I didn’t expect there to be such a clear winner in a taste test of four store-brand vanilla ice creams. However, from the first spoonful of the Kirkland Signature vanilla ice cream, I could tell it was the best of the group.
It had a nice, familiar vanilla flavor, but its texture set it apart. It was extremely creamy but not too heavy — almost like a soft serve. I talked my wife into taste-testing all four brands the day after I did, and she also identified Kirkland Signature’s ice cream as the best.
If you’re planning a summer barbecue and looking for an easy dessert, this is the ice cream I’d recommend.
It would work well independently or in a sundae, and there’s definitely enough of it in a container to please a crowd. Whenever freezer space allows, we’ll be keeping this ice cream stocked.
This story was originally published on July 9, 2024, and most recently updated on May 6, 2026.