Friendly's Jonas Brothers 20th Anniversary Ice Cream

[New for 2025] When I went to see if Friendly's was going to deliver something new this year, I really wasn't expecting a limited edition Jonas Brothers inspired flavor to be sitting at the top of the page. Apparently they've been fans of Friendly's since they were kids. You know I don't really do coffee ice cream, but let's take some scoops of....

Friendly's Jonas Brothers 20th Anniversary Ice Cream

coffee cookie crumble, chocolate marshmallow, and vanilla

News: Holiday Flavors 2023

[New for 2023] This is probably the most fun photo that I've taken in awhile. I wasn't expecting whole foods to just group all 3 of these brands on the same shelf. Was someone planning ahead for the social media crowd? If so, bravo!

Dolcezza and Milk Bar on sale for $6, McConnell's for $8

Ben Jerry's Topped Tiramisu vs Dublin Mudslide

[New for 2021] Long, long, ago when I tried Dublin Mudslide in 2010, I thought it reminded me of Tiramisu. Flash forward to 2022 and Dublin Mudslide has returned as a fan favorite... and now I can compare it to Ben & Jerry's official take on Tiramisu. Let's have a little fun with...

Ben & Jerry's Topped Tiramisu Ice Cream 

Mascarpone Ice Cream with Fudge Swirls & Shortbread Pieces

topped with Espresso Fudge Chunks & Chocolatey Ganache

Haagen-Dazs Irish Cream Brownie Ice Cream

[New for 2019] Good news for our spirit enjoying friends out there. I was thinking that the Spirits line was dead for 2022 because, well, it tends to not get much love in grocery stores. Well, I was wrong! The more popular flavors are being rolled in to the main HD lineup. The flavors transitioning are bourbon praline pecan, bourbon vanilla bean truffle, rum tres leches and...

Haagen-Dazs Irish Cream Brownie Ice Cream

ice cream blended with whiskey, coffee and cocoa

and mixed with chocolate brownie pieces and chocolaty swirls

News: Ben & Jerry's Change is Brewing Ice Cream

[New for Sep 2021] Need a new coffee flavor to try?

Ben & Jerry's Change is Brewing Ice Cream

Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cream with Marshmallow Swirls & Fudge Brownies

No review since this is a coffee ice cream, but it is certainly tempting because of the marshmallow and brownies. It sure sounds fun enough. Have you or will you try this one?

Ben & Jerry's Chillin' the Roast Truffles Ice Cream

[2018-2020] So, y'all remember that I used to pawn off coffee reviews on Nick because I hate coffee right? Well, this aging pint crossed paths with me so now I have to try...

Ben & Jerry's Chillin' the Roast Truffles Ice Cream

cold brew coffee ice cream

with chocolate cookie-covered coffee liqueur truffles & fudge swirls

Talenti Coffee Cookie Crumble Gelato Layers

[New for 2020] I mentioned that there was one more free layer sample that I needed to try in my last post. You all know coffee is not my thing, but part of me is still curious about...

Talenti Coffee Cookie Crumble Gelato Layers #68

cold brew gelato, chocolate flakes, chocolate coffee sauce
vanilla bean gelato, amaretti cookie pieces

Serendipity Cafe Espresso Chip Ice Cream Serendipity Outrageous Banana Split Ice Cream

Since I got a double order of free Serendipity samples, I brought about half of them to work. Sometimes I would bring just one pint of a certain flavor, but sometimes I would bring both pints. I did it for Humble Pie and then also for....

Serendipity Cafe Espresso Chip Ice Cream
Serendipity Outrageous Banana Split Ice Cream

Cafe Espresso Chip is coffee ice cream with chocolate chunks and it disappeared quickly... like so quickly that I didn't get to try a scoop of it or grab a photo of it. I don't have an opinion for you, but three of my co-workers took the time to tell me that they really enjoyed it so if this one tempts you, I'm pretty sure that it's safe to purchase.

banana flavored ice cream with fudge swirls, walnuts and strawberries

Outrageous Banana Split did not receive the same kind of love. It was in fact the last pint to leave the freezer (at least I think someone finally finished it). I know a lot of people love a good banana flavor, and after my small sampling I would call this a good banana flavor, but there are a ton of people out there who don't care for banana ice cream. Sorry, it's just reality. It has a nice ripe banana bread flavoring, so if that interests you, I say give it a try.

Verdict?  Coffee won the popularity contest, but Banana was still tasty.

Baskin-Robbins & Dunkin Donuts Team Up

[New for 2018] Alright, I mentioned the Dunkin Donuts - Baskin-Robbins flavor collaboration in the 2018 flavor guide, but I decided to give one of the flavors a try when they were massively on sale last week. The two things to remember here are: 1) Baskin is owned by Dunkin and 2) Baskin at home isn't as high a quality as their scoop shop stuff. (I'm sure they don't appreciate me saying that but it's the truth. Did you really expect the same quality for 1/2 the cost? hehehe)

Baskin-Robbins Dunkin Donuts Ice Cream
Coffee  -  Coffee Chocolate Chip  -  French Vanilla Coffee

Ben & Jerry's New Moo-phoria Flavors

[New for October 2018] So I mentioned that there are 4 new Moo-phoria flavors but wouldn't it be nice if I actually showed them to you right? I mean, I'm not personally excited because I think this line up is just money-grubbing trash, but don't let my opinion sway you away from these. (why yes, I do feel like being harsh right now. Blame the pain I've had in my neck all week).

Ben & Jerry's Moo-phoria Light Ice Cream

Cherry Garcia with a twist, Chocolate Cookie Enlightenment,
Mocha Fudge Brownie, and P.B. Marshmallow Swirl

Magnum Milk Chocolate Almond Ice Cream Tub Magnum Milk Chocolate Mocha Ice Cream Tub

[New for Fall 2018] When I saw all those grocery store websites with placeholders for the three new Magnum tubs on sunday, I should have known that they were going to be on shelves sooner than December (which is when the first four came out last year).

Magnum Milk Chocolate Almond Ice Cream Tub
Magnum Milk Chocolate Mocha Ice Cream Tub

Slim Twin Ice Cream

*** Please Note, Three Twins has gone out of business ***

[By CT, 2018-2019] Over Labor Day weekend, my 9-year-old son made the observation that I had put on some weight. A quick stop on the scale and a look back and records of my weight revealed that in the last two years, I had put on about 25 pounds. It was an eye-opening moment and caused me to quickly adjust my food intake over the past couple weeks.

With a reinvigorated desire to shed pounds and eat better, what's a guy to do if he wants some ice cream? Well, along comes Dubba and says, "Hey, wanna try some Slim Twin Ice Cream?"

A La Mode Ice Cream Bars : Part 2

[New for 2017] After I had a bit of an issue with my local grocery store providing me with a decent box of a la mode ice cream bars, a la mode stepped in with replacement samples of their tasty speed bump bar as well as free samples of the rest of their 2017 lineup. They put out four new ice cream bars in all this year, the two we already covered and...

A La Mode Wired Ice Cream Bars

coffee ice cream with chocolate chips
A La Mode Vanilla Bar Ice Cream Bars
classic vanilla ice cream dipped in a deep chocolate coating

Ben & Jerry's One Sweet World Ice Cream

[New for Fall 2017] Alrighty, time to take one for Team Dubba. No, wait, I'm Dubba. Time to take one for Team Second Scoop! Meh, still doesn't sound right, but whatever. Everyone remembers I don't like coffee ice cream right? Ok, good, because I'm about to step out of my comfort zone and in to the scoop zone with the new limited edition....

Ben & Jerry's One Sweet World Ice Cream

coffee caramel ice cream with fudge chunks
& swirls of marshmallow & salted caramel

Perry's Espresso vs Coffee Ice Cream Showdown

[New for 2017] We all remember I don't like coffee ice cream right? Ok, good, please keep that in mind going forward as I do my best to showcase two new coffee flavors that Perry's sent over for testing. The caramel one is from February and the other is from April. Yes I know it's June.

Perry's Caramel Frappe Ice Cream
Perry's Cold Brew Coffee & Cream Ice Cream

Haagen-Dazs Espresso Chocolate Cookie Crumble

[By Nick, New for 2017] Hey everyone! Today marks 5 years Dubba has put up with my nonsense. While I haven't been able to write as much as I'd like to recently, I still love seeing all of your comments. Looking back on when I started, I never thought I would've lasted this long. Dubba has become one of my best friends and I couldn't thank him enough for all he has done for me. I'd also like to thank you all. You've all given me a confidence that I never quite had before. Your feedback has helped me not only grow as a writer but as an individual. I've learned a lot in the past 5 years and hopefully great things will be coming in the near future. Onward to the review!

Haagen-Dazs Espresso Chocolate Cookie Crumble Ice Cream

coffee ice cream swirled with cookie crumbles
and sprinkled with chocolate espresso flakes

Ben & Jerry's Brewed to Matter Ice Cream

[By Nick, Target Exclusive] It's a new year and I'm going to attempt to return to the old me. While I won't be doing multiple reviews per week for all of you to enjoy, I'm going to try to get at least one review in per week. Let's start this streak with a Target exclusive that has eluded me for the past year and a half.

Ben & Jerry's Brewed to Matter Ice Cream

Coffee Ice Cream with Fudge Chunks & a Brownie Batter Swirl

Turkey Hill Dark Chocolate Caramel Espresso Ice Cream

[By Nick, Limited for 2016] It's been quite some time since I've done a review. Man am I slacking. Well Dubba was no help seeing as how he's covered most of the new products already this year. That is until I found this little gem right here.

Turkey Hill Dark Chocolate Caramel Espresso Ice Cream

Espresso Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate Caramel Truffles and a Sea Salt Caramel Swirl

Haagen-Dazs White Russian Ice Cream

[By Jeffrey, New for Canada late 2016] Your friendly neighborhood Junk Food Jeff with another review from north of the border. Last week, I was lucky enough to be the first person to spot the new Haagen Dazs White Russian Ice Cream which contains 1% abv (note: it isn't noted on packaging at all, just according to the Nestle sales rep I talked to). This is their first mainstream alcohol-infused ice cream and apparently the first flavor in a line of these slightly drunken desserts.

Haagen-Dazs White Russian Ice Cream
coffee, vodka, and pure cream

Perry's Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream

[New for Fall 2016] You know what I love about Perry's? Their willingness to try something new. They have a range of classic flavors but they get today's media cycle. They realize that you need a mix of beloved regulars and new stuff. Not all of the new flavors will work, but who cares, it's how you learn and grow [don't worry, their excellent pumpkin ice cream is back again as well].

Perry's Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream

espresso ice cream with pumpkin spice and cream cheese swirls