10 Mail-Order Ice Creams of 2022

Ice cream lovers may not be able to agree on a favorite flavor, but they can agree that Graeter’s is, well, great. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, this fifth-generation family-run ice cream business has been operating since 1870—so it’s safe to say they know a thing or two about what makes a good ice cream.

Of the many happy customers singing this iconic shop’s praises, one reviewer said their “shipment arrived great, absolutely frozen solid,” while another gushed, “Oh my gosh! This is the best ice cream!”

Between the high praise and wide range (there are 30 varieties total!) of almost too-rich flavors, this is a worthy foray into the world of ice cream deliveries.

Infused with up to 5 percent ABV, Tipsy Scoop is “perfection in a pint,” according to one Goldbelly reviewer. “Delicious, smooth and creamy like ice cream should be. The booze is just the right amount.”

“Delivered ice cream on the hottest day of the year (so far), 97 degrees,” raved another reviewer. “[It] probably sat on my porch for 3 hours… and it was still frozen.” One that note, we have just one thing to say: Shut up and take our money!

Tired of the same, old, boring ice cream flavors? Enter Malai Ice Cream, which boasts over 30 gourmet regular and seasonal flavors—including Turkish coffee, rose with cinnamon roasted almonds, and pineapple pink peppercorn—that are a dream come true for adventurous ice cream eaters.

Ice cream aficionados came out of the woodwork to sing this company’s praises, with one reviewer saying “The six pints I ordered from [Malai Ice Cream] arrived still icy cold and frozen solid. That’s awesome coming from New Y

ork to Western North Carolina!”

” In short, your biggest problem with this ice cream company will be choosing which pints to sample first.

Since 2015, Crank & Boom’s “ice cream lounge” in Lexington, Kentucky, has been churning out delectable dairy and dairy-free desserts for an abundance of happy customers—it was even named “Best Ice Cream in Kentucky” by Travel & Leisure! Now, anyone with a hankering for some smooth, creamy treats can enjoy this shop’s Dairy-Free Ice Cream Collection, which comes jam-packed with non-dairy flavors like chocolate Fudge Ripple, Cookies and No Cream, Coconut Caramel Delight, Banana and Chocolate, Strawberry Fields, and their signature Bourbon and Honey.

One stone-cold fan said of this dairy-free dessert: “The ice cream was packaged to insure it would not melt. The quality of the ice cream is awesome. There is a range of flavors to pick from… [which allows] you to try something new.”

Nubocha churns out its Non Dairy Gelato using simple ingredients and allulose, a diabetic-friendly sweetener. Though it doesn’t offer a ton of flavors, each one is vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free.

Author, certified nutritionist, and celebrity chef Liana Werner-Gray is among the Amazon reviewers who are devotees of these low-cal (only 250-330 calories per pint!) treats, declaring: “The consistency and flavor… are on point, and… I also love that Nubocha uses pure cacao instead of processed chocolate.”

What’s a better combination than cake and ice cream? We certainly can’t think of one, which is why we’re so thankful Brooklyn-based La Newyorkina founder Fany Gerson developed the heavenly Babka Ice Cream Sandwiches. Available in chocolate, vanilla, or a mix of half-and-half, these DIY kits are sure to delight, with reviews calling this frozen fare “delicious” with “great flavor.”

Whether you’re picking up this six-pack for a group or keeping them all to yourself, it doesn’t matter—these babies can be kept frozen for up to three weeks, giving you plenty of time to make a dent in your supply.

Birthdays, graduations, baby showers—no matter what you’re celebrating, there’s no party like an ice cream party, especially if the Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Cake Roll is on the menu.

After multiple (torturous, we’re sure) taste tests, the owners of Chicago’s infamous Rainbow Cone ice cream shop settled on the ultimate flavor combination: chocolate, strawberry, pistachio almond, orange sherbet, and Palmer House, aka vanilla with cherries and walnuts. And now, you and up to 8 guests get to reap the rewards of their research.

This is definitely a popular item among Goldbelly customers, with one saying their “ice cream was rock solid upon arrival, even though [the] dry ice was just about gone.”

Think about it: Would you rather give the ice cream (or chicken) lover in your life regular old cupcakes, or a truly egg-cellent, memorable gift like this “Not Fried Chicken” Ice Cream Bucket?

We think the answer is clear, but if you need some extra convincing, consider this reviewer’s experience: “Absolutely everything went well! Even though the delivery sat out on a hot F.L. doorstep for over an hour, there was still dry ice in the cooler, keeping our ‘chicken wings’ perfectly chilled.”