Creams is the town-centre Bournemouth outlet of the national dessert parlour chain, set on Albert Road just back from the main shopping streets and a short walk from the train station. The brand styles itself "the UK's favourite dessert parlour," and this branch follows the standard template: a bright, informal room designed for sharing a waffle or sundae rather than sitting down to a meal.
What's on offer
All of it is made in-store, and the choice is broad: gelato and sorbet, sundaes you assemble yourself, waffles and crepes, cookie dough and hot puddings, "froffles," milkshakes, bubble tea and ice cream floats, together with cakes, pastries and doughnuts to take home. A small savoury and kids' menu sits beside the desserts, and a separate vegan section caters for anyone avoiding dairy. Like every chain, the precise items and prices change by season, so look at the current menu online before setting out.
Practical details
By café standards the Bournemouth branch stays open late, until 11pm on weeknights and midnight from Friday through Sunday, so it suits a late pudding after dinner or during a night out in town. It has seating outside and free Wi-Fi, and beyond the usual dine-in and takeaway you can order delivery through Uber Eats, Just Eat or Deliveroo, or click-and-collect via the Creams app. There is street parking in the vicinity, although the town centre is most easily reached on foot or by bus and train.
It fits easily into a town-centre day: once the shops close, ahead of a film, or as a stop during an evening out. Browse the rest of our food & drink guide for more places nearby, or check our things to do guide for what else is happening in the centre.