Is there a more refreshing and enjoyable summer treat thanice cream?
What’s so great about ice cream is that it’s pretty easy to find.
However, it goes without saying that some ice cream chains are just better than others.
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“We’ve ordered it through the mail a few times as wellit’s fabulous.”
“My all-time favorite is Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream,” says Chef Parker.
“My favorite flavors are powdered jelly donut, almond brittle peanut butter, and Texas sheet cake.”
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“Every time I go there, my go-to is the banana split,” Viramontes mentions.
“I love this Bay Area chain,” Ang says.
Some other standouts from the menu?
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Cherry elderflower, cornflake crunch, and lavender crumble.
10 Best Ice Cream Chains in America
Carvel
Sometimes you want to enjoy a classic.
“Carvel is my favorite ice cream chain and has been since I was a kid.
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It’s the chocolate crunchies for me.”
Launched in the 1930s, Carvel is known as the nation’s first retail ice cream company.
“If you don’t know him, look him up.
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I mean, he names his kitchen equipment after female country singers.”
The spot is known for its innovative flavors and fun branding.
Kennery shares that he likes to top his ice cream with Ntidote’s Powerhouse Cacao.
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