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Yummi Joy is an adorbs ice cream and candy shop in collaboration with the splendid Toy Joy next door. Most, if not all, of the ice cream is dairy-free, but you would never know it because it is so delish! It's a happy little place with lots of cute novelty candies and other items in addition to the ice cream. You want bonbons? They got 'em! I like stopping in when we're walking around this part of town. It's like the motivator needed to finish walking home.
Nothing beats a day spent at a toy shop followed by ice cream and candy. Yummi Joy is a place where a kid can be a kid, even if it means being 35. Yummi Joy's ice creams are all made with coconut milk, making it a great option for vegans and those with dairy allergies or who are lactose intolerant. Yummi Joy not only offers ice cream, but you can order a milkshake, a latte, or buy candy from the bulk and make your own candy salad to go. Although I am personally not a fan of non-dairy ice cream, it's amazing that there's a place that can offer an abundance of options for non-dairy consumers.
Walking back to our hotel after dinner we were interested in something sweet. Came across this cute candy and ice cream store! A tad pricey but overall many options and the vegan ice cream flavors were plentiful.
A super fun place to shop for sweets! First, they have a coffee bar available as a walk-up window. Right inside the door, there are homemade candies and fudge. I tried two of their bonbons, and they were fabulous. They've got some ice cream scoops too! Now in the shop itself, I found really unusual items. There are Bob Ross items, an entire line of Pez dispensers, bulk candy by the pound, and what I brought home were the candy necklaces and bracelets from my childhood. The store is a lot of fun to shop, and I ended up going twice, because I wasn't satisfied I completely looked at their entire inventory:)!
Had some time to kill while waiting to see a show at ACL live and came to Yummi Joy to beat the heat. We were immediately greeted upon arrival and got right in line to order. This is a candy store, but they also have ice cream and a cafe! My Ice Americano hit the spot. My girlfriend got the espresso frap and enjoyed it. We split the Golden Milk ice cream for our sweet tooth. This place is full of joy and will bring a smile to your face!
I came to yummi joy after a free yoga in the park event just a couple blocks north at republic square. It was very hot outside, so we wanted some ice cream and this was the closest ice cream place on the map. Turns out it's actually a full candy shop - but they do serve fully vegan and gluten-free ice cream from the dessert place "Gati," which I think also has a location in East Austin. They had very unique flavors, that was the first thing I noticed - the flavor I ended up getting was Thai tea, which it really did taste like! They also had black sesame, horchata, and some other options that were very unique. The server was helpful and explaining the flavors, and letting us sample a few. They do have a little seating area next to the main window in the front with some benches where you can sit and eat, but we bought our ice cream at 8:45, and they close at nine so we ended up sitting outside the store and eating there at a table. It was hot and humid because it was Austin in the summer, but the ice cream was very cooling and very tasty. it was a little pricey in my opinion for what you get, if memory stands it was $5.50 for one scoop, but I do remember them saying they could do half scoops of multiple flavors. Overall, the ice cream was good, but I think there were only 8 to 10 flavors so not a huge variety? Although if you also want candy, this is kind of perfect since it is a full candy store as well, and I believe also a toy store. Would be very, very fun for kids!
Such a fun looking candy shop with bright colors and so many sweets. Lots of unique packaged candies ranging from regional U.S. specialties to imported foreign treats. They also had an ice cream scoop freezer and fresh made candy counter. I was going to get a mix of truffles and fudge, but they upsold me on the fudge (Buy 4 Get 2 Free), so I ended up doing a big fudge tasting. Basic Witch Ice Cream w/ Black Velvet Cone: Vegan pumpkin ice cream with a charcoal flavored cone. It looked very cool, especially with Halloween just around the corner. But it was kinda bland. Yes, obviously real dairy ice cream would have more flavor, but that's too easy. What it could have used was more of the Pumpkin Spice Latte spices to assault my tongue in cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and all spice. Birthday Cake Fudge: Definitely looks the coolest with bright pink colors and tons of sprinkles in different shapes and sizes. Even glittery sprinkles. But it kinda tastes like regular old white chocolate. Creamy, but bland. Rocky Road: A classic and maybe my favorite here. A generous amount of spongy marshmallows to contrast the pasty fudge. They used pecans for the nut, which I guess makes sense since Texas has a lot of pecans. Really like this because it was like a candy bar. Grasshopper: Nice strong mint swirls against the default chocolate. Felt like those old crème de menthe brownies people liked to make in the 90s, but in fudge form. Cappuccino: It tasted like creamy white chocolate with a subtle coffee undertone. It was a good example of how to make fudge without strong chocolate. Caramel Peanut: With the chewy texture of the fudge meeting the thick layer of caramel and the crunchy peanuts, this reminded me of a snickers. Definitely liking the more candy bar-ish fudges. Caramel Pecan: This is like the turtle candy, but in fudge form. The pecans are a little softer than the peanuts, giving it a good chew feel.
I went in here and was excited to find it because it looked so fun and the reviews were so cool. It turns out it's really just candy store. It might have a few things that are different, but not really. I tried the vanilla bean ice cream and it didn't taste like vanilla bean and it had a weird texture. I also had two of the truffles, the coconut with chocolate and the carrot cake. Very basic, no depth, no richness. I definitely think this is very overrated.
We tried the cake batter, golden milk, and chocolate vegan ice creams. The chocolate was my favorite but the golden milk was a unique flavor. They let you try a couple samples and you can also mix two flavors in a single scoop.
The variety of vegan ice creams here made my heart sing. Thank goodness you are limited to two samples per person, or I would've had a much more difficult time deciding. I went with the golden milk flavor - which was well balanced and just flavorful enough without being overwhelming. Staff was kind and patient, prices were reasonable!
I've passed by Yummi Joy many times, finally stopped by yesterday. I don't think I'll ever be able to walk past it without visiting again. From the minute I entered there was a warm greeting. The selection of candies and Yummi Joy is delightful. I found some red vines, candy in bulk, and chocolate. I noticed there was so much more, will have to return for the ice cream! There was also a delectable display of chocolates, note to self must try!
3 months ago
DIVINE truffles. i wish i could've tried every single one. $3.50 for each, well priced for the size and good flavor. the vibes were so cute and the cashier was very friendly, he was polite and quick working. their ice cream looked very yum too, just didn't get to try it read more
Ice cream on a cone. You can sample as many as you'd like! Ice cream is very good (as an icecream connoisseur I approve as a suggestion). They also sell candy inside and the ice cream section is to the left. Staff is friendly. Outside there are a few tables in which you can sit. A great late dinner dessert as you walk through downtown. read more
What do you need most on a hot day? Ice cream, duh! Such interesting flavors they offer in this fun little candy shop. We got the golden milk, s'mores, and oatmeal cream pie. We liked the s'mores flavor the most. The golden milk definitely reminded me of my favorite curry dishes, but a sweet version so my brain was a bit confused but I still overall enjoyed my single scoop of it. Service was nice and fast too despite being consistently busy throughout our entire visit. read more
Yummi Joy is an adorbs ice cream and candy shop in collaboration with the splendid Toy Joy next door. Most, if not all, of the ice cream is dairy-free, but you would never know it because it is so delish! It's a happy little place with lots of cute novelty candies and other items in addition to the ice cream. You want bonbons? They got 'em! I like stopping in when we're walking around this part of town. It's like the motivator needed to finish walking home. read more
2 years ago
Nothing beats a day spent at a toy shop followed by ice cream and candy. Yummi Joy is a place where a kid can be a kid, even if it means being 35. Yummi Joy's ice creams are all made with coconut milk, making it a great option for vegans and those with dairy allergies or who are lactose intolerant. Yummi Joy not only offers ice cream, but you can order a milkshake, a latte, or buy candy from the bulk and make your own candy salad to go. Although I am personally not a fan of non-dairy ice cream, it's amazing that there's a place that can offer an abundance of options for non-dairy consumers. read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
A super fun place to shop for sweets! First, they have a coffee bar available as a walk-up window. Right inside the door, there are homemade candies and fudge. I tried two of their bonbons, and they were fabulous. They've got some ice cream scoops too! Now in the shop itself, I found really unusual items. There are Bob Ross items, an entire line of Pez dispensers, bulk candy by the pound, and what I brought home were the candy necklaces and bracelets from my childhood. The store is a lot of fun to shop, and I ended up going twice, because I wasn't satisfied I completely looked at their entire inventory:)! read more
Had some time to kill while waiting to see a show at ACL live and came to Yummi Joy to beat the heat. We were immediately greeted upon arrival and got right in line to order. This is a candy store, but they also have ice cream and a cafe! My Ice Americano hit the spot. My girlfriend got the espresso frap and enjoyed it. We split the Golden Milk ice cream for our sweet tooth. This place is full of joy and will bring a smile to your face! read more
2 years ago
I came to yummi joy after a free yoga in the park event just a couple blocks north at republic square. It was very hot outside, so we wanted some ice cream and this was the closest ice cream place on the map. Turns out it's actually a full candy shop - but they do serve fully vegan and gluten-free ice cream from the dessert place "Gati," which I think also has a location in East Austin. They had very unique flavors, that was the first thing I noticed - the flavor I ended up getting was Thai tea, which it really did taste like! They also had black sesame, horchata, and some other options that were very unique. The server was helpful and explaining the flavors, and letting us sample a few. They do have a little seating area next to the main window in the front with some benches where you can sit and eat, but we bought our ice cream at 8:45, and they close at nine so we ended up sitting outside the store and eating there at a table. It was hot and humid because it was Austin in the summer, but the ice cream was very cooling and very tasty. it was a little pricey in my opinion for what you get, if memory stands it was $5.50 for one scoop, but I do remember them saying they could do half scoops of multiple flavors. Overall, the ice cream was good, but I think there were only 8 to 10 flavors so not a huge variety? Although if you also want candy, this is kind of perfect since it is a full candy store as well, and I believe also a toy store. Would be very, very fun for kids! read more
Such a fun looking candy shop with bright colors and so many sweets. Lots of unique packaged candies ranging from regional U.S. specialties to imported foreign treats. They also had an ice cream scoop freezer and fresh made candy counter. I was going to get a mix of truffles and fudge, but they upsold me on the fudge (Buy 4 Get 2 Free), so I ended up doing a big fudge tasting. Basic Witch Ice Cream w/ Black Velvet Cone: Vegan pumpkin ice cream with a charcoal flavored cone. It looked very cool, especially with Halloween just around the corner. But it was kinda bland. Yes, obviously real dairy ice cream would have more flavor, but that's too easy. What it could have used was more of the Pumpkin Spice Latte spices to assault my tongue in cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and all spice. Birthday Cake Fudge: Definitely looks the coolest with bright pink colors and tons of sprinkles in different shapes and sizes. Even glittery sprinkles. But it kinda tastes like regular old white chocolate. Creamy, but bland. Rocky Road: A classic and maybe my favorite here. A generous amount of spongy marshmallows to contrast the pasty fudge. They used pecans for the nut, which I guess makes sense since Texas has a lot of pecans. Really like this because it was like a candy bar. Grasshopper: Nice strong mint swirls against the default chocolate. Felt like those old crème de menthe brownies people liked to make in the 90s, but in fudge form. Cappuccino: It tasted like creamy white chocolate with a subtle coffee undertone. It was a good example of how to make fudge without strong chocolate. Caramel Peanut: With the chewy texture of the fudge meeting the thick layer of caramel and the crunchy peanuts, this reminded me of a snickers. Definitely liking the more candy bar-ish fudges. Caramel Pecan: This is like the turtle candy, but in fudge form. The pecans are a little softer than the peanuts, giving it a good chew feel. read more
I went in here and was excited to find it because it looked so fun and the reviews were so cool. It turns out it's really just candy store. It might have a few things that are different, but not really. I tried the vanilla bean ice cream and it didn't taste like vanilla bean and it had a weird texture. I also had two of the truffles, the coconut with chocolate and the carrot cake. Very basic, no depth, no richness. I definitely think this is very overrated. read more
3 years ago
We tried the cake batter, golden milk, and chocolate vegan ice creams. The chocolate was my favorite but the golden milk was a unique flavor. They let you try a couple samples and you can also mix two flavors in a single scoop. read more
2 years ago
Walk in to buy a coffee and to see if I could charge my phone while I waited in line for the concert up the street and the staff was supper friendly and accommodating to my dietary needs definitely would visit again read more
4 years ago
The variety of vegan ice creams here made my heart sing. Thank goodness you are limited to two samples per person, or I would've had a much more difficult time deciding. I went with the golden milk flavor - which was well balanced and just flavorful enough without being overwhelming. Staff was kind and patient, prices were reasonable! read more
I've passed by Yummi Joy many times, finally stopped by yesterday. I don't think I'll ever be able to walk past it without visiting again. From the minute I entered there was a warm greeting. The selection of candies and Yummi Joy is delightful. I found some red vines, candy in bulk, and chocolate. I noticed there was so much more, will have to return for the ice cream! There was also a delectable display of chocolates, note to self must try! read more
4 years ago
A smallish candy store with lots of off-the-cuff novelty candies, sweets, fudge, and ice cream. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The wares were a little pricey for what they were, however. Nice to browse. read more
Even though in a small space next to Toy Joy in downtown Austin, Yummi Joy makes good use of the space. There's ice cream, specialty soda, gummies and even candy that you spray on your tongue to make it different colors. I found a few gummy treats for my five-year-old daughter and the prices weren't as outrageous as expected. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Cute little candy shop right next to Toy Joy. They have a nice selection of candies you can purchase by weight and there's also plenty of unique prepackaged candy available as well. By the register they have their bakery and ice cream, it looks like they have a few core flavors of ice cream and cycle a few around. There are several interesting flavors of sugar cones and quite a few different types of very tempting fudge. I tried a sample of the unicorn poop and thought it was very skittles heavy compared to the other flavors, so I decided to go for the sun butter. It had a great sunflower butter like taste with flavor a nice portion of sunflower seeds throughout the ice cream. I enjoyed it, but don't think it's anything worth going out of your way for. Overall, if you happen to be in the area and have a sweet craving you won't be disappointed, but it's nothing so special that you can't find an alternative that's just as good. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
2 years ago
Service was really friendly. There's a jar of jelly beans and if you guess the right amount they'll give you a free scoop of ice cream. We got it wrong but had some fun. The ice cream itself has a strange taste cause it's got a coconut milk base. Takes some getting used to, but if you know what to expect it's alright. Fun candy store ambiance. read more
Yum!!! Gati always delivers on the flavor and you can't even tell it's vegan. Super creamy and packed with taste - it even won over my dad, who is a staunch full-dairy ice cream eater. The ice cream/candy shop is attached to Toy Joy. Super friendly staff and delicious coffee drinks as well!!! Kind of a hidden gem type of cafe/ice cream stop. read more
Yummi Joy has all the delicious sugary things! We stopped in here when we made a special trip to Toy Joy next door. They had tons of candy to choose from. Old school type candy, candy by the pound, pez dispensers and much more. I found and purchased some hot chocolate bombs that I'm saving for the perfect cold wet day to use. My husband bought some Mario pez dispensers and my kid got some chocolate money lol. We had a great time here. I noticed that they have drinks and ice cream too! I'm definitely interested in checking this out. We will definitely be back! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
This is a really adorable and fun place, of course. Why of course? It is owned by the same lovely individuals that induce everyday smiles with Toy Joy right next door, Austin Rocks & Wild About Music down the street. It is pretty small, but plenty is stocked in the small space. From candy apples to fudge, chocolates to vegan ice cream (from the much loved local Sweet Ritual), nostalgia candy to gummies by the lb, a large Hello Kitty section to candy bubbles, imported Asian candies to Ramune, uber spicy and sour novelty candies, the 5 lb Hershey's bar to the 5 lb Gummi Bear, weird drinks to vintage sodas, coffee and teas. Great service from when I visited. Commercial decorations and a whimsical feel. Sweet! read more
2 years ago
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409 W 2nd St
Austin, TX 78701
Warehouse District, Downtown
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