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The most popular ice cream flavors include vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, cookies and cream, mint chocolate chip, rocky road, butter pecan, and cookie dough. Many local shops also offer seasonal and creative specialty flavors.
Ice cream has a higher fat content (at least 10% butterfat) and is churned quickly with air incorporated, making it lighter and fluffier. Gelato is churned more slowly with less air and lower fat, giving it a denser, silkier texture and more intense flavor. Gelato is also served at a slightly warmer temperature.
Most ice cream shops are open afternoons and evenings, typically noon to 9 or 10pm. Some shops keep extended summer hours. ChooseMy.Food shows currently open ice cream shops near you in real time — click 'Find Ice Cream Now' to see what's open.