It's Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's

There are two scoop shops in North Texas and both are giving away a free cone or scoop all day.

April 16, 2024

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April 16 is Free Scoop Day at Ben & Jerry's Courtesy of Ben & Jerry's

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And you thought today was going to be boring. Ben & Jerry's has nominated April 16 as free cone day, perhaps because they think we all got our taxes done yesterday. Sillyheads.

There are two Ben & Jerry's in the North Texas area. One is at 1501 Preston Road in Plano and the other at the Highland Village Ice Cream Shop (4061 Barton Creek). Each customer can get one free cone or cup, but the company asks that you know what flavor you want when you step up to the counter. For the love of frozen dairy and reading the room, don't make those scoopers dole you out samples. And while the scoops are free, they also ask that you kindly thank the staff.

The free scoop is today only, April 16.

And if now you really want ice cream but don't live near a Ben & Jerry's, support a local spot by using this list of the 10 best ice cream shops in Dallas.

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Lauren Drewes Daniels is the food editor of the Dallas Observer. She started working as a freelance writer in 2013 and became editor in 2021. She covers Dallas' evolving dining scene, the many openings and closings as well as trends and breaking news. She oversees annual lists including Top 100 Bars and Top 100 Restaurants and contributes to the Best of Dallas. If you have a tip about an amazing pastry, pie or taco, let her know.

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