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Surreal Creamery is an ice cream shop and parlor located on Chestnut Street. Customers can enjoy unique flavors such as matcha, chocolate syrup, and marshmallows or try their favorite mason jar drink like brown sugar bubble tea with taro and matcha swirl. The eclectic ambiance coupled with their creative offerings makes Surreal a must-visit for those seeking an unusual dessert experience.

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09/16/2026

🎯Think you can pull a Bounty Card? 👀
Pull a qualifying card on our playmat in-stores, capture the moment on video following our Bounty Hunter requirements, and you could claim $20 store credit!

📍116-30 Queens Blvd. Forest Hills, NY 11375

Use your credit on:
🔥 Booster Packs (Pokémon, Riftbound, Magic: The Gathering & more!)
🍦 Desserts or Drinks

Here’s How it Works:
🃏 Rip any Riftbound or Pokémon Pack purchased in stores on our playmat
✨ Make sure to film vertical to capture the card & the moment! + feel free to use resources at the store to help film
🎬 Submit the video for approval at https://www.surrealcreamery.com/bounty
👾 Once reviewed & approved, receive $20 store credit in your account

Ready to start ripping & hunt for the bounty? View qualifying cards with the 🔗 in bio!

⚠️ Qualifying cards, video requirements, and terms apply. $20 store credit awarded upon verification of an eligible submission. See full Terms & Conditions for details.

09/14/2026

🎴 Your week of TCG starts here!
There’s always something happening at Surreal Creamery ✨ From casual play and free lessons to weekly Organized Play and tournaments, find your game and join the community!

📍 Forest Hills, NY 📍 New Brunswick, NJ 📍 Newark, DE

⚔️ Magic: The Gathering ⚡ Pokémon TCG 🔥 Riftbound 🩸 Flesh and Blood 
Whether you’re learning your first game, looking for a place to play, or ready to compete - check this week’s schedule and save your spot!

📅 New events every week 🎟️ Registration available online with 🔗 in bio

09/09/2026

It’s official! 🎉🎴
Whether you’re brand new to TCGs or ready to compete, there’s even more coming to your local store.

We’re proud to support official organized play for:
✨Bandai Namco (One Piece, Gundam, Digimon & Dragon Ball Card Games)  🧙 Magic: The Gathering (+ Universes Beyond)
🩸 Flesh and Blood  ⚔️ Riftbound | League of Legends TCG ⚡ Play! Pokémon

From casual community play, trade nights to official tournaments and competitive events, there’s always something happening at Surreal Creamery.

Follow us for Organized Play schedules, registration announcements & upcoming events + drops! 👀

09/03/2026

BIG NEWS 🎉🎴
We’re proud to support official organized play for Magic: The Gathering, Flesh and Blood, Riftbound & Pokémon TCG ✨

Whether you’re brand new to TCGs or ready to compete, there’s even more coming to your local store.

Follow us for schedules, registration announcements & event drops! 👀

08/24/2026

⚔️ THIS WEEK AT SURREAL: TCG EVENTS! ⚡
Whether you’re brand new to TCGs, looking to test your deck, or ready for some Riftbound action, we’ve got a full weekend of events happening across Forest Hills, New Brunswick & Newark!

⚡ Pokémon TCG • FREE Learn to Play Sessions • Beginner Series: 1 Guaranteed Booster Pack • Test & Tune Casual Play: Pack Per Win

⚔️ Riftbound TCG • FREE Learn to Play • Nexus Nights: Pack Per Win & 1 Unleashed Player Pack
🔥Nexus Nights Special: BUY 3 RIFTBOUND VENDETTA BOOSTER PACKS & GET 1 FREE! (Limit 8 packs per person)
Origins and Spiritforged Packs Also Available (not included in offer)

PLUS, PAID ENTRIES INCLUDE: 🍦 A FREE drink & dessert for paid entries 🎲 Decks, playmats & accessories provided

📅 August 28th – 30th, 2026 📍Forest Hills, NY - New Brunswick, NJ - Newark, DE

🎟️ Registration is required and must be purchased online before the event.
Availability is limited, reserve your spot with 🔗 in bio!

🎫 All participants are required to have a Play! Pokémon Player ID/ Riot ID or create one during the event.
⚠️ Terms & Conditions apply. Visit our website for full details.

08/21/2026

⚔️ Riftbound players - stock up while you play!

Join us for Riftbound Nexus Nights and take advantage of our special event offer:
🔥 BUY 3 RIFTBOUND BOOSTER PACKS & GET 1 FREE!

Plus, jump into Nexus Night to play against other local players, test your deck, earn booster pack prizes, and build your local Riftbound community.
 ⚔️ Organized Play
🎁 1 Guaranteed Vendetta Booster Pack + 1 Booster Pack for Every Match Win 🍦 A Drink & Dessert on the House
🤝 Meet & Battle Other Players
🔥 Buy 3 Packs, Get 1 FREE
Available during all Riftbound Nexus Nights while supplies last.

Find your next Nexus Night & register today!
🎟️ Registration is required and must be purchased online before the event.
Available at Forest Hills, NY & Newark, DE

🎫 Riot ID Required 🎫
If you already have a Riot ID, please have it available at check-in. If you don’t have one yet, we’ll help you get set up before you play.
 ⚠️ Terms & Conditions apply. Visit our website for full details.

08/06/2026

The Cookie Is the Scoop ✨🍪🍦

Introducing Surreal Scoops: our newest cookie dessert featuring decadent cookie pieces, creamy soft serve, and indulgent toppings, all made to be enjoyed one perfect scoop at a time.

🎉 Available now at Surreal Creamery Forest Hills. Coming soon to NJ, PA & DE!

Which flavor are you trying first?
🍫 Amour S’more: A decadent S’mores Cookie with earl grey vanilla ice cream topped with graham crackers, mini chocolate chips, and a rich chocolate drizzle.
🔹 Nom Nom Cookies N Cream: A loaded Cookies & Cream Cookie with Nom Nom Cookies n Cream ice cream topped with cookie crisps, chocolate crunch, mini marshmallows, and chocolate drizzle.
🍪 Chocolate Chip Melt: A rich Chocolate Chip Cookie with chocolate ice cream topped with brownie bites, chocolate sprinkles, and chocolate drizzle.
🎉 M&M Birthday Bash: A fun M&M cookie with Nom Nom Cookies n Cream ice cream topped whipped cream, and rainbow sprinkles.
♥️ Lucky Red Velvet: A classic Red Velvet Cookie with earl grey vanilla ice cream topped with white chocolate curls.
🍓 Pinky Sugar Cookie: A sweet Pink Sugar Cookie with strawberry ice cream topped with strawberry crunch.

08/04/2026

Choose it. Play it. Keep it. ⚡

No deck? No experience? No problem! Simply pick a deck you like and jump right into the action! At Pick & Play, you’ll choose your Pokémon TCG deck, battle in a fun Swiss-style tournament, get a guaranteed Booster Pack AND take your entire deck home 🎉

Your admission includes: 🎁 A prebuilt Pokémon TCG deck of your choice to keep 🛡️ Dragon Shield card sleeves 📦 A deck box 🍦 A Trainer’s Treat Pack 🎁 One guaranteed Pokémon booster pack  🏆 Entry into the Pick & Play tournament

🗓 Saturday, August 8th, 2026 | 12PM
📍116-30 Queens Blvd. Forest Hills, NY 11375*
📍3818 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

🗓 Sunday, August 9th, 2026 | 12PM
📍93 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711

*The event at Forest Hills is an Official Play! Pokémon event and will require a Play! Pokémon Player ID.
🎫 If you already have a Play! Pokémon Player ID, please bring it with you or have the number available at check-in. If you don’t have one yet, we’ll help you register for a free Player ID before you play.

Whether you’re brand new to the game or looking to expand your collection, Pick & Play is a great way to learn new strategies, meet fellow Trainers, and leave with everything you need to keep playing.

🎟️ Registration is required and must be purchased online before the event. Availability is limited, sign up with 🔗 in bio!

⚠️ Registration and payment must be completed online before the event. ⚠️ Terms & Conditions apply. Visit our website for full details.
⚠️ This is a community event independently organized by Surreal Creamery and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Pokémon Company International, Nintendo, Game Freak, or Creatures Inc.*

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07/27/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this week’s Pokémon TCG Beginner Series and Test & Tune events! ⚡

Every week, it’s amazing to see our Pokémon TCG community continue to grow. Thank you to everyone who came out to learn, play, test new ideas, and make the events so much fun.

🎉 AND Congratulations to our raffle winner! We hope you enjoy your prize, and thank you to everyone who participated.

Ready for your next challenge? 🃏 Registration is now OPEN for this weekend’s Pokémon TCG Draft Challenge!
Open booster packs, draft your cards, build a deck on the spot, and battle it out in a one-of-a-kind Pokémon TCG experience. You’ll keep everything you draft, and there will be Pitch Black booster pack prizes up for grabs!

Seats are limited, so don’t wait—reserve your spot through the 🔗 in our bio.

We can’t wait to see everyone this weekend! ⚡

07/24/2026

⚡ Build your deck. Battle. Keep everything you draft. Experience Pokémon TCG in a whole new way at our Pokémon Draft Challenge!⚡

Join us for our Pokémon Draft Challenge, where you’ll open booster packs, draft cards with other Trainers, build a 60-card deck on the spot, keep everything you draft, and battle for booster pack prizes. No deck required - just bring your strategy and get ready to draft!

Your admission includes: 🎁 One Booster Pack for every round you win—up to three booster packs total 🍦 One Trainer’s Treat Pack 🃏 Pokémon booster packs for the draft experience ⚡ Basic Energy cards to complete your deck  🏆Entry into the Tournament
💥 Dragon Shield Sleeves & Deck Boxes will be available for purchase!

🗓 Saturday, August 1st, 2026 | 3PM
📍116-30 Queens Blvd. Forest Hills, NY 11375
📍8 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
📍3818 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

🗓 Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 | 3PM
📍93 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711
📍1039 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Limited seats are available, and admission must be purchased online in advance. Reserve your spot through the 🔗 in our bio!

⚠️ Registration and payment must be completed online before the event. ⚠️ This is a community event independently organized by Surreal Creamery and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Pokémon Company International, Nintendo, Game Freak, or Creatures Inc. ⚠️ Terms & Conditions apply. Visit our website for full details.

07/23/2026

⚡ Chaos Rising Special – New Brunswick Only! ⚡

Get ready for the tournament by growing your collection with a limited-time booster pack deal!

🎁 Buy 3 Chaos Rising Booster Packs and get 1 FREE!
💥 $7 per booster pack 🎉 Buy 3 packs and receive your 4th pack at no additional cost!

🗓 Saturday, July 25th, 2026 | 4PM
📍8 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

⚠️ Limited quantities available. Beginner Series and Test & Tune participants will receive priority access to this promotion before sales are opened to the general public.

🎟️ Bonus Raffle! All participants in our Beginner Series and Test & Tune Casual Play at New Brunswick will automatically be entered into a raffle for a chance to win either: 🏆 A Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box or 🎨 A First Partner Illustration Collection: Series 2

Limited seats available, and admission must be purchased online in advance. Reserve your spot through the 🔗 in our bio!

Be sure to take advantage of the promotion before our Test & Tune tournament begins! See you there, Trainers! ⚡

07/21/2026

⚡ Experience the newest Magic: The Gathering | Marvel set in our Draft Night event!

Join us for Marvel Draft Night, where you’ll open Marvel Play Boosters, draft your cards, build a 40-card deck on the spot + keep it, and battle through three Swiss rounds for booster pack prizes. No deck required, just bring your Magic skills and get ready to draft!

📍116-30 Queens Blvd. Forest Hills, NY 11375 🗓 Friday, June 24th, 2026 | 7:30 PM

Your admission includes:
🎟 A raffle for a Commander Deck 🎁 One Marvel Play Booster for every round you win—up to three boosters total 🍦 One Trainer’s Treat Pack 🃏 Three Marvel Play Boosters to draft and build your deck 🏗️ Access to basic lands for deck building ⚔️ Entry into the three-round Swiss tournament

Only 8 seats are available, and admission must be purchased online in advance. Reserve your spot through the 🔗 in our bio!

This is a community event independently organized by Surreal Creamery and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Wizards of the Coast, Marvel, or Disney.

07/20/2026

Another amazing weekend of Pokémon TCG events! ⚡🎉

THANK YOU to everyone who spent part of your weekend with us at our Beginner Series and Test & Tune Casual Play. It’s been great watching new Trainers learn the game, returning players build confidence, and our local Pokémon TCG community continue to grow each week!

🏆 Congratulations to all of our winners and to everyone who pulled exciting chase cards! Seeing those reactions and celebrating together is always one of the best parts of these events ✨

Registration for this weekend’s events is now OPEN! Whether you’re completely new to the Pokémon TCG or ready to put your skills and deck to the test, there’s an event for you!

⚡ Reserve your spot and join us for another weekend of learning, playing, ripping and growing our Pokémon community with the 🔗 in bio!

Address

3818 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
19104

To get to Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, you can take a number of public transport options. You can take the SEPTA Regional Rail Lines and stop at Suburban Station, which is just a few blocks away from Chestnut Street. Alternatively, you could take bus routes that have stops along Chestnut Street.

If you are driving, there are various parking options around Chestnut Street. There are public parking garages as well as metered street parking available. Be mindful of the time restrictions on the metered parking spots to avoid getting ticketed.

Once you're on Chestnut Street, keep an eye out for an ice cream shop or parlor located around that area!

Telephone

+12159216751

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What people say

Surreal Creamery on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia is a must-visit for all ice cream lovers. Their Instagram page is filled with mouth-watering pictures of their delicious creations, including the Chocolate Blackout and Know Your Roots flavors. The shop also offers unique combinations like the bubble tea and ice cream swirl, which is a dream come true for bubble tea lovers. Surreal Creamery's attention to detail is evident in their toppings, such as chocolate syrup, marshmallows, cookie crisps, and Oreos. They even have a flavor called "It's My Birthday" that will make you feel like it's your special day every time you take a bite. Don't let the cold weather stop you from enjoying their treats - they're worth it all year round! Surreal Creamery is definitely a place where you can treat yourself to something sweet and satisfying any day of the week.