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The inside scoop on Ice Cream for Breakfast Day in Greenville, SC

The sweet informal holiday has been celebrated for 55+ years.

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Local spots are opening early to celebrate.| Photo by GVLtoday

Photo by Clare’s Creamery

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Save the date. Ice Cream for Breakfast Day is Saturday, Feb. 1.

First celebrated in the 1960s when a Rochester, NY family ate ice cream for breakfast during a blizzard, the informal holiday aims to “liven up the first weekend of February with something silly and sweet.”

Here’s where to celebrate in Greenville:

Clare’s Creamery, Multiple locations

Both locations open at 9 a.m. with specials like donut sundaes (made with Scout’s Doughnuts + Parlor Doughnuts), breakfast-inspired ice cream flavors, and hot coffee from Bridge City Coffee.

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, 12 E. Broad St., #6B, Greenville

Opening at 9 a.m., this scoop shop is launching a brand new breakfast-inspired flavor: Blueberry Johnny Cakes. Gluten-free corn cakes are slightly toasted and tossed in a rich, buttery, and slightly salty sweet cream with a bright blueberry jam made with maple syrup.

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