Baskin-Robbins is more than just childhood in my mouth, it's the quintessential ice-cream. Many ice-cream brands have played serious roles in my life: Dreyer's in the home fridge, Buds after school (just down the street), Häagen-Dazs after the dentist (er, also just down the street, sorry doc.), and Ben & Jerry's in college (right by the factory). None of these other brands, however, encapsulate joy quite like walking into a Baskin Robbins, where scoops of ice-cream sport happy clown faces with cone hats and pink spoons and polka-dots abound.
With 31 traditional and idiosyncratic flavors, there's something for everyone and every memory. Dad's Pralines and Cream, Mom's Jamoca Almond Fudge, my brother's Mint Chip, and I was Rainbow Sherbet and Bubble Gum as a kid (when gum was strictly forbidden in my house), Gold Medal Ribbon in middle school, and Light Cappuccino Chip for life.
I don't extol the virtues of Baskin-Robbin's ice-cream simply for nostalgia's sake. In addition to the colorful joy of this all-American brand, the ice-cream is downright delicious. BR ice-cream boasts the perfect consistency (not too packed like Häagen-Dazs, not too fluffy like Breyers), the perfect chunkyness (not intrusive like Ben & Jerry's hunks, not minimal like Dreyer's) and finally, the perfect flavor (not too mild, not too intense).
Honestly, eating this tasty ice-cream and reading their history here, well… it's enough to make me proud to be an American.~
nothing like their mint chip!
Jamoca was my fave
I love that you love Baskin Robbins! That was definitely my favorite ice cream growing up. When I didn’t get a scoop of mint chip, I’d get a clown cone. Made with more… mint chip, of course!
I haven’t been in years, but thinking I might need a fix soon! Quarterback Crunch is in season…
I loved the kettle caramel flavor, so did my boyfriend. The popcorn is crunchy since it is covered with caramel. It sounds wierd but it is worth the try!Check these guys out for really good, and unique, flavors. The cheese course duo is one of my favorites, but I’ve liked everything I’ve tried. Too bad they’re in Scottsdale. Time for a trip back.