8.6/10 – I never thought I’d be writing daily reviews for an ice cream, let alone one I’m not sponsored by, let alone a basic vanilla one. So I thank you all for reading these reviews! I apologize for the delay on this one.
I’m what you would call a basic guy. Grew up in the country eating meat and potatoes and 5 qt. New York Vanilla ice cream pails, I work in the trades, my wife and I make a modest living, etc. One could describe my way of life as being “vanilla”. I think that’s a negative connotatio towards this ice cream. This ice cream is fantastic!
I’m sitting here typing this review while shoveling in spoonful after spoonful of this stuff and reminiscing on eating NY Vanilla in waffle cones as a kid. The taste is very similar but has an extra “oomph” which kicks it into ‘8’ territory. I would have a plain dish of this with some chocolate sauce drizzle, or huck a bunch into a waffle cone for nostalgia’s sake, or just do what I’m currently doing time after time. It’s rich, but not overly, it has great depth, and keeps you wanting more without all the frills and add ins.
Not sure who needs to hear this, but get over yourself and stop shying away from a basic vanilla ice cream. 😂 I recommend you get back to the basics and try this one!
by famousblinkadam
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Thanks for another good review! Makes me realize it’s been a while since I’ve had good, simple vanilla. I’ll have to remedy that.
Your reviews are fantastic. Highlight of this sub Reddit, for me, for sure.
I will admit: vanilla is my ice cream choice. This one is my absolute favorite “boring old ice cream”, as my family, friends, and coworkers call it.
I appreciate your reviews! I know I can get costly. I had a friendly’s good ol Neapolitan the other day and remember how much I enjoyed the vanilla bean!
My dude, thanks again for another review! Like others said, your reviews are now like a feature of this sub.
The only thing is, now you can never stop. You just have to keep eating ice cream!
Have you tried Kroger Private Selction in Double Vanilla?
I just wrote a review on it and wonder how it’ll compare to Van Leeuwen. A nice natural tasting vanilla but I was hoping for some more intensity from the Private Selection.
However others say they really like Private Selection Double Vanilla so I wonder if it’s the pinnacle of vanilla?
I want like vanilla bean particles and an extra splash of real vanilla extract.
Have you had Jeni’s honey vanilla bean? If so, how would you compare? Vanilla bean is my all time favorite flavor and brands seem to either do it realllly well or really poorly. I don’t think I’ve ever had a “meh” vanilla.
We all love your reviews so much for real my dude ❤️
I love a good vanilla ice cream. Baskin Robbins’ is my favorite flavor they have, it hits the nostalgia factor of having it with some gummy bears on top so many times as a kid.
May I ask what keeps it from 9+ territory?
This is so exciting that you’re more than halfway through, but also sad cos you’re close to finishing.
Thanks for the good reads!! Love these
So glad you enjoyed this one as I did man!
Vanilla ice cream will forever be my favorite! Eaten alone, it’s delicious! However, it is the perfect base for an endless variety of options! Fresh peaches + toasted pecans + a drizzle of local honey? Diced dried fig + fresh rosemary + bit of balsamic reduction? Dark chocolate chips + flaky sea salt? All yes!
Thank you for your reviews, I love them all!
Love a good vanilla. It’s not plain, it’s classic.
Best review yet ❤️
I actually think vanilla is best idk often get tired of all the complexity
You’re the best!
One of my English professors gave an impassioned speech about how “vanilla” is not an insult and I still think about it. Your version is gonna be stuck in my head now too. Viva vanilla.
I will be getting this, and some waffle cones. I already have Carmel and chocolate shell. 👍🏼 Thanks for your efforts!