National Ice Cream Day 2022: Where To Grab A Scoop In Brookline

BROOKLINE, MA — Grab a friend and find a nice cool spot in the shade: National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, giving us the perfect opportunity to enjoy a summer favorite at some of Brookline’s most-loved ice cream shops.

The United States celebrated the first National Ice Cream Day in 1984. We celebrate the sweet treat thanks to former President Ronald Reagan, who wanted to commemorate the treat enjoyed by most Americans.

Most of us can agree: ice cream is a deliciously sweet delicacy.

What flavor rules above them all? That’s another story.

A recent ranking by TOP Data in honor of National Ice Cream Day determined the top 5 flavors in every state based on online shopping data.

The top flavor in Massachusetts: cherry.

Coming in second place was chocolate, followed by coffee and cookie dough. Rocky road rounded out the top five.

Craving a scoop now? We can’t say we blame you. Today would be a great reason to head to your favorite ice cream shop.

If you’re not sure where to go, allow Patch to recommend a few favorite spots in Brookline:

J.P. Licks
311 Harvard Street

Far Out Ice Cream
419 Harvard Street

Jamie’s Ice Cream Co.
5 Station Street

Sunday’s weather forecast will be partly cloudy with a high of 88 degrees. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Ice cream is not just a modern favorite. It turns out ice cream has a long history dating back more than 1,500 years.