Rock And Rollin — Restaurant in Corpus Christi

This review is based solely on my experience and personal opinion.

We went to Rock And Rollin ice-cream shop on Saturday the 4th of Sep 2021 and it was our very first time there.

This type of ice cream was invented in the Southeast of Asia and then exported to South Korea where they turned this product into worldwide star. Stir-fried ice cream, also known as rolled ice cream (Thai: ไอศกรีมผัด or ไอติมผัด), is a sweetened frozen dessert. Alternative names: Rolled ice cream

Anyway, We went to Rock And Rollin and were genuinely not impressed by anything.... not by the food nor the look/place/location. I'll explain in details....

FOOD: We ordered one of their signature rolled Ice cream and a box of mixed flavor cheesecake (bite size). ROLLED ICRECREAM= I can't remember on top of my head what type or icecream we ordered but I DO remember that the flavor was there, just very very mild. the icecream comes with two toppings, but you can either change them or add more (you pay for each EXTRA ingredient, just keep that in mind). again, good but not impressing. what we did REALLY appreciate was that low sugar content of the icecream, usually asian style icecream are packed with sugar. MIXED FLAVOR CHEESECAKE BITES= The cheesecake bites where store bought, 100% sure, and in this case they were probably "Walmart or SAM's CLUB". SUPER sweet and artificially flavored.... that's how you know they are store bought. I hoped they were handmade/homemade, but no. So, we did not like them at all. NOW, to be fair they work a great deal to make their creations look pretty and neat. and they do look super pretty.

STAFF: The girl that got our order was nice but dry, no smile nor welcoming attitude. She did not even ask us "how are you?". bad attitude. She briefly explained the system but she omitted quite a few IMPORTANT details.... like, she did not mention that each EXTRA ingredient had to be paid for and that my cheesecake bites where not homemade/handmade (which is very important actually). ALSO, she did not even offer us a complementary glass of water which is very common at icecream shops.

CLEALINESS: overall a clean and neat place. what I did not like is... some of them did grab the toppings bare hands, no gloves.

RESTROOMS: restrooms were clean and neat. they are Handicap -friendly. modern pleasant look. They had toilet paper, paper towels, running water, hand soap and a trash bin.

INSTAGRAM / SNAPCHAT: Now, I'm sure you are gonna love this place if you are a INSTAGRAM or SNAPCHAT kind of person. their rolled icecream are highly instagrammable and pretty. your friends are gonna envy you, for sure. The guys preparing your Rolled Ice-Cream definitely put up quite a show that is really fun and interesting to look at, also, they do not mind if you take videos or photos. But definitely something very enjoyable (and that Instagram and Facebook friendly.

PLACE: The place is very small, just a few metal tables to enjoy your icecream. There is no specific design and there is a lack of furniture and Décor which is what makes the place dry and sad. on one wall there is a bunch of post-its to cover the bare wall and on the other wall there is a bunch of chalk boards to explain how to order. There is definitely alot of lighting, that enhances the general sense of cleanliness, BUT If you are looking for a place that has a good vibe and a pleasant atmosphere this is definitely NOT that place. With the ONE-LONG-glass kind of counter, You can see everything they do at all times, which boosts up your confidence in what they do behind the counter. great feature.

LOCATION: Sketchy neighborhood, especially at night. the parking lot has no surveillance and at night there is very little lighting. better to go during daylight.

PRICES: VERY EXPENSIVE considering the actual amount of ice-cream that you really get in your cup. you will pay for the look and for the Instagram friendly photos.

CONCLUSION: Would I go back? no, I would not, too expensive. with the same amount of money I can get a large cup of good icre-cream downtown...

Very clean space with super sweet, polite, and patient staff who put on a little show as they handcraft your ice-cream with mix-ins into delicate rolls. I enjoyed watching the process...it was surprisingly satisfying, and the kids were all smiles and impressed by it! 🤗 I liked the fresh fruit options you can have mixed in your ice-cream, the Asian flavors like taro, matcha, and Thai tea, and that they offer teas and smoothes, too. However, I wish there was a dairy-free option, natural ingredients being used, and a kid size cup. There is only one size, and it's HUGE! Only one of my kids finished it, the rest dumped it in the trash, which was just wasteful 😕. All in all, it's ice-cream, guys. After the "oohs" and "ahhs" of watching them make it, you're left with a big $6 cup of 5-6 rolls that are kinda difficult to eat with a spoon. Still, a fun experience. See for...

Rock and Rolling is a small shop with a few tables inside, so seating is pretty limited and it can feel a bit crowded if there are several groups at once. The atmosphere is fun and casual, with a unique experience of watching the ice cream rolls being made right in front of you — which kids especially enjoy.

The ice cream itself was okay — the flavors were good, but not particularly unique or memorable. Presentation was nice and it’s fun to watch the process, but overall, the taste didn’t fully match the excitement of the experience.

One thing to keep in mind is that the prices are on the higher side for what you get. It’s a fun spot to visit at least once for the experience, especially if you’ve never tried rolled ice cream before, but probably not somewhere I’d go out of my way to...