McConnell's Review

Sunday, October 6th

2024 Ice Cream Club Reviews

McConnell's

• Selection: 4 pints per month
• Priced from $195 for 3 months to $780 for 12 months
• Shipping is included in the price
• Club can last for 3, 6, or 12 months
• "A+” rated and accredited by the BBB
• In business for over 70 years

For over seven decades, McConnell's of California has focused on providing top-quality ice cream, using many of the same farms and sources over all that time to focus on being sustainable, local, and organic where possible. All of the milk used in McConnell's ice cream comes from local dairy co-ops in California, which is grass-grazed and free of hormones and antibiotics. And, you'll never find stabilizers, fillers, or preservatives in "the creamiest, cleanest ice cream in the business”.

Fun flavor combos

Your Pint of the Month Club from McConnell's will come with a curated selection of four flavors, drawn from their everyday menu as well as their newest and limited edition releases. What are some of the flavors you could see in your monthly ice cream box? How about Matcha Coconut Crisp, Organic Golden State Vanilla, Eureka Lemon & Marionberries, Honey & Cornbread Cookies, or Garrison Brothers Whiskey & Pecan Pralines? You can also drop by the company's Instagram page if you want a peek into what flavors might be releasing soon.

Skip a month whenever needed

Like many ice cream clubs we evaluated, McConnell's doesn't let you swap out flavors if there's one scheduled that you don't like - but it's no problem to skip a delivery for any reason (like scheduling too).

Exceptional value

McConnell's ice cream club is much more affordable than you might expect, given the high quality (and often organic profile) of the product: you'll pay $195 for a three-month plan, $389 for a six-month membership, and $780 for a full year. All Pint of the Month Clubs here include shipping in the cost, making this one of the best values for the money among all of the subscriptions in our review.

Decent for gift-giving

If you want to send the Pint of the Month Club as a gift, add a gift note during checkout and be sure to put their email address in the recipient email field. Just be aware that the actual tracking information is only sent to the purchaser, so you'll need to forward that to your lucky friend or family member who'll be getting the ice cream. They'll still get a monthly reminder and flavor announcement, so they'll be able to skip any deliveries they choose.

Committed to customers

McConnell's doesn't spell out a specific satisfaction guarantee - but after 70+ years and being a third-generation company, do they really need to? They simply state that if there's a mistake on their end or if a transportation delay affects the quality of their ice cream, let them know and they'll be happy to make it right. Period. That commitment is clearly honored, if this company's perfect rating and accreditation from the Better Business Bureau are any indication.

You'll love the taste

Although there isn't a lot of buzz about McConnell's ice cream club specifically, it won't take you long to find lots of praise from loyal customers for the frozen novelties themselves. Whether your Pint of the Month flavors come from the day-to-day classics or the newest releases, you're sure to love the texture and expertly-crafted blending of the ice cream base itself with the corresponding elements (like berries or cookie pieces).

Fantastic all-around ice cream club

We love supporting locally-focused businesses with a long history of quality products, and McConnell's ice cream is the perfect match for that. Their Pint of the Month Club is an ideal representation of where value meets attention to detail, from the thoughtful sourcing of ingredients to an ever-changing menu that keeps foodies on their toes (in the best ways). This is one of our most recommended picks among ice cream clubs, and we invite you to give McConnell's a try.