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My C. - Oakland CA
Slap me for I must be dreaming. No longer will I have to make annual trips to LA just to get my hit of Diddy Riese. This place is FAR BETTER!!! Your choice of 2 cookies plus your choice of ice cream. Granted it's not their own cookie recipes, but hey, it works. The cookies are soft, but I've been told you can request for crispier cookies.
Natasha H. - San Francisco
A make your own ice cream cookie sandwich place?! I'm there! I came across Cream when I was reading random reviews on yelp and I immediately bookmarked it as a place I had to try. Tonight, I finally did! Even on a Monday night at 10pm in freezing weather, this place was packed. The line went out the door, around the corner, and then down the street. You can get plain cookies and plain ice cream here too. But, why would you settle for that when you can get ice cream sandwiched between two warm, freshly baked cookies for only $1.50? I tried the white chocolate macadamia nut cookie with vanilla cookie ice cream, and while it was good, the cookie got a little too sweet after a while. Next time, I think I'll opt for the chocolate chip cookie instead. Surprisingly, the warmth of the cookies didn't melt the ice cream. A definite plus! Regardless, Cream is still a worthwhile place to check out. Service was friendly and pretty speedy. Just be prepared to wait in a long line with a bunch of college kids! 4 stars!
Melissa L.
It's cruel that they opened this place. Just really cruel. I'm not going to be able to button my pants anymore.
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About CREAM
When we opened CREAM, we embarked on our business venture as a family. We based our business model on four principles. We decided to adhere to them throughout our introduction of this great concept.
The four guiding principles can be summarized as follows; Our first principle was premium products. Top notch Sandwiches made with superior ingredients. The second was to keep our product affordable, thus shattering the old business rule of high quality equals high prices. Third, we wanted every consumer to leave delighted not only with our product, but with our service. Our employees treat every customer with unconditional respect and gratitude. The fourth and final principle we cemented into our business model is our atmosphere. We wanted to have a very relaxed and fun environment. Don't be surprised if on your visit to CREAM you may encounter some of our team members joyously singing and dancing to the music played on the sound system. We also love letting our loyal customers and fans know we now make our cookies from scratch! Our cookies are homemade from our families' special recipe. Baked to perfection would be an understatement, you just have to taste it to believe it!
We admit, we don't fit a regular business model, but that's precisely our intent. We know consumers are unaccustomed to having premium product at a very affordable price. So we decided to do it. In addition, we decided to add a respectful, courteous and fun atmosphere to our business model; and what we got was CREAM! Although the Ice Cream sandwich has been around for many years, we at CREAM believe that we've carved out our own unique concept. We're proud to say our future looks very bright and we invite you to be part of our progress. You can join us by either being a consumer, a team member or a business colleague. We hope to see you soon!
CREAM Hours:
- Mon-Wed 12 pm - 12 am
- Thu-Sat 12 pm - 2 am
- Sun 12 pm - 11 pm
Catering CREAM
Have an event coming up? Tired of the traditional cake and cupcake dessert options? We are proud to introduce CREAM catering! This is a perfect way to make your event fun, exciting, and hassle free! That's right, CREAM can help you look like a hero without lifting a finger. Just let us know when, where and how many & we'll turn any event into an ice CREAM extravaganza!
We offer a wide range of catering options to meet the needs of your party and budget. Whether your event is casual or sophisticated, we work closely with you to customize the most memorable experience for you and your guests. A very popular wedding option, we also cater film premiers, birthday parties, corporate events, baby and bridal showers, summer parties, school fundraisers, and much more.
CREAM Catering Options:
1. Pre- Assembled Frozen Ice CREAM Sandwiches: This would mean that we would pre-make your sandwiches, as per your specifications in regards to flavors of cookies and ice CREAM, freeze them in store, and either deliver them to a location of your choosing, or have them ready for pick up at our Berkeley store. Please keep in mind however, that while the cookies will be freshly baked, they will not be warm as they would be if you came into the store and ordered a sandwich. This is because the sandwich needs to be frozen as a whole to maintain its integrity during transportation. This is the more economically friendly option.
2. Live On-Site Sandwich Assembly: Instead of bringing all your guests to CREAM, this exciting option allows us to bring CREAM to you! We would bring a small crew of our CREAM Team and assemble ice cream sandwiches in front of your guests. This option allows your guests to gain the full experience of CREAM as we will ensure the cookies are warm and the staff imitates the atmosphere of the CREAM shop in Berkeley with some singing, dancing, and overall fun. We'll set it up, scoop it up & clean it up - it's like having your very own CREAM store, right at your own event!
We can transform an ordinary occasion into an extraordinary event!
Do your guests have special food requests such as being vegan, lactose intolerant, or even gluten free? Don’t worry, CREAM has it covered. We offer a wide selection of vegan cookies and two soy flavored ice creams. In addition, we carry 3 different types of gluten free cookies and a large majority of our ice cream is gluten free as well!
In other words, no matter what is thrown your way, have no fear, CREAM is here! You can expect nothing but pure fun, excitement, and a hassle free dessert catering. Have any questions? Please do not hesitate to call (510) 649–1000 or e-mail info@creamnation.com!
We look forward to helping you make your next event sucessful and one of a kind!
Videos
CREAM forum at UC Berkeley
Jimmy Shamieh CEO of CREAM addressing a student forum at UC Berkeley
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at CREAM
Berkeley's District 7 Councilman, Kriss Worthington cutting the ribbon at CREAM's kickoff party on March 4, 2011
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CAL Cheer Team Performance
CAL Cheer Team performing at CREAM's Kickoff party on March 4, 2011
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CREAM Challenger
A very important CREAM-er takes on the CREAM Challenge of eating 10 ice cream sandwiches in 10 minutes.
CREAM Franchise Opportunities
Franchise Opportunities
Jimmy Shamieh and family opened the first CREAM location in the city of Berkeley, California, USA, in 2010. CREAM, is looking to expand again in the United States. The renewed growth campaign we're launching is designed to double the number of stores in the U.S. We're pinning that growth on our flexible concept portfolio, expanded menu, and system-wide operational simplicity. Our widespread recognition makes now the opportune time to become a part of CREAM growth plan.
At CREAM, four primary principles guide our operations: Premium product, affordable prices, courteous and respectful customer service. All these underlined principles within a fun, festive and relaxed atmosphere. By basing the business on these principles, we predict the chances of success will be very high. We believe that by providing happiness to the consumer with our product, our unique business formula will be sure to carry our company forward for a thriving future.
Our Application
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Download our Franchise Application here!
CREAM Franchise Offers
- Simple Operations
- Affordable, Value Focused Menu
- A quick, Tasty and Portable Meal
CREAM Careers
Career Opportunity
Working at CREAM is the ultimate first job experience, and offers you room to grow. Many of the employees who began their first job with us are still working here. Plus, you could have the opportunity to exercise your creativity by decorating cakes, work on your interpersonal skills with our customers and even work on your managerial skills.
As an equal opportunity employer, CREAM recognizes that our strength lies in our people. We are committed to diversity.
Do you love ice CREAM? Are you looking to work in a fun, exciting and innovative environment? CREAM, may be the place for you! Providing superior customer service requires superior people, and you could be just who we're looking for. Find your new career at CREAM today! Download our application from the text box on the right. After you fill it out, please send it to careers@creamnation.com. We hope to see you here soon!
Our Application
If you have any more questions feel free to send us an email through our contact page
Download our Application here!
CREAM Careers Offer
- Flexible Work Hours
- Great Opportunity to Work with Others
- Advancement Opportunities are Abound.
CREAM Contact
We're Happy to Hear From You!
CREAM Info
Phone: 510 649 1000
E-mail:info@creamnation.com
Address: 2399 Telegraph Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 Neighborhoods: UC Campus Area, Telegraph Ave