Delicious ice cream and quick service are two of the hallmarks of Surreal Creamery from the two times I've come here. Between the ice cream in mason jars to the boba teas, everything has been spot on, and can be customized to your taste preferences. What people aren't talking about is the incredible value Surreal offers -- from my two years of living in NYC (and coming back multiple times since), I don't believe there's an ice cream spot that matches the value here. Mountains of ice cream to be devoured solo or enjoyed with a friend (every bite is delicious), but it won't break the bank. 12/10 would recommend! One note, the inside of the store is pretty small, so plan to eat your dessert outside, or, if you can get lucky and snag some of the limited counter space inside, know that you probably can't dine with a large group inside. read more

Surreal Creamery - Monster ice cream with milk tea - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

I was feeling something sweet so decided to come here since it looked good. I got ice cream in a mason jar, got the monster cookie flavor, and got various topping like brownie bits and an Oreo. The toppings tasted good, but the ice cream was honestly a bit disappointing. I've never tried the flavor before, but it didn't taste like anything. However, I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt since I probably just picked a bad flavor, and the presentation was really nice. In hindsight, I should've just gotten boba. read more

Surreal Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

This is the cutest little boba shop with unique ice cream creations. I came fir a Tokidoki event and the staff was as excited as the customers! I love a good thematic celebration. The brown sugar boba is tasty, chewy and sweet. Next time, ill get the cookie monster or matcha ice cream boba read more

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Really love this location! It's pretty small but they have so many options. Staff is so life and patient and you get a lot of ice cream. I love how creamy the ice cream here is and the toppings make it even better. I brought my bestie here to try something new. Only con was no restrooms so had to go to the supermarket to use the bathroom. read more

Boba tea + ice cream is definitely something you don't see in stores everyday! I love matcha and taro flavors in desserts so definitely love that they have this combo. The drink/dessert is huge - enough to share between two! They also close late, so it's a good place to go if you want late night desserts read more

Great ice cream with lots of gun combinations of toppings! You come here to go over the top and have a sugar fest not your simple scoop. Fast service, small inside, but you may be able to grab a seat or go walk around. read more

Surreal Creamery - Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

The ube flavor was unique and delicious! Love the twist on ice cream flavors. Good choice of toppings. O read more

Surreal Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

The ice cream/cake jar is definitely aesthetic and Instagram-worthy. My friend and I both opted for the ube flavor, and I thoroughly enjoyed the taste of the ube ice cream. I love that you can customize your dessert with different flavors and toppings. The staff was super friendly, and I'm looking forward to trying their boba drinks next time. read more

Surreal Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

If you like tea and you want ice cream this is the place to go. Though it may initially seem on the pricey side, all their servings are huge and they really fill everything up. I'm partial to their floteas, essentially a boba tea ice cream float. I split their earl grey brown sugar boba with my kid and she asked me... when does the ice cream end?!? It doesn't! They put milk tea and boba on the bottom and generously fill the cup up with no weird empty space or middle space filled with ice (I know yuck- that def has happened). It's just pure tea and ice cream. I've gotten the matcha flo tea before but I got the brown sugar one this time- I think I prefer the matcha more. Workers are super friendly and the space is clean. read more

Surreal Creamery - Flotea Brown Sugar Bubble Tea and Earl Grey Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Absolutely loved this place! The ice cream is rich, creamy, and full of flavor--you can really taste the quality. I tried the milk tea too, and it was perfectly balanced, not too sweet, and super refreshing. And the service is excellent. read more

Surreal Creamery - Absolutely loved this place! The ice cream is rich, creamy, and full of flavor I tried the Taro Bubble Tea and Matcha Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Have loved this icecream since i moved to NYC few years ago. Their servings are good size. Must try! There isnt much indoor seatings but great to pickup and walk around the neighborhood. read more

Surreal Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

Surreal Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

Surreal Creamery - Earl Grey Ice Cream + Brown Sugar Boba Drink thing - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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! read more

Surreal Creamery - Know Your Roots Jar Special and Nom Nom Cookie Jar Special - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

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Quaint shop. No place to sit. Difficult determining how and what to order as the menu was not clear. Huge portions. Friendly staff.

I walked into the Surreal Creamery in Midtown to find a large family of around ten placing an order. They had so many options, and I debated back and forth between what to choose. I had decided what I wanted by the time it was my turn to plorder. The server was kind and explained what was in the cake jars. I got a birthday cake-flavored jar that was enough for two people. I waited a few minutes, but not as long as I had anticipated. The ice cream is fantastic. It is very reminiscent of Mr. Softee. The cake was eh. I could've done without it. It was not the worst-tasting cake, but it was a bit stale. read more

Wonderful boba and ice cream place which I haven't visited so far on McDougal. Their cup size is so big for boba that can't be finished in one go. Got the brown sugar boba with earl Grey vanilla ice cream. Here's the thing, Vanilla ice cream is so common but the earl Grey vanilla flavor is new and yummy. Tastes very much like the tea. Also this is a very small place and there's only a bench available inside with no stools. Service was good. read more

Surreal Creamery - Brown sugar boba with earl Grey vanilla ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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The guy working is amazing and doing everything he can to keep things moving smoothly but management seriously messed up by having one person working on MacDougall Street during the pride parade. If I was him I would've locked up and quit hours ago. Give this guy a bonus for holding down the fort solo. read more

I must preface that this dessert spot rating can vary drastically by person based on what they're looking for. Surreal Creamery does a great job of delivering a lot of ice cream in an aesthetic way (would recommend the mason jar for the aesthetic)! However, for me it's a bit surreal to think this desert is meant to be finished by 1-2. It's a lot - food coma inducing 1/3 of the way in. Frankly, I was pretty full after eating the top part that extended past the mason jar...The ice cream itself and the other elements are all fine/tasty (not the best and not the worst in flavor). For my preferences, I'll probably stick to other ice cream spots in the area. read more

Surreal Creamery - Nom Nom Cookie Jar Special - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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Oh I love matcha and this place had the best matcha ice cream. The portions are huge. Definitely could've just gotten one for me and my fiancé and not 2 like we decided. The ice cream was put together really fast. The place is small and there is no seating. So it's definitely ice cream to go. It's in the middle of the city so you can just take a nice walk or sit in your car. The decor was very nice. This ice cream literally sent me into a food coma. I tucked myself into bed as soon as I got home and woke up the next day clueless as to what happened. One of the best ice cream I've had and will definitely get it again on an empty stomach. read more

Surreal Creamery - Matcha Bubble Tea and Taro Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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I've had this place bookmarked for years and We finally got to try it out on this cold winter day. We ordered the taro and matcha swirl ice cream with taro bubble tea. Let me just say, this is HUGE for 1-2 people. I personally loved the taro ice cream more than the matcha, but my fiancé preferred the matcha. To each their own, right? In terms of ratio, it's about 1/4 bubble tea, and 3/4 ice cream. I'd love to come back and try their other flavors ! Note: - no seating, and the standing area was closed off. read more

Surreal Creamery - Taro Bubble Tea and Matcha Taro Swirled Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Finally tried out Surreal Creamery, one of the many ice cream shops in my neighborhood, and I'm currently writing from the comfort of my own food coma. I'd say spring and fall are good seasons to come here, as there's no indoor seating, and your very Instagrammable creation will start to melt immediately upon stepping out into hot weather. It also was pretty busy during the random April Saturday of our visit. I'd bet it gets crazy during the summer. The cute sundaes served in mason jars will be the draw for some, but we went all in for the floateas, a fusion of boba milk tea and ice cream. I tried the version with taro bubble tea and matcha/taro swirled ice cream. The taro and matcha flavors were tasty and refreshing on their own, but when mixed together I thought the flavors got a little lost or muddled. I also would've preferred a little more tea; the (very large) cup was about 2/3 or 3/4 ice cream. On the other hand, I thought the boba here were particularly excellent - the perfect amounts of sweetness and chewiness. I also enjoyed the crunchy little sugar waffle cookie on the side. I would come again and try a different floatea flavor, or maybe just a regular milk tea with the bubbles. I'll give it 3.5 stars for execution and another half star for the creative concept. read more

Surreal Creamery - Taro Bubble Tea & Matcha/Taro Swirled Ice Cream floatea - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

Surreal Creamery - Amour S'More Cake Jar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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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. read more

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Talk about ice cream with a twist, ice cream+ bubble tea. The concoction is brilliant! The place is really cute with some plants and flowery stuff in the front, but there's no seating. Staff were great, they were very patient while I was being indecisive. Thank you! Ordered Taro Bubble Tea & Matcha/Taro Swirled Ice Cream, topped with condensed milk and cookies. It was so big that it was even a bit too much for the 2 of us, so I'm sure it can be shared among 3 people! Because the bubble tea is warm, you get a mixture of bubble tea and melted ice cream in the middle, which is actually really good. Will be back to try other flavors read more

Surreal Creamery - Taro Bubble Tea & Matcha/Taro Swirled Ice Cream, topped with condensed milk and cookies (yum) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Ok hear me out on this one because I respect all the 5 star reviews that are here before me: The ice cream and cake combo is DELICIOUS (the s'mores one is my personal favorite after a few trips here), but the problem is the practicality of eating it. The ice cream is on top of the cake and so you have to dig through a lot of ice cream before you're at the cake, and not only that but don't even think about trying to walk around and eat this thing without spilling everywhere. But with that out of the way, this is a must-try place for dessert lovers because it tastes so darn good and the service is nice and fast (I've never seen this place with too long of a line). Notably no tables at the place but there's a counter where I usually stand and eat the first part of the cake jar so that I can avoid spilling all over myself, and then once you've eaten the top part it does become practical to take it outside and walk around with it. Besides the cake jars, they have an assortment of teas that I have not tried but look good! read more

Surreal Creamery - Smores - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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We went to the city to get dessert from serendipity but they had dine-on only and the wait was over an hour so we were looking for another nearby dessert shop. The kids decided they want soft serve ice cream so we ended up at Surreal Creamery. We were surprised to see flavors that were not expected. My youngest chose the strawberry Flavored Happy Birthday and my older daughter the Earl gray because it was the closest to Vanilla. Overall it was fine, if you are looking for early gray ice cream this is your place ! Very clean and fresh tasting, customer service was great and fast. This is not of an acquired taste I think for adults. We will not be rushing back for ice cream because 3 small portions cost $27. They call is small but it's a lot of ice cream !!! read more

Surreal Creamery - Happy Birthday - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

Incredible ice cream!! It was so creamy and flavorful and the ice cream and cake jar combo sent me to dessert heaven. The inside is filled with pictures of their ice cream and each jar of ice cream looks so appetizing. If you're looking for a sweet treat, this is the place to go! read more

Surreal Creamery - Monster Celebration Ice Cream and Cake Jar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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! read more

Surreal Creamery - Nom Nom Cookie Jar Special - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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Omg Got shakes It was seriously nothing short of a surreal moment sipping on this perfectly balanced and blended dream of a shake. I never thought anything could be so perfect. Pick your ice cream and your topping and have it made perfectly ! Or get the bubble tea or scoops It's way too difficult to stumble in like I did, I'm going to need to plan my next orders like a month in advance! What a nice find what a random moment Perfect for a stroll and conversation. read more

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Taro ice cream...my new obsession! Seems like I always start this review and never get to finish it haha so I'm making it a goal to finish it now. We come all the way from Jersey to come here because their ice cream and boba tea is one do the best. I usually get the taro ice cream which is not that easy to find and my niece gets boba tea. For the amount that you get and what you pay it's definitely worth it. The staff is always so nice to us and one day we came right at closing and the older gentleman allowed us to be attended to since we had driven from Jersey just to come to their NY location. Sometimes there is a bit of a line specially since they don't allow too many people inside at once. It's pretty clean inside and they have plenty of options for you to choose from. The boba pearls are so good that I usually get a side of them...not sure if this is healthy for me to eat so much of but oh well haha. Overall highly recommend them & I wish them much success in their business because they've been so great to me. read more

Surreal Creamery - Brown Sugar Bubble Tea and Tara Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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The most delicious, amazing ice cream place I've been to so far!! I had to come back a second time on my trip because it was so good. Earl Grey Vanilla Icecream w/ Fruity Pebbles, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Coconut Flakes 10/10 - perfect amount of sweetness - loved how they put toppings in the middle before adding more ice cream and toppings again - lots of volume, very filling Their ice cream/boba is very aesthetically pleasing for photos. Highly recommend coming here for a sweet treat! read more

Surreal Creamery - Earl Grey Vanilla Ice Cream w/ Fruity Pebbles, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Coconut Flakes Matcha Ice Cream w/ cereal toppings - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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Aptly named due to the somewhat surreal experience of eating an entire mason jar full of ice cream, oreos and who knows what else, but nevertheless this is delicious. Took the kids for a treat after hearing there were lines down the block at times and we all had fun. We tried the brown sugar bubble tea which was very sweet but very good. We had the nom nom cookie Mason jar, the matcha made in heaven (with chocolate ice cream rather than matcha) and a make your own with chocolate ice cream, oreos and lucky charms. The ice cream flavors are very good soft serve and they are very generous with the toppings. It's not just what you get on top, they are also layered throughout. You can make any modifications you want and they'll give you a lid so you can save your leftovers. Sadly I had eaten my entire jar before I knew it, so no leftovers for me, but it's a nice idea. Be aware there is nowhere to eat inside and masks are required. Also be aware that it is dangerously addictive. Hence, I'll be back. read more

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3.5s Had been wanting to try out this place for the longest. It is very much out of the way for me... so, it was a special trip. Have been following them on IG and looking at the awesome pictures of their alluring creations. Can't say that I was expecting to see God upon tasting their desserts , but certainly expected a lil' bit higher up above average; and they hit the mark. We ordered the large of each of the items. It's a LOT of stuff. It'd be like a meal for some. It'd be nice if they had a pictorial catalog of everything they offer (but, they don't). It'd make it much easier for first timers to order. Instead, they have a list of items you may choose from and piece together what you'd like. I see that as a negative... there are some combos that simply work well and others that don't. The cashier and dessert engineer was very friendly. I wished their store were more of a "dine in" style. The place is set up for "grab and go". No tables, no chairs. Given the size and price of their confections... some time and a place to enjoy them would nicely complement your experience. If I worked or lived near them, I'd definitely go back. But, since it's located in a neighborhood I do not frequent for anything... ‍ read more

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A big advantage to this spot is that they close at midnight so you can satisfy your sugar cravings or end a late dinner with dessert. I wasn't a big fan of the drink or boba as a topping, but the soft-serve was amazing. I went for a floatea because of the catchy name and to get the best of both worlds (boba and soft serve). I wasn't too impressed with the boba as it was simply chewy without flavor. The liquid felt pretty standard maybe even powdery, but it only took up 30% of the cup. Then, 70% of the cup was a delicious soft serve. I got a swirl with taro and matcha - both the flavors were very much present. read more

Surreal Creamery - Taro Bubble Tea and Matcha Taro Swirled Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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This place gets a 5/5 just for presentation itself! If you love ice cream and you also love boba, this is the best of both worlds. These extravagant ice cream and boba combinations will be the best decision you could make! Yes they're pricey for the combo (around $10.25) but I think it's fair for what you get. The taro ice cream combo is incredible. So much ice cream overflowing in a cup full of taro tea. The quality of the boba is also amazing. Super fresh, chewy, and actually served hot in the tea! read more

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I ended up sampling some soft serves before making my order. For the most part, the ice cream itself is pretty good, and I would say extremely generous for the portion (dare I say almost double of some places?). The Vietnamese coffee is very strong, but much too sweet for me, and earl grey is good too. Taro Bubble Tea with Matcha/Taro Swirl Flotea $9.75: both ice creams are very smooth and creamy, not too sweet. I really liked the taro, but there also could've been a stronger taste. Soo pretty too, with the two colors. It was really the hot bubble tea sitting at the bottom that I had issues with. I was definitely surprised that it was hot, for starters. The boba wasn't chewy, the taro milk tea tasted powdery and artificial, and overall, just could've done without it. Soo pretty! read more

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So fun! Why has this combo not been thought of before?!? Bubble tea + ice cream??? Amazinggg. I love that you can really customize the tea, tapioca/grass jelly/other, and ice cream or swirl with two flavors. Here's what I tried: - Taro / Matcha swirl: Match flavor was good, but the Taro tasted more like plain vanilla ice cream. Didn't have enough of that earthy taro flavor I absolutely adore. - Vietnamese Coffee / Earl Grey: A FAVORITE. I love these two flavors and love even more that I can combine them. Both are strong and delicious! Hoping to try the Thai tea ice cream next! Also the staff are PHENOMENAL at the tall swirl. I hate when it's non-IG influencers visiting and they do a mediocre flat swirl. But this place does it beautifully! read more

Surreal Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York