What is the best ice cream flavor?

From childhood-favorite classics to bold mix-in creations and regional cult picks, this lineup covers the full spectrum of the freezer aisle. Which one gets your vote?

1

Chocolate

A rich cocoa-based flavor and the reigning favorite in national dairy industry surveys.

1000pts

2

Vanilla

The classic pale, creamy flavor made from vanilla bean that serves as the world's best-selling ice cream base.

762pts

3

Coffee

A bold, roasted-espresso flavored ice cream popular with adult dessert fans.

762pts

4

Salted Caramel

A sweet caramel ice cream swirled with a touch of sea salt for a savory-sweet balance.

659pts

5

Bubblegum

A playful bright-pink or blue ice cream flavored like bubblegum, often studded with gum pieces.

659pts

6

Rocky Road

Chocolate ice cream mixed with marshmallows and crunchy almonds or walnuts.

571pts

7

Butter Pecan

A buttery, caramel-toned ice cream studded with toasted pecan pieces.

571pts

8

Black Raspberry

A tart-sweet purple ice cream made from black raspberries, a Midwest state-fair staple.

571pts

9

Pistachio

A nutty, pale-green ice cream made with ground pistachio nuts, popular in Italian gelaterias.

571pts

10

Superman

A Midwest favorite blending blue moon, cherry, and lemon or vanilla ice cream in vivid primary colors.

571pts

11

Strawberry

A fruity pink flavor made with real strawberries, rounding out the classic Neapolitan trio.

467pts

12

Cookies and Cream

Vanilla ice cream studded with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for a crunchy contrast.

467pts

13

Mint Chocolate Chip

Cool mint-flavored ice cream flecked with chunks of dark chocolate.

467pts

14

Neapolitan

A tri-color combination of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream served side by side.

467pts

15

Rum Raisin

A boozy vanilla-based ice cream studded with raisins soaked in rum.

343pts

16

Birthday Cake

A sweet cake-batter flavored ice cream packed with rainbow sprinkles.

190pts

17

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Vanilla ice cream loaded with chunks of edible chocolate chip cookie dough.

190pts