Cold Rock Ice Creamery

My inaugural trip to Cold Rock was months ago. As it happened, I chanced upon this new ice cream outlet on a random trip to laid back Holland V, and fortunately for them, ice cream of any kind is my weakness.

I love ice cream in the purest sense of the word - single flavor with no condiments. But ice cream with add-ons has got to be the defining thing in ice cream history. A simple topping such as caramel sauce or mixed nuts can change the taste profile of an ice cream entirely.

And so I embrace Cold Rock's signature culture of mixing and smashing which is an art form in itself. With Cold Rock, the choices are endless. With an already vast line-up of flavors coupled with top-notch "mix-ins" (ranging from candies to brownies), no one ice cream is the same. I find it more exciting that Cold Rock brings back fond childhood memories with the addition of old school classics such as Freddo Frogs chocolates, Gummi Bears and Milo Nuggets. The moment I stepped into the store, I was immediately welcomed by the friendly staff. It could get quite overwhelming to see the many ice cream flavors and mix-ins, but the helpful staff would be more than willing to educate and suggest winning combinations.

I knew what I wanted immediately. I chose peanut butter and chocolate ice cream, and mixed them with Nutella. Fantastic doesn't even begin to describe this flavorful concoction. My friend decided to choose Bubble gum ice cream with gummi bears and marshmallows, which I'm sure will win hearts of the kids, and those young at heart.

Despite Cold Rock's novel ideas, the pricing may turn off certain customers as it is quite highly priced compared to its near competitors. However, price shouldn't be a consideration at all, given the delicious ice creams, wonderful staff and cool ambience.

Truly, Cold Rock is a gem of all rocks!