I love Creamistry however they've changed the menu. No more m&ms and the way they make you "create your own creations" now costs more. I just paid $12.36 vs what had been $9... can't say I think it's worth it to pay that much more to not get anything more or better so I won't be coming here much if at all in the future and am reducing the stars I think they deserve. Smh! read more

Fantastic and fun spot to get nitrogen-infused ice cream. I got the nutella and cinnamon toast crunch combo. Delicious.

I think I like the idea of this place more than the place itself. nitrogen ice cream. HOW COOL IS THAT!!!?!? they freaking make the ice cream right in front of you with the correct measuring and everything! chemistry and cream. best creation ever! now onto the location. uptown Houston. BUSY BUSY BUSY. and you cannot have a smaller shop than what they have now. people are lining outside of the door and around the inside. wait time to order. average - 15 minutes. terrible. after ordering grab a seat and sit tight because it is going to take another 15-20 minutes to get your ice cream. yup. is it worth it? honestly no. I tried their tiramisu and pistachio flavor. first off. why can you not have two flavor on double scoop? I want to try everything not double order of the same. such a big flaw. I love their waffles and brownie option. but 1 dollar extra for some gummy bear and m&m?! you must be kidding me. i am going to bring my own gummy bear next time thank you very much. and the ice cream itself? good but not worth the wait. and definitely not worth 9 dollar for one scoop one waffle and marshmallow cream on top. and the worst part? YOU WILL NEVER KNOW WHEN YOU ICE CREAM IS READY. and I mean it. they will yell out your name over loud music and people talking and ice cream machine. if you guys are making 8 dollar off each person's order at the minimum please please please invest in a screen that shows who's order is next. and not to mention the tables are always dirty. whoever runs this place. you suck at running this place :) I am not saying I am any better but you certainly isn't. I would rather buy a carton of blue bell ice cream and stuff my face instead of this. one time is enough. read more

Creamistry - pistachio and brownie on top and waffle with tiramisu and marshmallow cream top on bottom! delicious!! especially the waffle!! - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Slow service... my whole group got their ice cream before I did and I ordered before all of them. Not sure how they operate but I finally got my ice cream when my group finished theirs and that's a long time.... I ordered the fruity pebbles with a waffle cone, believe me the ice cream is good and high quality but the wait is not worth it. read more

the best ice cream i had! i love it here. despite the price of it, its really good and way better than expected. Im simple and i love the premium vannia bean ice cream with whip cream and strawberries and caramel. yum! perf. i also tried my boyfriends nutella and it was just perfect balance and wasnt sweet as i thought it would be. i came by twice already and lovee it. but they do get you on the toppings $$$ read more

Creamistry - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came to Creamistry for the first time and was blown away. I've never experienced ice cream like this before and it was awesome! First of all, they have a ton of flavors you can choose from, and you can choose regular, organic, or with coconut milk. They have great add-ins that can add to your ice cream order. I had the organic salted caramel ice cream with chocolate shavings and almond. It was literally THE BEST ice cream I've ever had in my life. It was so creamy and rich. And fun fact: the faster that ice cream freezes, the creamier it'll be; hence, freezing it using dry ice that takes 30 seconds. I definitely recommend this place. It's a fun, exciting and cool (literally and figuratively) experience. read more

This place is so busy so you should always go in there armed with patience. It would also be helpful if you get your yummy treats to go as there is limited seating inside and outside. However, the ice cream is worth the frustration, the wait, and the price. I have been here twice and have only had cookies and cream because that is all I need in my life to get by. Go!!!! read more

Creamistry - You can use your five stars check in to get free items! - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is #1 ice cream shop?? Seriously? The ice cream was tasteless and awful. Felt sorry for the $6. The shop also doesn't look very clean.

This place offers liquid nitrogen ice cream, and it's the first time I ever had it. I have to say I'm definitely a fan of it! The texture of the ice cream is denser than normal ice cream and it doesn't melt as fast. I've tried their fruity pebbles, captain crunch, and birthday cake. The 2 cereal flavors were amazinggg! Tasted just like the cereal and the consistency was great. I would highly recommend the cereal flavors. I really wanted to like the birthday cake one, but the consistency of this one just wasn't the same. It was definitely more milky and melted way faster. The flavor was good and it has colorful sprinkles which gave it some texture. I definitely want to come back and try more flavors because the list is so long. It's always hard to decide what to get. This place is pricey for ice cream, but I do like the taste and consistency of it. On the bright side, they offer a rewards program and give out receipts with discounts, too. I recommend trying out Creamistry just to try liquid nitrogen ice cream and the huge selection of flavors they offer. And it's always fun to see your ice cream being made! read more

I love the texture of here's ice cream! Using liquid nitrogen, it has unique texture and extra cooling! The price is quite expensive for an ice cream but it's worthy! read more

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So came here for dessert on my birthday because I tried another ice cream shop that uses the nitrogen and really liked it... Same concept you can build your own ice cream... It's a fun thing to do especially if you have kids with you... They'll love the smoke and stuff... I think it gets pretty pricey... For 2 ice creams and a brownie it was $15... That's a bit steep for ice cream... Also while I was eating my ice cream an employee was cleaning nearby and we were sitting at the counter near the door... So she sprayed the table cleaner onto the table very close to me so I could smell the chemical (smelled like windex). It was very bothersome to me because I could taste it... You shouldn't be using chemicals or cleaning while a customer is sitting at the counter or table... It's just rude and could've gotten in my ice cream read more

Amazing place! I am a big fan of the innovation and creativity behind this company. They make your ice cream after you order, right in front of you! How cool is that?! It helps that I am a total science nerd as well, and the whole liquid nitrogen concept is always so entertaining to me. This place was PACKED when I went (Saturday ~5pm). I ordered the Thai Tea Ice Cream with their standard ("Premium") base. Woowwww, it was..... amazing, to say the least. Best ice cream experience I've ever had. The texture was perfection! Creamy and rich, without a hint of ice crystals. And it stays FROZEN for longer than your typical ice cream. As a Texan, I'm sure we can all appreciate amazing quality ice cream that doesn't start melting the minute you step out into the relentless Texas heat! My only complaint is that you can expect to spend a pretty penny here on ice cream. I ordered the smallest size available, and it was still over $5.00. Keep in mind that if you want to add any add-ins or toppings, it will be even more (additional $1.00 per topping). HOWEVER... I would say that the price is worth the quality, as it remains the best ice cream I've had to date. * Sorry, no pics available.... I got a little too excited and forgot... heh read more

Skip the detailed review; here's my synopsis: Bottom line: I prefer dippin dots. A unique experience with the nitrogen, but unsure that the end ice cream is superior in any way. The ambiance is horrible - loud, stuffy, congested, confusing. I was hoping for more considering it wasn't in the mall - but the experience was just as bad as the Galleria food court. I may go back - if it is unseasonably slow and convenient; won't go out of my way to revisit. Detailed review: The liquid nitrogen is cool, literally and figuratively. If this review were solely on the ice cream, i'd give it a solid four stars. Here are some points to consider: - Experience: Interesting - possibly the nerd in me. However, the cafeteria-like line system, and overall bad store layout make it difficult to see the process and experience it fully. - Ambiance: It is sorta like the airport + Galleria food court + Ranch 99. The patrons were rude, kids were loud. Staff screaming names like a cattle auction, and pans and utensils flying around everywhere like a Waffle House. I ended up leaving and eating it on the way home. - Ice cream: Cotton candy, premium base. Was certainly creamy and the consistency and texture was unique. Overall I enjoyed it, but didn't leave craving more or feigning for the smooth silky creamy-ness - Flavor: OK, not outstanding. I ordered the cotton candy only. I suppose i'm a purest when it comes to ice cream; much like steak - I want to enjoy it for what it is intended to be. Not for the loads of trimmings that divert your attention away from the experience. Bottom line: the flavor was a bit weak; there are other cotton candy ice cream flavor masters out there - Branding/marketing: Word of mouth is how I found out. The experience was good and for a one time thing at least I can say I did it. Perhaps I would recommend it to my friends if I they hit me up at 10pm on a Sunday night with nothing to do and I knew that the store wasn't the soup line - black friday rush to the Walmart 99 cent closeout sale (bad analogy but you get the drift). Good luck. read more

It's been open for a month now next to Grand Lux and my friends and I came after dinner. There was a huge group in front of us but the workers didn't take longer than 10 min to get through them to us. Watching the liquid nitrogen process is pretty neat and the smoke that comes out made all the little kids excited. You choose a size, a base, a flavor, and then toppings/syrups are an extra $1-2. Bowls can also come with a waffle, brownie, or in a chocolate cup rather than a cardboard bowl. Those are an extra cost as well. I got a single scoop of tiramisu with original base and mochi topping and that came up to be $7. It's pricey for just one scoop of ice cream but I guess you pay for the experience. The flavor was strong and consistency super thick and creamy. I wouldn't get it again, just because I'm not too into ice cream and I felt pretty full afterwards in a bad way. But my friend who loves ice cream thought it was good. Theres free wifi here and a reward system if you give them your phone number and name. read more

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I was not crazy about the ice cream. We ordered the expresso and sesame, texture is very smooth but I was not crazy about the flavors we had ordered since we only finished half of each small cups. Maybe this is the first time visit, we might not know what's the best to order. The way they prepare was quite 'smoky' cool. I gave a three stars because the service was not good. Server didn't even bother to introduce anything to us. read more

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This is my second time coming to this awesome creamery. The ice cream here are delicious. All kinds of toppings. They even have a vegan base. I will be back. read more

This place is amzing. They have a very delicious nitrogen ice cream. My friend and I got Thai Tea and Matcha Green Tea. In my opinion, Matcha Green Tea was a little bit sweet. However, they are both good in general. They also have a very nice and helpful staffs, that's why I gave them 5 star. Best place ever!!! read more

Creamistry - Thai Tea and Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ok so I'm not much of a sweet person...my friends raved about this placed and they wanted to go again to try different flavors. I was up for it...it was about 11 pm that night and it was packed! Luckily service was fast, efficiency, And pretty friendly staff . We ordered: premium base tiramisu-I absolutely loved Coconut base taro-it would of been awesome with a different base ice cream Premium base Thai tea-on point with the flavors Its pricey but your paying for the liquid nitrogen show and quality! Must try! read more

Best ice cream ever. The nitrogen makes it colder and stays colder longer. Their flavors are great and just an awesome experience overall to see the ice cream made. read more

Its a cool concept ice cream experience I'd recommend trying. Like a lot of "mix in" places (since Marble Slab started the trend in the early 80s) you have many options. What makes this different is that they freeze the creation for you on the spot. Its picture worthy (live photo if you have an iphone) at the least. read more

I honestly came here with very low expectations. I came on a Friday night around 9:30pm, and the place was packed. The line was out the door, but I was able to get my ice cream within about 15 minutes. The upside of creamistry is the wait goes by pretty quickly because you're so drawn into the clouds from the liquid nitrogen. When you order, you get to pick your choice of base ("premium" milk, organic milk, sorbet, coconut), you're choice of flavor and toppings (mixed in or on top, $1.00 each). For an additional charge, you can also get a waffle bowl, brownie bowl, or chocolate bowl. I picked premium milk, cinnamon toast crunch and fresh strawberries. The total came out to be $7.04, which I think is ridiculous and grossly overpriced, but it tasted amazing. The ice cream was a little too frozen initially for my liking, but obviously that goes away after a few minutes. I tried my friends fruity pebbles ice cream, and it tasted absolutely amazing. I think some of the unique flavors here really have a lot going for creamistry (i.e. matcha, black sesame, pretty much all the cereal flavors, etc.). Given how expensive Creamistry is, I would only come here for something more unique. Unless you're coming for the novelty of the experience, I would go elsewhere for ice cream if you get pretty plan flavors like chocolate, cookies and cream, etc. It's simply not worth the price. Creamistry far surpassed my expectations. read more

Creamistry - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

I feel that there is something for everyone here! My mom and I were wanting a sweet treat, but I am vegan and she isn't. This is the place to go for those who love ice cream and love customized options. It's also just a super cool experience to watch them create your ice cream from nothing into a gorgeous concoction. read more

Hip hip hooray! Liquid nitrogen ice cream can now be found inside the loop and is perfect after a long day of shopping at the Galleria. If you're new to liquid nitrogen, Creamistry has a process that allows you to choose the base before choosing the flavor. They have two bases (Premium and Organic) that are dairy-based as well as a sorbet and coconut bases - lactose-intolerant Yelpers, you're going to love Creamistry for offering this. Afterwards, you can choose any flavor. They do suggest that if you go with a coconut base that some flavors are more compatible, so look out for that. And similarly to some other ice cream establishments, you have the option of adding on toppings. They run +1.00 per and can be added as an mix-in or added on on top. After placing your order, grab a seat and watch the magic happen. From what I was able to see from my seat, it starts off as a liquid before they put it into a mixer and add in liquid nitrogen to solidify the cream. 1. Coconut base w/thai tea flavor -- (3/5) I didn't really taste the thai tea... but I enjoyed it nonetheless. 2. Premium base w/coffee flavor -- (5/5) Spot on. The coffee flavor was bold and very palatable! 3. Premium base w/vanilla flavor and caramel topping -- (4/5) -- Pretty standard vanilla flavor. Creamistry's texture sets it apart from the rest. Even though I got a different base from my siblings, I noticed that all of our orders were creamier and stiffer than other ice creams. Pretty interesting. Do be prepared to wait for your concoction as your ice cream is made to order. While waiting for our order, the owner of Creamistry was incredibly accommodating. He offered to get us some water while we were waiting, checked up on us and several other patrons, and even jumped in to help the rest of the staff get orders out. Note: Save your receipt, if you come back within 7 days, you're given 10% off your next purchase. read more

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Ok I have to say over rated as well - I didn't understand the hype for liquid nitrogen ice cream. I work in the lab so LN2 doesn't really amaze me as much anymore but the concept is that since the ice cream freezes so quickly, ice crystals don't have time to form, which means the ice cream is creamier than most.. Which is totally totally true! This is some of the smoothest, creamiest ice cream I've ever had. But the flavors did not amaze me. The mint with oreas was good but it was way sweet and I almost liked the house made waffle cup to break up the sweetness. It was creamy and the one scoop is way huge! I thought the mint flavor could've been stronger. The cherry had a after taste hint of cherry but super subtle. The green apple sorbet was tart and tasted like a caramel apple lollipop. The salted caramel was also lacking in flavor. I think it just felt light and needed more of a kick on the flavor side - the consistency otherwise is smooth like it should be. Good concept, definitely not worth the trek if you're not already in the area cause it's over rated and the line can be ridiculously long! You order on one end and pick up at the end you came in from. There's even a screen you can hash tag creamistryhtown and your pic should show up on screen.. Mine didn't work on IG only but my friend got it to work on IG connected to Twitter! Boo! read more

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Came here on a Saturday night pretty late. Service was pretty quick considering it was packed. I gotta say I didn't expect the ice cream to be soooo good. The texture was so creamy and smooth. Like silk in my mouth. Almost like gelato but it's not. They had a great variety too. Will definitely be back to try the other flavors. read more

Creamistry - Coconut ice cream with almonds drizzled in chocolate syrup. - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Favorite place to get ice cream in all of Houston ! They have the best chocolate ice cream! They even sell it by the pint for $10 (along with other flavors). Yum! read more

Creamistry - Chocolate ice cream with walnuts. I like to keep it simple but still always so satisfied with my choice. - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

my friend and I checked out creamistry during our labor day holiday to see what all the hullabaloo was with nitrogen ice cream. he got cookie butter and i ordered the thai tea. since nitrogen was involved, automatically the price tag was a little heftier already, but each topping is also $1 extra each. there is a plethora of flavors and combinations to choose from with the unique option of choosing the ice cream base amongst choices such as premium, coconut, etc. when I dug my spoon into my single scoop and took a lick, i realized that the nitrogen ice cream ran a lot smoother than regular ice cream's more crystallized texture. i'm not sure if it's because of the nitrogen technique or because we chose a premium base, but the ultra smooth almost melty texture was the only difference I found between regular ice cream and creamistry ice cream besides the fog that floats over the counters as the employees concoct the frozen treat. personally, I think I prefer regular ice cream texture (and price), but it was fun to check the place out. outside of the product, the eating environment proved problematic... extremely crowded! my friend seriously considered standing during our visit while I sat. and when we finally managed to snag a table, it was my turn to seriously consider standing because the table was so dirty. definitely more of a place to grab and go! read more

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Saw this next to Carter's across from the Galleria and decided to give it a try. It was pretty packed for a Sunday evening. The atmosphere is lively and loud. There are about 7 tables that can seat 4-5, 2 tables that can seat 2-3 and a high bar with bar chairs. There is also some seating outside; about 3 small tables for two. The seating are is narrow and lined up alongside the ice cream perfecting station/order station. It's not a big place at all but they make good use of what space they do have. Everything is nice, neat and clean. Bathrooms are singular in nature; one for women, one for men. Inside there are only hand dryers, no paper towels. No changing tables for parents with little ones still in diapers but then it is right next to Carter's and just a couple doors down from the Grand Luxe Cafe if it's really needed I suppose. When you order, you need to choose your size and base first. We went with the premium signature base because I like my ice cream very smooth and creamy. There are also organic and sorbet options which is a plus. After you choose your side and base, you then just choose a flavor and toppings/sides. There is a good variety of toppings to choose from and everything is categorized well on their menu. You can keep it as an ice cream or make it into a shake or something in between. It's all up to you. This place is all about what the customer wants, the customer gets. When our order came up and we tasted it, oh wow, it was so good! I think they really perfected their technique before opening because it is just so delicious! I was surprised that it came out so great and everything seemed to be moving along very smoothly for their opening weekend. It seems to be a great place you can hang with friends or family for a sweet treat. Perfect summer time hang out! We will definitely be back. read more

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Came here on an early Sunday evening and every table was filled. There was no line when we ordered but it quickly grew. This isn't like other ice cream shops you've been to. Know what you want before getting in line. There is no way to sample the flavors before picking out what you want, and if you don't order fast you'll be holding up other people in line. I ended up ordering the premium birthday cake ice cream in a brownie bowl and adding whipped cream. The whip cream was not necessary as the ice cream itself is already super creamy. My husband ordered the coffee ice cream in a waffle bowl with bananas and Heath mixed in and loved his. We received our order in about 5 minutes. Be prepared--the total adds up rather quickly. For 2 single scoop ice creams, we ended up paying $18. read more

Creamistry - Coffee ice cream in a waffle bowl with Heath and banana mixed in - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We come here occasionally, because it's a little more pricey than the usual ice cream places. We love the options, the vegan based milks, all the toppings, and of course the nitrogen. The kids love seeing the steam coming from the freezing process. It can get busy on the weekends, so be expected to wait. Love the captain crunch, salty caramel, and I get the coconut milk with fresh strawberries. They all taste so creamy and delicious. read more

Ice cream was alright. I did the capt crunch and my daughter had the strawberry. It just wasn't super special like I was hoping for. The other reason for the low score is that due to the architecture the acoustics are awful. I could barely think over the way they scream hello everytime someone walks in to the room full of screaming teenagers. Oh. And then there was the employee saying "f*ck" 17 times on the phone while we were sitting outside having our ice cream. That was really classy. Just less than stellar. We expected and hoped go more. read more

Cool experience for the first time but not worth it to go again. Seeing the nitrogen mix with the milk is pretty cool and makes for some awesome pictures! The taste is incredibly rich and creamy, which is a little overboard (for my tastebuds). I wouldn't be able to finish even a small by myself because it'd just get too much. It's also incredibly pricey, I think getting a small will end up being $7 of you add $1 toppings. read more

It was a friend's birthday, a Thursday, and we had a small window to celebrate during her lunch break. We didn't have time to sit down to a fancy meal, so we opted for midday birthday dessert. We landed at Creamistry, where the ice cream and sherbet offerings were new to us. After getting a quick overview of their surprisingly intricate menu, we wound up with mint Oreo organic milk ice cream in a chocolate bowl, cookies and cream organic milk ice cream, and chocolate ice cream covered in marshmallow drizzle with cheese cake bites and a brownie on the side (for the birthday girl!). Each treat averaged a little less than $10, including tax and extras, and there were no complaints from anyone as far as taste is concerned. It was a great special occasion treat, each one made fresh and right in front of you. Next time I look forward to trying one of their fruity sherbets! read more

Creamistry - Mint Oreo organic milk ice cream in a chocolate bowl - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

I ordered a small cup of green tea ice cream with oreo, mochi, rainbow sprinkles and walnuts, and a drizzle of marshmallow sauce. My concoction came out to be $12.94, which is a tad too pricy for ice cream if you ask me. But not surprised it came out to be so expensive (toppings are $1 each). I wish the green tea flavor came out. It very light and had more of a creamy milky taste . The ice cream was very filling. It would've been best if I shared, oh well it was my lunch. I would only come again to try the black sesame flavor that they're featuring but that's it. I'll stick to the unlimited topping fro-yo places. read more

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Tried this place out for the first time and was not disappointed! The ice cream was very creamy and rich. I've been to other places that make their ice cream with nitrogen but this was definitely the best. I would say that it was a bit pricey (the small was 5.95 and toppings were a dollar each), but the small was definitely a sizable portion. The shakes looked really good but again we're a bit expensive ($7-8). Loved the ambience as well! The servers were quite helpful and took the time to explain the process. Verdict: excellent ice cream, worth trying read more

At the beginning I had my doubts because I'm not a really big fan of this kind of ice creams (they use liquid nitrogen to freeze them) but I was wrong my daughter and her friend went in to the line right away while I was skeptical waiting on them to decide to try it or not, they got cotton candy with almond topping, and kind of cookies and cream brownie sandwich, as soon as I tried my daughters' ice cream, I ran to the line to buy my ice cream cup I had the regular cream with Nutella and pecans, it was delicious, it's harder that regular ice cream but super smooth and creamy, the perfect mix to me, they have organic, vegan, soy free and gluten free options. You can pick one flavor and choose between all the toppings they have. I will be back soon to try some other flavors.! read more

Creamistry was really hyped up to me through word of mouth from others and obviously how cool is it to use nitrogen to make ice cream right before my very eyes! Overall, pretty neat idea that's just fun to watch. Ice cream is extremely dense, creamy, and delicious. Toppings are $1 each so try not to go overboard! We had a double scoop of cookie butter for $8 and it was really good! Neat experience, but a little pricey. read more

Super fun place for ice cream! We love that the texture of it is not like your typical ice cream - it's almost like soft and almost can chew. Seating is very limited and the tables are quite dirty/sticky. They should have someone wiping tables after people leave & trash cans need to be emptied, probably every hour with all the foot traffic - especially weekends. They have a variety of flavors and watching them make it with the Nitro is very cool. It's in a great area with lots of shopping and people watching. We like to stop by when near The Galleria! read more

I've gone at least 7 times since it opened, and that's saying a lot because I don't have much of a sweet tooth. Although the like can be long, sometimes out the door and it's definitely expensive for a scoop of ice cream the variety of flavors (esp cap n crunch, my favorite) it so worth it. The ice cream is so smooth and creamy. Can't wait til they start telling frozen stuff! read more

Creamistry - Cap n crunch and matcha green tea with Oreos - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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What a fun place to create your own ice cream flavor! The ice cream is pretty delicious too! read more

Creamistry - Mint + Oreo mixed in! - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas