We’re all obsessed with ice cream—that perfect cold, creamy scoop that makes any day better.

Here’s something interesting: ice cream wasn’t always for everyone. It started as royal treatment. Ancient Chinese created ices, Romans made elaborate fruit mixtures, and for centuries only emperors and queens enjoyed this frozen luxury. Dolly Madison even introduced it to the White House as an exclusive treat. Thankfully, those days are behind us.

Today, our ice cream obsession goes beyond dessert—it’s pure happiness in a cup or cone. Fresh dairy, plant-based alternatives, real fruit, rich chocolate, and creative flavours all churned into something magical. The saying “happiness is an ice cream away” exists for a reason.

What else celebrates a win, soothes a bad day, or elevates date night? Kids crave it, couples share it, and families gather around it. It’s the ideal finish to any meal. This World Ice Cream Day, TheGlitz is celebrating with pomp and flavour. We’ve discovered special-edition flavours and unique spots worth sharing with the people you love most.

Havmor’s Matka Kulfi and American Nuts

This World Ice Cream Day, why not dive into some pure delight with Havmor‘s beloved classics? If you’re yearning for a taste of authentic India, reach for their Matka Kulfi. Served in a traditional clay pot, its creamy richness is like a scoop of pure nostalgia, bringing back those cherished memories with every bite.

But if indulgence is calling, you can’t go wrong with Havmor’s signature ice cream, a dreamy swirl of pineapple sauce generously loaded with crunchy cashews and delightful chocolate chips. So, are you Team Kulfi or Team Crunchy? No matter your preference, Havmor has just the right scoop to perfectly satisfy your celebratory cravings this special day.

Hocco Ice Creams: Celebrate with a Twist

This World Ice Cream Day, get ready for Hocco Ice Creams to add a fun, playful twist to your favourite frozen treats. They’re all set to make this year’s celebration a little cooler, a lot sweeter, and decidedly more exciting. Hocco invites you to hit pause, grab a scoop (or three), and celebrate with flavors that bring joy—and a hint of mischief—in every bite.

Discover their coolest drop, including Bijlee – India’s First Caffeinated Ice Candy. Ready to charge up your day? Bijlee packs a juicy Strawberry Surge with a real caffeine kick, turning your quick treat into an instant energy boost. Infused with natural coffee extracts, it’s more than just ice candy—it’s a spark in your hand.

Meet Hocco’s Oh Cone, a crunchy showstopper ready to transform your ice cream craving into a full-blown experience. From the satisfying crack of the wafer to the last lick of creamy bliss, it layers flavor, texture, and pure charm into every bite.

Feeling nutty? Grab Nutty Chocolate. Craving something desi? Kesar Pista awaits. Or perhaps the playful twist of Strawberry Cheesecake? And yes, these dessert royalties are even available in mini sizes, perfect for guilt-free indulgence or when one cone just isn’t enough.

Kolkata’s Ice Cream Magic

The City of Joy is serving up some serious ice cream magic this World Ice Cream Day. Kolkata’s most beloved eateries are pulling out all the stops with exclusive flavors that’ll make you forget everything else. From Hyatt Centric Ballygunge’s red cherry cheesecake gelato to trendy cafes like Olive Café and Bar’s chocolate layered raspberry coulis and sour cherry-infused scoops, the city’s ice cream scene is pure poetry in frozen form.

These aren’t just desserts – they’re love letters to Bengali flavours, where traditional meets innovative in the most delicious way possible. Trust Kolkata to turn ice cream day into an unforgettable celebration of taste and tradition.

Lucky Tigerr’s Chocolate Succulent – Rich chocolate mousse meets silky ice cream in this artfully crafted decadent duo that’s as beautiful as it is indulgent.

Olive Cafe & Bar’s Chocolate Torte – Multi-textured chocolate layers paired with tangy raspberry coulis, crunchy hazelnuts, and their signature sour cherry ice cream.

Yauatcha Kolkata is serving up four irresistible scoops: their Hazelnut Praline combines crunchy chocolate with silky nuttiness, while the Pecan & Coffee delivers buttery richness in a robust creamy base. The Chocolate Pebble showcases pure dark chocolate creaminess, and their Honeycomb features caramelized honeycomb crunch swirled through rich vanilla – each one a perfect blend of texture and indulgence.

Fabbrica Originale brings Italian authenticity with their classic Affogato – vanilla ice cream drowned in rich espresso and topped with 76% Belgian chocolate – plus their Homemade Strawberry Gelato that blends real strawberries into creamy perfection for a refreshing summer treat.

Bonne Femme offers two fusion masterpieces: their Strawberry Kulfi transforms the traditional Indian frozen dessert with fresh strawberry puree, milk, cream, and cardamom for a uniquely refreshing treat. The Hazelnut Dubai Chocolate with Nolen Gur Ice Cream pairs a Nutella kunafa chocolate slab with their artisanal, 100% natural date palm jaggery ice cream – a perfect East-meets-Middle East indulgence.

Burma Burma Kolkata is going all out with five creative scoops: Honeycomb & Sweetcorn transforms sweet corn into a popsicle with salted caramel popcorn and honeycomb crunch, while Dark Chocolate & Olive Oil gets adventurous with extra virgin olive oil and olive dust.

Their Caramelised Chocolate & Cheese layers white chocolate ice cream with Basque cheesecake and raspberry gel, Pineapple Energee recreates Mumbai’s nostalgic after-school drink as ice cream with brown butter crumble, and Avocado & Honey tops creamy avocado with honey caviar and coconut fumes – each one a delightful surprise.

Paprika Gourmet keeps it classic with three crowd-pleasers: their Salted Caramel Ice Cream features rich, velvety base swirled with luscious salted caramel ribbons, the Ice Cream Sandwich nestles creamy vanilla between soft, chewy cookies, and their Apple Crumble Ice Cream blends smooth ice cream with spiced apple chunks and cinnamon for that perfect comfort dessert feel.

Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata rounds out the celebration with their Red Cherry Cheesecake Gelato – a smooth, homemade delight where sweet cherry compote perfectly meets creamy cheesecake for the ultimate indulgent finale.

Mumbai’s Coolest Spots to Cone-Quer Your Sweet Tooth This World Ice Cream Day!

The BlueBop Cafe

The BlueBop Cafe’s gelato menu steals the show this World Ice Cream Day. The smooth and creamy French Vanilla Gelato, a classic made with the finest vanilla beans, weaves a distinctively sweet and fragrant taste. The Hazelnut Praline delivers an interplay of velvety hazelnut paste and crunchy praline bursts. Chocolate aficionados will love the Belgian Chocolate Gelato, a creamy and smooth Italian-style ice cream with a rich and intense flavour of Belgian chocolate, while the Sugar Free Vegan Chocolate Gelato, crafted with soya milk, raw cocoa, and sugar-free dark chocolate, redefines guilt-free decadence. For a wild card, the Nutella Sea Salt Gelato fuses the creamy sweetness of Nutella with a salty swagger of sea salt that’s pure genius. Each scoop makes The BlueBop Cafe a must-visit to celebrate World Ice Cream Day!

Red Box

Red Box storms Mumbai’s World Ice Cream Day scene with an ice cream lineup that’s as audacious as the city’s skyline. Their Tahitian Vanilla offers a timeless, velvety experience, while the Premium lineup features Wimbledon Strawberry, which delights with its bright, juicy tang, and Real Guava, giving off a warm, tropical vibe; truly a love letter to summer. The Luxe range elevates indulgence even further with options like the Alphonso Mango that bursts with the sweet intensity of the King of fruits, Sea Salt Caramel Fudge’s dance between salty tease and caramel depth, and Crispy Coffee delivers a roasted crunch that wakes the soul. Madagascar Chocolate and Chocolate To Die For are rich tributes to cocoa, while the Sugar Free Belgian Chocolate proves that decadence doesn’t have to come with guilt. For a moment of pure joy, pair a scoop of your favorite flavor with their warm, fudgy Waffle Brownie dessert.

Frozen Fun Salted Butter Caramel

For the sweet-meets-salty fans. This is creamy caramel gelato kissed with just the right amount of salt, giving it that addictive balance. Crunchy caramel pearls on top take things up a notch—adding texture to the smooth, buttery base. It’s rich, rounded, and impossible to stop at just one bite.