Scoop Dreams

The gist: Cookies are a bit big, but ice cream is delicious and totally worth it for $ 2.
Came here on a saturday afternoon. CREAM across the street had a line growing, and Scoop Dreams had a few people clustered around, but no formal line.
They have fewer cookie options, (only 4 listed), and actually only had 2 types of cookies and 1 other replacement cookie type that was smaller. The scooper said they had mixed up the order.
The ice cream sandwich was better than I thought. Like I said, the cookies were way too thick, but still warm and fresh. I was worried about the ice cream being too hard, but it was totally soft enough and really good.
I’d definitely come here again. CREAM used to be $ 2, right? Now they’re $ 3. That’s 1 more dollar than $ 2. I could do a lot with that $ 1.
Also, I always love reading this article predicting the failure of this business:

WAY BETTER THAN CREAM, which is literally across the street and just overrated. For $ 2 you can skip waiting in a long line and get huge cookies (M&M is the best!) with rich ice cream sandwich style or in a cup. Sometimes they have this deal where your friend’s ice cream is free! I think extending your ice cream service hours would be great for business, even if it’s just on Thursdays & Friday’s.

Scoops is a great place to get ice cream, especially if you’re just passing by on Telegraph!
Basically the same deliciousness as CREAM, but NO LINE & CHEAPER!
The ice cream is nothing fancy, but they have some great flavors there! The praline n cream is a plus, and you can’t go wrong with cookies and cream.
The goody is truly a goody for peanut butter lovers, since this flavor reminds me of a peanut butter cookie dough flavor.
A+ for the service! Eilan, the guy working the station when I stopped by, was just really friendly, and he even let me try all the flavors!

After spending a day walking around Berkeley, we wanted to grab ice cream to cool down a little. Cream, which is across the street, had a really long line as usual. I didn’t feel like waiting just for a scoop of ice cream, so I went across the street to Scoop Dreams.
They advertise an ice cream sandwich for $ 2 if you pay in cash. It’s a couple cents more if you pay with card. I got 2 scoops in a cup; one of cookies and cream and one of mint chocolate chip. Both ice creams were good. The mint chocolate chip had a little too many chips for my taste. Regardless, I think Scoop Dreams is just as good as a typical ice cream shop.

Walking by, I noticed the signs on a window that advertised premium ice cream, ice cream sandwiches for $ 2.00 cash and bigger and better cookies. Wait, Cream was across the street. This was Scoop Dreams, located at the entrance of Rasputin’s, which is directly across the street from Cream, out to do battle in the ice cream sandwich wars.
To satisfy my curiosity, I decided to give it a try. One notable difference was there was no line. I was informed that the choices do change, today’s offering were four cookie choices and 12 flavors of ice cream from Double Rainbow. Like Cream, you can choose up to two different flavors of ice cream and two different cookies. I went with banana walnut ice cream with oatmeal cranberry cookies. Yes, the cookies was warm, thicker and large, but they were harder and not soft like Cream. Haven’t had Double Rainbow ice cream in a while, this was good.
The one girl worked the counter was friendly. But what would happen if a lot of customers came in? But overall, the cookies were a tad too hard, but I’d give it another shot if I didn’t want to wait in the long line across the street.

Okay first visit. I’m usually here for Rasputins, but decided to get a scoop of Cookies n Cream between Peanut Butter cup Cookies. Sounds like a perfect combo, yeah?
Pretty cheap price for what you get. + 1 Star Don’t remember how much the other place across the street was, but I’ll let the line of people there find out. No line, fast service. + 1 Star
I was a tad disappointed that the cookies were left in the oven a tad too long. You can taste it. But I’m sure it’s a yummy cookie if made correctly. The ice cream between made up for it. + 1 Star
Hope I can keep coming back to this spot to see if it was just a bad batch.

For a buck fifty (NO TAX — how I LOVE Berkeley budget) I completed my dinner with a tasty scoop of Double Rainbow ice cream on a sugar cone. I am not into hype-​y trends so I walked right passed Cream to keep businesses like these open.

They have better cookies and better ice cream. Why would you want to stand in line a CREAM?

Bigger, better, and quicker than CREAM and the workers are always funny. Nothing more needs to be said.

Cookies are huge! I’ve come here twice and both times I got ice cream sandwiches. I get Chocolate Chip Cookies with Banana Walnut Ice Cream and it’s only $ 2 in cash and $ 2.50 in card. There is no point in waiting in line at CREAM (across the street) when you can get Scoop Dreams for the same price and same great taste. I honestly cannot even finish the entire cookie sandwich. I can only finish the ice cream and one cookie. I have to save the other cookie for later.

This place is RIGHT across from CREAM lolol. what.
Pros
–waaay shorter line. you get to point and laugh at ppl lining up for CREAM in the cold
–cookies are warm
–cookies are huge
Cons:
–same price as CREAM… i thought it would be a little cheaper since it’s competing with CREAM’s reputation but i guess its lack of a line brings all the customers
–the cookies are crunchier/​more brittle (but this could be a pro if you like that) but can sometimes also be hard to bite through
–slower service — although fewer people in line? but they do warm the cookies so that could contribute to the delay as well
Overall, I liked my ice cream sandwich here! It wasn’t too sweet and there were a lot of options to choose from. I just wasn’t a big fan of cookies that would just break or ones I couldn’t really bite through lol): But i would definitely come back to avoid the line at CREAM.

I must admit, I really like Scoop’s cookies and ice cream!
The extremely long line at Cream vs. No line at Scoop — it’s very easy to see where I’m going.
I like Scoop’s cookies however, it’s definitely heavy on the butter. Their cookies are large and chewy, just how I like it!
They also have salted caramel ice cream which is really good with chocolate chip cookies.
If you’re visiting Berkeley, I would go to Cream. However, if you live in Berkeley and don’t want to stand in a long line, Scoop is the place to go.

I invoked the buy on get one free coupon and thus got a ice cream sandwich for $ 1.
I got the chocolate chip cookies with mint. The chips were melted and chocolatey, but the cookie was more brittle than chewy compared to CREAM’s cookies. But beyond that, let’s be real. At that level of sweetness melting everywhere, it’s hard to taste who’s sandwiches are better.
If you’re looking for the classic Berkeley experience, go across the street to CREAM. Come here if you don’t want to wait in line or pay 2.50 for a really sweet treat — and are okay with crunchy cookies.

The only thing this place has going for itself is a lack of a line.
I got the cookie with the M&Ms in it and cookies and cream. Like the sign outside says, their cookies are a lot bigger than CREAMs. HOWEVER, this is not necessarily a good thing. The cookie was way too big for the ice cream so that the ice cream to cookie ratio was awful. I actually couldn’t even finish my sandwich because it just wasn’t that good.
I would only come here if I’m REAL desparate for an ice cream sandwich and the line at CREAM is hella long.

So. CREAM v. Scoop Dreams? Pretty much any Berkeley native will say CREAM, and not just because it got there first.
I had a hard time taking Scoop Dream seriously when the shop seemed created for the sole purpose of trolling CREAM (color scheme, name, um entire concept), but figured it couldn’t hurt to try.
The same price gets you two larger cookies and up to two flavors of ice cream in your sandwich, and beyond some of the more exotic ice cream flavors not offered at CREAM, the pros end there. I tried the Lychee (CREAM, get this please) and Green Tea ice cream with Chocolate Chip Cookies, which require the paper sleeve to be ripped in order to fit. I was disappointed to find that the cookies were overbaked and hard, rather than the melty consistency I’ve been spoiled with at CREAM. The selection of both ice cream and cookie flavors was another letdown, as was the discovery of a bug chilling on the inside of the ice cream case cover. Sigh. You’re really not helping Rasputin’s image. Glad to at least see that the employee put on gloves before handling the food.
Service is polite but incredibly slow. They’re definitely not at the point where they’re expecting massive lines so I can see the logic behind staffing only one person, but every transaction takes five minutes without a line to wait through.
$ 0.50 extra for card transactions!

After a night of drinking and wanting some ice cream, I was not willing to wait in line too long. Luckily, my friends and I stumbled upon this place randomly after some aimless wandering.
This place is relatively new (about a few months old) and located inside a Rasputin music store. The staff was friendly and told me about some things they are thinking about adding to their store (like shooting a basketball free throw for free ice cream!) They also offer a good amount of flavors of ice cream and cookies.
For cookies, they had chocolate chip, double chocolate chip, and peanut butter. For ice cream, they had traditional flavors, such as chocolate and vanilla, and more interesting flavors, such as Green Tea and Salted Caramel. There are also a some ice cream cones if you wish to have that.
I ended up ordering an ice cream sandwich with Salted Caramel ice cream inside a Double Chocolate Chip Cookie. For about $ 2, you definitely get what you paid for. The ice cream was smooth and creamy while the cookie was not too chewy and had the right amount of crunch. I quickly devoured the dessert and was left with a satisfied impression.
I’m glad I found this place. Although a little hard to find, it’s definitely worth a visit. Nothing makes a night better than some good ice cream. This place is worth your time and will not leave you disappointed!

Dreaming of eating a delicious ice cream sandwich but don’t want to wait in a crazy long line to get your hands on one? If you answered YES, then Scoop Dreams is the place for you!
One ice cream sandwich costs $ 2.00 and if you get a coupon from the guy standing outside the store, then you can get another sandwich for FREE! What a deal!
Ice cream flavors include Green Tea, Salted Caramel, Mint Chip, Cookies & Cream, and Strawberry. Cookie flavors include Double Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip, and Peanut Butter. The cookies are still warm as they are served to you with your ice cream!
Scoop Dreams is located inside Rasputin Music and right across the street from CREAM. Definitely check it out!
P. S. BRING CASH! If you pay by card, you will have to pay an extra 50 cents.

No line-​ups, delicious cookies and unique ice cream flavors? What’s not to like?
As if we don’t have enough options, Rasputin’s decided to open an ice cream sandwich place inside. It’s also right across from CREAM making it incredibly convenient if you find that the wait time at CREAM is unbearable. I think people are hesitant to come here because it seems like such an odd thing to buy ice cream at the same place you get vinyl records and posters.
But once you get over the absurdity of the situation you’ll come to realize that they have bombtastic ice cream sandwiches that rival CREAM. I think my only complaint is that it doesn’t have vegan options.
Tips:
–they often have people standing outside handing out coupons or flyers that are ‘buy one get one free’ (what’s better than 1 ice cream sandwich? 2 ice cream sandwiches of course!)
–skip the line at CREAM and get something that tastes equally as delicious
–try their unique flavors like coffee toffee or lychee nut
–keep cash on you because it’s only $ 2 if you pay in cash

Scoop Dreams operates on the corner of Rasputin’s (directly across from c.r.e.a.m.)
pricing is the same as c.r.e.a.m. (one can win a free scoop of ice cream if a successful shot is made into the hoop)
eats: ice cream sammie (2 for cash)
–choose doublce chocolate cookie: very chocolately
–salted caramel (nothing special)
drips:
–double rainbow ice cream used (12 flavors?)
edge goes to scoop since c.r.e.a.m. supplier is nameless
–cookie has more taste here.
*would come here over c.r.e.a.m.: more flavor, shorter lines.

When it comes to ice cream sandwiches in Berkeley, there’s no question that Cream is king. Their $ 2.50 ice cream sandwiches are the gold standard, and they’ve got the lines to prove it. Copycats have sprung up left and right (I’m looking at you, Pacific Cookie Company), but no contender has been able to match Cream for its value or variety… yet.
Ladies and gentlemen, I’m happy to announce that there is finally a newcomer on the ice cream sandwich circuit that can put up a fight. Scoop Dreams is situated at the front of Rasputin’s Music; it’s in Cream’s face (it’s literally right across the street) and it ain’t scared! Tell the servers what kind of cookie (s) you’d like and the type of ice cream; they’ll pop the cookies in their oven to heat them through, assemble the sandwich, and off you go with a paper-​wrapped package of perfection.
The cookie selection is still somewhat limited at only 3 flavors (menu here
), but what Scoop Dreams lacks in cookie variety, they make up for in cookie size. The cookies are about 4 inches in diameter (photo for reference
). They have a dozen ice cream flavors, so if you like snickerdoodle, chocolate chip, and double chocolate chip cookies, the combinations are limitless.
So what does one have to do to prepare for this wondrousness?
— Bring cash; $ 2 for a sandwich in cash, $ 2.50 with card
— Bring your game; they have a basketball hoop set up so if you make a shot from the free throw line, you get a free scoop
— Bring a friend; these are sandwiches no single mortal could finish