McConnell's Fine Ice Creams has been delighting Santa Barbara since 1949 with its creamy, small-batch ice creams made from local ingredients, featuring both classic and adventurous flavors like Earl Grey and Marionberry.
"McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams has collaborated with See’s Candies to create four new flavors: Vanilla with California Brittle, salt-roasted almonds, and chocolate ganache ribbons; Coffee with Molasses Chips; Chocolate with Polar Bear Paws; and Banana Cream with Toffee-ettes. These flavors are available at all McConnell’s locations or can be ordered online for nationwide shipping." - Cathy Chaplin
"McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams was founded in Santa Barbara in 1949. Almost 70 years later, they are still making their ice creams in small batches, from scratch, with Central Coast, grass-grazed milk & cream that they pasteurize from raw at their creamery, which is located at The Old Dairy. In addition, they source all other ingredients from local partner farms, artisans, and purveyors. The end result is a rich, perfectly creamy ice cream with all sorts of exciting flavors, such as Sea Salt Cream and Cookies, Eureka Lemon and Marionberries, Toasted Coconut Almond Chip, with more being introduced seasonally. Check out their newest location on State Street, and order yourself something fancy like the La Tortuga or Breakfast of Champions." - Amanda Proudfit
"McConnell's Ice Cream, Santa Barbara by Amanda Proudfit. McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams was founded in Santa Barbara in 1949. Almost 70 years later, they are still making their ice creams in small batches, from scratch, with Central Coast, grass-grazed milk & cream that they pasteurize from raw at their creamery, which is located at The Old Dairy. In addition, they source all other ingredients from local partner farms, artisans, and purveyors. The end result is a rich, perfectly creamy ice cream with all sorts of exciting flavors, such as Sea Salt Cream and Cookies, Eureka Lemon and Marionberries, Toasted Coconut Almond Chip, with more being introduced seasonally. Check out their newest location on State Street, and order yourself something fancy like the La Tortuga or Breakfast of Champions."
"Jon Shook's favorite ice cream spot from Santa Barbara." - Marguerite Imbert
"If you’re a human who hangs out in the frozen foods aisle, you’ve no doubt heard of McConnell’s and might even be eating a pint of their double peanut butter chip as you read this. It’s some of the best ice cream on the West Coast, and a Santa Barbara original. Though the McConnell’s ice cream empire is far-reaching these days, paying homage to its State Street store is a worthy pilgrimage for anyone who enjoys the creamier things in life." - Brant Cox
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