Before ice cream came in cones, human acted on their natural preference for cone-shaped comestibles by nibbling unicorns’ horns, golf tees, and teepees. Celebrate a culinary cone with today's Groupon: for $4, you get $8 worth of healthy frozen yogurt and ice cream treats at Encinitas Yogurt and Ice Cream. Encinitas' specialty is frozen yogurt made by Only 8 Frozen Yogurt, which boasts no fat or cholesterol, packs four active cultures, and has a demure 32 calories per serving, making it safe for most diabetics. Prices range from $1.50 for a single serving to $5 for a pint. Ice cream is also available; though gelato fans aching for a bargain will have to ask Santa’s elves to make it for them, because this deal is not good for the creamy Italian treat.

Reviews

Nine Yelpers give Encinitas Yogurt and Ice Cream a 3.5-star average:

• It's a one stop, ice cream paradise! – EJ J.
• This place is really adorable! I love the decor, and the people are really sweet. – Jessie T.