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This year’s National Ice Cream Day falls on Sunday, July 19th, and one source says vanilla is once again the undisputed top flavor in America.
According to Instacart data released on July 8, vanilla remained the platform’s most ordered ice cream flavor in 2025, retaining the title it held for the past two years.
According to Instacart, vanilla accounted for nearly 21% of all ice cream orders in 2025 and was “the most popular item in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.” Chocolate, cookie dough, cookies & cream and chocolate fudge/brownie rounded out the top five most popular flavors, according to the distribution platform.
According to the data, Haagen-Dazs was the most ordered ice cream brand on the platform in 2025, with Ben & Jerry’s a close second. Breyers took third place, with Tillamook and Halo Top rounding out the top five. Instacart also said its fastest-growing brands, including Alec’s Ice Cream, Rebel, Strauss Family Creamery and Van Leeuwen, are mostly premium, better-for-you pints.
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed National Ice Cream Day to be celebrated on the third Sunday in July and also proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month.
This year, you can get deals and discounts on sweet treats here.
Dairy Queen
Members of the DQ Rewards loyalty program can get a free Dilly Bar with any order of $1 or more through the DQ app through July 19th. To get your benefits, download the DQ app and sign up for DQ Rewards.
The company says there is a limit of one transaction per person and one redemption per transaction.
baskin robbins
Starting July 19, Baskin-Robbins Rewards members will receive $5 off orders of $20 or more through July 25, the company said.
On July 26, the chain will offer a BOGO free single scoop offer for Rewards members.
friendly
On July 19, all guests at Friendly stores nationwide will receive a free cone or dish with no purchase necessary. This deal is available for dine-in or takeout.
dippin dots
Customers can enjoy a free Dippin’ Dots Mini Cup starting July 19 at participating locations nationwide, including all 128 Dippin’ Dots franchise locations. The company says the offer is valid within the specified two-hour time frame and no purchase is necessary.
Additionally, the brand is offering 25% off when you order Dippin’ Dots online using promo code “NICD26.”
Finally, customers can enter for a chance to win free Dippin’ Dots for a year. For more information on the sweepstakes, please visit the Dippin’ Dots website.
wendy’s
Wendy’s is offering classic chocolate or vanilla Frosties for just $1 from July 20th to August 23rd. Rewards members will have limited early access on July 19th.
This deal is valid for dine-in, takeout, and drive-thru orders at participating Wendy’s locations nationwide on the Wendy’s app or website. Wendy’s says delivery orders are not eligible for this offer.
Mr. Greater’s
Graeter’s will offer 10% off on online orders from July 17th to 19th using promo code “ICECREAMDAY10,” the company told USA TODAY.
The chain will also be offering $1.56 single-dip sugar cones in celebration of its 156th anniversary for new and existing Sweet Rewards members at all Graeters locations from July 17th to 19th.
door dash
DashPass members will receive $4 off the purchase of two Haagen-Dazs pints from July 16 to July 22, DoorDash told USA TODAY. DashPass members can also earn a free Wendy’s Frosty with any purchase of $20 or more from July 16th to 22nd.
dunkin
Dunkin’ Rewards members can earn 4x points on donuts and Munchkins on July 19, which celebrates National Ice Cream Day, the company said in a news release.
cold stone creamery
Cold Stone fans can enter for a chance to win free ice cream during the chain’s National Ice Cream Week giveaway.
The giveaway continues all week, but the final giveaway begins on July 19th at 9am and ends on July 22nd at 11:59pm. Five grand prize winners will receive a Cold Stone-themed hoodie, hat, and tote bag, as well as a digital gift card valued at $450.
Customers can find detailed information about benefits on Cold Stone’s website.
insomnia cookies
From July 17 to 19, guests can receive two free scoops of ice cream with any purchase of $5 or more on delivery orders to all U.S. Insomnia Cookies bakeries or eligible locations, the company told USA TODAY.
Rewards membership is not required, but members can earn 2x points throughout the weekend.
Gabe Hauari is USA TODAY’s national trends news reporter. You can follow him at X @gabehauari Or email Gdhauari@usatoday.com.
