क्रीम स्टोन

₹120 sundaes before security at HYD T1

क्रीम स्टोन sits landside in Terminal T1, well before security and a short walk from Gate 31B check‑in counters. It’s a straight shot for anyone being dropped off early and looking to kill 20–30 minutes with ice cream instead of waiting at the security queue.

This is basic fast food pricing: single scoops start around ₹80, most mix‑ins and sundaes land in the ₹120–₹200 range, and you’ll rarely cross ₹250 unless you stack toppings. It’s an easy ice‑cream stop for families who don’t want a full ₹400–₹500 sit‑down bill in the terminal food court.

The menu focuses on ice cream and cold desserts, nothing hot: standard chocolate/vanilla/strawberry, plus the usual Indian flavors like butterscotch and black currant. You also get the brand’s signature mash‑up plates with cookie pieces and brownie chunks pressed into the ice cream, which is the move if you’re sharing between 2–3 people.

Since it’s pre‑security, क्रीम स्टोन mainly works for departures from T1, not tight connections. If your check‑in counter opens 3 hours before a domestic flight, you can grab a cup here in the first 30–40 minutes, then head to security and still hit your gate near 31B with time to spare.

There are a handful of stools and ledge seating, maybe space for 8–10 people max, and it fills up quickly in the evening bank around 18:00–21:00. Staff serve fast, but queues of 6–8 orders can still mean a 10‑minute wait.

Practical tip: order a medium size with one mix‑in and ask for an extra spoon; it’s easier to finish before you walk the 5–7 minutes to the T1 security entrance than a large loaded cup.