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If you like cookies and cream, Alden's is a treat. They have it at Ralph's.

I have a real thing for Blue Bunny's Bunny Tracks, and not just because the factory is 15 minutes from my dad's hometown

Jeni’s. any flavor
McConnell’s chocolate covered strawberry

There was a local creamery in Irvine I liked a lot but is closed now. Otherwise it's Ben & Jerry's. I'll take anything with salted butter caramel.

My absolute favorites are dark chocolate and pistachio from an ice cream shop in Stockholm - https://stockholmsglasshus.se/en/ice-cream/ .. Other than that, chocolate fudge brownie from Ben & Jerry's!

@Cspirou - was it Stricklands?

Funny you first 3 list Alden's, Blue Bunny, and Jeni's. I keep seeing these 3 brands pop up online searching for new ice cream. Some other brands were "better" but not available in the entire US, etc.

Don't think I'll be going to Stockholm again soon but noted for next time.

Yep, Stricklands. It was right by UCI so it was convenient for me. The other locations are all in Ohio.

I find this question is too nostalgia loaded. Like objectively I don't think it's the best, but Blue Bell cookie dough always going to have a special place in my heart.

@famish99 - I was born and raised in Texas and I find Blue Bell massively overrated. I really do feel like it's just because people grew up with it.

Again, nostalgia loaded. Like Graeter's and Jeni's is objectively better ice cream, but not what I grew up with. For the price, I'd rather have the HEB store brand ice cream over Blue Bell, but ultimately I dunno if ice cream is something I want to chase the dragon for.

Graeter's is pretty good but slightly too sweet for me - had it a few times when I went to Cincinnati. Not worth the trouble of getting it out here (from Cinci) IMO. Have also had Blue Bell and agree - overrated, but still pretty good - good enough for nostalgia lenses.

Have an upcoming (family) celebration and with things the way they are, were going to sit at home together and eat ice cream.

Bryer's or Aldens vanilla bean. My address is…when will you be shipping it to me?