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Champloo Desserts
9 S College Ave, Salem, VA 24153, United States
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Sh
Review №1

Delicious! It reminds me of a crepe...only an ice cream crepe. Also, it does not melt super fast. The chocolate peanut butter was great and so was the memba berries. We made the detour (1 1/2 miles) from the interstate, and it didnt disappoint. And just for fun, the spoons change color with the cold.

Al
Review №2

Great ice cream. Lots of variety. The guy who was working the day we went was so nice and knew the menu so well that when I ordered he suggested another similar flavor he thought I would like better and he was totally right. He doted on our son who is less than 2yrs old and made great conversation while we waited for our ice cream to be made. I definitely recommend.

AJ
Review №3

When we arrived one employee was outside having a discussion on his phone wearing his gloves, we saw him touch his hair and put his hands in his pockets. He comes in and keeps the same gloves on to prepare our drink, he brings the drink out and i tell him that we saw him outside on the phone and touching his body/hair while wearing the gloves and it is illegal to do so and he gets in an argument and says it is not required to wash your hands or wear clean gloves and that he only touched his phone. i told him it is actually required for all places to serve food to abide by health codes and he said nobody cares about health regulations... there was a girl working there as well and she had on gloves and was lifting up her leggings and touching her hair whole also making ice cream. These people literally believe health codes do not exist and clean hands are not required. AVOID AT ALL COSTS if you dont want skin cells and hair on your food.

Br
Review №4

Had the best rolled ice cream I’ve ever had here! Z made us some awesome ice cream and was super nice and friendly! Seriously I’ve had a loooot of rolled ice cream and the one he made was the absolute best Pink Panther ever! Will definitely be back for more!

Li
Review №5

I got coconut smoothie with tapioca Pearls 10/10. Long line with only 2 workers which made things move very very slow. Otherwise good service

La
Review №6

Little pricey but taste good

Re
Review №7

So great! Awesome service and fantastic food! The experience was worth the drive!!

Br
Review №8

Some of the best ice cream Ive ever had, unbelievably creamy and has a unique selection of great flavors. Relaxing, laid-back atmosphere and excellent service. A must-try if youre in the area!

Je
Review №9

Theyre great at what they do. I get something different Everytime and am never disappointed. Only complaint is I wish there was more standing/sitting room.Update: They do have an additional location in Roanoke we visit now that has plenty of seating and all the same yummy treats! No reason to not visit now :-D

To
Review №10

Fantastic! Love watching them make the rolled ice cream and such a great variety of flavors. Why go to a chain parlor when you have this unique place?

Th
Review №11

Such a nice, attentive staff. Very open to helping you choose from the many options they have on their menu. Their 2-dessert combo is a great deal!

Mi
Review №12

Great presentation and great staff!! Deserts were served fresh with beautiful presentation. And the staff was very polite and treated everyone great.

Ja
Review №13

Only ok. 2 out of 3 of us didn’t like ours. I’ve had Boba tea across the us and in several countries, so maybe I’m expecting too much from our small area. I have allergies and like smoothie style better than on the rocks, but it was just liquidy and not frozen at all. Rolled ice cream had no flavor per my husband. My daughters LMT was good to her, like creamy lavender

Li
Review №14

Best boba you can get in the valley, hands down. same quality as tanglewood location, but more walkable. the line can sometimes be long and the boba is a tiny bit pricey, but its good!

Au
Review №15

Very cool concept, well executed. Very tasty ice cream.

Ro
Review №16

Very very great ice cream its a must go to

Me
Review №17

Service was good. I wish there was normal unsweetened tea as an option.

Ja
Review №18

Went here yesterday at 1930 within opening hours and it was closed.

Ab
Review №19

Ice cream was amazing and so creative. Quick and friendly

Sa
Review №20

Small and cute store with friendly staff. The ice cream is delicious, and there are so many flavors and toppings to choose from. You can watch the staff roll the ice cream from your table. One of the staff messed up rolling the ice cream making our order, and they made it again for free without even asking us!

He
Review №21

Dessert AND a show! The rolled ice cream is tasty and its absolutely entertaining to watch these guys make everything from scratch! (And its also pretty awesome that the spoons change color when they get cold!)

Pr
Review №22

1st of all there is only one lady working in there I went 2 times..and every time the lady I think she is the manager she is so rude and I think she is rasist so I don’t recommend going to this place plus the drinks tastes awful and they don’t have much variety in boba

An
Review №23

Best place ever ever zee gave us the best service

te
Review №24

Rolled ice cream its an experience watching it made delicious

Le
Review №25

Delicious and fun to watch them make your ice cream!

Ja
Review №26

*NOM*Bonus that its right next door to The Knittin Coop!

Za
Review №27

Awsome idea, will be back till I have had every flavor, and then repeat... Thanks

An
Review №28

I got a milkshake and it was delicious.

De
Review №29

Great ice cream and wonderful service!

fn
Review №30

Shampoo was good as real shampoo so very good

Em
Review №31

Always a pleasure! Great desserts

Iv
Review №32

Champloo Desserts is a fantastic little hole-in-the-wall shop that sells a delicious assortment of handmade ice creams. They have a large menu of ranging options, from simple vanilla or chocolate to exquisite flavors like Mango with Tango or Mint Everest - both which I highly recommend. There are even coffee and tea flavored ice cream dishes. Anything that you buy is sure to satiate that sweet tooth.The staff are friendly from the moment you walk in the door. It is great to be able to see your purchase being made right infront of you on the slabs of ice with only spatulas. I was extremely absorbed in what the workers were doing that I didnt even mind the slight wait.The ice cream is delicious, rich in flavor, and smooth in texture, and the toppings vary from classics like walnuts and sprinkles to the more daring like green tea pocky and York Mint. The amount that you get for your buck is definitely worth it.If ice cream isnt your thing, Champloo Desserts also has delicious drinks like Boba tea in many flavors or frozen lemonade - they also have French Pressed Coffee.The best part of Champloo Desserts? Nothing is over $6.00! I highly recommend that anyone in the Salem area visit this place at least once.

Ja
Review №33

Yummy yummy ice cream.

Je
Review №34

Such a cool experience! They were really busy so it took a while but it was worth the wait!

Ti
Review №35

Very good ice cream.

Sa
Review №36

Good Ice Cream some of it is Very Sweet its not cheap but its a really good experience.

mi
Review №37

Great ice cream.

Th
Review №38

Good 🍨, but its a nightmare to get it. There is no order to getting served, first person in doesnt mean your getting served first.

Nh
Review №39

Best drink: Iced coffee with condensed milk instead of creamer!

Sa
Review №40

This location is closed right now, the one at the mall isnt. I havent had time to make it to either, but Ill give 5 stars because it wouldnt be fair to give less.

Ji
Review №41

Friendly staff, good ice cream

Xu
Review №42

I loved the desserts but the place is a bit small.

Mi
Review №43

Great place to chill! Good music and great vibes. Perfect for a date with your special someone, chillin with friends, or just stopping by after dinner to get some ice cream! Would not recommend if you need to study tho.. more of a hangout spot then anything. Definitely recommend!

Ka
Review №44

Love that there are vegan and dairy free options that are delicious. The staff is young and fun. Lots of energy and humor. A fun place to take kids where they can watch their dessert rolled into a yummy creation. Prices are pretty good for the portion sizes.

We
Review №45

Now I know what rolled ice cream is. And it is delicious!!!! You can choose a flavor or create your own flavor combo from the menu and watch them make right before your eyes. Also they can make almost any flavor vegan! They dont have different size options, so no matter what flavor you choose or create, its all the same price. Also excellent service. They asked us a couple of times while we sat there if we were enjoying it and how we liked it, as if they were really looking for feedback. Highly recommend this place for a treat.

El
Review №46

Stopped in for the first time and asked for a suggestion on what I should try and I wanted something light and refreshing. The young man suggested Summertime which is a Salted Watermelon flavor. I was fascinated watching it being made and it tasted just like the way I eat my watermelon!! AWESOME!!I Will be back! You guys Rock ♡

M
Review №47

This place is super fun to go to and has great desserts. The employees are very nice. Basically any ice cream on their menu should be great. The wait times are typically very long and the cost is around $6 for an ice cream here, but its definitely worth it. They also have very good matcha tea.

Fr
Review №48

My friend Joseph took me while I was visiting from WV. The experience was one of the best Ive ever had. Not only were tho desserts and treats offered too notch, but the service was friendly and welcoming and so unforgettable. I look forward to going again and encourage anyone who likes good vibes and great ice cream to check it out 😊

Mi
Review №49

Edit: 1 to 2 stars for managements efforts. Like I said, I like the staff and I hear their ice cream is awesome, but I just had a rotten experience.This is definitely a review I did not want to write because this is a new business and the staff I encountered (including the owner) are genuinely nice people. However, after visiting for a chance to try something sweet, I left with a very sour experience...twice...To keep myself from ranting about good business practice, Ill keep this short. The demand was too high for the store to keep up and caused me and my family to wait for over an hour for a couple ice cream orders. They basically said sorry, we messed up, heres free ice cream for your next visit and sent us on our way. Yea, Im upset that they kept us around for so long for no reason, but okay I understand...they werent prepared to be as busy as they were on opening day (they sold out of ingredients, the freezers overheated, the store was at physical capacity...etc).Sure, fine, whatever...but what really put me over edge is that we decided to come back to give them business the next day. They remembered us, but still told us it would be a 45 min wait because there are 11 orders on deck. We pleaded our case and were still turned away. Seems pretty standard to me to just push our orders through considering our wasted time the previous night, but alas, Im back in DC and cant come back in.

Je
Review №50

Love the ice cream. Cant beat it made on a cold slab in front of you. The rosettes that happen when they scrape it off the slab really help get the various ice cream syrups down in there. In our group we got smores, the breakfast cereal (its got fruity pebbles in it), strawberry shortcake, and peanut butter cup and everyone was very pleased.

Li
Review №51

We were lucky that the wait was very reasonable. Employees were welcoming. Amazing to watch the liquid turn in to ice cream. Im personally not a fan of the ice cream. I think I like regular ice cream better. No fault of Champloo.

Ja
Review №52

Coming from the west coast I totally didnt expect to see a shop like this! The staff is super friendly and very helpful! While there is a small wait for your treat, it is also an art, a well done one no less! Well worth the wait! My whole family loved everything we got, and plan to go again very soon!

Ka
Review №53

I took my daughter to Champloo for her 18th birthday and it was absolutely amazing! The guys were so nice and friendly and made us feel very welcome! The dessert was phenomenal!!! I have never had anything like it! I look for this to go global. So proud to have them in our area! My daughter had mango...it was awesome!! I had Rocky Road.....diabetic coma....here I come....but it was totally worth it! I have told everybody I know about them. I would like to see a sugar-free or low sugar option....I know that is hard for ice cream.....I would also like to see some coupons as I am a single mom on a very fixed income....and I would suggest a cold glass of water with your order. These guys have got it going on! Thanks for bringing this amazing treat to us! You made my daughters birthday very memorable! WE WILL RETURN!

Te
Review №54

Great ice cream. Very creative. I would definitely recommend!

Ca
Review №55

Delicious surprise from my boyfriend to take me here while Im sick :>!

Br
Review №56

Love this place. Great selection of different kinds of icecream and they make it when you order it. Affordable prices and friendly.staff. there is indoor seating . It is a great place to take your kids or just to go by yourself .

Ho
Review №57

Pretty good place

Gr
Review №58

These guys were very skilled at making ice cream. It is really cool because they make it right in front of you and they have a lot of custom flavors to choose from. If you arent sure what flavor, they are also very helpful in giving their perspective on the flavors to help you decide. I definitely recommend Champloo Dessert.

H
Review №59

This location has a great atmosphere to go with the exquisite rolled ice cream. I appreciate the great service that I have had the two times I have been there. Definitely a place to go on a date with the husband!

An
Review №60

I have had rolled ice-cream before many times and this wasnt the best example of it. It was not rich and decadent, it was more fudge pop style too heavily iced. Though the person who made mine was clearly new and by the time the ice-cream was ready it was over frozen and not ruling, it was making squares. They should have started again but didnt. We had 3 flavors to try and I didnt like any of them. But its cute and in a cute place.

ch
Review №61

Certainly a good and different dairy treat. This is not a good place to take your main squeeze and gaze into her eyes as it is very small and very loud. Staff is friendly and they seem to enjoy themselves. Their location is just tight on space. There is a TV screen which plays music, it displays scantily clad women and would be better suited to hooters or a strip club.

Su
Review №62

Delicious and beautifully presented! We cant get enough of this wonderful place. The guys that own and run it are super nice and always know us by name. They take the time to chat with us and we always have a great time!

Ca
Review №63

Ice cream was good. I love the concept but its not as good as normal ice cream. The location has gotten a lot faster since they added more equipment. I will return on occasion.

Jo
Review №64

Waited awhile but it was well worth the wait! The wait being long just means theyre doing a good job I suppose! Definitely bringing my kids back

Lo
Review №65

The staff at Champloo are very friendly. I stopped in to order a Vietnamese hot coffee and it was delicious. I have also tried the rolled ice cream and was surprised at how creamy and rich it was. They are conveniently located in downtown Salem just a block off of Main Street.

Pa
Review №66

Fast, friendly service from a knowledgeable staff that know their ingredients and are happy to explain everything. Comfortable decor, with a green wall my little boy loved. Free water with a hint of strawberries, good music.

Wi
Review №67

Great ice cream desserts. Can be heavily customized to accommodate allergies, and dietary restrictions. I got a gluten free and low sugar dessert that was really tasty.

Ka
Review №68

Ice cream is pretty top notch, especially for the price! And the staff is always very friendly. Definitely recommend a visit if you find yourself in Salem.

Ta
Review №69

This place is awesome! The staff are friendly and the ice cream flavors are imaginative. We enjoyed watching them prepare our selections while we waited! 💜

Ka
Review №70

Cute little place with a cool vibe. Its quite small, though, and since they are so new, they seem to be working through some of the growing pains. I wish their nondairy options were actually vegan... Get with the times, people! 😊

Ha
Review №71

Delicious rolled ice cream in downtown Salem. The ice cream was delicious and large enough to split with someone else. It does take a little time to make the ice cream and there is usually a line though, so expect a 15-20 minute wait.

Do
Review №72

Really great place, tea, ice cream, and employees. Glad I was finally able to try boba tea, and I love it! Highly suggest going here!

Av
Review №73

They got my order wrong but I was so enthralled by the gorgeous set up inside that I didnt notice until I left! Friendly staff, great selections (including bubble tea!), and sweet little spot to pop into for a cold treat!

Ga
Review №74

Great friendly staff. Amazing rolled ice cream at the perfect price point. Big fan of the cherry bomb

Ch
Review №75

Such an original! Definitely a different experience than the usual soft serve or hand dipped ice cream joints. The unlimited toppings make for a real treat

Ka
Review №76

Very unique experience. Its fun to watch them make your ice cream in front of you. Love all the different flavors!

Za
Review №77

Its a novelty thing. My ice cream was pretty good, but my wifes had an odd flavor to it. Honestly, rolled ice cream is kind of a hassle to eat the way its put in the cup. Neat idea, just not my thing.

No
Review №78

Good ice cream, and a nice environment! The ice cream is a little over priced - its about $6 per ice cream. Theres another place called Bare Ice that sells it for less than $5, so Ive been going there since Im on a student budget. The shop is lovely, but a little small and quite often gets too overcrowded. Overall, yummy ice cream.

Mo
Review №79

The desserts are so creative and delicious. The kids enjoyed watching their treat being made. Fun atmosphere and close to a lot of other Salem attractions.

Wi
Review №80

Small small place but great ice cream. Really fun to watch them make it too.

Cl
Review №81

A neat addition to Roanoke!I am loving the flavor options. Its so fun to check back in to see the newest creations!Thank you for opening!

Ja
Review №82

This place is great! The staff is friendly, the ice cream is exceptionally fresh, and watching them make the ice cream is awesome. Well definitely be coming back!

Do
Review №83

My first time here and it is delicious!! Great staff, cozy little establishment. Will definitely go again.

Ti
Review №84

The staff super friendly, this was my first time trying and it was delicious . Got peach Supreme and a frozen peach lemonade. Will definitely be back!!

Lo
Review №85

A very unique and delicious way to eat ice cream. They have a variety of flavors include fruity and sweets. The staff is friendly and there are a few tables inside and outside to sit and partake. I personally reccomend the Carmella.

Ap
Review №86

New environment and very fresh to this city. Im a student and it remind me of home. I am from a city that is not very conservative and very lit with trendy people. This place brings this to me. The ice cream is good but its nothing spectacular. It is fun to watch them make it and I love the bubba tea.The place always has a lot of people in it which is good. Brings some youth to this cuty.

Ro
Review №87

Champloo is soo adorable!! Never have a been in a place that plays lo-fi and sells rolled ice cream, its a dream come true for a dessert restaurant!

Ph
Review №88

Best Boba in town

Cl
Review №89

It’s so cool to go to Champloo and watch these artists do what they do! The ice cream tastes great and it’s very unique.

Je
Review №90

Love, love the hot chocolate. Ice cream & boba teas are delicious. My picky kids have enjoyed everything & the staff is as nice as they are skilled in their craft. Architects of ice cream.

Da
Review №91

Neat place! Didnt know it was there. Glad to have tried it.

Ma
Review №92

Great unique ice cream, we went on a hot day, and the air conditioning didnt seem to be working, possibly broken, or just didnt have any, I dont know? Very good treat, I recommend it, just hot in there.

Ro
Review №93

What an experience. Very good ice cream and the delivery was really cool. The Green Tea on ice was amazing.

Jo
Review №94

Very unique way of getting ice cream. Ice cream flavors are good. Takes awhile to actually make the dish so there is generally a line and a wait

Mi
Review №95

Fantastic desserts and drinks. The staff is super friendly.

Ja
Review №96

Great, friendly staff serving unique ice cream creations.

Da
Review №97

Not a good value. Unspectacular ice cream and minimal toppings. Dirty store with unkempt table tops that were sticky. Store brand ice cream has a better taste than what you get here. Over $6 for a cup of ice cream rolled so as to give the appearance of volume. I had to try it, but now that I have, I will not come back.

Je
Review №98

The atmosphere is friendly and quick, the ice cream is amazingly delicious, and the experience is fun and unique! Definitely a new favorite spot!

Ja
Review №99

It was delicious... a fabulous show.. and amazing presentation! We need one of these in Peachtree City Ga!

An
Review №100

Champloos ice cream is novel in its approach to serving. It is fun to watch them roll the ice cream and it is super smooth.

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  • Address:9 S College Ave, Salem, VA 24153, United States
  • Site:http://champloodesserts.com/
  • Phone:+1 540-999-1229
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Bubble tea store
  • Ice cream shop
  • Dessert shop
  • Tea house
Working hours
  • Monday:3–9PM
  • Tuesday:3–9PM
  • Wednesday:3–9PM
  • Thursday:3–10PM
  • Friday:12–10PM
  • Saturday:12–9PM
  • Sunday:3–9PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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