Mariana C.
Yelp
I was so excited to find out this location existed! I had never heard of the Crazy Mason before this spring, when I came across the one in Gatlinburg, TN while visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I couldn't wait to share this experience with family members that weren't on that trip with me the moment I found out we had a special location in MD!!!
Located in Historic Ellicott City, the old theater building has been repurposed into the craziest milkshake bar you can imagine (the name says it all). With a massive menu of preset creations, you are able to get some non-milkshake desserts, or simpler shakes as well, if you aren't in the market for an over-the-top moment haha
We went on a Friday night, and the line seemed deceptively short as we didn't realize how deep in the cash register was until about 30 min in? Looking at timestamps of photos I was taking with friends while we waited, it took an hour to get through the line and seated in back to wait. We had fun talking while we waited, but I could see this being an unreasonable amount of time when you aren't fixated on it as I was that evening.
The only critique I have is that they ask for your cell phone number to text you when your order is ready, as they have you filter down to a lower seating area, that was mostly empty by the time we got there, where the counter is completely out of sight to you. I got my receipt via text immediately. And then after a suspicious amount of time we went back up to check on our shakes. We didn't want to be rude, we knew it was crazy busy, but then we see them there melting and one of the girls goes "oh yeah, those have been ready for a while." Well, no text ever came, I can tell you I was watching my phone like a hawk. Next time, I'll just wait up there. [Only reason it got docked a star- melty shakes after an hour wait.]
The shakes, altho melty for us, were soooo good! Very easily shareable for 2 or more people, but we each wanted to try different flavors so we got saran wrap and plastic bags to safely bring our remainders with us. There is a thoughtful sink area for those who successfully finish their shakes lol To rinse and take your mason jar home with you, and fun addition to the flavor experience ;)
I got the Ellicott City special (that you can only get here) the O'Crab!
'Sea Salt Caramel and Chocolate ice cream in a Chocolate and Caramel swirled customer designed Maryland Jar with a chocolate iced rim rolled in Maryland inspired Red, Yellow and Chocolate sprinkles. Topped with a Berger's Cookie, milk and dark chocolate Old Bay dusted crab, whip icing and EC Pops chocolate coated popcorn." - menu description
Decadent and delicious! And also has a special location specific mason you can only get here, how could I resist?
A tasty time was had by all and I cannot wait to come back, probably not on a weekend if I can help it though haha Fabulous shakes, but probably can't afford to put an hour and a half into dessert any more frequently than I can drink an O'Crab solo xD
This place is an absolute must try!