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Best ice cream brands in 2025

Prompt

Last updated 10th October 2025

Domain count
flavor365.com
1
brandradar.org
1
thetop3list.com
1
Citations count
24
6
9
9
Brands Discovered
26
19
12
9

Original answer

Here’s a concise, 2025-curated list of top ice‑cream brands in the United States, grouped by category (premium, artisanal, grocery/pint classics, gelato/sorbet, bars & novelties, and best for plant‑based). I’ve highlighted what each brand is best known for so you can pick by flavor, texture, availability, or dietary need.

Premium / widely loved

  • Ben & Jerry’s — bold, chunky mix‑ins and creative flavors; widely available nationwide. (flavor365.com)
  • Häagen‑Dazs — dense, high‑fat pints with classic, straightforward flavors (vanilla, chocolate, salted caramel). (flavor365.com)

Artisanal / chef-driven

  • Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams — inventive flavors, top‑quality dairy, strong artisanal reputation. (brandradar.org)
  • Van Leeuwen — rich, French‑style pints and excellent plant‑based options; known for high‑quality ingredients. (thetop3list.com)
  • Salt & Straw — small‑batch, adventurous flavors and rotating seasonal releases (popular in foodie circles). (brandradar.org)

Grocery‑store classics / value & crowd‑pleasers

  • Tillamook — creamy, high‑milkfat pints and recent seasonal flavor drops that get strong praise. (allrecipes.com)
  • Breyers / Blue Bell / Dreyer’s (Edy’s) — widespread availability and familiar, nostalgic flavors. Blue Bell remains a regional favorite in the South. (flavor365.com)

Gelato / Italian‑style

  • Talenti — gelato and sorbettos in clear jars; smooth texture and strong grocery presence. (flavor365.com)
  • Gelato Messina (where available) — highly regarded artisan gelato brand from Australia with cult‑favorite flavors. (brandradar.org)

Bars & novelties

  • Magnum — chocolate‑coated bars with premium chocolate shells and indulgent flavors. (medium.com)
  • Novel Ice Cream (shops) — standout local shop recognition (Yelp’s 2025 top shop list highlights creative shop experiences). (axios.com)

Best for plant‑based / lower‑dairy options

  • Van Leeuwen (vegan line) — cashew/oat bases that are rich and creamy. (thetop3list.com)
  • Talenti & many grocery brands now offer quality sorbet/vegan pints for dairy‑free diets. (flavor365.com)

Notes on choosing

  • If you want ultra‑creamy, high‑butterfat richness: look to Häagen‑Dazs, Jeni’s, Van Leeuwen. (flavor365.com)
  • For creative, seasonal, or small‑batch flavors: Salt & Straw, Jeni’s, Gelato Messina, and local shops often deliver the most novel options. (brandradar.org)
  • For widest availability and budget options: Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Tillamook, Dreyer’s/Edy’s, Talenti. (flavor365.com)

If you want, I can:

  • Narrow this to “best for cones,” “best low‑sugar options,” or “best vegan pints” and list top 5 in that category with where to buy.
  • Find specific best flavors to try from each brand (and where to buy them near you).

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Rank
Brand
Topic
LLM
Sentiment
1
🥇

Ben & Jerry’s

92%
100%
100%
75%
Neutral
2
🥈

Häagen-Dazs

88%
90%
95%
80%
Neutral
3
🥉

Van Leeuwen

82%
85%
70%
90%
Neutral
4

Tillamook

73%
70%
85%
65%
Neutral
5

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

62%
85%
0%
100%
Neutral
6

Blue Bell

62%
60%
65%
60%
Neutral
7

Salt & Straw

55%
75%
0%
90%
Neutral
8

Talenti

43%
55%
0%
75%
Neutral
9

Straus Family Creamery

42%
0%
80%
45%
Neutral
10

Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream

30%
0%
90%
0%
Neutral
11

Breyers

22%
65%
0%
0%
Neutral
12

Kirkland Signature

20%
0%
60%
0%
Neutral
13

Dreyer’s (Edy’s)

18%
55%
0%
0%
Neutral
14

So Delicious

18%
0%
0%
55%
Neutral
15

Trader Joe’s

18%
0%
55%
0%
Neutral
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