Apple-solutely worth a trip to the food court? Costco is giving shoppers another reason to make a beeline for the warehouse giant’s food court with its new Vanilla Apple Pie Sundae — a fall-inspired treat that costs just $2.99. The seasonal sweet features layers of creamy vanilla soft serve, apple pie filling and crunchy, cinnamon-adorned … Read more
Frosty. Boomer Mass-holes beware: an ice cream shop owner is calling out rude customers. The owner of Coldstuff Ice Cream, located on Main Street in Blackstone, Massachusetts, identified elsewhere as Dave, took to Facebook this week to heroically defend his hardworking employees. And our man has no fear of controversy or a capital letter. “I … Read more
Philly may be a motley mix of university students, hipsters and history buffs but it also happens to be an excellent place for kids. Even better? It’s only 95-ish miles away from midtown Manhattan and easily accessible by public transit. Of course, nailing an itinerary for youngsters requires a little extra legwork. Thankfully, we ventured … Read more
This isn’t Rocky Road — but it’s definitely a rocky pint. A popular nationwide frozen dessert has been hit with an active recall over potential foreign matter contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall impacts So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints with best-by dates on … Read more
Legendary California rapper Snoop Dogg is looking to pay a lucky sweet tooth a whopping $10,000 a month just to eat ice cream. The hip-hop star’s ice cream brand, Dr. Bombay, is hiring an “international ice cream taster” to work for three months for a total of $30,000 in pay, according to a LinkedIn posting. … Read more
This ice cream often sells out in minutes, in limited drops every week — just like the exclusive streetwear merchandise at Supreme. I visited Henry’s Secret Ice Cream in West Hollywood on drop day: Wednesday at 12 p.m. About 1,000 pints of Chef Brad’s mint chip and mocha almond ripple were purchased for $21–22 each, … Read more
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream has issued a voluntary recall of several flavors of its Outshine Fruit Bars on Saturday after discovering they could contain glass. According to a press release, five varieties of the 6ct 2.5-ounce paddle bars were affected: Outshine Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry. Outshine Fruit Bars’ strawberry flavor was one of … Read more
Fresh off National Ice Cream Month, the California Post set out to crown LA’s ultimate ice cream, with a visit to food festival Smorgasburg’s “ice cream alley,” described as a selection of the best independent ice cream makers in the city. I sampled ice cream — as well as frozen yogurt and gelato — from … Read more
Ice, ice, baby. Every New Yorker has an Italian ice hill they’re willing to die on — forget pizza, bagels or chopped cheese. When the mercury hits 90 degrees, loyalties turn frozen. The rivalry isn’t just about dessert. It’s about neighborhood pride. Italian ice — inspired by Sicily’s granita and brought to America by Italian immigrants … Read more
Americans looking to satisfy a sweet tooth without abandoning their health goals are increasingly willing to spend as much as $20 on protein-packed frozen yogurt topped with premium ingredients ranging from pistachio cream to olive oil. Greek frozen yogurt, which generally contains more protein than regular frozen yogurt, is one variety of the dessert experiencing a surge … Read more
The warehouse giant’s latest food court weapon is already sending fans into a frenzy. Costco continues to expand its food court offerings as fans, food bloggers and viral mukbangers can’t get enough of their new releases. Just two weeks ago, the chain released new breaded chicken fingers with fans calling them a Chick-fil-A dupe. But … Read more
Wendy’s is freezing prices on a crave-worthy item — but only for a limited time. From now until August 23, the fast food hub is bringing back the $1 Frosty, helping budget-conscious snackers cool off from summer inflation with a dollop of the chain’s famous chocolate or vanilla frozen dessert. The $1 Frosty deal runs … Read more
Americans are increasingly curious about ice creams that market themselves as healthier alternatives, but data shows they keep returning to tried-and-true brands and flavors. In celebration of National Ice Cream Day, online grocery platform Instacart offered the scoop on what flavor most Americans are buying. Vanilla was the most-purchased ice cream flavor in 2025, according to Instacart data. It … Read more
I scream, you scream, we all scream for the surprising benefits of ice cream. With Sunday marking National Ice Cream Day, plenty of chains are offering up freebies, including one beloved franchise. And experts are giving the scoop on how the sweet summer treat can actually be good for your health. A fan favorite for … Read more
A California ice cream shop is freezing some assets — by placing bets on freezing weather. 28wishes, a bougie independent ice cream parlor in downtown Los Angeles, has been gaining cash on Kalshi, the online “prediction market” app that lets users gamble on everything from political races to Met Gala looks. According to the shop’s … Read more
America’s love affair with the Blizzard is on ice. Since early 2025, Dairy Queen has been in a franchise meltdown, closing at least 46 locations nationwide, with Texas taking the biggest hit after the chain operator, Project Lonestar, refused to renovate its restaurants, which got them iced out of the DQ family. Between February and … Read more
As Americans celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July, the brand they’re searching for most online is one that takes an unconventional approach to making frozen desserts. Halo Top was the most-searched ice cream brand from April 2025 through April 2026, according to Google search trends from all 50 states and Washington, D.C., analyzed in a study … Read more
Europe is boiling and so is the price of an international flight. No wonder many Americans are choosing to keep their summer holiday plans planted on US soil. Their timing couldn’t be better; in fact, it’s historic good luck. Every state is celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary this summer in its own way — from historic … Read more
As summer temperatures start soaring across California, a new ranking is giving ice cream lovers plenty of excuses to cool off. Yelp has released its list of the 50 most-saved ice cream shops in America — and the Golden State dominated the competition, claiming four of the top five spots. The food review platform analyzed … Read more
They cover shipping. A Long Island family that recently dipped into the ice cream business is seasing the day by hand- delivering their delicious homemade product by boat to folks out on the south shore’s waters in need of a quick cool-down. “Anyone on Long Island will tell you that we all look forward to … Read more