Among the many brands of store-bought vanilla ice cream, only a few can be called the best. We tried and ranked a range of dairy and plant-based confections.

As a kid, I was convinced that when I grew up, I'd have ice cream for dinner every night without anyone stopping me. I imagined mountains of ice cream with exotic flavors like bubblegum, topped with rainbow sprinkles,

Simple and sweet, you can't go wrong with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, except for when it comes to choosing a brand. Here's why this one is our go-to choice.