What’s the best flavour of ice cream in UK?

Posted by piper_perri_vs_5guys@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 391 comments

So a little context. My godson has just been given an all clear on Leukemia. The past 2 years have been incredibly tough on him and his family but there is a silver lining now and we couldn’t be happier. We are throwing a big bbq for him this weekend. When asked him what is he really looking forward to this weekend, he said Ice cream! He doesn’t really know what flavours or what type and it has fallen on my lap to wow this kid with delicious ice cream. So come on community, help me out 🙂

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ans-myonul@reddit

Roskilly's, although it can be difficult to find outside Cornwall

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chocolate-and-rum@reddit

Roskillys is awesome, but it doesn't beat Moomaid of Zennor, love their stuff.

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Fantastic-Spare-515@reddit

The best Cornish ice cream is Callestick Farm though! OP, have a look in M&S - their Cornish ice cream range is all from Callestick and is absolutely gorgeous. I particularly recommend the honeycomb flavour.

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Rumhampolicy@reddit

I'd go crazy and have an ice cream bar. Stick to vanilla and then have sprinkles, fudge, fruit, sauces, honeycomb, nuts, chocolate, sweets etc in bowls so he can put whatever he wants on it. Side note- my faves are white chocolate icecream and honeycomb icecream 👌

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thelatestmodel@reddit

Waitrose white chocolate ice cream is possibly the best ice cream I've ever tasted, no exaggeration. It's like crack.

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Rumhampolicy@reddit

I agree, i love it 😂

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Suitable-Context-271@reddit

Vanilla is definitely the best flavour ice cream, sorbets are a favourite too.

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SoftPercentage5526@reddit

Raspberry Ripple !

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TheGeordieGal@reddit

But not one of the cheap ones from the supermarket. Find a local ice cream place and get decent stuff which has actually seen some raspberries.

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SoftPercentage5526@reddit

Yes definitely! I’m from the Isle of Man and we have the best local ice cream called Davisons😍 they also do a mango raspberry ripple I usually get a scoop of each

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fridakahl0@reddit

Raspberry ripple is a beautiful thing

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Dapper_Plan_3781@reddit

Lakeland Ice Cream 'Thunder and Lightning', basically vanilla ice cream with cinder toffee and chocolate pieces and toffee sauce. Best. Flavour. Ever.

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aihaode@reddit

Their cartmel sticky toffee pudding ice cream is incredible too!

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aihaode@reddit

Fanciest: high quality Gelato - my favourite flavour is usually ricotta and fig or pistachio or hazelnut Bars: Magnum Starchaser (popcorn, salted caramel chocolate ice cream bar), magnum white chocolate Classics: Ben and Jerry’s chocolate chip cookie dough and chocolate fudge brownie Local special: local ice cream made with local milk - salted caramel is a good flavour usually or strawberry or something like clotted cream

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ProfessorYaffle1@reddit

Lots of choice so he gets to try loads of flavours - keeping in mind that his tastes may be different to wht we as adults like best. My personal favourite is coffee, but I'd be surprisedif that wowed your average kid. I'd suggest: \- Good quality raspberry ripple with actual fruit \- decent vanilla - Kelly's clotted cream is a good one which is possiby better for a kid than the fancy ones with real vanilla pods/seeds in \- chcocolate or rocky road \- strawberry Maybe add pistachio and coffee to give the adults some more sophisticated options and himmore to try. If there is time, you could also order some of the freeze-dried 'astrnauts ice cream' to try, if he is yong enough to find that fun - I think you can get it on Amazon  According to a survey the Independent did, the top 10 in the UK are: 1. Vanilla 2. Chocolate 3. Strawberry 4. Mint Choc Chip 5. Caramel/Salted Caramel 6. Rum and Raisin 7. Pistachio 8. Raspberry 9. Coffee 10. Cookies and Cream

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imminentmailing463@reddit

Possibly controversial, but: vanilla. But really good vanilla. It's much maligned as a flavour as bland etc, because so much cheap vanilla ice-cream is bland. But properly good vanilla ice cream is impossible to beat imo.

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indianna97@reddit

The clotted cream vanilla ice cream is another level!

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Upper-Material-9101@reddit

I agree. There's a reason why vanilla is the 'plain' flavour and that's because it's so good it became ubiquitous. Vanilla and ice cream just work together like no other flavour. It's perfection.

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botwewa@reddit

I think Mackie’s traditional flavour ice cream is up there as well. It’s ‘plain’ I guess, but I can’t get enough of it. Amazing with an apple crumb.

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BigDsLittleD@reddit

Anything Mackies. The Madagascan Vanilla and the Rraditional are epic The Honeycomb and Scottish Tablet are great, but I'm not sure children should be given that much Sugar. Not sure adults should either.

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bonkerz1888@reddit

That honeycomb is like crack cocaine. Years ago when I was 16 I was somehow made assistant manager of the cafe I was working in. Used to order in the food most weeks and would just end up ordering heaps of stuff I liked (coz I was munching it all the time 😅) and I must have eaten enough ice cream for the whole of Scotland in that year. Mackie's Honeycomb was never allowed to run out of stock 😂

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Pazuzuspecker@reddit

I can't get it to vapourise.

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HawaiianSnow_@reddit

Seconded! Mackies Madagascan Vanilla ice cream is the dogs bollocks.

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PanTroglodyte@reddit

I find Mackie's tastes really watery.

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Top-Ice1244@reddit

Mackie's is hands down the best make of ice cream. Followed by Kelly's.

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jimicus@reddit

I'm assuming OP's godson is still quite young. In which case - yeah by all means go for a quality vanilla. But also go completely crazy with the sauces and toppings. I'm talking Pizza Hut Ice Cream Factory here - but when they've just cleaned the area and topped up the toppings.

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QuirkyFrenchLassie@reddit

Best one is homemade though (or in a gelateria), the shop bought ones are a disappointment.

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BritshFartFoundation@reddit

I agree but for a kid's celebration party you probably want more exciting flavours like all the Ben & Jerry's ones

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janiestiredshoes@reddit

I actually think, for a kid's celebration, it's all about the toppings. Vanilla is fine, but get loads of different things to put on top and have a make-your-own-sundae bar - chopped peanuts, M&M's, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, squirty cream, cocktail cherries, hundreds and thousands, crushed Oreos, chopped strawberries, etc., etc....

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ThomasEichorst@reddit

Any recommendations? I like the Haagen Dazs vanilla but ready to have my world changed

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mistakenforzen@reddit

Supermarket own brand, but from the "Finest", "Taste the Difference", "Specially Selected", etc. ranges.

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TeganNotSoVegan@reddit

Swedish Glace is amazing!

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LochNessMother@reddit

Huh? We have Swedish Glacé because my husband can’t eat dairy but I’d never say it’s amazing. Perfectly ok, but not amazing.

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TeganNotSoVegan@reddit

Different people prefer different things

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GrodyWetButt@reddit

Have you tried making it yourself? I'm an amateur, and I made the most amazing vanilla custard from scratch at Christmas. Pop that into an ice-cream maker, or do the laborious churn-freeze-churn-freeze, and it would have been glorious (it all got eaten though...) Bear in mind, though, that the cost of vanilla is obscene. It was literally the most expensive part of the Christmas dinner, but it was worth it. I kept the little phial that the pods came in, since it smells so good. It's my personal huff tube now.

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HighlandsBen@reddit

You can put used vanilla pods in a jar of sugar and you get vanilla sugar.

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karlware@reddit

I do that all the time with the tupperware method. 300ml double cream 600ml milk, vanilla essence, sugar and two egg yolks. Its not that intensive. Just 2 or 3 whisks while it's freezing. I'd make vanilla chocolate chip with very good chocolate. Vanilla is expensive but the paste is slightly more affordable, tastes as good and lasts longer.

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DryBop@reddit

I love haagen daas vanilla bean the best - much better than their plain vanilla. The black flecks are just the best.

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cuibksrub3@reddit

Haagen Dazs is actually one of the only widely available 4 ingredient ice creams. Past that, it's pretty much just about the level of sugar and quality of vanilla used.

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chronezone@reddit

Order some from Happy Ending Ice Cream is my go to. Real deal.

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unrealme65@reddit

Hard to beat Carte D’Or for me.

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ParisLondon56@reddit

Kelly's is lovely, also recommend mackies

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Honest_Scot@reddit

Kelly’s is the best vanilla ice cream imo.

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MrsValentine@reddit

Best vanilla I’ve ever had is from Harris & James but I think they only have a few locations

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CoatLast@reddit

That doesn't even have real vanilla. Try the M&S Madagascan vanilla.

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Pculliox@reddit

If you're ever in Cumbria Hartley Ice cream is next level but haven't seen it outside the lakes

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HipHopRandomer@reddit

I’m a massive vanilla Haagen Dazs fan, Kelly’s Cornish isn’t too sad either

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Zenafa@reddit

Vanilla is fine but it wouldn't be best for most children.

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omura777@reddit

Great thing about vanilla is you can have it as is but have the option to vary it by adding choc chips, raspberry sauce, chocolate sauce etc. you can do that with other flavours too but it all gets a bit lost. It's very versatile. I would have a few cups of different sprinkles for the kids to customize it.

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secretrebel@reddit

Yeah, real Vanilla is an adult taste. Kids will not like anything with small black specks. Cornish cream is a valid alternative.

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furrycroissant@reddit

Clotted cream vanilla is just incredible

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Neps-the-dominator@reddit

Vanilla is the 'default' flavour of ice cream for a reason - it's delicious.

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The_Queef_of_England@reddit

Mr whippy is my favourite

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astromech_dj@reddit

Even better would be frozen vanilla custard.

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I-eat-jam@reddit

Vanilla all day long, proper stuff with actual vanilla in it. So underrated, but everything else is a flavoured ice-cream, vanilla is ice-cream flavour.

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HMP729G@reddit

Carte D'or Madagascan Vanilla is belting

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NotAllHerosEatCreps@reddit

Come here to say this too, normally overlooked as a more generic brand as its been around for so long, but I had the vanilla again recently and it was the best I've had in a while. Maccies is not as good as it was 10 years ago, and Kelly's is better with the other flavours.

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fivebyfive12@reddit

I agree! The co op used to do an amazing vanilla with double cream or something and it was fabulous!

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Lionsdontlikeporn@reddit

I always thought vanilla was a waste of ice cream but marshfield clotted cream ice cream is heaven.

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KatVanWall@reddit

[This stuff](https://grycan.pl/en/home/) is the food of the gods in vanilla I swear it!

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CatGirl184@reddit

With 100’s and 1000’s on top :)

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jlb8@reddit

The tonka bean from Chin Chin labs is amazing

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HiyaImRyan@reddit

I lile vanilla icecream just so there's at least something not kinky AF in my life

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IAmDyspeptic@reddit

That’s because it’s really hard to get genuine vanilla. Manufacturers usually make it with the substitute vanillin, which is awfully bland, as you say. I’m with you, you just can’t beat a really decent vanilla ice-cream.

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rice_fish_and_eggs@reddit

Gotta love those petrochems.

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Lillith-Raw@reddit

ALL OF THEM. Get the boy a choice 😍❤️🥰. It kids loveeeeee BEN AND JERRYS!!! Phish food one. X

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Dennyisthepisslord@reddit

As a kid it's hard to beat mint chocolate chip

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Faeces_Species_1312@reddit

Mint choc chip

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BirdGoggles@reddit

This is my favourite... I haven't yet found a vegan one so I've missed it dearly! I did find a recipe though

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RavenBoyyy@reddit

I used to be vegan and Tesco's had a great one made from coconut oil! I think it was the wicked kitchen brand? It was incredible!

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BirdGoggles@reddit

Woah! It exists!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!

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RavenBoyyy@reddit

No worries!

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HotChoc64@reddit

I am so proud this is the 2nd highest comment, and disappointed vanilla is 1st (despite good quality vanilla being amazing I could never)

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OkGunners22@reddit

How do people think mixing toothpaste flavour with chocolate is nice? Like I love a mint and gum but why the fuck do you mix it. I’m triggered about this.

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Jarvis-Strife@reddit

Who does a really good one? Can’t say I’ve bought one that isn’t from a cafe.

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Boris_Johnsons_Pubes@reddit

I think every mint choc chip is good to be honest, the nicest ones I’ve ever had personally though is a Baskin and Robins one they sell in Morrisons/Asda. I can’t remember which one it was

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moosebeast@reddit

This is my answer too but some people I know really disagree!

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Boris_Johnsons_Pubes@reddit

Those people are idiots

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eyeball-beesting@reddit

I hope you tell them they are wrong.

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wildgoldchai@reddit

I learnt to love this flavour to stop my family from eating my ice cream. Love mint choc chip

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Neps-the-dominator@reddit

Mint choc chip is actually my favourite flavour and it's so hard to find sometimes.

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secretrebel@reddit

Absolutely not. You want the kid to think ice cream is gritty toothpaste?

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LittleSadRufus@reddit

The favourite of everyone in my family.

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JustLetItAllBurn@reddit

The objectively correct answer.

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KerCam01@reddit

Kelly's vanilla. Made in Cornwall with clotted cream. Can buy in supermarkets.

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HamCheeseSarnie@reddit

Kelly’s honeycomb from Sainsbury’s is banging

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countvanderhoff@reddit

It’s subjective so difficult but personally I’d go with chocolate (or something chocolatey). What’s more important though is the ice cream is decent in the first place. Not sure how widely available it is but in Devon we have Farmer Tom’s and it’s next level ice cream compared to what else is out there.

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CrispyFriedOwl@reddit

Mr Whippy with a flake. It is a flavour that I always associate with happiness because you only get it when you come across an ice cream van.

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janiestiredshoes@reddit

Love it, but possibly not safe if kiddo's immune system is still compromised! Just FYI.

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Elster-@reddit

The best and greatest

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Exciting-Package-401@reddit

Aw man Mr whippy I haven't had that in YEARS! Mr whippy was the man when I was in school!!!

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black_shells_@reddit

Same here. Nothing beats it

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Breaking-Dad-@reddit

Ask an ice-cream van to come to the BBQ - I reckon if you explain they will happily stop by (especially if you then spend £50 between you). If you aren't near a route you could hire one? You don't beat Leukemia every day :-)

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janiestiredshoes@reddit

I hate to be "that person", but I'm not sure an ice cream van is the best idea if his immune system is still compromised. In particular, I know you're supposed to avoid soft-serve Mr Whippy type ice cream while pregnant due to listeria concerns - I expect it's similar for other conditions where your immune system is compromised. Maybe he's beyond this stage - in that case, perfect! But just thought he might still have some immune system recovery ahead, even while all clear of the cancer.

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Fat_Bottomed_Redhead@reddit

Yes, this would be perfect, I hope u/piper_perri_vs_5guys sees this. They would absolutely win Godparent of the year!

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PlatformFeeling8451@reddit

That is one hell of a username for Godparent of the year 😂

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Exciting-Package-401@reddit

That's actually an amazing idea! That's a big forever memory

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CarolDanversFangurl@reddit

We have a local ice cream van you can book, minimum spend is only £10. Can't beat an ice cream van cone.

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BiologicalMigrant@reddit

£10 minimum 😅 I thought it would be like £50 as t least?!

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j1mb0b@reddit

Well if Reddit's knowledge of alternative sales is anything to go by, then £50 is quite reasonable.

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meadeb@reddit

Such a good idea! Imagine being a kid and the ice cream van rocks up JJST FOR YOU! That’s a lifelong memory there!

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fivebyfive12@reddit

Yes! We had one for our wedding, the guy was happy to do it and people loved it!

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PullUpAPew@reddit

Great shout!

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Booboodelafalaise@reddit

If someone arranged an icecream van just for me I would love them FOREVER. Make sure the van plays his chimes as he drives in! OP you have a chance here to become a legend!!

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SinisterBrit@reddit

Honestly, find an ice cream parlour that'll have 20+ flavours available 🙂

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Confident_South7390@reddit

Not a flavour. But, Arctic Role. Bring it back. Otherwise. Pistachio or Tirimisu

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ettierey@reddit

you just unlocked a memory wow. arctic roll was amazing

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sofiaonomateopia@reddit

Get Grom pistachio! It’s gelato and omg wow! Can get in Waitrose or Sainsbury’s I think. And omg fantastic news for the lil guy!! Bless him!! ❤️❤️❤️

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Super_Door@reddit

One of my favourites is blueberry/black currant clotted cream! Yum! For more out their flavours, I love flake, Baileys, creme egg, snickers and Beuno. All great great flavours. Kaspers sells their gelato in pints ! Definitely worth it

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beoffendedyoulllive@reddit

Ice cream is my favourite food! Haagen Dazs salted caramel and HD pralines and cream are amazing! Their strawberry one is good too, but hard to find. HD in general have good quality ice cream. Mint to choc is another fave. For plain vanilla - Mackies, HD or Kelly’s. Ben & Jerrys Karamel sutra core. Carte D’Or is crap. Too soft and not much flavour. It’s very hard to find a plain banana or plain strawberry, but if you can find good quality ones, I also love those.

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F4Tpie@reddit

Cookie dough?

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Cirieno@reddit

Rum & raison Also, mint.

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planetf1a@reddit

For me it would be a high cream ice cream, probably from a smaller local business, or a proper Italian gelato . That being said I love the idea of an ice cream fan. It’s so much more about the experience!

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-KristalG-@reddit

"haagen-dazs strawberry cheesecake" - god tier ice-cream from shop options (Do not grab strawberry cream by accident). "Magnum almond" - Nuts go great with there are clone options that may be as decent too. "Nuii - Texan pecan" - nuts and caramel goes together so good "Snickers ice-cream" - for those who love regular snickers, this is a huge upgrade "Kulfi" - this brand has nice light flavours. There is, also, pistachio flavour, which is nigh impossible to find in shops. Any mango flavoured ice creams.

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Necessary-Maximum-82@reddit

I like the ben and jerrys tubs and the lidl knockoffs. Mate glad the lads doing well! A great idea to bbq and icecream.

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lickmybrains@reddit

Get like 10 different flavours of ben a jerrys

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gregy165@reddit

Why not multiple flavors :)

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Bloody-smashing@reddit

My favourites are mint choc chip and raspberry ripple. My 3 year old’s favourite is vanilla…I don’t know whether to try and introduce her to other flavours or just let her believe vanilla is the only that exists.

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banmelikeimfive@reddit

Wanilla

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lewisw1992@reddit

Draught ice cream, like from the pull machine.

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sween-p@reddit

Which part of the country are you in? If you’re in Cheshire or a nearby area I’d happily meet you at the Ice Cream Farm and purchase a selection of flavours for your godson or collect a selection and deliver them to you.

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8Ace8Ace@reddit

Hazelnut. But it's just so damn difficult to find.

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Nicktrains22@reddit

Belgian chocolate with fudge chunks.. heavenly

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Either-Designer-3833@reddit

I’m really not a big ice cream lover (mainly for my sensitive teeth) but, my faves, and I hope your godson also enjoys them. Bubblegum ice cream and who can beat a screwball with the bubblegum in the bottom? I’m about to turn 29 and got overly excited buying some screwballs the other day, blast from the past.

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mangonscarf@reddit

Red bean 🩷

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Forya_Cam@reddit

Thunder and Lightning - vanilla with ripples of caramel with bits of toffee.

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iturhs_@reddit

As someone who got a transplant and looked forward to icecream I'd say Kelly's for practicality. Ofc u can go Cornwall too....

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Notagoodhousewife83@reddit

So…. Ben and Jerrys cookie dough is good but you can’t beat vanilla. Doesn’t even need to be expensive as there’s so many things you can put with Vanilla. Warm Strawberry Jam Chocolate powder (cadburys hot chocolate), mixed with a small amount of milk so that’s it quite thick Nutella warmed with a drop of milk. Toffee sauce Syrup, warm or cold.

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Mesong0@reddit

Ben&Jerry’s Phish Food, the whole tub, for just him, he’s earnt it. Everyone else just get milk lollies or something else shit 😂

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HighlightAmbitious84@reddit

It’s a tie for me: Cookies & Cream Vanilla Strawberry cheesecake

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ChancesOfABus@reddit

Honeycomb or mint choc chip.

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Worldly_Turnip7042@reddit

Orkney Ice cream is out of the world

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LochNessMother@reddit

Do you have a local place that makes its own ice cream? I feel like every town has at least one, but it might just be where I go. Then explain the situation and ask them to make you a big mixed tasting tub of all their favourites.

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Murky_Experience_173@reddit

Pooh Bear is the best flavour.

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ThatPrickNick@reddit

Mint choc chip Also tutti fruitti

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williamparsons11@reddit

Haagen Daaz Pralines and Cream

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Complex_Ad_5809@reddit

Kelly’s Honeycomb Crunch is the best for me! You can find it in tesco

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Homicidal_Pingu@reddit

Mint choc chip

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KezzyKesKes@reddit

Pistachio or hazelnut. I had an amazing honeycomb flavoured ice cream in Greece too.

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OldManChino@reddit

I mean, I love pistachio but not sure kids god wild for that. I also love proper Cornish ice cream, but kids probably want something more sweet and less indulgent. When I was a nipper though, I loved neopolitan. Can't go wrong with the classics

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Ayyyyylmaos@reddit

Proper vanilla, I.e carte d’or vanilla, that is proper vanilla and not just “plain”. Ben & Jerry’s phish food. Hagen Das brownie/salted caramel.

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bajingofannycrack@reddit

M&S apple crumble ice cream or the lemon one.

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Agreeable_Vanilla_20@reddit

Salted caramel.

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Nufkin@reddit

Rent a mr whippy soft serve machine and let him go nuts.

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DubiousVirtue@reddit

I don't know if you can still even get it, but Rum 'n' Raisin, it was always a touch above anything else.

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NecessaryKoala8169@reddit

Neapolitan!!! A proper classic 👌🏼

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Awkward_Chain_7839@reddit

If it was my family, mint choc chip, I love it, my daughter loves it, my husband doesn’t mind it my daughter is not fond of his favourite). If I got his favourite it would be raspberry ripple. You can’t go wrong with a proper vanilla and buy a few sauces (strawberry, chocolate etc.) and a few add in bits like choc chips, honeycomb chips (daughter loves them), maybe gummi bears etc.

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HeverAfter@reddit

My children say bubblegum, which I think is horrific.

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HackedTheGate@reddit

Lidl do a Banoffee ice-cream during Italian week and it's my absolute favourite. I hate they only do it once a year.

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I_try_to_talk_to_you@reddit

The flavour is not so important as the maker in UK is couple of regional ice creams makers like lakes ice cream or new forest ice cream

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mowglee365@reddit

Salted caramel hagan daz is the one!

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Thalamic_Cub@reddit

Sticky toffee pudding

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secretrebel@reddit

Peanut butter, banana, coconut, triple chocolate and raspberry ripple are all solid kid friendly choices.

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Sa-SaKeBeltalowda@reddit

Rum and raisin. But if I would be you, I would go to some ice cream cafe and get a small container of each.

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SilverellaUK@reddit

I think he's a small child. Even if the rum isn't real I don't think many kids would like it.

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secretrebel@reddit

I love it but agreed it’s not for kids. I’ve made it though and it’s essentially a custard base with rum and raisins, so maybe custard flavour?

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Sa-SaKeBeltalowda@reddit

I don’t think actual rum is used in manufacturing, it’s a flavouring. Nice and sweet!

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wildgoldchai@reddit

Even as an adult I can’t stand this flavour. Bleugh

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saladinzero@reddit

I've never seen it outside of Northern Ireland, but [Irish Black Butter](http://www.morellisices.com/flavour-irish-black-butter.php) is my favourite flavour.

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no_strawberry99@reddit

Another NI person here, Morelli’s is the BEST!! I’ve never heard of this flavour but I NEED it, like right now!!!!!

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padmasundari@reddit

Oh god why did you have to link that. That looks AMAZING.

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saladinzero@reddit

It's really good. So much so that I'm now regretting recommending it as I fancy some but can't have it 😡

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padmasundari@reddit

Take some solace that I'm in Manchester and also can't have it.

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lindzy202@reddit

Petition to bring it to Manchester. This sounds unreal

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padmasundari@reddit

I'm genuinely considering emailing Jersey Girls in Bury and asking them to do it.

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scaredawareness7685@reddit

You could buy the actual black butter and mix it into vanillia if you don't have a local morellis

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ApprehensiveElk80@reddit

OMG… I mean I’m tempted to visit NI just to try it. Ice Cream Holiday

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asjonesy99@reddit

The all time best takeaway pizza I’ve ever had was in NI too

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lizbia@reddit

What was the place?

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asjonesy99@reddit

Piccola Pizzeria in Bangor

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youdontknowmeyouknow@reddit

I’m heading to Belfast in a few months and I am eating allllll of this!

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bahumat42@reddit

That sounds AMAZING

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scaredawareness7685@reddit

This is my favourite too! So delicious.

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Responsible-Data-695@reddit

I tried that a few years ago when I went to NI to visit a friend. Still the best ice cream I've ever tasted.

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dinkidoo7693@reddit

Research local ice-cream vans and ask if they will stop by. Let the kid choose and give him all the sprinkles and sauces and chocolate flakes. And that way everyone else at the BBQ can have what they like too. The local ice-cream van man made a special stop for my mates aunty who beat breast cancer last September so it's definitely worth contacting them.

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sometimesnowing@reddit

This is a great idea, alternative is to set up a mini ice cream sundae station, couple flavours of ice-cream, toppings, sweets, sprinkles, can of whipped cream etc. Ive done this at kids parties before and they absolutely love it, go nuts putting together a monstrosity of sugar and colour.

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minimalisticgem@reddit

Ah I literally just suggested the same thing! I think it’s a great idea, especially if others at the BBQ are also willing to purchase ice creams! It would be a good exchange

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DKED_1234@reddit

I think this will make his day!

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Zubi_Q@reddit

I'm really partial to choc fudge brownie from Ben and Jerry's

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potatan@reddit

Once, about 15 years ago, I found a tub of Tate and Lyle's Golden Syrup ice cream with real cream and it was possibly the most delicious thing I've ever tasted. Never seen it since - it's like they discontinued it because it was too dangerous for consumption

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ilovecats87@reddit

I'm almost certain I've seen it in Iceland at some point.

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potatan@reddit

Was it 15 years ago?

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ilovecats87@reddit

Bit more recent than that... I THINK. 🤣

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miz_moon@reddit

Ben and Jerry’s phish food, their vegan peanut butter, brownie and pretzel one is amazing too

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Smuze13@reddit

Up in Nantwich there’s a magic ex dairy farm that makes absolutely fantastic ice cream, my favourite was Yum Yum, which was a mix of toffees and chocolate. Now I’m in Devon I’ve been introduced to Hockin’s ice cream, based in Appledore on the N Devon coast. They only do vanilla and it’s sublime.

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CountOk9802@reddit

Ben and Jerry’s have all the best flavours! What does he like best? Marshmallow? Chocolate, strawberries? You can so many different delicious variations. Plus, even his fave chocolate bar- they might have ice creams for that?

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Environmental_Mix944@reddit

Get a wide variety of different ones such as vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, mint choc chip, caramel, raspberry ripple, honeycomb, etc. You could get a bunch of those small tubs. Don’t forget all the extras (e.g. sauces, flakes, cones, etc).

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darkerthanmysoul@reddit

Birthday cake flavour BUT I only like it from Milk Maids farm near me. Otherwise I will be plain and have vanilla with raspberry sauce. It’s so underrated.

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Scott_EFC@reddit

I had a Biscoff one a few weeks ago, that's the best I've ever tasted.

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Loud_Low_9846@reddit

A branded tub of clotted cream vanilla ice cream with an option of adding some double cream over the top too. Strawberry flavour would be the next best.

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furstimus@reddit

The only real answer

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Working-Sherbet8676@reddit

If you’re near Bristol, Cardiff, Oxford or Selfridges in Oxford St, Swoon Gelato is amazing! My favourite is a scoop of pistachio and a scoop of hazelnut in a cone. If you’re looking for supermarket ice cream, you can’t beat Haagen Dazs strawberry shortcake.

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WhiteKnightPrimal@reddit

For me? Chocolate. I always love some chocolate ice cream. Even better if it's my favourite triple chocolate from Morrisons. But ice cream flavours are individual preferences. What you should do is buy multiple different flavours, and let the kid try all of them until he chooses his favourite flavour for himself. Get all the adults favourites plus a few more, unless the adults cover a lot of them, and just let the kid have a spoonful of each flavour till he finds the one he likes best.

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Hot_Success_7986@reddit

Cornish ice cream is the best, but even better is Cornish hokey pokey ice cream. There's a recipe here[hokey pokey ice cream](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/honeycomb-ice-cream) The brand you buy is Roskilly's it's absolutely delicious and beats every other ice cream by miles.

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SilverellaUK@reddit

I saw other people recommending honeycomb and I was thinking "Don't they know it's called Hokey Pokey?"

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marquis_de_ersatz@reddit

They call it that in new Zealand

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SilverellaUK@reddit

I know.🙂

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PomegranateIcy7369@reddit

My favourite is Häagen-Dazs Strawberries and Cream. With a topping of whipped cream, roasted hazelnuts, cookie crumbs and strawberry jam.

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ThisChangingMan@reddit

Vienetta

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Forest-Dane@reddit

The best flavour is the one you like the most. My mum has leukaemia and she has to have meal supplements with ice cream in to build her up. She like the cheap nasty vanilla stuff

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ThisChangingMan@reddit

The only correct answer Funny Feet! It’s not the flavour with kids it’s the novelty shape.

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InevitableCarrot4858@reddit

Rhubarb

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BinkyandPain@reddit

I don't know where you live. In South Wales there is an ice cream place called subzero and they do all kinds of flavours. Otherwise I'd say Ben and Jerry's birthday cake or a classic Neopolitan. All 3 flavours in one! Congratulations. I hope he loves every spoonful.

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Exciting-Package-401@reddit

Kids love Ben & Jerry's, they have so many fun flavors and they are quite trendy as far as ice creams go! Also you can get things called mini moon mochi which are like chewy soft ice cream dumpling things, which are super fun and are great for parties! And they will sit out longer if your having a buffet kind of thing!

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Tana1234@reddit

It's a kid so any ice cream will most likely do, but just fo the supermarket and pick up some fun ones

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trudytuder@reddit

Green and Blacks dark chocolate ice cream at Asda.

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Throwaway_6543867@reddit

Coffee.

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IncaSword@reddit

This calls out "Ice Cream Smorgåsbord"!

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lindzy202@reddit

If you’re any where near Manchester get anything from gingers comfort emporium and he’ll be happy! Other than that any Waitrose own/coop have really good flavours x

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MelodicAssignment917@reddit

Personally I'd say pistachio, but my son would always go Mint Choc Chip

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SosigDoge@reddit

Butterscotch. Sue me.

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SelectiveScribbler06@reddit

Bluebell's vanilla ice cream. Expensive, but unbeatable.

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dutchcourage-@reddit

Salted Caramel is nice. Kids also love bubble gum. How about going to a desert place and looking at their selection and ask to buy a tub? They often have interesting flavours such ad kinder bueno.

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Mumfiegirl@reddit

Haagan das praline and cream ( I think that’s correct) - bloody gorgeous

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cherryandfizz@reddit

Cookie dough is elite, will never be beaten.

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-xiflado-@reddit

Banoffee ice cream- ben and jerrys

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Diddleymaz@reddit

Rum and raisin. Raspberry ripple.

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cherryandfizz@reddit

OOOH OOH OOH GET AN ICE CREAM CAKE FROM SUBZERO!!!

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FaithlessnessThis307@reddit

Mint chocolate chip in the summer, rum and raisin in the winter

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marquis_de_ersatz@reddit

Mackies honeycomb

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TomYumHaggis@reddit

Mackies Honeycomb

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Kayanne1990@reddit

It's a controversial take, but coconut.

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cicciozolfo@reddit

Vanilla and chocolate. Everybody love it.

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Leifang666@reddit

Mint chocolate chip is my favourite. If he loves a particular fruit, a good quality ice cream in that flavour would be my recommendation. Or you could treat him with neopolitan so he can try three flavours at once.

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Howthehelldoido@reddit

Every single one you can find. Hell, I'll chuck you £20 to buy some. Always cracking news to hear someone, especially a child has beaten Cancer.

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Kaiisim@reddit

_all of them_ Just go and spend a ridiculous amount on far too much ice cream. Every single flavour. Way too much for any of you to eat. Go completely overboard. It'll be hilarious

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WickedWitchWestend@reddit

yeah, and any left overs can be frozen ;)

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magicmango2104@reddit

This was my thought to. The poor kid has been through so much get him the lot and loads of topping and sauces, let him try them all! If op set up a fund me page I'd be happy to chip in to make him a great memory

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alfiesred47@reddit

Yep, two years of incredibly tough willpower and treatment, but one ice cream? Nah. Get them all. Something as brilliant as being given the all clear deserves a day to remember

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Apidium@reddit

Honestly you need either a spread of assorted ice cream or convince the local ice cream van to pop round. The latter is much more impressive to kids I think

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Inner_Vibe@reddit

Teen spunk flavour

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Anxious-Molasses9456@reddit

Salted caramel Dulce de leche

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faddiuscapitalus@reddit

Talking my language

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faddiuscapitalus@reddit

I like salted caramel

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Cfro199@reddit

I’m currently addicted to Haagan Daaz Caramel biscuit and cream (with lotus Biscoff)

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Raephstel@reddit

Mint chocolate chip.

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socksdadsandsleaze@reddit

Good old vanilla.

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Angrypenguinwaddle96@reddit

Crème egg cornetto.

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Accurate-Book-4737@reddit

Cornish clotted cream ice cream is my favourite Although my home-made ice cream.is pretty spectacular!

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BirdieStitching@reddit

If you live in South Wales take him to a Joe's to get their fresh vanilla ice-cream, it's the best ice-cream in the world.

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FigTechnical8043@reddit

Ben and jerrys Phish Food. CHocolate, Vanilla, marshmallow, chocolate chunks and sauce.

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PrettyProgrammer9017@reddit

Summertime ice cream is really nice (made by suncream) Also Mackie’s

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youdontknowmeyouknow@reddit

Pistachio! Underrated and delicious. Also worth a look for local ice cream makers. There’s a gorgeous place in Sheringham, Norfolk called Ronaldo’s which makes amazing treats.

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M3N1kk1@reddit

I’d arrange for an ice cream van to turn up in front of your house. Some will take requests, so perhaps you could call around and see if any of your local ones would come on the day of bbq so you can let him choose or just get the biggest ice cream, flake, sprinkle and sauce combo.

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Caramel4life@reddit

Pistachio, Vanilla and strawberry

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KnOcKdOfF@reddit

Tutti fruit

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Not_So_Busy_Bee@reddit

It’s very subjective so just let him sample them all in tiny amounts first.

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probablyaythrowaway@reddit

Mint vienetta

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BritshFartFoundation@reddit

How old is your godson? If he's younger, grab a selection of fun Ben and Jerry's flavours. If he's an adult, some fancy local ones made with clotted cream etc. would be good.

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Few-Opportunity2204@reddit

Joe's ice cream in Swansea

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YouIntSeenMeRoight@reddit

This. A thousand times this. Awesome Coffee Nut Sundae will blow your mind.

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hallerz87@reddit

I like good vanilla ice cream, otherwise mint choc chip is my go to.

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Glad_Possibility7937@reddit

Clotted cream

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ewokkiller69@reddit

Get loads of different flavours. Why limit to one! Bubblegum, chocolate, Madagascan vanilla, pistachio, Mackies, ambrosia custard flavour. Just get loads, the dudes been through hell, spoil the hell out of him.

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robrobxD@reddit

Honeycomb crunch, no question.

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Own_Television_6424@reddit

Cornish ice cream is the best.

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Valuable-Wallaby-167@reddit

Where are you at? The best ice cream is often local. But I'd say go with a ton of flavours and sprinkles and stuff and let him go to town.

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garyisaunicorn@reddit

Replying to agree: loads of sprinkles and sauces!

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nattellinya@reddit

Agree!! Go to a local place, get more smaller pots of flavours so kiddo can eat ALL the ice cream!

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Playful_Nature2131@reddit

In seaside towns, we have sorbet topped Mr Whippys they're amazing. I'd maybe go to an ice cream parlour and get several kinds of the unique flavours. Considering the circumstance the proprietors may be willing to help you out with a few tubs. Personally, white chocolate ice cream with milk chocolate chunks and caramel sauce is my favourite on days where I don't care that I'm lactose intolerant 🤣 or not too worried about getting diabetes

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Overall_Cup_2579@reddit

Ben & Jerry phish food

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Seasidedan@reddit

Mint choc chip, the best.

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Zygersaf@reddit

This sounds like the kind of celebration where you just say "fuck it" and buy every flavour!

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PigeonInaHailstorm@reddit

Shepards pie.

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BellamyRFC54@reddit

Vanilla

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emmylouanne@reddit

Agree on hiring either an ice cream van or one of the gelato ones that people get for weddings. Otherwise I’m a Phish Food fan. Too sweet for some people but I think perfect.

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Away_Ice_4788@reddit

Maybe do a range of fancy toppings and a flavour everyone will like

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NotAllHerosEatCreps@reddit

The are more recommendations for pizza in Northern Ireland than for Ben and jerries in this ice cream thread 😂. First time I've felt proud to be British in a long time. B&J sucks.

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Simple-Ad-81@reddit

Cookies and cream for the win. And yay

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Artistic-Ad3268@reddit

Co op used to sell pots of mango icecream with raspberry swirls and it was the nicest icecream I'd ever eaten but I can never find it now 😫

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Juicy_02@reddit

All the good flavours have been recommended already but just wanted to say how bloody excellent it is your godson best cancer. Get that little legend as much mint choc chip as he can eat.

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Vickyinredditland@reddit

Hi, assuming your godson is a child, I'm a mum of 3 so I've served ice cream to countless children at BBQs and parties over the years and without a doubt what they like best is make your own sundaes. You can just go for nice, plain vanilla ice cream, Kellys or Mackie's are good, or you can also get simple chocolate, strawberry etc. But then add loads of little dishes of toppings, think flake bars, smarties/m &ms, maltesers, marshmallows, sprinkles, strawberries, raspberries, banana, some ice cream sauces, and squirty cream. then just scoop some ice cream for the kid and let him go wild with the toppings.

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Slight-Winner-8597@reddit

Always get a good vanilla, chocolate, fruity, and mint, and "candied" the sweet caramels or one with crunchy bits. Maybe get him a lot of little single serve pots! Hagen daaz does nice ones, a little pricey, but for that warrior, ice cream has no budget.

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Tacklestiffener@reddit

Mint choc chip for easy availability. Pistachio is up there for me. In Rome our hotel was next to a 100 year old ice cream factory. They had an amazing choice but my favourite (I may have visited more than once) was licorice.

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AvengerHillman@reddit

Very hard to find in the UK but I also love licorice ice cream.

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heavenhelpyou@reddit

Bubblegum!

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Berookes@reddit

Clotted cream or good quality vanilla ice cream is unmatched

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StealthyUltralisk@reddit

The best flavour is quantity. Get a big selection!!!

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DirtyBinWater@reddit

I know the big brands are good (kellys and Haagen daaz) but my family love mackies or even just m&s own brand is really nive

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Chiccheshirechick@reddit

Snugburys vanilla ! Glad he’s got the all clear … that’s brilliant news.

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MintyMarlfox@reddit

Depends on what flavours you like in general. Personally love clotted cream ice cream, as well as blackcurrant and raspberry riple. Ben and Jerrys Phish food is great as well.

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PM-ME-YOUR-DIGIMON@reddit

Whatever icecream you pick make sure you get some sprinkles and sauces to go with it!

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hardy_@reddit

If he’s young you can’t go wrong with chocolate tbh, maybe Ben and Jerrys choc fudge brownie

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Mrmrmckay@reddit

There is no such thing. Ice cream is gross and shouldnt be made 😤😤😤

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SketchupandFries@reddit

There's a Gelato place in Brighton that I can't walk past without a tub. I dont have much of a sweet tooth but their pistachio js the greatest thing I've ever eaten.

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biggesteegit@reddit

Go for a few different flavours. Chemotherapy can do strange things to your taste buds. Well done to the lad, I hope he has a great time.

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jj20021988@reddit

Yes I second this! Or maybe third! My son eats strong flavours since treatment, jalapeños on everything spicier the sauce the better etc x

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Hot_Success_7986@reddit

Very true.

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idontlikemondays321@reddit

Buy him them all. Little dude deserves it

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Manifestival1@reddit

My favourites are Macadamia Nut Brittle and Ben & Jerry's cookie dough. Carte Dor New York cheesecake also, and Magnums, Feasts.. to name a few. A good salted caramel should also feature somewhere.

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jj20021988@reddit

Sorry but 2 years in the uk? It’s 2 for girls 3 for boys usually Also well done little one I’m so glad you beat it Also mint choc chip

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QuirkyFrenchLassie@reddit

If you can get your hands on an ice cream maker, you can ruffle up a few batches of homemade ice cream. Vanilla. And raspberry ripple would be easy if you add fruit to it. Same as caramel, which you can easily do a no churn version of with two "ingredients"

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KatVanWall@reddit

A range of different flavours and textures, because kids can be a bit funny about textures sometimes. Some people really dislike ice cream with ‘inclusions’. So maybe give the kids the option. My personal faves are vanilla, salted caramel and pistachio - but that doesn’t mean a child would like those! I also had a gorgeous blackcurrant and liquorice flavour once.

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MiseOnlyMise@reddit

Ben and Jerry's. The flavour is irrelevant it's all fantastic. I love ice-cream ALL ice-cream. I've not tried any savoury ones but I've tried every ice-cream you can buy in the UK and Ireland and have eaten it in several other countries so I feel well set to answer this. Plus I don't tolerate lactose well and end up in agony but it doesn't stop my devotion to ice-cream. If I ever take out and go on a rampage across America getting the death penalty I will ask for ice-cream for my last meal. The B&J experience adds different textures and flavours to the ice-cream. The ones with the caramel center, swirls I think, are next level creamy addiction. There's a wide variety of kinds and I think you'd be hard pushed to be disappointed with them. Mind you, I don't think you can go too far wrong as long as you maybe avoid rum and raisin. Congratulations to him on regaining his health. I'm sure it's a great relief to all.

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TrivialBanal@reddit

If you can find it. Brown Bread ice-cream. I think it was big in the 70s. It's pretty rare now, but we'll worth looking for. It's Irish soda bread, crumbed, tossed in sugar and spices, toasted and added to vanilla ice-cream. Something wonderful happens when the flavours mix in the freezer. It tastes like nothing else.

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perro_abandonado@reddit

He’s 2 so it’s not like he’s going to be an ice cream connoisseur. I’d just stick with chocolate, strawberry and vanilla. Everyone likes at least one of those flavours. Get it from somewhere that does real dairy icecream and just avoid the basic walls stuff.

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Ywain1203@reddit

Sidoli's mint choc chip

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Hot-Ice-7336@reddit

Waitrose banoffee pie icecream is the only icecream I can eat half a tub of

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Wiky26@reddit

I love a lot of these suggestions but depending on age you might also consider the ‘kiddy’ ice cream flavours, a lot of these are a bit mature… Definitely what I prefer now, but when I was 10 I was a die hard bubblegum ice cream flavour fan. Wouldn’t go near it today, but definitely something to consider 😅

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laeiylaa@reddit

Mint chocolate chip, chocolate, Neapolitan, then get all the good Hagen dazs and Tom and Jerry’s

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fluffypuppycorn@reddit

Neopolitan! Then he can have a choice of three flavours! This is such wonderful news 💛

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championsOfEu1221@reddit

Kids tend to love bubblegum flavour, it's unique and looks fun!

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EmbroidedBumblebee@reddit

Neopolitan has chocolate strawberry and vanilla, while it's quite a basic choice you can't go wrong with it and good quality ice-cream is best kept simple in my opinion

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eyeball-beesting@reddit

You should make a little ice-cream station with vanilla, strawberry and chocolate ice-cream. You should have cones, sauce, flakes and different sprinkles so he can design his own cone.

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pocahontasjane@reddit

Splash out and either hire an ice cream van so he can have his fill of whatever flavour he wants, or just buy a bunch of flavours but good quality ones. Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, Honeycomb, Mint Choc Chip, see if they have any combo flavours like Nutella or Reeses etc. I love mixing chocolate with honeycomb to make a crunchie ice cream. Get different toppings and syrups too. Let lil man go to town. Congratulations to him and I hope his future is full of ice cream and fun times.

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just_a_girl_23@reddit

BANANA! My god, banana ice cream is \*chef's kiss\* even if it's not a fancy one. So hard to find someone selling it though!

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excitedbynaps@reddit

How old is your godson? A lot of the flavour suggestions on here (although great) are a bit grown up for a child! If the ice cream van option that a few have suggested isnt available, I think Ben and Jerrys would be a good shout - just because there's lots of nonsense going on in them. Choc fudge brownie is my personal fave, but they also do mini tubs and ice cream sandwiches. Although maybe a variety of ice cream lollies like magnums would be a good idea to have as an easy to hold snack for everyone to indulge in

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SilverellaUK@reddit

If we're talking ice cream lollies, Aldi's raspberry and white chocolate are lovely.

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emmiekira@reddit

Ben and Jerry's half baked, cookie dough and chocolate brownies, absolute winner imo

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Bufobufolover24@reddit

Don’t know where you are/how hard it would be to get hold of. Farmer toms Cornish clotted cream icecream, or their chocolate one. Absolutely incredible, unfortunately I’ve just found out I’m lactose intolerant… Any locally made clotted cream icecream will be better than the rubbish they sell in shops. I will say that Hagen daas is very good though.

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SkipsH@reddit

Rum and raisin

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comprehenbrick@reddit

Pistachio / Banana / Mint chip

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kat13gall@reddit

Crush up maltesers and mix with softened vanilla ice cream then pop back into the freezer until needed.

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UnwittingPlantKiller@reddit

That’s great! What age is he? I think kids generally prefer chocolate flavours compared to more sophisticated ones. I think you can’t go wrong with various tubs of Ben and Jerrys.

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Serious_Escape_5438@reddit

Yeah, my kid wouldn't care about fancy vanilla or anything. Not that she likes chocolate flavour either, but she'd enjoyed sprinkles and marshmallows on pretty much any basic vanilla or strawberry, or she likes weird blue ones. But an older child might have more sophisticated tastes.

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UnwittingPlantKiller@reddit

I forgot about how much joy topping brought me as a kid!

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Different-Use-5185@reddit

Ben and Jerrys half baked is so underrated. As a fellow leukaemia survivor, please give the lad a high five from me! 🖐️

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awardwinningbanana@reddit

Neopolitan- he'll get to try 3 flavours at once!

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bahumat42@reddit

2 of which are bad versions of those flavours

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MinniJummbo@reddit

Go for classic vanilla, bro. Can't go wrong with a timeless flavor for a special occasion!

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Nicodom@reddit

The one with pop rocks in it and alot of flavoured syrup, and hundred and thousands and flakes, 🤤

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kiwid3@reddit

Anything thats vanilla with something added - cookie dough, oreo, choc chips etc

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MoanyTonyBalony@reddit

Turkish Delight from a local place but I doubt it would go down well with kids. Some kind of chocolate or bubblegum seems to be popular with my youngest

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CoatLast@reddit

My personal favourite is Waitrose Belgian white chocolate.

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ghostoftommyknocker@reddit

He's beaten leukemia and he doesn't know what he likes? Do platter of multiple different flavours. Just a spoonful of each flavour you've bought (you don't want to get him sick from too much ice-cream!) Give him the rainbow and let him decide which ones he likes!

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Athleticathiest82@reddit

Irn bru

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jlb8@reddit

It's more about the ice cream than the flavour. Anything from Chin Chin Labs, Gelupo or La Gelateria will hit the spot perfectly.

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Phoenyx_wilson@reddit

This might be contrivertal but cream egg ice cream all Iceland does a blackjack icecream

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fat_alchoholic_dude@reddit

Can always make a day trip somewhere, with one of the highlights being a visit to an ice cream parlour: [Ice Cream Parlours](https://www.enjoytravel.com/en/travel-news/best-of-british/uk-ice-cream)

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minimalisticgem@reddit

Maybe you could email a local ice cream delivery van and tell them about the situation? They may be willing to stop buy your house so your kid can choose his ice cream with all the magic that is associated with the truck :) If not, Ben and jerrys is always a fun choice.

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IndelibleIguana@reddit

Lidl fish food or Hagen Das strawberry cheesecake.

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Yameenboi@reddit

Pistachio

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PresentationFit1729@reddit

Rum and raisin

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burphambelle@reddit

Kids are funny about flavours. Half of my little ones will only have vanilla or strawberry. One will only have bubble gum because it makes his tongue blue. One loves unicorn flavour (everything with sprinkles), one won't eat anything with lumps in like honeycomb or choc chip. So get a kiddy focused selection if he is under 10. Maybe get one of those wedding ice cream carts.

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JarJarBinksSucks@reddit

All of them!

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DrHenryWu@reddit

Good quality vanilla ice cream without all the unnecessary gums and other additives

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Bugsandgrubs@reddit

Bubblegum

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Nedonomicon@reddit

Really good quality vanilla ice cream . Tbh it’s all about the toppings make that lad the most ridiculous ice cream sundae ever!

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Papertache@reddit

Mackie's Ice cream and maybe another flavour like chocolate, and set up an ice cream bar. Get all the sprinkles, sauces and toppings you can think of.

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maldax_@reddit

Rum and Raisin, it's too good for kids! Lots of good ice-cream places can't sell it to kids because it might be over 0.5 Alc

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realmofconfusion@reddit

Best ice cream i ever had was many years ago at an ice cream parlour that had opened in Harrogate. 50 flavours to choose from, with many changing on a weekly basis. The best one i ever had there was called Tiger Stripe and it was an orange ice cream with chocolate fudge swirled through it. Is there anyone local to you who might be able to whip up a custom batch for such a worthy cause?

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purrcthrowa@reddit

ALL OF THEM C'mon, guy's been through a lot. If he's not puking up a rainbow river of flavours at the end of his BBQ you haven't done your job properly. I'd make him the world's biggest sundae, with at least 7 different flavours (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, mint choc chip, rum 'n' raisin, raspberry ripple and banana), a ton of squirty cream and at least 5 99 flakes.

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inspectorgadget9999@reddit

Id go with quantity over quality. Your godson won't remember if it's Madagascan vanilla or not, but he will remember if it was bigger than his head. With a flake, and sprinkles and chocolate sauce, and chopped nuts

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GakSplat@reddit

Fantastic news about your godson! 🎉 Personally, my favourite is strawberry.

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LimitFree4775@reddit

For him? Every single flavour you can get your hands on! Ice cream party for everyone!

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karateninjazombie@reddit

If you can find it Movenpick icecream. 2 scoops banana to 1 chocolate is 👌. That said all their flavours are really good. The above is my personal favourite.

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Cheeslord2@reddit

Mint choc chip.

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smokeyeyeandjeans@reddit

Local ice cream, preferably from an Italian sounding place would be my bet. Then you could get toppings - chocolate buttons, marshmallows, smarties, various flavours of sauce. Depending on his age I think kids living the freedom of mixing things and going freestyle.

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Twisted_paperclips@reddit

See if you have a local gelato or ice cream parlour and buy a few tubs of various flavours - ask what the most popular ones are. Personally, hazelnut, Stracciatella, blue bubblegum or plain vanilla are my go-to.

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Generico6190@reddit

Good quality cornish ice cream can not be beaten

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UserCannotBeVerified@reddit

Get a few different tubs or just go for a big tub of neapolitan (strawberry vanilla chacolate) and get loads of sprinkles and marshmallows and sauces and cones/wafers to eat it all with and have an ice cream party where everyone can decorate/build whatever ice-cream they can think of :)

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RalfyRoo@reddit

Are there any ice cream parlours nearby? You’ve never seen a happier kid than one that’s faced with 50+ different colours and flavours and they get to take their pick!

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Voca1JAY@reddit

Really good quality bubble gum

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HisLoba97@reddit

I like coconut icecream

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doubledgravity@reddit

Raspberry Ripple will never be beaten. It got me through the seventies and eighties.

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Similar-Ad-9106@reddit

My kids love haagen daaz cookies and cream. I love their salted caramel. But any Joe's ice cream from Wales is the best!!

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Mjukplister@reddit

Jude’s vanilla .

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DameKumquat@reddit

Get a freezer and loads of wee tubs from a local dairy. Our Cow Molly if near Sheffield, lots in the West Country, fair few covering London.

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zekegeo@reddit

Haagen Dazs Pralines & Cream has been my go-to ever since I was a young child.

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Speccy97@reddit

Just vanilla with a bit of Scottish tablet through it. Absolutely wonderful

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quittoexit1@reddit

tablet is sugary hell

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Speccy97@reddit

Mmm but so good

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quittoexit1@reddit

You do you but I was raised on that stuff and I'll be happy to never have it again :)

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Bring_back_Apollo@reddit

Vanilla, chocolate, mint choc, vanilla and honeycomb. Any other flavour is an aberration.

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Ok-Lack4735@reddit

I reckon tons of flavours, sprinkles, sauces, chocolate bits, glitter etc would go down really well. Maybe some brownie bites and/or cornflake clusters etc. I'd pretty much buy the baking aisle of all of your local supermarkets out, as well as some normal and some exciting flavours of ice cream. Set the sprinkles etc out in bowls (maybe funky ones like paw patrol depending on age) and make a super version of the pizza hut ice cream station.

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ImaginaryAcadia4474@reddit

Tablet

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MahatmaAndhi@reddit

I'd buy Neapolitan and cover more bases.

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pajamakitten@reddit

Banoffee.

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justdont7133@reddit

See if you have a farm shop near you where they have local ice cream. I'd make a better version of the ice cream station you get in Pizza Hut with loads of toppings and sauces and stuff for him to put together

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btrudgill@reddit

My favourite is very specific, Kelly's strawberry ice cream. So creamy and chunks of real strawberry.

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NuraThorne@reddit

Butterscotch or honeycomb.

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DeathblowMateria@reddit

I always go back to raspberry ripple

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T_raltixx@reddit

Rum and Raisin or Strawberry.

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SleepFlower80@reddit

I have a couple of favourites, depending on my mood: mint choc chip, pistachio (but it has to be a really good, expensive gelato), raspberry ripple, salted caramel. Chocolate ice cream, though, can fuck off.

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Original-Carpet2451@reddit

Great news about your godson. I'm obsessed with ice cream. I both make it and buy it regularly (I'm making some today!) Buying-wise, my current crush is Ben & Jerry Peanut Butter Cup. Making, my favourite flavour is citrus and cardamom.

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Most_Alternative_464@reddit

Citrus and cardomom sounds divine! Definitely love peanut buttercup too!

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ArchonBeast@reddit

Joe's ice cream - bubblegum

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Robotadept@reddit

If you have a local ice cream shop that’s probably your best bet It depends on how old your godson is as well but you may be able to get a local ice cream van to pull up outside just for the novelty of it If he wants flavour try a good quality chocolate or mint choc chip they go down well

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KingKhram@reddit

Vanilla with actual vanilla used will always be my favourite

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ShineAtom@reddit

Is there a local ice cream maker? Because if so, and it gets rave reviews, go there with an insulated bag or three and get several/lots of different flavours. Just google "best ice cream (your area)" and see what pops up. My faves are coffee, chocolate, caramel, raspberry, pistachio, mango, fruits of the forest, cherry, mint choc, vanilla. I think you get it, I love icecream and there are so many fab flavours out there so I can't recommend one above the others!

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Entire_Elk_2814@reddit

I always get the impression that kids don’t really appreciate good quality food. You might be better off getting him something he’s used to. Walls or whatever.

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CarCahs@reddit

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ShowerAlarmed5397@reddit

Butterscotch

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novocast@reddit

Pistachio. But see what locally is rated.

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elplacerguy@reddit

A really good *rum and raisin* is simply unmatched.

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Houseofsun5@reddit

Toffee chocolate swirl.

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RafRafRafRaf@reddit

Take a good quality cool bag to a decent sized supermarket so it won't melt on the way home, and get a lot of little pots of different flavours, hunt down some fancy chocolate or fudge sauce (the kind you can heat up), a handful of different toppings - chopped nuts, sprinkles etc - let him make his own sundaes. Have fun!

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UrMomDotCom666@reddit

strawberries and cream

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LondonCycling@reddit

Special Brew.

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MrFleeg@reddit

Congrats. Cheese. Definitely cheese flavour. Not joking.

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