The 10 Best Store-Bought Vanilla Ice Cream Brands, Ranked

Haagen-Dazs gets us every time: It's not too sweet and has a texture sturdy enough for ice cream desserts like cakes and sandwiches.

Handmade in Brooklyn, this cult favorite has a perfectly creamy texture and super-authentic vanilla flavor.

This was the creamiest of the bunch, but the vanilla flavor was just a tad too sweet to be deemed our ultimate favorite.

Ben & Jerry's can do no wrong. We could devour a pint and feel zero shame. The vanilla doesn't have the strongest flavor, but I think that adds to its allure. It's the perfect ice cream to binge on.

Jeni's knows what they're doing when it comes to their more eclectic flavors, and the slight touch of honey in their Honey Vanilla Bean is a welcomed addition.

Sometimes the grocery aisle staples are so good they don't need improvements. So goes the story for Turkey Hill.

A truly nice vanilla flavor and solidly creamy texture.

If you don't get vanilla froyo to act as a blank canvas for all of your toppings, you're doing it wrong. I said what I said. Stonyfield's stands great alone but can also be great with the toppings of your choice.

Edy's takes us right back to every childhood birthday party. It's smooth and creamy with a totally real vanilla flavor.

Technically this is gelato, but the thick scoop of Talenti gelato absolutely deserves a spot on this list. The specks of vanilla bean throughout also pack so much flavor, making this pint proof that vanilla isn't boring.