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Hand-Packed vs. Pre-Packed Quarts: What's the Difference?

· Updated · By the Ryan's team

Pre-packed quarts and frozen treats in the case at Ryan's

The only thing better than a scoop at the shop is a freezer with Ryan's already in it. Quarts are how you take homemade ice cream home — and there are two ways to get one.

Hand-packed: your flavor, packed fresh

Ask at the counter and we'll pack a quart of the flavor you're craving, fresh while you wait. If you want your flavor — the one you order every single time — hand-packed is the way to go.

Pre-packed: the grab-and-go option

In a hurry? Pre-packed quarts sit ready in the freezer. The selection rotates, so it's a quick grab-and-go when your flavor happens to be in stock.

Which one should you get?

  • Set on a specific flavor? Hand-packed, made to order.
  • Short on time? Pre-packed — if your flavor's in the freezer, you're out the door in a minute.
  • Stocking up for a party? Call ahead and the team can help with both.

Good to know: Pre-packed selection rotates by flavor and location, so it's worth calling ahead to confirm your flavor is available before you make the trip.

Stock up for movie night

A couple of quarts in the freezer covers family movie nights, birthday desserts, weekend guests, and the 9 p.m. craving that always shows up. Same homemade ice cream as the shop, ready when you are.

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