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    Surreal Creamery

    4.2 (53 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Shelby M.

    Tried this for the first time with a large group. The overall space is a little small but it was nice that day as we were the only customers there. The service was quick and the staff were all super helpful and nice with our larger group. I ordered the S'mores ice cream and cake jar. It was delicious! The cake was moist, the ice cream was creamy and the flavor was great and such a nice way to end the night.

    Sorry I let it melt cause I was running my mouth with the staff and some customers lol. The apple was crazy good and I loved that cookie

    stumbled upon this place by accident as I pulled over to catch a Pokémon. I heard the laughter from all the customers and had to be nosey lol. Glad I did cause the vibe was top tier. The staff was chill. Particularly the small black girl with the braces. I think her name was Allison. she was so sweet in helping me figure out what to get. We settled with the Apple pie cheesecake jar and it was amaaaaaaaaaaazing. I will for sure be coming back to this place and bringing my kids.

    Anita A.

    Might be an ice cream for Instagram post - otherwise I think it's pretty overrated and pricey. Small soft serve in a cup comes with 4 toppings. Some toppings cost extra $0.50 each. This small bad boy came out to be more than $10. Strawberry flavor mix with taro. I could barely distinguish between the two flavors. More to me like a color difference. No distinct taste to the taro nor strawberry. Toppings are not stale. Staff was nice to let my daughter take time and pick her many choices of toppings.

    Jenae M.

    So many options to pick through. The staff is helpful with reviewing menu options. Ice cream is smooth and sweet with tons of customizable options, which is a plus.

    Earl Grey Vanilla and Vietnamese Iced Coffee Swirl
    Christine L.

    Very tasty spot! Went on a rainy day so it wasn't incredibly busy, but there was still a good amount of people coming in and out of the store. There's tons of Asian inspired flavors/options (Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Taro, Matcha, etc) which is really cool. Lots of different toppings and flavors too which can get overwhelming, but I love how there's a lot to choose from. You can either make your own or order one of their premade ones! I opted to make my own; Earl Grey Vanilla + Vietnamese Iced Coffee Swirl with a Biscoff cookie, Caramel Sauce, and some Chocolate crisps. It was so flavorful! I really liked how the Vietnamese Iced Coffee was strong and the Earl Grey in the Vanilla was incredibly prominent. They definitely balance each other out too. The kiddy size honestly is kinda big for me but totally worth the price (~$8 with up to 4 free toppings) for the amount you get! The shop was decorated very cute and spooky for halloween too which I appreciated! The service was quick and the cashier gave me great recommendations for toppings for my ice cream. I didn't plan on going here at first, but I would totally recommend checking this place out! They have these cool mason jar sundaes (which kinda look like a lot) but seem tasty as well. There's also boba/milk teas if you're not up for ice cream. This place was great and I can't wait to eat my leftovers later.

    Tamika B.

    Surreal Creamery is a cool place to grab ice cream if you're nearby. This was my first time here, and I had never heard of them prior. The employees working there were helpful and quick. I love fun-looking ice cream! I tried a mason jar of Earl Grey vanilla with caramel and fruity pebbles. It was a tasty treat (smile). I do wish the caramel was drizzled on top too, not just in the mason jar. It's awesome that if you can't finish your ice cream (which I did not), you can put it in the freezer when you get home, and when the ice cream is all gone, you can keep the mason jar!

    Catherine B.

    I've been to the location in Bryn Mawr and was so excited when they opened this spot in University City! I was so excited to visit. There's a chalkboard with a Philly mural that was cute and a few places to sit inside and outside as well. Personally I'm a fan of the earl grey ice cream with the earl grey boba!

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    Kris L.

    There's not other way to describe this place except..surreal. The menu boasts boba soft serve combos as well as crazy mixes of soft serve, as well as cake topped with toppings frosting and soft serve in mason jars! Our favorites was the taro boba topped with taro and matcha swirl! The flavors were amazing and the boba was the perfect consistency! The Cookie Monster themed nom nom was perfect for kids (3 kids could share one!) and the chocolate cake mason jar but was 90% soft serve and 10% cake/frosting/fudge/etc. Super friendly and helpful employees. Pricey but worth every penny. Will be back soon!

    Michelle C.

    Yummy ice cream, unique flavors and variety of options. Not overwhelming on the toppings, but great combination.

    Jen R.

    Sooo good! When we got them I said "I'll never finish it, it's too much" but I sure did finish it! It was so yummy I couldn't stop myself

    Our magnificent personalized ice cream concoctions
    Andrea F.

    Looking for a different ice cream experience, then you need to stop in at the Surreal Creamery. You'll be glad you did. There are endless choices: bubble tea, milkshakes, ice cream, combination(s) of those mentioned with toppings galore! And you can have it served up in a cup, cone, and/or mason jar. Soooo many options that you'll have a tough time picking but in a good way! You can either choose from their extensive menu or go totally off script to create your own. It'll make you want to come back to try something else. We chose to make our own. The shop itself is small but has a few tables and counter area with chairs for you to indulge in your magnificent creations. We had no problem grabbing a seat at the counter. The staff was super friendly and welcoming.

    Float-tea: earl grey soft serve + earl grey tea
    Justine J.

    I love this idea! There was a place in NYC that had this float-tea concept that I became obsessed with, but they didn't survive COVID. Eat it fast though if your bringing it out. I live one block over on 38th and it barely made it when my husband brought up back home. It is a bit on the sweet side. The boba was cooked perfectly - has that bouncy chew to it. Some places over/undercooked where the boba either fills your cavities or pulls out your fillings. They are only one size, so arrive hungry and l/or with sweet teeth because one won't been enough. I would like to see new or rotating flavors. There's so much tea you can do so much! Like a ceylon tea and condensed milk of some kind (Malaysian twist), rose tea/soft serve, etc. I will definitely be returning!

    Andrew C.

    Until now I had only heard great things about Surreal Creamery. I am so happy to finally be able to try it and it did not disappoint. We had a great experience and amazing ice cream and bubble tea! The staff are extremely friendly and there is a lot of seating in and outside of the place. I enjoyed the many menu items especially the ice creams and drinks that are available! We got the ice cream which comes in a cute mason jar and Vietnamese coffee which was incredible. I highly recommend the nom Nom cookie. It was really delicious and unique. This is a must try spot and brand new in Philly! I will definitely be back!

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