Surreal Creamery

Delicious icecream, the serving sizes and topping selections are surreal for the prices. America, right? Don't get to say that often in City of New York. I'm into the matcha flavor. Worthwhile spot for a treat.

Surreal Creamery has to be a hidden gem tucked away. Their ice cream floats and ice cream in mason jars presents an uncommon but practical idea of packaging for its customers. While I was skeptical at first, the ice cream at Surreal turned out to be creamy, thick, and most apparently, big. It could take up to four people to finish just one jar of ice cream, making its portion sizes extremely shareable and affordable.

I always come back to Surreal for one particular flavor: their Monster Cookie mason jar. However, their floats are also very good, and extremely customizable. The portion sizes are hefty so make sure to bring a friend, or three.

On a side note, the service is nothing notable, and the interior of the shop is quite small and plain. It is just very much a grab and go type of place, it is unfortunate that there are no seats or anywhere to eat here.

Pictured is the Nom Nom Cookie Mason Jar Special for $9.50. A soft serve Cookie Monster ice cream with chocolate syrup topped with cookie crisps and Oreos.

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I loved Surreal Creamery, and I can't wait to come back. It's like a premium Mr. softie because they take soft serve to another level. You can try samples of flavors before purchasing. They have flavors like Matcha, Monster Cookie, Earl Grey Vanilla and so much more. You can add up to 4 toppings and they have everything from different sauces (caramel, chocolate) to cookie dough bites and sprinkles. The menu has so much that I have to go back again to try the ice cream cake in a jar. I ordered the monster cookie with Oreos and cookie dough bites and it was around $10-$11. I could not finish it so next time, I'll opt for a smaller size.

Tik tok got this place right! The earl grey vanilla ice cream on its own was delicious, but getting these crazy milkshakes made it even more fun. There was no rush, so our shakes were served super quickly. The employees were really fun and giving their honest opinions about what's good and what's not, which I appreciated. The place itself doesn't have seating, only a standing area. So if you want to sit down and eat this, you'll have to somewhere else. The items really did look true to the photos, which is hard to come by these days.

Nom nom nom...

If you're looking for next level ice cream and other sweet treats, the next dessert spot you should check out in NYC (& beyond!) is Surreal Creamery.

They have a handful of signature mason jar ice cream concoctions such as the one shown, boba ice cream, build your own cones, and more!

Their cones at their Kips Bay location are $10 and their mason jar treats are $11.25, so I paid that little bit extra to indulge in all of the fancy ice cream glory!

I ordered the Nom Nom Cookie, which was made up of monsters cookies and cream ice cream, chocolate syrup, chocolate crunch, cookie crisps, marshmallow puffs, and full size Oreos.

It's was as epic in flavor as it was in its presentation. If you have a sweet tooth, this is definitely a place you want to stop by!

Someone please tell me why this bright blue soft serve liquidates faster than Lehman Brothers in '08. Everything is fine and dandy for two minutes; suddenly, there's turquoise streams of sugar water streaming down my hand as I'm frantically trying to limit the damage by wolfing down the ice cream. I'm no longer smiling and enjoying yourself. I'm in the fight of your life against this beast, aptly named "Monster Cookie Ice Cream".

Also, there's just something comical about seeing abandoned splatters of bright purple and blue ice cream on the block leading up to Surreal Creamery. It's like a tribute to the victims who were defeated by this $10 scam.

Stopped in after dinner and this did not disappoint! The servings are HUGE!! It's a pretty good deal, considering you'll probably have leftovers. Pro tip: ask for a lid for the mason jar! After ordering, there was no wait and the soft serve came out after less than a minute. The shop is decorated with lots of Asian decor and plants.

I had the Taro Jar, and it was delicious! The taro flavor was very fragrant, and the graham cracker topping was the perfect pairing. I would definitely come back to try some of the other flavors!

Got the Brown Sugar Bubble Tea Earl Grey Vanilla Ice Cream. The final product was no joke bigger than my head. That was absolutely amazing. Easily sharable for 2 people (also super sweet, so probably want to split it). For the price for 2 people, this spot is super affordable and delicious. Also makes for a great picture.

Ice cream is good, kind of like fro-yo texture, so don't expect real ice cream scoop (like McDonald's ice cream, but Earl Grey flavored). The boba at the bottom is chewy and good (also not the best you'll ever have).

Overall, none of the individual parts are the best things you'll ever taste, but for the massive size, great presentation, and getting both Ice Cream + Boba + Milk Tea all in one order, I loved it. Quite the blend, and would definitely go back to share with others.

When searching for the best ice cream in New York via yelp, surreal creamery popped up. The place is definitely popular, I had to wait in a smallish line to be able to get my ice cream.
I ended up getting a customized mason jar with vanilla ice cream, Oreos, chocolate syrup, Cocoa Puffs, and whip cream (12.25$). The mason jar creation was pretty good with a unique and interesting appearance (plus you're able to keep the glass jar they give you).
Overall, It's a solid location that I would definitely recommend for a sweet treat.

If you're looking for a sweet and Instagram-worthy treat, Surreal Creamery is the place to be! My friend and I shared a massive float with brown sugar boba and earl grey soft serve, and let me tell you, it was a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. The staff was super patient as we tried to get the perfect picture for our social media. But beware, the float is enormous and extremely sweet, so definitely do not attempt to finish it on your own.

The store seemed to be quite popular, and I could see why. The atmosphere was fun and whimsical, with plenty of colorful decor to keep your eyes entertained. All in all, if you're in the mood for something fun and delicious, Surreal Creamery is definitely worth checking out.