Saturday, February 7, 2026, is National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. If you’ve never celebrated this food holiday, or heard of it, well, in short, it’s a day to eat ice cream for breakfast. That’s all. But isn’t that enough?
Every year some ice cream shops in Charlotte open early and offer breakfast-themed treats for National East Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! We will be updating as they’re announced.
Ben & Jerry’s Davidson
Ben & Jerry’s Davidson, 202 S Main Street, Davidson, NC, is celebrating National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day with a Waffle Bar. The special event takes place Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 8 to 11 a.m.
Create your own waffle sundae at the toppings bar, which will include waffle bowls and fresh-made waffles, ice cream and toppings for $7. Bring canned food donations for Scouting for Food and get 50% off one waffle bar. Or wear your jammies and get 10% off. This was announced on Facebook.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
All Jeni’s scoop shops will open at 9 a.m. on February 7, 2026, with the following special offerings:
- Special pairings
- Kids’ activity sheets
- A new flavor
- A chance to win free ice cream and coffee for a year
There are several Jeni’s scoop shops in Charlotte. Find the closest one here.
Carolina Scoops
Carolina Scoops, at 105 Dover Street, Pineville, NC, is celebrating National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. They’ll be opening at 10 a.m. on February 7, 2026, and serving special breakfast treats, including cinnamon roll sundaes, mini dounut sundaes, cereal milkshakes, and cereal toppings. Announced on Facebook.
Bajo Cero San Marcos
Bajo Cero San Marcos, 2401 Cherry Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina, is celebrating Ice Cream for Breakfast Day by opening early, at 8 a.m. They’ll have special breakfast items available while supplies last!
The Local Scoop
The Local Scoop is celebrating National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. They’ll be opening early on February 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. They’ll be serving breakfast-themed ice cream on donuts and Belgian waffles, cereal milkshakes, plus cold brew milkshakes & floats featuring coffee from Magnolia Coffee. This special event is taking place at their location at Promenade on Providence, 5355 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Ice Cream for Breakfast at Home
Would you rather stay home and eat ice cream for breakfast? Here are some ideas from Atlanta on the Cheap about how to incorporate ice cream into your breakfast.
Top your waffles with a scoop: Top your waffle with a scoop of your favorite flavor. Or, make a waffle ice cream sandwich with cooled toaster waffles (may be messy!)
Serve French toast a la mode: Add a side scoop of strawberry or banana ice cream to your plate and top the toast with fresh fruit.
Modify your yogurt cup: If you usually add granola and fresh berries to vanilla yogurt, why not substitute vanilla bean ice cream?
Sweeten your coffee with ice cream: Skip the cream and sugar — and top your coffee with a scoop of vanilla. Add a shot of liqueur like Baileys, for a decadent brunch option.
Go Italian with an affogato: If you’ve never heard of affogato, it’s a classic Italian dessert of hot espresso poured over a scoop of vanilla gelato. The contrasts of hot and cold, bitter and sweet, make for a delicious treat.
Go with fresh fruit and ice cream: It will seem a little more like breakfast if you throw berries or sliced bananas on top. Or just make a banana split!
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