I Tried the World’s First Ice Cream Roulette Store

You recognize that feeling whenever you’re overwhelmed at an ice cream store as a result of there’s 20 individuals behind you in line and what seems like lots of of taste and topping combos staring again at you? For those who’re ice cream indecisive—otherwise you don’t thoughts individuals making selections for you, which might be good typically—Shock Scoop in New York Metropolis goes to be your new favourite dessert spot. This self-proclaimed “ice cream roulette” store opened in January 2025 with just one factor on the menu: a “shock sundae” the place the one decide outs are whipped cream, a cherry on prime, and/or any berry flavors. After ordering, you await a couple of minutes earlier than a pair of mysterious gloved arms serves you your sundae from a window.

Once I noticed that The Infatuation posted had been there, I knew I had to get in on the enjoyable. Right here’s my sincere overview!

The Snacks

For the sake of an sincere overview, I ordered two sundaes and waited patiently. The method of ordering on the digital kiosk and ready silently inside the empty house was awkward. It felt unusual and eerie, however I needed to belief the method. When the little window opened, I used to be stunned to see the double scoop sundaes had been served in little paper takeout bins. Cute!

Sundae #1. First, I had a pink ice cream topped with whipped cream and what seemed like caramel sauce. I assumed it was a strawberry taste, however was instantly confirmed flawed after the primary spoonful. Bubblegum ice cream has by no means been my favourite—and this taste packed a punch, to say the least. Plus, the sauce was extra of a butterscotch, which was an odd pairing with the artificial style of bubblegum. Not my favourite.

Sundae #2. My prediction for this sundae was a vanilla bean ice cream with chocolate sauce, as a result of it was a easy white coloration, and I used to be actually hoping for one thing to redeem the bubblegum. Fortunately, it ended up being toasted marshmallow and coconut. The ice cream itself was additionally creamier and fluffier than the primary sundae. I favored this one much more, however I’m nonetheless unsure I might’ve ordered these taste combos if it was as much as me.

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Remaining Score

I went into this understanding that it’d be extra of a enjoyable, adventurous type of expertise relatively than the standard ice cream store go to, however I used to be actually hoping to be extra on board flavor-wise. The primary sundae turned me off instantly, however the second barely redeemed it. Both manner, one double scoop sundae was slightly bit greater than $10, so for 2 little sundaes I paid properly over $20—and I didn’t get to decide on the flavors! All of that being stated, I feel Shock Scoop is overrated. It’s enjoyable and cute, however it’s extra concerning the sport of guessing the flavors than it’s concerning the taste and high quality of the ice cream itself. Not my cup of tea!

For those who’re studying this and you’ve got a suggestion for a Snack Store within the metropolis that I need to go to and (truthfully) price, go away a remark right here or on our Snack Store TikTok video. I really like options!