Opening a pint of Ben & Jerry’s feels like flipping the page of a childhood scrapbook—some flavors spark nostalgia, others surprise you, and a few just make you wonder what they were thinking.
Over the years, I’ve spooned my way through freezer aisles and midnight cravings, chasing down every chunky, swirled, over-the-top flavor they’ve churned out. And while some don’t quite live up to the hype, others are so good they deserve their own holiday.
So let’s talk ice cream—real, melty, messy, flavor-packed Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.
17. Coffee Toffee Bar Crunch
There’s a bitterness to the coffee base that hits first, then gives way to sweet, sticky toffee bits that somehow stay crunchy.
It used to be better—when it had real Heath bars instead of generic candy pieces. Still good, but not top-tier. The texture is more exciting than the taste.
16. Strawberry Cheesecake
Pretty to look at, but it leans more sweet than tangy. The swirl of graham cracker is often the best part, offering a buttery surprise between soft berry notes.
Feels more like strawberry yogurt than cheesecake. Not bad, just a little one-note.
15. Gimme S’more!
You’d expect gooey, toasted-marshmallow magic, but this one feels a little flat. The chocolate ice cream dominates everything else, muting the graham cracker and marshmallow swirl.
Points for creativity, though—the swirl looks amazing. It just doesn’t feel like summer camp the way it should.
14. Milk & Cookies
Soft cookie bits melt into the cream, giving it a chewy, almost doughy texture that’s wildly comforting. Not flashy, but reliable—like wearing your favorite sweatshirt on a rainy day.
Vanilla base is a little plain, though. Needs more crunch to hit that “must-stock” level.
13. Cherry Garcia
A cult classic that somehow tastes like your cool aunt who plays guitar and always smells like patchouli.
The cherry is dark and sweet, the chocolate chunks snap just enough, and it all works. Doesn’t scream excitement, but has charm.
12. Mint Chocolate Cookie
This one feels like brushing your teeth and eating dessert at the same time—in a good way. The mint is bold without being icy, and the chocolate cookies give it that Oreo-esque crumble that keeps you dipping back in.
Best served slightly softened. A total sleeper hit for mint lovers.
11. The Tonight Dough
Jimmy Fallon’s contribution to humanity, and it’s a glorious mess. Chocolate and caramel ice creams swirl around cookie dough and peanut butter cookie dough—it’s wild.
You never know what you’ll get in the next bite. Chaotic, rich, and downright addictive.
10. Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Pure chocolate lovers rejoice—this one pulls no punches. The brownie chunks are fudgy and dense, almost like underbaked batter frozen mid-bite.
It lacks swirl or surprise, but makes up for it with unrelenting cocoa intensity. A scoop of this cures most bad moods.
9. Chunky Monkey
Banana ice cream? Yes, and it works surprisingly well. The walnuts bring a hearty crunch, and the chocolate chunks are big enough to feel like treasure.
Tastes like a frozen banana bread with attitude. You either love it or avoid it entirely—no in-between.
8. Phish Food
Marshmallow swirl, caramel ribbons, and fudge fish swimming in chocolate ice cream—it’s like candy store chaos in frozen form. The fish-shaped fudge bits are a delight to crunch through.
It can get a little sweet if you eat the whole pint (which happens). Still, it’s iconic for a reason.
7. Half Baked
Cookie dough and brownie pieces, all wrapped in vanilla and chocolate ice creams. It’s the flavor you reach for when you can’t decide—and it always delivers.
Every bite has a little chew, a little goo, and a lot of nostalgia. There’s a reason this one flies off shelves.
6. Cinnamon Buns
A creamy base that tastes like melted cinnamon frosting surrounds chunks of real cinnamon roll dough. It’s ridiculous. It’s dessert on top of dessert.
The swirl gets sticky in the best way. Pair it with actual cinnamon buns if you’re feeling fearless.
5. Netflix & Chill’d
Peanut butter base, sweet and salty pretzel swirls, and brownie chunks make this a couch-surfing champion. The pretzel swirl isn’t always consistent, though—sometimes it’s missing, sometimes it’s everything.
When it hits right, it’s magic. Best enjoyed in sweatpants with no shame.
4. Peanut Butter Cup
It’s exactly what it says: peanut butter ice cream loaded with chopped peanut butter cups. No tricks, just comfort. If you’re a peanut butter person, this is your mothership.
Bonus: it somehow tastes even better when slightly melty.
3. Americone Dream
Stephen Colbert nailed it—this flavor balances sweet and crunchy like a pro. Vanilla ice cream gets a caramel swirl and big chunks of chocolate-dipped waffle cone that don’t go soggy.
It’s playful and satisfying without trying too hard. One of the most well-rounded flavors in the whole lineup.
2. Salted Caramel Core
Right down the center? A gooey column of salty caramel you dig into like buried treasure. The ice cream around it is fine, but let’s be honest—you’re here for the core.
It’s messy and a little over-the-top. And that’s exactly the point.
1. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
The one that started it all. Creamy vanilla, soft dough chunks, and just enough chocolate to balance it out. It still tastes like eating from the mixing bowl when no one’s watching.
Classic, comforting, and impossible not to love. If you haven’t had it straight from the pint at 2 a.m., have you really lived?