Ice Cream Day is July 21. Celebrate at Savannah's new custom ice cream sandwich shop

National Ice Cream Day returns on July 21. There are plenty of options for celebrating around Savannah, but residents can try out a brand new business in the area.

The Baked Bear, a national chain specializing in custom ice cream sandwiches, will open its Savannah shop at noon on Saturday, July 20. According to its Instagram, the first 50 people in line will get a free sandwich.

Guests can mix and match the two cookies used to make their sandwiches. Some of the cookie recipes include snickerdoodles, funfetti, and Nutella chocolate chunk. There are two rotating flavors every month. Then they can pick whatever ice cream and toppings to go in the middle. There are 13 different ice cream flavors such as blackberry crumble, toasted s'mores, and mud pie.

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Some other menu items include hot fudge sundaes, brownies, and a "Bear Bowl" which is a bowl with a warm chocolate chip cookie topped with ice cream.

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This concept was created by childhood friends Rob Robbins and Shane Stanger. Their dream was to leave their jobs and start a restaurant in San Diego. The idea came from ice cream sandwiches being a beloved treat growing up for Robbins. They opened the first one in 2013, and have since spread Baked Bear out to 10 states.

The Savannah location is opening at 319 W. Broughton St. Another location is opening in Kennesaw, but an opening date has not been released as of Thursday. For more information, go to thebakedbear.com