In the latest installment of the Snack Shop series, Annie Arriaga explores Surprise Scoop, a unique dessert shop in NYC that specializes in surprise sundaes. Opened in January 2025, this shop endeavors to take the decision-making out of ordering ice cream, offering patrons a mysterious flavor selection experience. While the ordering process is unusual and somewhat uncomfortable, the excitement of the unknown garners interest from dessert lovers. Arriaga reviews two sundaes, noting one flavor as unexpectedly strong and offers her perspective on whether the shop lives up to its hype.
When I saw that The Infatuation posted had been there, I knew I had to get in on the fun. Here's my honest review!
The process of ordering at the virtual kiosk and waiting silently inside of the empty space was awkward. It felt strange and eerie, but I had to trust the process.
I assumed it was a strawberry flavor, but was immediately proven wrong after the first spoonful. Bubblegum ice cream has never been my favorite-and this flavor packed a punch.
The double scoop sundaes were served in little paper takeout boxes. Cute!
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