Joy Ice Cream Social – American
Joy Ice Cream Social radiates a playful, high-energy charm where the air is sweet with the scent of fresh waffle cones and the vibrant buzz of a neighborhood gathering spot. The shop serves up scoops of whimsy and indulgence, from the deep, midnight richness of Zanzibar chocolate to irreverently named creations that blend salty, sweet, and caffeinated notes for the ultimate pick-me-up. Towering, artisanal ice cream cakes and frothy, peppermint-infused shakes turn every visit into a celebration, offering a nostalgic escape that feels both delightfully modern and comfortingly familiar.
8334 West North Avenue, Wauwatosa WI 53213 https://joyicecreamsocial.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, pescatarian, high-fiber
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the mouth-watering flavors and satisfying portions, celebrating the menu for its consistently impressive quality. Guests love the relaxed vibe that creates a memorable neighborhood experience, while reviewers highlight the friendly, knowledgeable service that ensures every visit feels welcoming and well-guided.
Menu
Ice Cream Flavors
Flavors rotate daily. Serving Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream.
- Exhausted Parent: Bourbon-spiked espresso ice cream swirled with bittersweet chocolate chunks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- THIS $&@! JUST GOT SERIOUS®: Salted caramel ice cream, sea salt fudge, salted cashews Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- ZANZIBAR® CHOCOLATE: Chocolate ice cream made with three kinds of cocoa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- MUNCHIE MADNESS: Cake batter ice cream, salted caramel ripple, Oreos, M&M pieces, peanut butter cups Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Ice Cream Cakes
6-inch ice cream cakes serving eight people.
- Candy Cane Crush Cake - $35: Chocolate cake, fudge, peppermint stick ice cream, chocolate drizzle, peppermint pops, candy cane heart Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Vanilla Cookie Dough Cake - $35: Cookie dough base, vanilla ice cream, fudge, Oreo layer, chocolate drizzle, icing, cookie dough, sprinkles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Zanzibar Chocolate Cake - $35: Oreo base, chocolate ice cream, fudge, brownie, Oreo layer, chocolate drizzle, icing, Hershey’s chocolate, sprinkles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Peanut Butter Cake - $35: Cookie dough base, peanut butter ice cream, fudge, Oreo layer, chocolate drizzle, icing, peanut butter cups, sprinkles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Gender Reveal Ice Cream Cake - $35: 6-inch vanilla cake, cookie dough base, Blue Moon or Party Animal ice cream, chocolate drizzle, icing, blue & pink sprinkles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Pigeon’s Peppermint Snowball Shake: Vanilla ice cream, peppermint candy, marshmallow, whipped cream, crushed peppermint
Add-ons
- Sprinkle Topper - $5: Custom words 'yay' or a number in melting chocolate Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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