A list of go-to ice cream spots around Hamilton

We've said it before and we'll say it again.

I scream, you scream. We all scream for ice cream!"

Why? Because the third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day - the coolest day of the summer.

In Hamilton and beyond, everyone has a go-to ice cream joint. Here's a list of some of our favourites to hit up on July 17, or even sooner.

Why wait?

• Biggies Ice Cream, 519 Upper Sherman Ave., Hamilton. You might have to wait in line but the giant scoops of Hewitt's ice cream never let you down. Park on the street along Brucedale Avenue East. Summer hours are 2 to 10 p.m. daily.

• OMG Ice Cream & Frozen Treats, 1047 King St. W. Hamilton. The Brantford-based company brings soft serve, frozen yogurt, sandwich-style and more to Hamilton, their third location. Try ice cream tacos this summer at the Westdale store.

• La Diperie, 973 Rymal Rd. E., west of Upper Gage in Hamilton. They say they are prepared to dip almost everything." They offer ice cream, doughnuts, Cheesecake Factory cakes and more from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (with slightly condensed hours Sunday).

• Bernie's Tavern, 1103 Cannon St. E., Hamilton. It doesn't have to be an ice cream shop. Enjoy this eatery's ice cream sandwich dipped in Skor bits on the patio.

• Chocolat on James, 123 James St. N., Hamilton. Start with your favourite cone, bowl or base, add soft serve and toppings and the result is a flavour explosion. The ice cream bar opens is open from 12 to 10 p.m. daily.

• The Arbor, 101 Main St., Port Dover. Nothing screams summer like stopping for ice cream at this beachy hangout.

• Ancaster Ice Cream Parlour, 286 Jerseyville Rd. W., Ancaster.

• Amo Gelato Caffe, 171 Locke St. S., Hamilton.

• Aunt Jean Creams, 36 Parkdale Ave. N., Hamilton.

• A & J Sugar Bowl, 124 MacNab St. N., Hamilton.

• Big Scoops, 2 Duke St., Hamilton.

• Bliss Truffles and Gelato, 621 Barton St., Stoney Creek.

• Brix Ice Cream,11 Sydenham St., Dundas.

• CC Swirls, 826 Queenston Rd., Stoney Creek.

• Dairy Queen, dozens of locations in the Hamilton area.

• Dairee Delite, 10 King George Rd., Brantford.

• Hewitts Dairy Bar, 4210 Hwy. 6, Hagersville

• Homestead Ice Cream, 3151 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope.

• Hutch's Harbourfront, 325 Bay St. N., Hamilton.

• Hutch's on the Beach, 280 Van Wagners Beach Rd., Hamilton.

• Ice Cream Tank, 14 Walker St., Port Dover.

• Jax Sweet Shoppe, 33 King St. W., Dundas.

• Kitty's Ice Cream Garage, 810 Old Highway 8, Rockton.

• Marble Slab Creamery, 1550 Upper James St., Unit 4, Hamilton.

• Marble Slab Creamery, 27D, 35-73 Wilson Street W., Ancaster.

• Marble Slab Creamery, 3047 Appleby Line, Unit C1, Burlington.

• Oasis Drive-In, 22 Argyle St. S., Caledonia.

• Panini & Ice Cream, 1505 Main St. E., Hamilton.

• Paradise Ice Cream Parlour, 919 Upper Paradise Rd., Hamilton.

• Paris Twisted Treats, 20 Mechanic St., Paris.

• The Purple Pony, 346 Wilson St. E., Ancaster.

• Soryana Ice Cream & Cake, 646 Upper James St., Hamilton.

• TCBY, 1059 King St. W., Hamilton.

• Twins, 1028 Bay St., Port Rowan.

• Waterfront Scoops, 47 Discovery Dr., Hamilton.

• Willard's Ice Cream, 942 Main St. E., Hamilton.

• Winona Ice Cream, 1247 Hamilton Regional Road 8, Stoney Creek.

If your favourite ice cream spot was left off the list, send an email with its name and address to news@thespec.com.

- With files from Fallon Hewitt and Jeremy Kemeny.

Jennifer Moore is an editorial assistant at The Spectator. jmoore@thespec.com