The Best Cheap Ice Cream Offers

Are you looking for the cheapest place to buy ice cream? If you want to treat your family to ice cream without breaking the budget, check out this list of the best cheap ice cream offers.

Summertime is the best time for a cool ice cream treat. (Ok maybe any season is good for a sweet cone).  But if you don’t want to break the bank you might be wondering where to get cheap ice cream near me.

So if you are looking for a sweet summer treat or a way to reward your kiddo without breaking the budget, I have come up with this list of the cheapest places to buy ice cream cones. Most of these are fast food ice cream offers, but there are a couple of surprises included too.

The Best Cheap Ice Cream Offers

McDonald’s Ice Cream Cone

As I mentioned above, I have always thought McDonald’s Ice Cream cones are the perfect frugal treat at just $1.49- at least that’s the price here in Cbus.  I have heard of prices as high as $1.79 in NY, $1.29 in TX and $1.19 in FL.  So be sure to check the McD’s App to see the price of an Ice Cream Come in your area.

Chick-fil-A Ice Dream Cup

You all by now should know of my love for Chick-fil-A and one more reason to love CFA is for their desserts, especially their sweet treat- Ice Dream. You can still get a small Ice Dream cup for just $1.35 (or Ice Dream cone for $1.65. Prices may vary by location)  And don’t forget- if your kiddo got a Kids Meal, trade in the toy for a FREE Ice Dream.  That’s just one of the tips in my ways to save at Chick-fil-A post.

$1 IKEA Ice Cream Cones

When you are all done “browsing” the maze that is IKEA, you may have worked up an appetite.  So of course, they have a food counter all ready for you right at the checkout. And guess what? The $1 IKEA ice cream cones might just be the best buy in the store!

Burger King Sweet Menu

I’ll admit, I have not eaten at a Burger King in… I can’t remember how long.  BUT, after I checked their app and saw the prices on the sweets- I might be swinging by very soon.  $0.79 for a vanilla soft cone/cup makes it the cheapest ice cream on the list. Well, inflation since I first wrote this post has raised the Burger King price… but not too much. Currently (July 2022) in Cbus you can get a Burger King Soft Serve Cone or Cup for $1- which still makes them the cheapest ice cream on the list! Check your app for area pricing.

Wendy’s Frosty Key Tag

Every year (usually around Christmas) I pick up the Wendy’s Frosty Key Tag. For just $2, these tags will get you a Free Jr. Frosty all year long.  These are perfect to use as name tags on gifts or as an incentive reward. You can also watch for the Wendy’s Frosty Coupon Books (usually in the Fall) to save on this classic treat.  (To dip your fries or not to dip?)

Just a reminder! These prices can vary depending on where you are located in the US.  These are the prices I could find for the Columbus area.  I would check the restaurant app or call or your store to double-check on pricing.

Where’s your fave cheap ice cream stop?

Also, don’t forget National Ice Cream Day Deals.  On the third Sunday in July you will find many Ice Cream shops offering specials.  So you can get one of your fave not-so-cheap ice cream treats for a little less.