Häagen-Dazs is best. It's dense white ice cream with a big dairy flavor, a full mint flavor, and lots of crunchy dark-chocolate pieces.

Some brands keep things simple and focus on the best individual ingredients, while others focus on the mix-ins. Ryan Fitzgerald of 1-900-Ice-Cream in Philadelphia says, "If you’re going to spend ...

If you're dairy-free, check out our roundup of the best vegan ice cream options around, and if you're looking for other ways to satisfy your sweet tooth, hit up one of the city's best dessert shops.