Am I the only one out there who doesn't want to design his own ice cream?

I'm happy to pay for premium scoops (and am spoiled with the options in Boston), but one of the things I want for my money is an inventive flavor combination. For me, the Cold Stone concept falls flat, because none of the ingredients are interesting.

Give me the local stores that sell burnt caramel and fresh garden mint and guinness ice creams, served with a surly New England glare