Also you can save 42% off admission to the best San Francisco attractions with a San Francisco CityPASS. That is one reason why you should consider seeking out and trying one of these babies. M&M's, Cookie Sandwiches With Vanilla Ice Cream, 6 Ct. Add to cart. (909)-988-6556. Thank you It’s-IT for sending me over a little slice of heaven. Well, guess I’m glad I bought some the other day! Ad Choices. If it's not covered in chocolate shell, I'm not interested. 2008-2020 © Misadventures with Andi. But that’s just my opinion. It was the featured flavor last month and they still sell it by the scoop but I can’t find it in the 1.75 quart size anymore. Such a cute pic, Andi. Family is important, how many other ice cream makers are still family-owned and run? Oh I didn’t know they sell them at papa john’s. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 1/1/20) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 1/1/20) and Your California Privacy Rights. I like that when I see an It’s-IT ice cream truck I think of my grandmother, it means that on a weekly basis I am reminded of all the good times I had with her prior to her departure. My family would surely like it especially my son. When It’s-IT reached out to me to offer some of their treats for sampling, I first confessed that I already knew and loved It’s-IT so I wouldn’t really be “sampling.” They said that was okay because they bet I hadn’t tried any of their new flavors, which of course I had not because I love the classic. [Disclosure: I received a dozen complimentary It’s-IT ice cream sandwiches, but as always all opinions are my own. We love to eat, cook and travel for food. But their popularity soon forced them to find a bigger locations and they eventually moved to their current location in Burlingame (where you can visit their store!). Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Wish I still lived in the Bay Area so I could try these…, Where do you live now? Looking to create passive blogging income? @Kristen, I just heard one in a neighborhood in LA two weeks ago and it took me a minute to realize what the noise was! I would have never but coffee flavor and oatmeal flavor together, but it works brilliantly! That was a definite problem. They had two flavors that day, mint and vanilla. These sound delicious! It was two blocks long and fashioned after a boardwalk with independently owned concessions. The cookies really bothered me. I honestly remember them being softer and then you say, yeah, It’s it! Trust me it doesn’t taste better in Bay Area. My favorite IT’S-IT flavors are the ones that provide the most contrast – vanilla, strawberry, and mint, and the green tea one falls right into that same category of a base flavor that stands on its own but blends seamlessly with the sandwich elements. I haven’t had an It’s It in years. You can find locations for purchasing It’s-IT ice cream sandwiches on their website, you can also order online! My strongest memories are associated with food. I’ve never had a problem with the cookies being crumbly, but I usually let mine thaw out a little because really cold ice cream hurts my teeth. August 12, 2019 February 13, 2020 Travel for Kids. Each summer, the migration to camp is marked by herds of 9-year-olds traipsing through San Francisco Airport with giant yellow It’s-It buttons pinned to their jackets. @Esther, funnel cake!? The price was about $3.50, making each a little over a dollar. To revisit this article, select My Account, then View saved stories. Ice cream sandwiches are a welcome treat in the summer or any season when you just want to have a “feel good” time. i’ve seen them countless times in passing. ©2020 Kirbie's Cravings. Your email address will not be published. . For those unfamiliar with the creamy concoction, it combines a scoop of ice cream (originally vanilla), in between two oatmeal cookies dunked in chocolate, aka, it’s pure awesome-ness. It is also a foodie hotspot where people have a discerning palate and appreciate quality. betelfs@hotmail.com. Why is ice cream green? Your email address will not be published. ( Log Out / Our […], […] Posts | July/August > My It’s-It Story > A San Francisco Profile with Sean Timberlake of Punk Domestics > A Trip Report for my […], Your email address will not be published. According to their website, they’ve been serving ice cream sandwiches since 1928. Can’t wait to try this, and I am not an It’s-It fanatic, but I love good green tea ice cream. These look amazing! you’re right – i meant Burlingame. One of my favorite flavors was tutti frutti and I also make them in popsicles. Change ), REVIEW: Green Tea IT’S-IT Ice Cream Sandwich, REVIEW: Optimum Nutrition Cake Bites (All four flavors! But that’s just my personal preference. by the drivers all the time. Terms | Privacy. Now that I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, I can have one anytime I want! Looking forward to trying some of the new flavours someday when I am back in It’s-IT territory. ha ha. The ice cream runs down your arm, the chocolate shell melts onto your fingers, and the chewy oatmeal cookies do their very best to hold the whole thing together. @Steph, so glad you were able to to enjoy it! Not a huge fan of oatmeal raisin to begin with and didn’t like it all frozen with my sandwich. Yum yum! But guess what? I thought I would share a story about a very special ice cream sandwich. I probably won’t be in a hurry to buy them at Vons. Looks yummy it’s ice cream never heard of it but would love to try ..I am going to look to see it this company is located in Atlanta, GA. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Your post reminds me a lot of my childhood. Assemble the ice cream sandwiches (Part 1): Removing two cookies from the freezer at a time, scoop tiny bits of ice cream on the bottom side of one cookie and gently press down with the remaining cookie to create a sandwich. That looks delicious. ( Log Out / If you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission (at no additional cost to you). Content tagged with its-it ice cream sandwich. 8:00AM-12PM (Everyday) The raisins are killer though, since I hate raisins. Then suddenly you find yourself horking down the whole thing in a blur of cookie bits. Sorry this took so long to respond to. The ice cream sandwich is a perfect food, so it feels almost sacrilegious to pick a favorite. It’s-Its were created in San Francisco back in 1928, and they’ve been a regional favorite ever since. This must be corrected immediately. Playland-at-the-Beach closed on a Friday in 1972 and was set to be demolished on Monday. ), or track them down in Costos, Walmarts, and, yep, artisanal grocery stores. I was a bit disappointed with these sandwiches after hearing how good they were. i’m a sucker for those wierd roadside attractions. I’ve passed by the signs for IT’S-IT and have read several blog posts, but have never gotten a chance to visit. Homemade It's-it Ice Cream Sandwich (Makes 8 sandwiches) Make the ice cream ahead or you can use store bought as well. So as you can imagine, trips to see my grandparents were pretty special. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. It’s a great addition to an already fantastic lineup of bay area classics that should be delicious to tea lovers and doubters alike. chocolate chip would be awesome. 4 dollars and 88 cents $4.88 (20.3 cents/FOZ) Great Value Hip Chip Ice Cream Sandwich, 6 Count. I think these cookies are in a fast, deep freeze for a little too long and this effects the cookie. Totally ordering asap!! It’s-Its are surprisingly dense for their size and explosively flavorful—there is no grace in eating one. It’s an It’s-It. RIGHT NOW! Sad to say, I don’t know if I would do that as often if it weren’t for It’s-IT. Required fields are marked *. I didn’t particularly care for the oatmeal cookies and it made it messy to eat with crumbs dropping everywhere. Opinions are always my own and I’ll never promote something I don’t use or believe in. , one thing – you can’t buy it’s it from their factory store, unless you buy a [email protected]$$ case, Good to know. I told them I was writing this post about their mother’s favorite ice cream and I asked my aunts and uncles about their It’s-IT memories. Ice Cream. When thinking of the Bay Area many things come to mind. Also make sure to match up your cookies in advance for consistent size. I chose the vanilla ones. I really want to try it now I’m craving this! According to their website, they’ve been serving ice cream sandwiches since 1928. Green tea ice cream falls into one of two camps – awesome and true to the flavor of beautifully steeped tea, or, weird and overly sweet with a strange maple flavor. A lot of people have felt differently, so if you are curious, and have a distributor nearby, you should check it out for yourself. Otherwise it’s just another ice cream sandwich. . Playland-at-the-Beach was an amusement park at Ocean Beach a little ways down from the Cliffhouse. They were in the freezer section, at the very bottom row, with nothing really to make them stand out. Like most IT’S-IT ice cream flavors it’s not very sweet, which leaves room for the cookies and chocolate coating to do their job driving the sweetness. Our History. Ah, that is interesting to know. And I did notice that the cookie was a bit harder then I remember. The oatmeal cookies are a must for it’s it’s. On my last trip to San Francisco my BFF and I made a special mission to try an It’s-IT. See similar. I understand the need to compete with activated charcoal soft serve, but give me mint or give me nothing. They are few and far between these days! Smooth the ice cream so it is flush with the edge of the cookies using an offset spatula or a knife. Food plays such an important role in my life.