We All Scream for Ice Cream
Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream
Never sacrificing anything for convenience, each carefully crafted gourmet flavor is full of the best ingredients and unexpected twists.
Favorite: Brambleberry Crisp, which is like a summer crumble a la mode in a scoop.
To buy: Jeni's, $12 a pint
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McConnell's Fine Ice Cream
Santa Barbara-based McConnell's has been making small-batch ice cream for almost 70 years. With freshly pasteurized cream, raw organic ingredients and impeccable balance, it's just consistently perfect.
Favorite: Churros Con Leche. What's better than churros? How about churros folded into rich cream with a dash of vanilla and cinnamon?
To buy: McConnell's, $40 for 4 pints
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Lappert's Ice Cream
Experience the taste of aloha with Lappert's Ice Cream, fresh from Hawaii. They incorporate classic flavors of the island, like Kona coffee, coconut and macadamia nuts, and remix them with classic, familiar flavors too.
Favorite: Kauai Pie. The ultimate mix of coffee, chocolate fudge, coconut flakes, macadamia nuts and vanilla cake crunch. No such thing as too much of a good thing.
To buy: Lappert's, $140 for 6 pints
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Dr. Bob's Hand-Crafted Ice Cream
Dr. Bob's Ice Cream is small-batch, hand-mixed and hand-packed. They boast unique flavors, unbelievable richness and intense flavors. Hungry yet?
Favorite: Really Dark Chocolate. It's exactly what it sounds like, but even better than you can imagine.
To buy: Dr. Bob's, $80-$110 for 6 pints
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Capannari Ice Cream
Master chef Jim Capannari creates each flavor in his state-of-the-art kitchen, making just four gallons of ice cream at a time. We feel lucky every time we get a shipment.
Favorite: Lick the Bowl Cake Batter. Indulge your cake batter craving with this otherworldly frozen version.
To buy: Capannari, 6 pints, $99
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Steve's Ice Cream
Just when you thought you had thought of every delicious ice cream mix-in, Steve's Ice Cream went and changed the game. Small batches, huge innovation, delicious results.
Favorite: Sunday Morning. The only thing better than Sunday morning brunch are all those flavors you love in a scoop of ice cream. From waffles and maple syrup to salted butter, its all here.
To buy: Steve's Ice Cream, $50 for 5 pints
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