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National Ice Cream Sandwich Day Deals In Los Angeles

National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is today -- August 2nd -- and that means it's time to celebrate. We've got the inside scoop on deals and specials at various ice cream shops around Southern California. Because you deserve a treat just for knowing about this sacred day.
SPOILER ALERT: This list contains ice cream squished between almost any pastry you can find.
CreamYou can get mini-versions of their ice cream sandwiches for $0.01. Yes, you read that right. One penny as a nod to the original price of ice cream sandwiches when they were sold in 1900. What a delicious way to honor history.
11135 Magnolia Blvd., Suite 170, North Hollywood. 818-993-1759
9000 Reseda Blvd., Northridge. 818-993-1788.
Coolhaus$1 OFF all sammies plus one free product voucher with every sandwich you purchase at their Pasadena or Culver City store. Can't get there in person? Get free shipping on all 6-packs and 12-packs of ice cream sandwiches using the promo code OHSHIP. Both deals last until 11:59 p.m. tonight.
8588 Washington Blvd., Culver City. 310-838-5559.
59 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 310-838-5559.
The Dolly LlamaThey'll be introducing an "OG waffle ice cream sandwich," which hasn't been on their menu before. If it does well, it might become a permanent fixture.
273 S. Western Ave., Koreatown. 213-908-5353.
611 S. Spring St., downtown L.A.. 213-283-8615.
QuenelleBuy one, get one half off on all funnel cake ice cream sandwiches, one of Quenelle's specialities and the only kind of ice cream sandwich they offer. Quenelle also serves churro bowls on Thursdays, which has nothing to do with National Ice Cream Sandwich Day but is definitely worth celebrating
2214 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-843-1035.
Peddler's CreameryThis DTLA shop doesn't usually offer ice cream sandwiches but today they will. Some will be chocolate dipped and others will have sprinkles. The inside scoop says that Peddler's will also roll out new flavors just for the occasion.
458 S. Main St., downtown L.A. 213-537-0257.
Yoga-UrtThis vegan, organic frozen yogurt store makes its own cookies for ice cream sandwiches using leftover almond pulp from its soft serve. Today, they're add sprinkles and chocolate chips to their sandwiches to make them extra special.
1407 W. Kenneth Rd., Glendale. 818-545-3880.
Diddy RieseThis favorite of UCLA students and Westwood residents isn't offering any specials, but Diddy Riese's ice cream sandwiches are still cheaper than just about anywhere else -- a mere $2.50 for an ice cream sandwich. If you're not screaming for ice scream, you can just buy the cookies. Two for $1 and three for $1.25.
926 Broxton Ave., Westwood. 310-208-0448.
Icy-Rush Co.
They didn't have sandwiches before National Ice Cream Sandwich Day but they're taking the opportunity to launch one. Flavors include s'mores, strawberry, cookies and cream, and many more, all for $4.50.
2148 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park. 213-908-5703.
The Baked BearGet a free topping on any ice cream sandwich. That's not just sprinkles. That includes brownie bits, oreo crumbs, hot caramel and plenty of other choices. They'll make you an ice cream sandwich using donuts, brownies or a combo of both.
965 Foothill Blvd.,, #225E-B, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-495-7070.
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