Free Ice Cream, Donuts, and Guacamole Offered in North Jersey This Week

Ben & Jerry's, Qdoba, and Krispy Kreme are offering freebies and discounts around Tax Day.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 11:09pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph in soft pools of warm color and light, depicting blurred shapes that suggest an ice cream cone, a stack of donuts, and a bowl of guacamole, conceptually representing the free and discounted treats available in North Jersey this week.The sweet deals on ice cream, donuts, and guacamole offer a tasty tax season reprieve for North Jersey residents.Hoboken Today

Several major chains with locations in North Jersey are offering free or discounted items this week, including free Ben & Jerry's ice cream cones on Tuesday, $5 off Qdoba entrees with guacamole, and a buy-one-get-one-free deal on Krispy Kreme donuts on Tax Day.

Why it matters

These promotions provide a sweet treat for consumers dealing with the stress of tax season, while also driving foot traffic and sales for the participating businesses.

The details

Ben & Jerry's is offering free ice cream cones at participating scoop shops in North Jersey, including Hoboken and Ridgewood, on Tuesday from 12pm to 8pm. Qdoba is providing '$5 off entrees with guacamole' for rewards members who sign up by Tax Day, valid from April 20-26. And Krispy Kreme is offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal on a dozen glazed donuts on Tax Day itself.

  • Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day is on Tuesday, April 15, 2026 from 12pm to 8pm.
  • Qdoba's '$5 off entrees with guacamole' promotion runs from April 20-26, 2026.
  • Krispy Kreme's buy-one-get-one-free dozen glazed donuts deal is on Tax Day, April 15, 2026.

The players

Ben & Jerry's

An American ice cream company known for its creative and socially conscious flavors.

Qdoba

A Mexican fast-casual restaurant chain with over a dozen locations in New Jersey.

Krispy Kreme

A popular doughnut company with stores in Jersey City, Paramus, East Rutherford, and other North Jersey towns.

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What’s next

Consumers can take advantage of these promotions by visiting their local Ben & Jerry's, Qdoba, and Krispy Kreme locations on the specified dates.

The takeaway

These freebies and discounts from major food chains provide a sweet relief for North Jersey residents dealing with the stress of tax season, while also driving traffic and sales for the businesses offering the promotions.