Best Fall Ice Cream Flavors to Try in 2026

Best Fall ice cream selections from Trader Joe's and Target, Jet-puffed candy corn marshmallows

Pumpkin spice gets most of the attention once September arrives, but personally, I think fall ice cream flavors are a lot more fun.

Pumpkin, apple cider, caramel, maple, cinnamon, brown sugar, pecan—ice cream shops and grocery-store freezer aisles start filling up with flavors that taste like fall even when it's still 80 degrees outside.

Which, living in Southern California, is pretty much my ideal way to celebrate the season.

I originally wrote this post way back in 2019 as a hunt for the best fall ice cream flavors around Los Angeles. A lot has changed since then, so I'm giving it a major update for 2026 with seasonal ice cream you can find around the country, grocery-store finds we've actually taste-tested, some of my favorite Los Angeles ice cream shops, plus Halloween and Thanksgiving ice cream ideas.

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What Are the Best Fall Ice Cream Flavors?

Pumpkin is the obvious answer, but there are so many more autumn ice cream flavors than pumpkin spice.

Apple and apple cider are especially big this year, along with caramel, maple, cinnamon, brown sugar, hazelnut, pecan, butterscotch and pie-inspired flavors.

You'll even find fall gelato and sorbet flavors, so I wanted this guide to go beyond a simple list of pumpkin ice creams.

And after doing our own fall ice cream taste test this year, I have to say: apple might actually be giving pumpkin some serious competition.

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Fall Ice Cream Flavors at Scoop Shops

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

Jeni's is always one of the first places I look when seasonal ice cream flavors start appearing.

For fall 2026, Pumpkin with Brown Sugar Blondies combines heirloom pumpkin ice cream with warm spices, caramel and brown sugar blondie pieces. The current lineup also includes Miso Butterscotch Brownie and Hazelnut Stracciatella. Jeni's also ships its ice cream, so you don't necessarily need a scoop shop nearby to try the seasonal collection.

Pumpkin, caramel and blondies all in the same pint sounds exactly like what I want from fall ice cream.

My pick:Hazelnut Stracciatella

Salt & Straw

Salt & Straw apparently decided apple deserved its own pumpkin-spice moment this year, and I'm here for it.

Its September Apple Series includes Apple Cider Donuts, Apple and Cheddar Cinnamon Rolls, Salted Caramel Apple Pie, Vanilla Apple Custard Tart and Hoppy Apple Cider Sorbet.

Apple Cider Donuts combines cider-donut flavor with everything I want from fall, while Salted Caramel Apple Pie takes the apple-pie route.

And then there's Apple and Cheddar Cinnamon Rolls.

That's weird enough that I obviously want to try it.

If you're specifically searching for fall sorbet flavors, the apple cider sorbet also makes this lineup particularly fun.

My pick:Apple Cider Donuts, although Salted Caramel Apple Pie is a very close second

Baskin-Robbins Pumpkin Cheesecake

If you want a true fall flavor that's easy to find around the country, Baskin-Robbins Pumpkin Cheesecake is back.

It combines pumpkin and cheesecake-flavored ice creams with cinnamon cream cheese swirls and gingersnap cookie pieces and is available nationwide for a limited time beginning September 1.

This might be one of the easiest pumpkin ice creams on the whole list to actually go out and get.

My pick:Pumpkin Cheesecake

Dairy Queen Fall Blizzards

Dairy Queen is leaning hard into fall too.

The Pumpkin Pie Blizzard is back with real pumpkin pie pieces, and the 2026 fall collection also includes the new Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Blizzard. DQ started the season even earlier with a Caramel Apple Cheesecake Blizzard.

Pumpkin Pie is the classic, but brown sugar cookie dough sounds dangerously good.

My pick:Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Blizzard

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Fall Ice Cream Sandwiches from Target and Trader Joe's

Fall Ice Cream Flavors at the Grocery Store

You definitely don't need to track down a specialty scoop shop anymore to find interesting fall ice cream.

In fact, some of the things we liked most this year came straight from regular grocery-store freezer aisles.

Target Favorite Day Fall Ice Cream

Target Favorite Day Fall Ice Cream

Target has a surprisingly good fall freezer section.

Its current fall assortment includes Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream, Caramel Apple Pie Ice Cream, Caramel Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie Ice Cream, Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Bites and the adorable Pumpkin Jack-o'-Lantern Ice Cream Sandwiches. Target is also currently selling Caramel Apple Ice Cream Sandwiches.

At my local Target, I found even more to try, including Apple Cider Ice Cream and Caramel Cinnamon Ice Cream, so definitely check the actual freezer case because the assortment can vary.

And we did not just look at them.

We brought a whole pile home.

The Caramel Apple Ice Cream Sandwich ended up being much better than I expected. The cookie had an almost graham-cracker-like flavor that gave it a really familiar, cozy taste and worked surprisingly well with the apple ice cream.

The Pumpkin Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich wins on looks alone. The little jack-o'-lantern face is ridiculously cute.

My pick: Apple Cider Ice Cream for the pint; Caramel Apple for the sandwich

Pumpkin, apple, maple leaf ice cream sandwiches

Trader Joe's Fall Ice Cream

Trader Joe's in fall is basically its own seasonal activity.

Their Maple Leaf Ice Cream Sandwiches are made with maple-flavored ice cream containing real maple syrup between maple leaf-shaped cookies. Trader Joe's even calls them an ideal size to share with kids.

And they are easily the prettiest ice cream sandwiches we tried.

The maple leaf cookie has a beautiful embossed design, and the maple flavor is subtle rather than overwhelming.

Trader Joe's also has a current Apple Pie à la Mode Ice Cream in its new-product lineup, so apparently apple really is having a moment this fall.

My pick: Maple Leaf Ice Cream Sandwiches

Also Spotted at Trader Joe’s

Two more fall flavors I somehow left behind: Pumpkin Ice Cream and Salted Maple Ice Cream.

I haven’t tried either one yet, so consider these my honorable mentions / next-trip picks.

The Salted Maple is especially tempting after trying the Maple Leaf Ice Cream Sandwiches. We really liked the maple ice cream in those, so if the Salted Maple Ice Cream has that same maple flavor with a little salty contrast, it could be a game changer.

And of course, Pumpkin Ice Cream is about as classic as a fall freezer find gets.

To try next: Salted Maple Ice Cream

Kroger Private Selection Fall Ice Cream

Private Selection is one of my favorite grocery-store ice cream brands, and Kroger currently has two flavors that fit this list perfectly.

New York Style Pumpkin Cheesecake is currently available alongside limited-edition Amaretto Cookie and Apple, which combines apple with an amaretto-cookie swirl and cinnamon-spiced elements.

I especially like that the apple flavor is something a little different from the endless variations of pumpkin cheesecake.

My pick: Amaretto Cookie and Apple

Talenti Fall Gelato

If you're searching specifically for fall gelato flavors, Talenti is worth checking.

Talenti lists Pumpkin Pie Layers and Caramel Apple Pie among its seasonal flavors.

My pick: Pumpkin Pie Layers

Ben & Jerry's Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream

Ben & Jerry's Pumpkin Cheesecake

Ben & Jerry's also makes a Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream with a graham cracker swirl.

So if pumpkin cheesecake is your fall flavor of choice, there are plenty of ways to get it without having a specialty scoop shop nearby. I found this one at Target!

My pick: Pumpkin Cheesecake

Fall Ice cream sandwiches - pumpkin, apple and maple flavored

Our Fall Ice Cream Taste Test

We brought home a mix of fall ice cream pints and sandwiches to figure out which ones were actually worth buying again. We subjected our besties to help with this assignment!

And the biggest surprise?

We really liked the apple flavors.

Pumpkin seems like the automatic winner when you think about fall ice cream, but apple kept beating our expectations.

Among the pints, Apple Pie à la Mode and Apple Cider were the clear winners. I also really liked the Pumpkin Cheesecake, while the caramel ice cream was just okay compared with everything else we tried.

The sandwiches were fun for completely different reasons.

The Caramel Apple Ice Cream Sandwich surprised us with that graham-cracker-like cookie, which gave it a familiar fall-dessert flavor.

The Trader Joe's Maple Leaf Ice Cream Sandwich was easily the prettiest.

And the Pumpkin Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich was definitely the cutest.

We also grabbed the Jet-Puffed Candy Corn Marshmallows for our tasting board. Despite the name, they’re not candy-corn flavored—they’re just marshmallows shaped and colored like candy corn. They tasted like regular marshmallows, but the little orange, yellow and white pieces made the whole fall ice cream board look so much cuter.

Our 2026 Fall Ice Cream Awards

• Favorite pint: Apple Pie à la Mode + Apple Cider — basically a tie

• Biggest surprise: Apple Cider

• Favorite unexpected sandwich flavor: Caramel Apple Ice Cream Sandwich

• Prettiest: Trader Joe's Maple Leaf Ice Cream Sandwich

• Cutest: Pumpkin Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich

• Best pumpkin: Pumpkin Cheesecake

• Just okay compared with the others: Caramel Commotion

Apparently the moral of this taste test is that we should stop automatically assuming pumpkin wins fall.

Apple showed up.

Fall ice cream in Los Angeles

Where to Find Fall Ice Cream in Los Angeles

This post originally started as my guide to fall ice cream flavors in Los Angeles, and I didn't want to completely lose that part of it.

Plus, there are a few California ice cream shops I still genuinely love.

Ginger’s Divine Ice Creams

Ginger's is one of the shops from my original fall ice cream hunt that I still love.

The menu rotates, which is actually part of the fun.

This is the kind of place where I'd rather walk in, look at what's in the case and pick whatever sounds most interesting that day than show up for one specific mass-produced seasonal flavor.

Previous Fall Flavors included:

1. Butterscotch Pumpkin Brulee

2. Ginger Cinnamon

3. Browned Butter Apple Spice Cake

4. Vegan Pickled Strawberry & Boysenberry Pie

5. Sweet Corn Blueberry & Thyme

My pick:Whatever sounds weirdest that day.

Butterscotch Pumpkin Brulee and Browned Butter Apple Spice Cake at Ginger’s

McConnell's Fine Ice Creams

McConnell's is another California favorite I wanted in the updated guide.

Its current lineup includes Miso Sticky Toffee, made with white miso in milk and cream with ribbons of butterscotch, and McConnell's also has a Cozy Fall Flavors collection featuring Salted Caramel Chip.

The Miso Sticky Toffee is exactly the sort of slightly unusual flavor that makes me want to order a scoop just to see if it works.

My pick: Salted Caramel Chip

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Halloween Ice Cream Treats

Fall ice cream gets even more fun once October arrives.

September tends to be about pumpkin, apple, caramel and maple. By October, candy, chocolate, cookies, Halloween colors and novelty desserts start taking over.

And after seeing the actual Pumpkin Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich outside its box, I can confirm that it is every bit as cute as it looks.

I'll keep updating this section as more 2026 Halloween ice cream flavors are released.

More Not-So-Spooky Halloween Fun With Kids

And if you're looking for something to do between ice cream runs, I have plenty of Halloween ideas around here too.

🎃 10 Easy Not-So-Spooky Halloween Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers

If your kids are into Cars, we also turned an old Radiator Springs playset into a tiny Halloween town for less than $10.

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For something edible:

👻 Chocolate Haunted Cookie House: How to Make a Cute Halloween Cookie House

And if you're headed to Disneyland:

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A Halloween Book for Kids Who Love Trucks

If your kids happen to love trucks as much as mine do, The Trucks That Saved Halloween is my not-too-spooky Halloween picture book about a group of trucks working together to transform an old farm into a Halloween carnival, complete with pumpkins, costumes, carnival rides and truck-or-treating.

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And if you need more Halloween read-aloud ideas:

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Mozart Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Liqueur - Boozy Milkshake Recipe

For the Adults: A Throwback Pumpkin Spice Milkshake

There's one piece of the original 2019 post I'm keeping as a little throwback.

I originally created this boozy Pumpkin Spice Milkshake as part of a past sponsored partnership with Mozart Chocolate Liqueur.

And surprisingly, the Mozart Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Liqueur is still an active product, made with chocolate, caramel, pumpkin, cinnamon, clove and vanilla.

My original recipe used:

• 1 graham cracker

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 shots Kahlúa

• 2 shots Mozart Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Liqueur

• 3–4 scoops ice cream

This portion of the original post was created as part of a past brand partnership with Mozart Chocolate Liqueur.

I wouldn't make a special trip for this section anymore, but if you still have a bottle—or happen to spot one—it is a fun adults-only way to turn fall ice cream into a cocktail.

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What I'd Bring to Thanksgiving: Ice Cream Edition

Ice cream doesn't have to disappear once Halloween is over.

In fact, I think Thanksgiving might be one of the best excuses to turn ice cream into something ridiculous.

Everyone laughed at my Turkey Ice Cream Pie - but it was delicious and I didn’t have to bake it!

Easy 3-Ingredient Turkey Ice Cream Pie

Years ago, I made this little turkey ice cream pie, and it might be one of the easiest Thanksgiving desserts I've ever made.

You only need three things:

• One prepared graham cracker pie crust

• About 1 quart of your favorite ice cream

• M&M's

Let the ice cream soften just enough that you can spread it, then spoon it into the pie crust and smooth out the top.

Next comes the important part: the turkey.

Arrange brown M&M's in the center for the turkey's body, then fan colorful M&M's out around it to make the tail feathers. Add two candies for eyes and a few more for the legs and feet.

Once your turkey is finished, put the pie back into the freezer until the ice cream is completely firm. I would give it at least a few hours, or just make it the night before Thanksgiving.

When you're ready to serve it, let the pie sit out for about 5–10 minutes so it's easier to slice.

I used a light-colored ice cream when I made mine, but this would be really fun with pumpkin, caramel, maple or even apple pie ice cream too.

And since it's basically decorating with M&M's, this would also be an easy Thanksgiving dessert to let kids help make.

The Baskin-Robbins Turkey Cake we brought to Thanksgiving.

Baskin-Robbins Turkey Cake

Or, if arranging M&M's into a turkey sounds like too much work, there's the considerably more dramatic option.

The famous Baskin-Robbins Turkey Cake looks like a roasted Thanksgiving turkey but is actually an ice cream cake with sugar-cone drumsticks, caramel praline glaze and a customizable ice cream center. Baskin-Robbins brought it back again for Thanksgiving 2025.

As of this September 2026 update, the 2026 Thanksgiving version hasn't been announced yet, so I'll update this section when the November menu comes out.

I've had one before, and honestly, putting something on the Thanksgiving table that looks like a roasted turkey but turns out to be ice cream is very hard to beat.

My pick: If I'm hosting? The ridiculous turkey. Obviously.

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What About Fall Sorbet and Gelato Flavors?

Ice cream isn't the only frozen dessert that works for fall.

Some of the best fall gelato flavors use pumpkin, hazelnut, caramel, apple and maple.

Fall sorbet can be harder to find because we tend to associate sorbet with summer fruit, but Salt & Straw's apple cider sorbet is a perfect example of how apple can turn sorbet into an autumn dessert.

And Talenti makes it easy to find fall gelato in the grocery-store freezer.

When Do Fall Ice Cream Flavors Come Out?

Most fall ice cream flavors start appearing sometime between late August and September.

September is usually heavy on pumpkin, apple, apple cider, maple, caramel and cinnamon.

October brings more Halloween-themed desserts, while November shifts into Thanksgiving flavors, pies and seasonal ice cream cakes.

The only downside?

If there's one you really want to try, don't wait too long. Some of these disappear almost as quickly as they arrive.

What Is the Best Fall Ice Cream Flavor?

Going into our taste test, I probably would have said pumpkin.

Now?

Apple.

Apple Pie à la Mode and Apple Cider were the clear winners among our pints, and even the Caramel Apple Ice Cream Sandwich surprised us with that graham-cracker-like cookie.

I still really liked Pumpkin Cheesecake, and I'll never say no to pumpkin when September rolls around.

But in 2026, apple officially gave pumpkin a run for its money in our house.

And I'll keep updating this guide as more fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving ice cream flavors are announced throughout the season.

Have you found a fall ice cream flavor I need to try? Let me know—especially if it's something weird!

Seasonal flavors and availability change frequently and can vary by location. This guide was updated in September 2026, so check directly with individual stores or ice cream shops before making a special trip for one particular flavor.

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Rich Farm Ice Cream Review | Best Ice Cream in Connecticut

Rich Farm Ice Cream in Middlefield, Connecticut

If you’re looking for the best ice cream in Connecticut, Rich Farm Ice Cream should definitely be on your list! While we visited the Middlefield, Connecticut location, Rich Farm has built a loyal following across the state for its homemade ice cream, generous portions, and friendly service. The scoopers were some of the kindest people we met, and the ice cream was so good we came back for a second visit just a few days later!

The BEST scooper at Rich Farm!

The Ice Cream

One thing that makes Rich Farm Ice Cream stand out is the quality. Their super premium ice cream is slow-churned in small batches using high-quality ingredients, and each location makes its own ice cream and fresh waffle cones every day. They’ve been doing it this way since 1994, with every pint, quart, and tub hand-mixed and filled—and it really shows in the rich, creamy flavor.

If you’re looking for homemade ice cream in Connecticut, Rich Farm definitely lives up to the hype.

Rich Farm menu and specials at Middlefield location

The Menu

It was hard not to ask for a sample of every single flavor!

Their flavor of the day was Peppermint Stick, which is one of my favorite ice cream flavors, so I knew I didn’t need to sample it before ordering. Instead, I chose a split scoop with Razzmanian Devil (vanilla ice cream with raspberry sauce and giant chocolate chunks). Both flavors were incredible, but I think Razzmanian Devil was my favorite!

We went back a couple of days later, and this time I ordered a split scoop of Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Cup (vanilla ice cream loaded with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup chunks). They started melting while I helped the kids, but after a quick stir, the combination was absolutely delicious.

The rest of my family ordered Strawberry (creamy strawberry ice cream with large strawberry chunks) and Cookie Monster (blue vanilla ice cream with chocolate chip cookies). I sampled both and especially loved the Cookie Monster.

With so many unique flavors, it would be easy to come back again and again to try something new.

Cute farm vibes at Rich Farm Ice Cream

Rich Farm History

Rich Farm has been serving homemade ice cream since 1994, but the family’s farming history dates back five generations. Located on the Rich family’s working dairy farm in Oxford, Connecticut, they make all of their ice cream fresh daily using high-quality ingredients, making it a fun place to enjoy a scoop while supporting a local family business.

Rich Farm Locations

Rich Farm Ice Cream currently has locations in:

• Middlefield, Connecticut

• Bristol, Connecticut

• Oxford, Connecticut

• Placentia, California

We visited the Middlefield Rich Farm location, and it looks just like a charming little farmhouse. Families will appreciate the picnic tables outside, plenty of chalk for kids to play with on the sidewalk, and the large parking lot, making it an easy stop with little ones.

Spilled ice cream at Rich Farm - so sad to see a fallen cone!

The Cherry on Top

And that’s a wrap on our Rich Farm review! Before you panic about the spilled ice cream in the last photo… don’t worry, it wasn’t ours! 😅 We happily finished every last bite of ours and can’t wait to come back to work our way through even more of their incredible flavors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rich Farm Ice Cream worth visiting?

Absolutely! Rich Farm is one of our favorite ice cream stops in Connecticut. Between the generous portions, homemade ice cream, friendly staff, and huge variety of flavors, it’s well worth the trip.

Where is Rich Farm Ice Cream located?

Rich Farm has locations in Middlefield, Bristol, and Oxford, Connecticut, as well as Placentia, California. We visited the Middlefield location during our trip.

Is Rich Farm Ice Cream made fresh?

Yes! Rich Farm makes its super premium ice cream fresh every day in small batches using high-quality ingredients. Each location also makes fresh waffle cones daily.

What are the best Rich Farm Ice Cream flavors?

It’s hard to go wrong, but our favorites were Razzmanian Devil, Peppermint Stick, Peanut Butter Cup, Chocolate Chip, and Cookie Monster. The Strawberry was also packed with real strawberry pieces and was a family favorite.

Does Rich Farm have outdoor seating?

Yes! The Middlefield location has picnic tables outside, making it a great place to enjoy your ice cream. They also have sidewalk chalk available for kids, which kept our little ones entertained while we finished our cones.

Is Rich Farm family-friendly?

Definitely! Rich Farm is a great stop for families with kids thanks to its welcoming atmosphere, outdoor seating, large parking lot, and fun farm-style setting.

Does Rich Farm make waffle cones?

Yes! Rich Farm makes fresh waffle cones every day at each of its locations, and you can smell them as soon as you walk up.

What makes Rich Farm Ice Cream special?

Rich Farm has been making homemade ice cream since 1994 using high-quality ingredients and small-batch production. Every pint, quart, and tub is hand-mixed and filled, giving the ice cream its rich, creamy texture that keeps people coming back.

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Ice Cream Scoop Shop Review: Supercool Creamery | Los Angeles, CA

Supercool Creamery

SUPERCOOL CREAMERY

• Location: 4469 Sunset Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027

• Website: supercoolcreamery.com

• Pricing: Hearty scoop and show make it worth the price!

• Dietary Restrictions: Dairy-free Options Available

• Take-out: Local delivery service available

NOTE: They are TEMPORARILY CLOSED! I’m spreading the word so you can come back when they reopen!

With a name like SuperCool, I wasn’t sure what to expect! I was pleasantly surprised when we walked in and the ice cream artists were dressed like performers and put on quite a show!

SUPERCOOL ICE CREAM MENU AND FLAVORS

STEP RIGHT UP! The best ice cream can be found within! With the magic of liquid nitrogen (which is -320 degrees), the cream base I chose, turned into ice cream before my eyes. They call it nitro-artisan ice cream made by hand - yeah, that’s accurate! They have great flavor options such as Key lime with dark rum, Coconut Chocolate Chip, Coffee Toffee, and Berry Sorbet (dairy-free). You can always get a float or a shake if you’re in the mood! It took me a while to figure out what I wanted, but I ended up with Coffee Toffee!

Supercool Menu - so many great flavors!

Here is a little video from my adventure:

THE ICE CREAM MAGICIAN

Once I had my selection, the ice cream magician went to work. Ok, I don’t know if that’s what they actually call themselves, but go with it… He was so animated and funny, it was definitely an experience and not just going into Baskin Robbins for a scoop. Even shops like Creamistry or Smitten will use a mixer of some sort, but Supercool does it by hand!

SUPERCOOL CREAMERY LOCATION AND CATERING

Located in Silver Lake, they are right next to the Vista Theater. I noticed the ice cream sign, otherwise, I would have thought it was part of the theater! They also cater events and parties which would probably be really fun as the ice cream magicians are so enthusiastic! They’ll even spike their ice cream for events, so keep that in mind for your next party! I know I will!

Ta DA!

Supercool is a win in my book! Check them out when you can!

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Disneyland food you can't miss - where to find the best food and sweet treats!

See our top Disneyland dessert picks!

Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlour

Two of my favorite things in the world make a perfect combo: Disneyland & ice cream!!! I am such a Disney nerd and have been to Disneyland (literally) hundreds of times since I was little. Josh and I have even ventured to Hong Kong Disneyland and Paris Disneyland. We still have Tokyo and Shanghai to visit!

We averaged going to Disneyland almost once a month for the past few years, checking out the treats the Food and Wine Festival offered in Spring, Summer specials, Halloweentime in the Fall, and Holiday specials during winter. I present to you my findings of delicious treats around the resort that you can find throughout the year and the seasonal specialties offered.

Note: Most seasonal treats come back each year, but not guaranteed.

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Mickey’s Cookies and Cream 90 Sprinkle Milkshake

Schmoozies!

Location: California Adventure - Hollywood Land

Let’s start with my favorite, the Mickey shakes at Schmoozies in California Adventure’s Hollywood Land are not only super cute to look at, but they taste DELICIOUS too! The shakes change with the seasons and are typically made cookies and cream style.

PRO-TIP: Order on the Disneyland mobile app. We’ve waited over 30 mins on a crowded day!

The Churro Shake (Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Ice Cream, Cinnamon Churro Cereal, Whipped Topping and Churro Toffee) can also be found here for you churro lovers!

If you don’t want a milkshake and want a more “healthy” option, there are also smoothies including our favorites Mango Madness and Strawberry Banana Sensation!

Minnie Witch Shake at Schmoozies Halloween

Sorcerer Mickey Shake at Schmoozies

Santa Mickey Shake at Christmas at Schmoozies

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Tropical Hideaway - Pineapple Raspberry Swirl

Tropical Hideaway

Location: Disneyland - Adventureland

Located directly behind the Tiki Room, the NEW Tropical Hideaway is open for ice cream business. Orange, Pineapple, or Raspberry are your options here.

Pro-tip: You can even add bacon bits as a topping, which is part of their Secret Menu!

You can even sit and watch the Jungle Cruisers come back from their journey.

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Dole Whip Soft Serve

Pineapple Dole Whip Soft Serve

Location: Adventureland Entrance - Disneyland Park

 So creamy and fruity, pineapple Dole Whip is the best soft serve around! Lines can be long for this sweet treat, but it is worth it. Makes me want to sing “in the tiki tiki tiki room…”

Pro-Tip: You can order via the Disneyland Mobile app! GENIUS!

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Funnel Cake Fries - Award Wieners

AWARD WIENERS

Location: California Adventure - Hollywood Land

Who doesn’t love a hot dog and fries? The key here is Funnel Cake Fries! From flavors like Apple Pie Fries (Coated with Cinnamon-Sugar, topped with Apple Pie Filling, Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream, and Streusel) to standard funnel cake strips, the toppings are the game-changers.

Throughout the different seasons, toppings vary from Oogie Boogie themed with crushed Oreos and gummy worms at Halloween to cereal and condensed milk with whipped cream. No matter when you go, they’re always tasty!

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The CrazyShake

Location: Black Tap Craft Burgers and Beers Restaurant - Downtown Disney

Black Tap is known for their amazing hamburgers and their CrazyShake milkshakes! Dine in or hop in their shake window line to grab one to go!

I would enlist help taking these shakes down because yes, that is an ice cream sandwich hanging off the side of the shake in the picture (in case you were wondering)!

Pictured - The Cookie Shake: Vanilla cookie shake on steroids - vanilla frosted rim with cookie crumbles topped with a ‘cookiewich,’ crumbled cookies, chocolate chips, whipped cream & chocolate drizzle

Black Tap CrazyShake - The Cookie Shake Milkshake

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Blue Milk - Galaxy’s Edge

Blue Milk

Location: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

Do you remember the scene from Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi when Luke squeezes gross milk from the udder of a female Thala-siren (basically an alien sea cow) and gulps it? Yeah, it was disgusting. Anyhoo, Galaxy’s Edge is now serving a Blue Milk and a Green Milk from a machine… not a creature.

Blue Milk: Plant-based Dairy blend of Coconut and Rice Milk with alluring fruity characteristics. 

Green Milk: Plant-based Dairy blend of Coconut and Rice Milk with zippy citrus and tropical characteristics.

The consistency is strange, it’s like a smoothie, or somewhere between a slushie and a milkshake! We preferred the Blue Milk, which had a sweet, dessert-like taste. The Green Milk tasted almost floral like as if it were lavender ice cream. These drinks are also one of the hottest commodities right now, so make sure you use the mobile order with the Disneyland app. It’s not worth waiting in line!

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Batuu-bon found in Galaxy’s Edge

Batuu-bon

Location: Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo

If you’re traveling to a Galaxy Far Far Away… Batuu is the last stop before entering Wild Space. You must try the Batuu-bon, a decadent chocolate cake with white chocolate mousse and coffee custard. The green sponge-like cake tasted fruity and the coin was a piece of chocolate! You’ll need nourishment before your trip into space, light speed ahead!

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Ghiradelli - Lands End Salted Caramel Brownie Sundae with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream

Ghirardelli's Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop

Location: California Adventure - Wharf

The Ghirardelli headquarters can be found in San Francisco, but I'm not opposed to having some chocolatey goodness in California Adventure. This scoop shop is next to cars land, just as you are entering the wharf (where the food court is).

Their menu will have you drooling. With 10+ sundaes to choose from and 10 of shakes or ice cream scoop combos, you can customize to your tastebuds content.

Our faves:

Lands End Salted Caramel Brownie Sundae - Vanilla Ice Cream, a full-size Ghirardelli® Chocolate Brownie, Caramel Sauce, Sea Salt and handmade Hot Fudge topped with Whipped Cream, Caramel Sauce, Ghirardelli® Chocolate Sauce and a Cherry

Nob Hill Chill - a sundae you can sip (vanilla ice cream, fudge and chocolate chips on top)! 

Clockwise from left: Cookie Bits Sundae, Nob Hill Chill, Ice cream cone

Ghirardelli Chocolate, Rocky Road and Cookie Dough cone

This rich, creamy ice cream his the spot! But make sure you eat it quickly! Don't let this happen to you!

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Huge Chocolate Chip Cookies

Location: Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums on Pixar Pier at California Adventure

If you want a chocolate chip as big as your face, this is your place! Jack-Jack’s cookies are as super as he is! Choose from chocolate chip, shortbread and jam-filled, gluten-friendly cookies.

Pro-tip: Grab one of these to share with your friends and family while waiting for the Incredicoaster!

Jack-Jack and Edna on the Incredicoaster

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Pink Strawberry Ice cream!

Clarabelle's Ice Cream 

Location: Near Entrance of California Adventure

As you enter the park, Clarabelle's can be found at the end of the Buena Vista Street on your right (next to Starbucks). It isn't homemade but a nice selection of Dreyer's ice cream!

You can always get a chocolate-covered ice cream bar but at Christmastime, you can get a refreshing Peppermint Ice Cream Bar with your ice cream of choice!

Peppermint Ice Cream Bar from Clarabelle’s at Christmastime

At Halloweentime, they serve up a mean raspberry bat sundae, and by mean, I mean YUMMY! See more: Halloween Time at Disneyland

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Peppermint Soft Serve - Cozy Cone Motel

Cozy Cone Motel Ice Cream

Location: California Adventure - Cars Land

You can always get vanilla or chocolate soft serve at the Ice Cream Cozy Cone (HUGE PORTIONS) but at Christmas time, you can get also get the peppermint soft serve topped with holiday sprinkles and a star! It’s as pretty as a Christmas tree and VERY MINTY.

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Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats - Soft Serve

Location: California Adventure Boardwalk (Pixar Pier)

Formally known as the Paradise Pier Ice Cream stand, Pixar Pier took over and Abominable is serving up some sweet treats! Soft serve lemon flavored ice cream is the ticket here. You may have been warned not to eat yellow snow, but here, it’s perfectly acceptable. See the before and after:

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Señor Buzz Churros

Location: Pixar Pier and Carts

Buzz whips up some good churros over on Pixar Pier! Churros taste better while at the parks for whatever reason! Pick up some cinnamon sugary goodness with Buzz or any other cart in the parks.

Pro-Tip: Grab a churro while you wait in line for Midway Mania! It’s the BEST ride in the park!

Buzz’s Churros - Pixar Pier

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Cookies, Candies, and Sweet Confections

Locations: Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen on Main Street in Disneyland or Trolley Treats on Buena Vista Street in California Adventure

AP discounts offered

Fresh cookies and confections treats are made daily at the bakeries! Sink your teeth into a Cheshire Cat marshmallow tail or Mickey shaped candy apple. From cake pops to rice krispies, your sweet tooth will be more than satisfied.

If you go on the right day, maybe you’ll find a cookie that matches your manicure.

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Ice Cream Cones and Sundaes

Location: Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street USA in Disneyland

AP discounts offered

Cones are made fresh daily and seasonal sprinkles along with select flavors of Dreyer's ice cream!

Our favorite is the Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae with cookie dough ice cream! Comes in a Mickey shape, OF COURSE!

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Mickey Ice Cream Sandwiches

Location: Ice Cream Carts

Grab a Mickey-shaped ice cream sandwich to cool down at various ice cream carts and restaurants around the park.

A classic that I have loved since I was a kid! The ice cream sandwiches are so frozen at first, it is so hard to be patient to wait for it to soften! 

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Artisan Ice Cream

Location: Salt and Straw in Downtown Disney

I love Salt and Straw and I’m excited one has opened in Downtown Disney. Originally from Portland, Oregon, Salt and Straw has the best handmade ice cream made with local ingredients. Every month they feature a handful of unique original flavors.

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Experience World of Color from premium seats in Paradise Gardens Park!

After a day at the park, take a load off and enjoy some dessert with VIP waterfront views during World of Color! For $84 per guest (make sure you make reservations ahead of time - up to 60 days prior), make it a party and enjoy the following:

• A sweet and savory selection of desserts and appetizers

• Beverages

• Paradise Gardens Park reserved seating in the World of Color preferred viewing area.

Sounds like the perfect way to end your magical day doesn’t it?!

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I’m dying to get back to Disneyland now and craving sweets! Let me know if you get to try any of these!

Don’t forget these guys on your magical day:

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Ice Cream Review: Afters Ice Cream - Colorful and Witty!

Cookie monster and Frozen Hot Cocoa Ice Cream Cone

Afters Ice Cream

Locations: All over Southern California find one near you!

Website: https://www.aftersicecream.com/

Menu: Afters Flavors

Value: Ice cream is priced a little higher than most shops (2 scoops for $6.50) however handcrafted ice cream usually is! They also have very pretty colored sprinkles! Worth every penny to me!

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Afters Woodland Hills

Afters is very trendy, more of a Millennial ice cream spot with relatable quotes. I love the unique flavors offered and their descriptions of each. Also, they have special collaborations like their Rick and Morty flavors.

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Afters Flavors and Menu

Afters Ice Cream Flavors

I tried most of the flavors and I think the employee serving me was definitely annoyed, but the scoop shop was empty!

Afters Ice Cream Menu

Also, Afters is home of the Milky bun, which is a warm glazed bun (donut like) stuffed with ice cream and whatever you want in it. See their Instagram for inspiration!

Afters ice cream flavors

After trying so many different kinds such as Cookie Butter (tastes like trader Joes), Peanut Butter Smores, Mint Monster (very minty) and Milk and Cereal, I finally made my selection… Cookie Monster (love a good cookies and cream, especially when its BLUE) and Frozen Hot Cocoa (it even had marshmallows in it)!

Cookie monster and Frozen Hot Cocoa Ice Cream Cone

I love their mottos and strongly stand by them:

I’d come again since they switch out their flavors now and again! Adding the Milky Bun to my list. As they say, "Less talk, more ice cream!"

Less Talk More Ice Cream

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Ice Cream Review: Maui Gelato - Maui, Hawaii

Maui Gelato

• Location: 2395 S Kihei Rd #120, Kihei, HI 96753

• Website: Maui Gelato Facebook

• Menu: Hard to find an updated menu online. See pictures below for menu options and flavors.

• Pricing: Big helpings for a great price

• Non-Dairy options available

Located along the water just above Wailea in Kihei, they have everything ice cream you can imagine! Gelato, ice cream, affogato, floats, shakes, mochi ice cream, shave ice, waffles.

See our full guide to the BEST ICE CREAM ON MAUI

Toasted coconut gelato and Kona Pie ice cream with sprinkles of course

Although they don’t have an official website, be sure to check out their Facebook Page for menu updates. Here was the menu Fall of 2018:

Maui Gelato Shave Ice Menu

Pretty good prices for the amount you get! I’d definitely go for the LAVA FLOW combo! Maybe add a shot of rum?

Maui Gelato Menu

I was sold when I learned they serve ice cream for breakfast: Belgian waffles with so many ice cream topping combos! I’d like an affogato (espresso shots poured over ice cream) with my waffles please!

Maui Gelato Menu

Maui Gelato Flavors

All gelato and ice cream are made on Maui with love!

Roselani Ice cream served at Maui Gelato

Based on names like Haupia, Kona coffee, Kona Mud Pie, I had to look up Roselani Ice Cream to make sure this was legit Maui ice cream. Here’s what I found on the Roselani website:

In 1932 at the Maui Soda & Ice Works plant in Wailuku, Maui, Manuel Nobriga began making ice cream from scratch for local ice cream parlors. Everyone loved the velvety smooth texture and the richness of his flavors and the business grew to eventually include 1/2-gallon cartons that folks could enjoy at home.

The name Roselani is always of interest, especially to folks outside of Maui. It is the “Americanization” of the Hawaiian word Lokelani, which means “heavenly rose” and is Maui’s official flower. The red blossom is proudly displayed on Roselani® Ice Cream cartons. “It honors my grandfather’s and my father’s identity. A rose is the queen of perfection,” says Cathy (third generation)… just like the ice cream which bears its name.

Check out where to find Roselani ice cream on Maui here: Roselani Locations (available on other islands as well, but only sold in Hawaii).

With that, I was confident the ice cream is also a solid choice.

Maui Gelato Menu options

They were nice enough to let me try try so many flavors since no one else was there! After 10 minutes of looking at all my options, literally, everything sounded so good (gelato, ice cream, cup, cone, waffle bowl…), I ended up ordering Toasted Coconut gelato and Kona Pie ice cream in a cone dipped with sprinkles, of course!

My ice cream melted in the sun so quickly!

I had big dreams of taking a picture of ice cream with Maui waves in the background… As soon as we stepped outside, that sucker started melting like a snowman in summer. I ran across the street to get this picture before I wasted too much of my delicious ice cream. Lesson learned here: Life is like ice cream, enjoy it before it melts! Also, always grab extra napkins! 😆

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Sweet Review: Milk Bar - Los Angeles

MILK BAR LOS ANGELES

Location: 7150 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Website: https://milkbarstore.com/

Soft Serve Ice Cream

Milk Bar LA opened on Melrose last September and Angelinos couldn’t be happier! With wait times from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours, Milk Bar treats have proven they are worth the wait! Fortunately, the wait times aren’t as detrimental these days!

With the first Milk Bar location opening in 2008 under the Momofuku Restaurant chain, LA marks #14 with 9 stores in New York, and other locations including Washington, DC, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Toronto.

This award winning bakery was started by Chef Christina Tosi. You may know her as the dessert wizard from the PBS show and can also be found on Netflix, where she creates dreamy desserts along side Chef David Chang. You can even find her as a judge on Masterchef with Gordon Ramsey! She’s all over the place!

MILK BAR MENU

The menu is full of many delicious sweet options, I was kinda glad there was a 35 minute wait to figure out what I wanted.

Milk Bar is built on a world of possibility: we make our cult-favorite treats with unexpected combinations & impossible flavors. We’re on a mission to make the ordinary extraordinary – grab a cookie and come along with us!

Menu

Menu

After hearing their motto, the menu seemed to make more sense. I decided to go with some cookies and ice cream… Soft Serve Ice Cream with Birthday Dough Bites and SPRINKLES! ALWAYS GET SPRINKLES ON TOP! ;-D

Soft Serve Ice Cream

There were only 2 soft serve options: Cereal Milk or Pineapple Fo Sho’ Whip… I dare you to try the twist of those. Supposedly it’s tasty. Right around Valentine’s Day there was a Red Velvet soft serve!

Toppings

All of the cakes looked so good! You can buy a whole cake or just a slice!

We were all completely satisfied with our selections!

MILK BAR CLASSROOM

The classroom is available for individuals to sign up or a great place for a group event!

For about $95, you can make the best cake you’ll ever make in your life!

In our cake classes we’ll show you all the steps for assembling our most popular layer cake flavor combinations (an irresistible balance of cake, spread, frosting, crumbs, and crunch!), and how we transform our cake scraps and turn them into bite sized cake truffles! Or join us in making our signature item, crack pie®, from start to finish with a bonus lesson on turning cake scraps into truffles while your pie is in the oven!

At the end of class all participants take home everything they make, plus recipes and other bonus info! All ages and all levels of expertise welcome.

Classes are offered in our Logan Circle, DC Flagship and Los Angeles flagship locations as well as our Brooklyn HQ

Sign up here: https://milkbarstore.com/events/classes/

SO. MUCH. PINK!!

Don’t have time for a class? Try making treats at home:

And make them in style:

Don’t live in New York or Los Angeles? Goldbely can help and deliver these tasty treats to your door! Check it out here: Milk Bar on Goldbely

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ICE CREAM REVIEW: Bi-Rite Creamery in San Francisco, California

ICE CREAM REVIEW: Bi-Rite Creamery

San Francisco, California  

3692 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

San Francisco is known for many things and ice cream is definitely one of them. One of the most popular ice cream destinations is Bi-Rite Creamery. Part of the Bi-Rite family, the Bi-Rite Market opened in 1940 and eventually opened their own creamery in 2006. They serve homemade organic ice cream and also have a soft serve window. We went on a warm day in February and the line was about 20 mins long wrapping around the street corner. Go with cool friends, it makes the line go faster.

Once you take a step inside, it's very small, the ice cream freezer case is right there, but the faces behind the counter are warm and friendly! See all flavors here: MENU

They not only make the ice cream in house, they also have a bakery attached and make all brownies, marshmallows, toffee in the ice cream. They also make toppings such as peanut brittle and hot fudge. If you're lactose intolerant, don't worry, you can join in on the fun too, they offer a vegan, dairy-free ice cream daily! SO MANY OPTIONS!

Happiness is definitely one scoop at a time.

I took my delicious coffee toffee, Cookies & Cream, chocolate cone and decided to eat it in the park across the street. I texture had the perfect balance of creamy and soft. My favorite was the cookies and cream. I tried the rose, salted caramel, and a peanut butter fudge type.

Since it was so warm, my friends and I walked across the street and decided to enjoy our ice cream, and the views, from Dolores Park. 

Related Post: 10 Hella Cool Things to do in San Francisco

We were definitely a fan of Bi-Rite and will come back next time we are in SF! 

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