What are Scoop Fridays?
Each Scoop Season (Early June - Late September), Ev Dog visits a different parlor or eatery every other Friday as he continues his search for the ultimate scoop of ice cream!
These entries highlight Ev Dog’s dining experiences and his random musings.
2026 Non-Blog Scoop Friday Scores
The running list of scores for non-blog Scoop Fridays originally posted on Instagram.
Scoop Friday: Penn State Berkey Creamery – Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Ev Dog returns to his alma mater and honors his two favorite dining hall desserts.
Scoop Friday: Apple Valley Creamery – Cow Trax
Ev Dog heads out to the country to see if the Adams County cows could serve up a solid scoop.
Scoop Friday: South Mountain Creamery (Nationals Park) – Mint Chocolate Chip
The first Scoop Friday Blog outside of Pennsylvania provides Ev Dog with the superior ice cream servingware, but does the scoop live up to the helmet?
Scoop Friday: Reeser’s Soft Ice Cream – Black Raspberry & Vanilla Twist
This Scoop Friday, Ev Dog gains a lifelong respect for a local business putting its customers’ frozen treat needs before its own revenue.
Scoop Friday: El Rodeo – Fried Ice Cream
Will wildfire smoke and a nostalgic letdown affect this week’s Scoop Fri(e)day score? Find out Now!
Scoop Friday: Handel’s - Birthday Cake
Ev Dog celebrates America’s 250th birthday with a brief roast of his country and a flavor fitting for the occasion.
Scoop Friday: Faye’s Ice Cream Parlor – Banana Split
This Scoop Friday, Ev Dog travels back to the good ol’ days and becomes enlightened by his first ever banana split.
Scoop Friday: Madeline’s Sweets & Savories – Coffee Crunch
On the first ever Scoop Friday, Ev Dog has a date with Destiny and tries coffee ice cream for the first time.
Coming This Summer: Scoop Friday
The new seasonal food review is just a couple weeks away!