[Sophia M.]

General Discussion Thread 07.01.2025​

Pleasant day, GrayViners!

It’s July 1—National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day—and what better way to kick off the month than by celebrating summer’s most imaginative treat?

From neighborhood ice cream trucks to hand-scooped memories at the boardwalk, we all have our favorite flavors. But today’s not just about vanilla and chocolate. It’s about the quirky, the bold, the flavors that make you pause and say, “Wait… that works?”

Think dill pickle, honey lavender, maple bacon, or even balsamic strawberry. Some you may have tasted, others you may have only heard about—or dreamed up yourself!

So, I’d love to know:
What’s the most unusual ice cream flavor you’ve ever tried—or dreamed up?

Drop your stories (or your flavor inventions) below. Whether it was a one-time treat or a longtime favorite, we’re all ears—and spoons.

With love,
Sophia

 

[SueBirch66]

teaberry. It has a mild wintergreen flavor

 

[zofyzee]

Vanilla sherbet, which we bought at Rettig's. Strong sweet cooling flavor. We never see it now.

 

[amok]

Roasted garlic at Garlic Festival in Bakersfield, CA. Delicious.

 

[Pokeydokey]

Brown Butter chocolate Truffle ice cream. My fav

 

[Betty T]

Not black licorice! Was on an outing with a bunch of senior citizens. One chose this one. You could smell it all the way home (2 1/2 hours)!

 

[Hazeleyes]

Buttery Southern Pecan Pie​

Buttery southern style pecan pie flavored ice cream with pie crust pieces and caramel swirl

Chocolate Therapy. Chocolate ice cream with chocolate cookies and chocolate pudding ice cream

I like rocky road the best.

 

[bdebonte]

I had lavender ice cream at a place called Three Twins in Napa, CA. It was delicious!

 

[Jaduke]

I worked at Baskin-Robbins a long time ago. When we landed on the moon, they came out with a flavor called green cheese.. It's my favorite ice cream, but I can't find it anymore..

 

[Wiseoldone]

Dill pickle

 

[Gayle B.]

Mine was an oldie but a goodie some years ago. It was pistachio flavored ice cream. I don’t remember where it was being served. I didn’t get out for ice cream very often so mine is pretty boring compared to the other ones.

 

[Sophia M.]

teaberry. It has a mild wintergreen flavor

Ooh, teaberry! That’s such a nostalgic one. I’ve only ever heard about it, never actually tried it. Wintergreen in ice cream sounds surprisingly refreshing.

 

[Sophia M.]

Vanilla sherbet, which we bought at Rettig's. Strong sweet cooling flavor. We never see it now.

Vanilla sherbet? That’s a new one for me, and from Rettig’s no less. I love hearing about these almost-lost flavors. Thanks for sharing that memory.

 

[Sophia M.]

Roasted garlic at Garlic Festival in Bakersfield, CA. Delicious.

Roasted garlic? Wow, bold choice. Did it lean sweet or savory? I need to find a garlic festival now.

 

[Sophia M.]

Brown Butter chocolate Truffle ice cream. My fav

Brown Butter Chocolate Truffle sounds amazing. Fancy and cozy at the same time. I’d keep that stocked in my freezer for sure.

 

[Sophia M.]

Not black licorice! Was on an outing with a bunch of senior citizens. One chose this one. You could smell it all the way home (2 1/2 hours)!

Black licorice... that’s an adventure. Some flavors are definitely best admired from a distance.

 

[Sophia M.]

Buttery Southern Pecan Pie​

Buttery southern style pecan pie flavored ice cream with pie crust pieces and caramel swirl

Chocolate Therapy. Chocolate ice cream with chocolate cookies and chocolate pudding ice cream

I like rocky road the best.

Those both sound like full-on dessert experiences. Buttery Southern Pecan Pie is genius. And Chocolate Therapy? Count me in.

 

[Sophia M.]

I had lavender ice cream at a place called Three Twins in Napa, CA. It was delicious!

That sounds so delicious, count me in!

 

[Sophia M.]

I worked at Baskin-Robbins a long time ago. When we landed on the moon, they came out with a flavor called green cheese.. It's my favorite ice cream, but I can't find it anymore..

Green cheese! Now that’s a cool throwback. Love that it was tied to the moon landing. They should bring it back just for nostalgia’s sake.

 

[Sophia M.]

Dill pickle

Another vote for dill pickle! I’m starting to think I’ve been missing out. Might have to track some down just to say I’ve tried it.