Celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day with a scoop or two!

There’s a “National” day for everything, and I’m certainly not complaining about this one! Saturday, February 5, 2022 is National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, and we have some great options for you to celebrate!

National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day in Columbus

Eat any ice cream for breakfast on February 5! But if you need some suggestions, we’ve got some great ideas for you!

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream

Don’t worry about what flavor makes sense for Ice Cream for Breakfast Day – Jeni’s has you covered! The newest breakfast ice cream flavor is Maple Soaked Pancakes. Other ICFB flavors include Coffee with Cream & Sugar, Gooey Butter Cake, Skillet Cinnamon Roll, Brambleberry Crisp, and Wildberry Lavender. Or really, any flavor – let’s be honest. You can buy the whole pint collection on the website, or get some scoops at your local shop.

Help break a world record!! Be a part of the world record for the most people eating ice cream for breakfast. Be a part of this historic unofficial event on Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. Leave on your jammies (if you want) and take a pic or video of yourself eating ice cream and share it on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or Twitter with the hashtag #IceCreamIsBreakfast between 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Feb. 5. (Your post must be from a public social account to be counted.) As an extra incentive, five lucky participants will win a 12-month Pint Club membership!

Don’t have any at home? That’s ok! Jeni’s scoop shops will open at 9 a.m., including for pickup and local delivery via the Jeni’s app. And no one will blink an eye if you where your PJ’s to pick up ice cream.

Dell’s Ice Cream

Wear your PJ’s to Dell’s Ice Cream on February 5, and enjoy the special Donut Ice Cream Sandwich, available on Saturday, February 5th. They’ve got actual breakfast items too!

9345 Dublin Rd Powell, OH 43065

Smith Farm Market

Stop for some ice cream, and grab some other goodies while you’re there.

3341 Winchester Pike, Columbus

Handel’s Ice Cream

Is brunch time more your style? Handel’s Ice Cream opens at 11 am! Coffee Ice Cream sound like it fits the bill!

Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl

Head to this iconic ice cream shop in Zanesville on Saturday, February 5 for National Ice Cream For Breakfast Day. They are serving breakfast (and ice cream) from 7-11am! Scoop of ice cream on your pancake? Sure!

Hadley’s Kitchen + Bar

Are you more of a brunch person than a breakfast person? Try a boozy shake from Hadley’s.

photo: Hadley’s

More local options will be added as soon as they are announced! If you know of others, please email info@columbusonthecheap.com

Ice Cream for Breakfast in Bed

Prefer to stay in and eat ice cream for breakfast? Pick up your favorite flavor, or enjoy one of our suggestions:

Waffle with a Scoop: Top your waffle with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich: Toast two waffles and let cool. Sandwich your favorite ice cream between the waffles and enjoy! You could also do the same with healthy breakfast cookies instead of waffles.

Homemade Disney Copycat Pineapple Dole Whip: There are lots of copycat recipes for this Disney favorite. Here’s a good option.

Coffee with Ice Cream: Skip the cream and top your coffee with a scoop of vanilla. Fancy sugared waffles optional. Have an espresso maker? Do yourself a favor and make an affogato. It’s a simple, traditional Italian dessert that will blow your mind.

It’s just your favorite vanilla ice cream topped with a shot or two of espresso. Add a shot of liqueur, like Bailey’s, if you’d like. It also makes a great after-dinner dessert for a party.

Snow Ice Cream: Not sure if snow is in the forecast, but if we get a fresh snow, you can make this Snow Ice Cream. This can be made ahead and kept in the freezer. You may need to thaw in the microwave for 10-20 seconds before enjoying. My kids loved making this with me – and eating it, of course.

Fresh fruit and ice cream: It will seem a little more like breakfast if you throw some strawberries on top!

Protein Ice Cream: If you can’t imagine starting your day with something sugary-sweet, try one of the protein options, like Halo Top, available in your grocery store. Make sure to leave the ice cream sit out until it starts to get soft for better flavor.

Healthy Banana Ice Cream: Try this recipe to make your own “ice cream”. Don’t forget to freeze your bananas the night before!

Yogurt Sundae: If you’re REALLY not on board with ice cream for breakfast, make yourself a yogurt sundae. Pick your favorite yogurt, add some fruit toppings, and a sprinkle of cereal on top. Pretend you’re walking on the wild side.