Another day, another dollar. Another year, another free cone day. In celebration of their 30th anniversary – despite the fact that the giveaway occurs every year – Ben and Jerry’s is offering one free scoop of ice cream to customers between noon and 8 p.m.
Although all the classic flavors will be available, including Cherry Garcia and Phish Food, the company has previously used their free cone day to unveil new concoctions. This year they are: Coconut Seven Layer Bar (coconut ice cream, fudge flakes, walnuts, swirls of graham cracker and butterscotch), Imagine Whirled Peace (caramel and sweet cream ice creams mixed with fudge peace signs and toffee cookies), ONE Cheesecake Brownie (cheesecake ice cream with cheesecake brownie chunks), and Cake Batter (yellow cake batter ice cream with a chocolate frosting swirl).
In addition, the company touts music and entertainment to lure customers into their stores. Has anyone seen any “entertainment” at any D.C. scoop shops, or is everyone preoccupied with getting through the long lines? Either way, free ice cream doesn’t come without a minor price. Expect downtown lines (such as Eastern Market and Dupont Circle) to be long, but quick moving.
Participating shops can be found in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.