out your favorite chocolate scoop at the ice cream counter. Chocolate ice cream brings back that childlike nostalgia with its classic and simple taste.
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