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Wendyn
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Username: Wendyn
Post Number: 1236
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 11:43 am: |     |
I've never had Cold Stone and I'm looking forward to trying it.
I do think Howard that you seem to be more focused on telling people they should like your product instead of taking customer advice to heart. Obviously your store must be doing something right if it has lines around the block. But to become so defensive if people don't like your product (or even just the available sizes) doesn't seem like a very customer-focused response.
To Alg's point...on Weight Watchers 1/2 cup of ice cream is a portion. If I want to treat myself to premium ice cream, or have my 4 year old (who can't eat that much) get her own cup, I would like the option of getting a smaller size than 6 oz.
Look forward to trying your ice cream (I am a mix-in-aholic). Oh and if you ever want to hold an ice cream taste test with the other stores in the area, I'd be happy to participate.  |
drewdix
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Username: Drewdix
Post Number: 797
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 11:55 am: | |
Howard,
the key word is value-
because to many folks, Edy's (or whatever) might not be as good, but at 1/3 your price is a better value than Cold Stone - you're just not close to three times better.
just my preference.
But again, to each his own- glad you're doing well. |
susan1014
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Username: Susan1014
Post Number: 334
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 11:59 am: | |
Howard,
That is too small for a large size...I don't eat ice cream instead of dinner (and can't handle that large a shot of lactose!)
We go to you occasionally, but honestly, I prefer places where I don't have to negotiate a share with my husband and/or daughter, neither of whom really share my tastes in ice cream.
Glad you are doing well, but not likely to become frequent customers under the current arrangements. Let us know if you come up with solutions for the rest of us. |
susan1014
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Username: Susan1014
Post Number: 335
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 12:00 pm: | |
Strike that, and reverse...
two scoops is too LARGE for a SMALL size
(gotta read better before sending) |
Strings
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Username: Blue_eyes
Post Number: 297
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 1:09 pm: | |
I always order a small and eat about half of it - keep the rest in the freezer. It's good for quite a while without getting freezer burn or a funky taste to it. While I would also prefer a smaller size to begin with, I really don't mind saving some for later.
Also, something tells me that since this is a chain the sizes and prices are controlled elsewhere, though I could be wrong. |
Copperfield
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Username: Copperfield
Post Number: 106
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 4:52 pm: | |
I'm laughing at Ashear's plug for Mack's (which is what Emacks is now called.)
It's become something of a joke for those of us who live in Millburn, because the ice cream is just so darn awful. Even Shop Rite's own is better than what they serve there. (I'm talking about the one on the corner of Millburn Ave & Main St. - not the one in Short Hills across from Wine Library)
Local prediction is that the new Cold Stone (which the entire Copperfield clan loves, btw, Howard) will be jammed continuously, with lines around the block, and since it's a small store, Mack's will pick up quite a bit of the overflow, especially since they have seating, thus allowing them to stay in business a bit longer.
As for the large sizes @ CSC- we usually bring it home and save half, or, if we're in the store, split one between 2 or 3 people. Paying a dollar or two more for CSC is a small indulgence I'll gladly make. |
Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 628
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 5:07 pm: | |
I love Love LOVE Hershey's Moose Tracks (sorry Moose!) just can't get enough... turned my husband and his mom onto it, too.
But you people BACK OFF! It's all MINE!
 grrrrr |
moose
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Username: Moose
Post Number: 194
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 5:10 pm: | |
...I... understand.... |
Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 629
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 5:12 pm: | |
thanks, man.
I knew you would. You're a nice Moose. |
viva
Citizen
Username: Viva
Post Number: 609
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 5:29 pm: | |
i think that stone cold's lines can be partially attributed to the extra long time it takes to put together the order. no? |
spw784
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Username: Spw784
Post Number: 617
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 6:18 pm: | |
Turkey Hill's Creamy Commotions (or is it Concoctions?) line has a Moose Tracks flavor - any comments? |
kellybean
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Username: Kellybean
Post Number: 47
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 11:01 pm: | |
i find the long lines are definantly from the slow service. I like Cold Stone's product but everytime I go in there it takes for ever even if there is no line. They never have lids or bags or something you need. Their sizing is very inconsistant and their product is overpriced. |
sullymw
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Username: Sullymw
Post Number: 452
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 9:15 am: | |
to be fair, often the "slowness" is attributed to the customers who can't decide what they want |
Miss L Toe
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Username: Miss_l_toe
Post Number: 132
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 2:22 pm: | |
Going slightly off topic....my husband came back from Walgreen's last night and I spotted him eating some ice-cream which he'd just bought in there...so I had a taste.
It was the Walgreen's own brand (I didn't know they even had their own brand) called "Scoops - Totally Toffee"....toffee (aka caramel)ice cream with toffee cake and candy crunch.
It is absolutely delicious! Yum, yum, yum.Probably the best flavoured ice-cream I've ever tasted in the US (it's similar to Thornton's 'Toffee Apple' flavour in the UK). I forgot to ask him if it's available in larger sizes as he'd bought the 1 pint size.
It's pushed Haagen Daz 'Dulce tres leches' three milk cakes into second place LOL! |
snshirsch
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Username: Snshirsch
Post Number: 316
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 4:05 pm: | |
Gimme Grunings! |
TK South Orange
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Username: Tk_south_orange
Post Number: 264
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 4:17 pm: | |
MAGGIE MOOS ON RTE 10
TO DIE FOR |
whiffleball
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Username: Whiffleball
Post Number: 28
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 11:26 pm: | |
Maggie Moos is second rate compared to CSC. If you don't like CSC - don't go. You can always get a kids cup. Just the right amount. The kids that work there are pleasant, work fairly fast for teenagers and are always willing to stay past closing for real fans. Carvel in Millburn was always the best. Too bad the landlord got so greedy. Nothing will ever match Grunings. The Top of course. |
kevin
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Username: Kevin
Post Number: 412
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 10:25 am: | |
My (sort of) local favorite is Mark & Julie's homemade ice cream on Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange.
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Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 631
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 11:01 am: | |
spw - I had no idea about Turkey Hill's moose tracks.... must try....stand by for comment.
or as my MIL calls it "bear claws". she got it wrong one day and we'll never let her live it down.
FWIW I have not been to Maggie Moos but have heard good things. |
Sylad
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Username: Sylad
Post Number: 862
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 11:24 am: | |
My opinion is that CSC is a great idea, (although not original) with average execution. Their ice cream is not great, but the taste and consistency is hidden by the mix-in ingredients. I think it is gummy, probably an additive to keep it together during and after the mix-in process.
Macks in Milburn is okay, but nothing like the real Emack & Bolio’s from Boston which now has stores in NYC and other cities.
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Goldyjess
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Username: Goldyjess
Post Number: 21
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 12:41 pm: | |
Howard - or anyone else - does CSC carry frozen yogurt or sorbet? (lactose intolerant, but can eat those!) If yes, what flavors? |
mrosner
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Username: Mrosner
Post Number: 1638
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 12:48 pm: | |
They have sorbet. there is also one sugar free flavor. |
SoOrLady
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Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 1664
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 12:50 pm: | |
Goldy - yes, they have sorbet... not sure about the yogurt. I think I saw raspberry when we were there this week, but I was too focused on Chocolate to notice anything else.  |
sullymw
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Username: Sullymw
Post Number: 455
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 9:21 am: | |
not to change the subject, but does anyone have a killer chocolate cake nearby? |
SoOrLady
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Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 1681
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 9:38 am: | |
Just a few doors down from Cold Stone... visit Cait & Abby's.. while their cakes cost more than, say, COSTCO - for a special occasion, they can't be beat. |
Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 638
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 10:05 am: | |
oooh had a great chocolate ganache from whole foods.....mmmmm..... |
Strings
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Username: Blue_eyes
Post Number: 311
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 10:12 am: | |
Speaking of Whole Foods and Ice Cream - I'm partial to their Soy Delicious "ice cream" that they carry. I stay away from the ones loaded with extra stuff because it's not really that much better for you than regular ice cream, but the regular chocolate, espresso, carob mint and tiger chai flavors are absolutely yummy, low in calories and fat. I don't even buy "real" ice cream to keep in my house any more - my freezer's full of pints of this stuff instead. |
sullymw
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Username: Sullymw
Post Number: 458
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 10:33 am: | |
yes, that Whole Foods cake is good! |
Howard
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Username: Conehead
Post Number: 11
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 10:34 am: | |
Try Cold Stone Chocolate Ganache ice cream cakes, made fresh in the store. We also make custom cakes to order. Mention this post on MOL and receive $3.00 off any cake through January. |
cmontyburns
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Username: Cmontyburns
Post Number: 613
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 10:38 am: | |
I love Cait & Abbey's cakes, but I also wouldn't underestimate the quality of Costco cakes, especially when you're feeding a large crowd. It's not your typical supermarket cake. |
sullymw
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Username: Sullymw
Post Number: 459
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 10:39 am: | |
I like Costco's apple pie |
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