I'd have to say Cold Stone is my second favorite ice cream of all time. (Tillimook being #1).
That said, the flavors and toppings are fantastic, but you can taste just how good it is with a scoop of vanilla. Just great ice cream.
Worth going out of your way. In the San Jose area I watch one open up in a mall and have 2 hour waits during rush/lunch and weekends. unreal, but just that good.
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