When it comes right down to it, there’s nothing better after a day in the yard, in front of the grill, or at the beach than ice cream. Don’t get us wrong, an ice-cold beer is a close second. But we’re still taking frozen dairy desserts and treats if given the option. While we’re all for picking up the favorites like Chunky Monkey, Cookies N’ Cream, and Cherry Garcia from the frozen section of the local grocery store, there are more than a few great ice cream options you won’t find locally. And can have delivered right to your front door! This is the best ice cream you can buy online.
Not Fried Chicken Ice Cream
It looks like fried chicken. It comes in a “Not Fried Chicken” bucket. It was conceived of by six-time James Beard Awards’ Outstanding Pastry Chef Cynthia Wong out of her Life Raft Treats artisan ice cream truck in South Carolina. Most importantly, it’s made with high-quality, locally-farmed dairy, eggs, and other ingredients to make it crispy, crunchy, creamy, salty, sweet, and as pretty as it is delicious. Equal parts intricate ice cream creation, frozen foodie experience, and satisfying end-of-the-day treat, this ice cream checks all the boxes. $99
Oddfellows Ice Cream Co. The Boozy Capsule Collection
Some evenings call for a nightcap. Some evenings call for a bowl of ice cream. Can’t decide between the two? Oddfellows has you covered with The Boozy Capsule Collection that includes six different boozy pints inspired by cocktails from some of the world’s most legendary bars like Attaboy, Death & Co, Limantour, Long Island Bar, Maybe Sammy and Two Schmucks. Each one of the boozy pints is made or infused with the various liqueurs, spirits, and ingredients used in the appropriate cocktails to ensure you go on a flavorful flight of fancy to your cocktail bar of choice. $79+
Salt & Straw Pints of the Moment: Rad Readers Series
Salt & Straw was grown from nothing to sensation by Kim Malek and her cousin Tyler on the idea of making unbelievable ice cream with cool themes, local ingredients and incredible hospitality. They decided to take a cue from five of their favorite children’s authors and churn out flavors based on their books. The end result is the Rad Readers Series collection featuring the following pints: Goosebumps: Monster Blood is Back!; Geronimo Stilton & The Frosted Frozen Feast; Smile: Words & Pictures; Amulet: Fruit of the Gadoba Tree; and Twins: A Matching Pear w/ Twinnamon Swirl. Each one of these ice cream flavors is more incredible and fanciful than the last. $65
Clementine’s Naughty / Nice / Vegan Pints
Clementine’s handcrafts some of “the best d*mn ice cream in the United States.” The ice cream crafters are based out of St. Louis and use thoughtfully chosen, locally sourced ingredients divided into three categories. On the Nice Pints side, you have options like Tommy’s Toffee Butter Brickle, Salted Cracker Caramel, and Gooey Butter Cake. For Vegan Pints, you have options like Vegan Coconut Fudge, Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed, and Vegan Vanilla Bean. Then there are our favorites, the boozy Naughty Pints. You can choose from the likes of Maple Bourbon with pecans, Tequila Chocolate Mole, Schlafly Proper Cider Sorbet, and PBR Coffee. Trust us when we tell you that you can’t go wrong with Clementine’s excellent ice cream. $15+
Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches
The Ice Cream Sandwich is a tried and true classic that never disappoints regardless of whether it comes from the ice cream man, corner store, or grocer’s freezer. Nightingale has taken that to the next level with their line of, dare we say it, bougie, ice cream sandwiches. And, best of all, you can order one of these online! The Fat Banana combines peanut butter cookie with fresh banana ice cream and is half-dipped in chocolate. The Cookie Monster is chocolate chip cookie paired with cookies & cream ice cream. Strawberry Shortcake combines brown sugar cookie with strawberry ice cream. Chocolate French Roast has a chocolate brownie cookie sandwiching french roast ice cream. If you like ice cream sandwiches–and who doesn’t?–Nightingale will change your life. $75
Baked Alaska & Crème Brûlée Mini Ice Cream Cakes
If you’ve ever been to New Orleans, or spent time on a cruise ship, you’ve probably had Baked Alaska. The dessert combines ice cream, cake, meringue, and fire. It’s one of the most indulgent, layered, and enjoyable desserts we’ve ever consumed. But it’s also one of the most difficult to prepare at home because of all the steps. Until now! Williams-Sonoma tapped an East Cost confectioner to create a twelve-pack (six each of the Baked Alaska and Crème Brûlée varieties) of frozen desserts made with all the decadent ingredients you’d expect and ready to serve to your guests straight from the freezer whenever necessary. $100
The Ice Cream Shop
Sometimes, you just want the tried and trued favorites without having to wander outside to the local grocery store or bodega. In those situations, The Ice Cream Shop is your new go-to. They’ve partnered with all your favorite delivery services like Uber Eats, Door Dash, Postmates, and GrubHub to deliver the sweet, savory, fruity, and various ice cream juxtapositions in between from the likes of all your favorite big brand makers like Breyers, Talenti, Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, and Good Humor. Now you can order your favorite ice cream online from the comfort of your own home. Link
