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Serving Ice Cream 'With A Cause' At Pittsburgh's Dream Cream

Klavon's Ice Cream Parlor in the Strip District.

In anticipation of National Ice Cream Day, Essential Pittsburgh is taking a look at some of Pittsburgh's favorite ice cream stores and creameries. From homemade soft serve to ice cream "with a cause," we'll explore the different types of frozen treats available in Pittsburgh.

A dream does not have to be a charity. it can be an individual who's aspiring to do something that will change their life for the better. -Thomas Jamison

  Dream Cream

We first spotlighted Dream Cream Ice Cream in 2012.The shop, located downtown on Liberty Avenue, is helping to make dreams come true by selling ice cream. Here to explain how they’re doing this isDream Cream founder and “chief cone” Thomas Jamison.

More Essential Pittsburgh segments can be heard here. 

Also in the program, we celebrate "old fashion" scoops at Klavon's and 150 years at the Penn State Creamery.  Plus a look at Pittsburgh-favoritesDave and Andy's and Page's Dairy Mart.