National Ice Cream Day

So this Sunday, July 17, marks the 27th annual National Ice Cream Day! So, I thought I’d share some of my favorite local spots for ice cream.

Farr Better Ice Cream 286 21st St. Ogden

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This place is an Ogden classic that first opened in 1929. It’s kept its vintage charm and has expanded its menu from only 3 flavors to dozens of flavors, as well as, fudge, banana splits, shakes and more.

Burch Creek Mercantile 3920 Washington Blvd. South Ogden

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This place has got to have one of the cutest store fronts in all of Ogden. They, also, serve Farr Better Ice Cream and have a 1910 vintage soda fountain, homemade fudge and all the ice cream classic desserts you can think of. They serve lunch foods and have a small gift shop, too. This place is way bigger than Farr Better, so it can accommodate large groups.

Trudy’s Poppin’ Johnny Ice Cream 2501 Washington Blvd. Ogden

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In addition to serving lunch, Trudy’s serves homemade ice cream made right on site by their very own TRACTOR. I’ve been down there a few times while they have been churning it and the kids love it. You can get an Iddy Biddy Baby Cone for just a $1 and then enjoy the Municipal Gardens and the park directly west from the Amphitheater.

What’s just as fun as going out for ice cream? Making your own ice cream!

You can find a ton of delicious ice cream recipes here, including my favorite Apple Pie Ice Cream! All Recipes

Latose intolerant or vegan? It hasn’t been updated in a while, but this blog is THE best resource for non-dairy ice cream recipes. Beyond delicious. A Vegan Ice Cream Paradise

Don’t have a machine? Here’s how to make ice cream without one. Serious Eats- Vanilla Ice Cream without the Machine

What’s your favorite ice cream shop?