Trinh T.
Yelp
Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream is an ice cream shop in Plano that serves up Ben & Jerry's flavors. It's a fantastic stop for the Ben & Jerry's fan who likes like unique flavors.
My Overall Rating - 3 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return)
Atmosphere - Located in a shopping strip, Ben & Jerry's is actually pretty small. You'll find a narrow row of tables (only two people can sit without being crowded) and then the left side houses the many flavors. It's brightly lit but too packed in for my tastes. 1/2 Star.
Service - It was cash only at the time we went. Not a big deal, but cashless patrons should take heed. They only had one worker for a Friday night. Luckily it wasn't too busy, and he was fast and friendly. Now, one thing that was a bonus was that he gave out huge scoops. We ordered kids scoops but they easily could have been regular size. So big we ended up sharing, so thanks Mr. Scoop guy! 1 Star.
Food - So if you love Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, you'll love their flavors as they ONLY carry those flavors. Now they are pretty unique, and they carry more flavors than what you'll find in stores. However, I found that I ended up ordering what I usually get at the store. Therein lies the problem. Like I said, B&J fans will have a ball. But there's something to be said about rolling into an ice cream shop and looking for something completely unique (where you can't buy it anywhere). Plus, you do end up paying a premium vs. just buying a pint at your grocer. 1 Star.
Will I Return? - Only when it's convenient. I've only been here at most twice in the last 10 years. You tend to forget about the flavors when you see it at the store so often. Personally I would rather go to Henry's Ice Cream, Braums, and Baskin Robbins. It's still a safe bet, but ice cream is meant to be enjoyed spontaneously. It's not as fun if you know what the flavors are. 1/2 Star.
My Yelp Rating Scale (Sum of all parts):
1 Star - Atmosphere - Is it a cool dive? Perhaps an upscale place? No matter the type, atmosphere plays a big part and I'll give a star if I like it or thinks it has great charm.
1 Star - Service - You can have a great meal with bad service. But that's also what can make a five star joint drop to four. It's important to the dining experience that service is great and on point.
2 Stars - Food - I'll award up to two stars for the food, since this is the main reason we dine out. Sometimes the extra star is given for value, but it's really all about the food.
1 Star - Will I come back? - If I know for a fact I'll return, I'll give this a star. A place has to make an impression for me to return.
Each Category can be given up to 1 star except food (2 stars) because I consider all these categories important to the overall dining experience. I will sum them up to provide my final Yelp score.