Vanilla ice cream is often considered to be a humdrum choice. It's no wonder, considering a real-life synonym for vanilla is ...

Here's the skinny on eight budget-friendly brands of vanilla ice cream -- still the most popular flavor -- including one vegan option and the best overall.

Labeled as super premium, Straus Family Creamery's Vanilla Bean ice cream belongs to the highest tier of quality ice creams, which has the highest butterfat content and the lowest overrun.