Pints of Joy

Pints of Joy is a very popular Ice Cream shoppein the heart of Sunnyvale with emphasis on Indian flavors. This place gets packed! The staff is friendly and informative. If you are passing by and seen no lines or a small line, I highly suggest running to grab some Ice Cream. Lots of unique Indian flavors along with regular staple of flavors. This is a small business; mom & pop operation, so they do run out of some of the listed flavors. I believe everything is made in small batches with quality ingredients. They even have Ice Cream Flights!

Great flavors! “Chilli Lime Guava” is a MUST try! There’s good amount of seating, parking and the service was quick. They didn’t let us try Gulkand Coconut which was a bummer, but I think that flavor must be good too. Recommended!

Went for a quick stop in the winters and it was worth it! It's a lit up store and the vibe is just awesome. Crowded with people lining up to try various flavors along with some Indian flavors as well. They have steel spoons for tasting - super awesome right? No wastage. Super thoughtful. That's a sign of a women owned business My favorite- the alfonso flavor (5/5), tender coconut was another friend's favorite. The spicy guava flavor wasn't spicy enough (chilli lime guava) - but worth trying (3/5). The custard apple flavor was good too - but a little too sweet for my taste. Please skip the chai flavor - unless you're a chai lover and you have to try. I had my eyes on the cassata and the chikoo, malai kulfi and falooda flavors. Somethings are for next time! We got a flight of ice-creams and 6 of us enjoyed sharing it. Loads of parking available. And they have places to sit inside and outside. Also, wheelchair accessible.

Best place in the bay area for Indian ice cream, and their flavors are really good (I particularly liked Lichi, Sitaphal and Coconut). I tried Falooda Kulfi and Falooda Shake, and didn't like them as much, but would definitely recommend trying the ice creams.

Must try!!! Don’t miss it! We tried lots of flavors - (try flights to taste 4 flavors at once)! Our recommendations - Chili lime Guava, Ginger (my personal favorite), Orange Chocolate, Tender coconut! They have free tastings too!

The flavors here are all very familiar and yet different. Additional spices or aromas are added to familiar ice cream flavors. The novelty is not the sole source of enjoyment. In terms of quality, this isn't the best consistency I've had. The pint is a bit more airy and icy than some other brands but the customer service is top notch. My gf and I spent the greater part of a century trying flavors and the lady was so nice and patient with us all throughout it. The big thing is, I'm sure you'll find something for everyone here. Everything is kept clean and modern with outdoor and indoor seating. There's a ordering kiosk as well if you know what you want and don't want to wait for everyone sampling all the flavors.

Hands down one of the best ice cream spots in the Bay Area! What makes it stand out is the unique and creative range of flavors inspired by Indian desserts, not your typical choices, but absolutely delicious and worth trying. There's plenty of parking available, but do expect a bit of a queue on weekends (a good sign, really). Totally worth the wait for such rich, flavorful, and nostalgic scoops. A must-visit for anyone who loves trying something different!

Wow!! Best ice cream in the area. Flavors of fruits that barely exist today. The Alphonso mango is amazing and so is the guava chili. You don’t need to like Indian food to enjoy this place. Just order the flights and try as many flavors you want. You can’t go wrong.

I really liked all the different flavours! The people were very nice. However when I came in it was very crowded.

This is a long overdue review.. Pints of joy has been a treat, especially on days I've been missing flavors of home. I especially like their Falooda and jackfruit (how incredible to find jackfruit here!). This sampler was great way to try a bunch of flavors. Over the years, my friends/family from out of town have come to enjoy the ice cream here. The space is small, clean and there plenty of seating inside and outside. Service is friendly and fast. Despite being on a busy stretch of el Camino, there's plenty of parking in the lot.

Super cool unique cultural flavors that I wish I could've enjoyed more but was just not for me. Super set apart from other ice creams though so mad respect. Thanks to the worker that let me sample all the cool flavors. Kulfi one was good though.

Amazing flavors and delicious creamy ice cream. The place was busy on a Saturday but we were served quickly. And we got to try a few samples. You kinda have-to because the flavors are so original for the Bay Area. They had sesame, sweet paan, rose pistachio, biscotti, kalfi, mango, coconut, rose coconut, salted caramel, mocha, cookies and cream, etc., etc. They offer flights which I've never seen offered and just love the idea of tasting 4-5 ice creams like wine. There are tables and chairs arranged for groups of 2, 4, and more. A family of six were eating two flights of ice cream and within 5 minutes of them leaving, the tables were cleared and wiped clean.

It was an interesting ice cream place. Most of the flavors were Indian. Judging from the quantity of ice cream people took, they seem to love this place. I went for a flight of 4 flavors. All were excellent flavors. Malai kulfi, rose kaju Katli/cashew fudge, Alphonso mango and rose pistachio were my flavors. I finished off with a Badam pista mastani. That was also rich and filling. It had a ton of flavor as well.

This is a very unique dessert experience in San Jose and I highly recommend. The ice cream quality is excellent. The serving size is standard but the selections are special and delicious. The service is quick despite long lines. The ambiance is nice because it's classy yet casual with indoor and outdoor seating.

In the area visiting family and wanted a treat and was enticed by the unusual flavors I saw on the web. Went around 9 p.m. and the place was hopping on a Saturday night. Line wasn't too long. I tried a few samples, one of the dark chocolate orange and one of the walnut and fig flavor, which were both pretty good. Could really taste the fresh fig. I eventually went with the rose pistachio. It didn't have a ton of pistachio, but it had nice pieces of rose. The ice cream is very creamy if you like a heavier creamy ice cream. I actually prefer a lighter ice cream, but the flavors here are so unique that I would come back just to try some of the other unique flavors. Nice outdoor patio with tables and a few tables inside to sit as well. Everything seemed clean and modern.

I eyed some icecream cakes on my last visit and decided I had to get one for the next birthday I host. So I called a day before the party to ensure they have a fresh cake available for pickup the next day. We got the Alphonso mango cake and just the smell was tantalizing!! It was topped with pistachios, I think they used butter cream which I didn't care for much but the rest I loved!! They had layers of mango flavored cake in addition to the alphonso mango icecream. The cake was a bit dense but lip smacking delicious. All our guests loved the cake. I avoid sugar but I couldn't help getting a second serving because it was just so good!!

This was such an interesting ice cream shop because of the variety of unique flavors they had! I went pretty late at night, but there was still a long line of people, so definitely be prepared for a wait. I chose a few different flavors and a drink, which I enjoyed because it was something I wouldn't typically get. The service was super quick, and I'd recommend knowing what flavors you're wanting beforehand. I think if you're in the area, you should swing by!

This a very unique ice cream shop with very different flavors of ice cream that are amazing. There are plenty of seating options inside and out and everything is kept clean and neat. I had two scoops. I chose the gulab jamun and the dark chocolate orange. Both were fantastic. Some of the best ice cream I've ever had. My husband tried the blueberry lavender and the bourbon toffee. He enjoyed both flavors, especially the blueberry lavender. Service was excellent. The young lady helping us let us try a few flavors and helped us with some questions we had. She was so gracious. I highly recommend giving this place a try. You won't be disappointed.

A surprise of an ice cream parlor in Sunnyvale that specializes in Indian flavored ice creams but also has a large selection of other flavors. It was pretty packed on a Thursday evening and the line does move a bit slow as people like me had a choice of sampling two flavors. I had heard great things about the gulab juman, but it was a bit too sweet for me. I tried the black sesame which was solid but then saw a dairy free mulberry ice cream and had to get that! Mulberries have been my latest obsession and wanted to try something new. A kids cup is a $1 cheaper than a regular cup but I opted for the kids cup as I was too full from dinner. It was light and refreshing with plenty of mulberry flavor. They also have flights of 4 kids cup flavors which is a nice option to have a variety. They also have pints that you can purchase to take home.

I've been here a couple of times, and each time there was a line but it was quick. I got a flight last time of gulab jamun, pistachio kulfi, biscoff, and Alphonso mango. This time I got a split scoop of biscoff and Rose kaju Katli. It's so hard to pick a favorite because they're all delicious . They all taste unique. it's a nice place to chill at with a friend and sit outside!

My first time trying Indian ice cream! We got the flight of ice cream so we can try a bunch! I'm not sure what they were all called but it was rose, coconut, mango and lychee ice cream and it's was so so so good! Lots of seating inside and out but it gets very busy at night!

What a joy indeed! Every flavor sounded amazing and so it was truly a difficult task to make a choice. Tempted by chili lime guava, rose pistachio, Alphonso mango, rasmalai, green mango sherbet and after tasting 3 flavors, finally landed on gulab jamun. Sweet, heavy on the cardamom, creamy, with bits of gulab jamun - perfect. The shake badam pista mastani was a treat. Loaded with nuts, tooti frooti, ice cream in a creamy milk based drink. The star of the show though was the Dubai chocolate sundae. The rich chocolate, caramel, crunchy vermicelli all came together in a phenomenal way. Even though it wasn't my order, I couldn't stop "tasting" it, oops. While service was quick once you ordered, there was a line out the door even at 10 pm on a weekday. Not surprised it's popular! There's limited seating indoors and a few tables and chairs just outside.

Lychee 4/5 - this was pretty basic flavor. Lychee flavor is pretty good and the ice cream in general is on the sweeter side. It was a tiny scoop though so not worth it in my opinion We tried a few of their flavors but stuck with the mango and lychee.

Pints of Joy is a real delight in Bay Area. They provide so many different flavors of icecream, are eggless and have some seasonal options and festive / monthly options. Their Alphonso mango, malai kulfi are my all time favorites. Also a flight is good value since you can get four flavors for price of atleast 1/2 medium scoops. Ambience is nice and packed in evenings or weekends but good enough place to sit outside. And servers are nice and patient with flavor tasting for groups.

The flavors are bomb. But a whole cup can get too sweet. Each of us likes has a favorite so we get the flights sometimes which works out in terms of quantity and the variety. This place is always crowded but the people who serve the ice cream are patient and let us try all the flavors.

Pints of Joy has delicious Indian ice cream flavors and "mainstream" ones as well. My son loves their Alphonso mango and I'm a fan of their Dubai chocolate sundae. Lychee, jackfruit, and chili lime guava are next on my list! The gentleman helping us was friendly and we were able to sample the flavors. There are also tables inside and outside to enjoy your ice cream. If you're looking to grab n' go, they also offer pints (dairy and non-dairy) and some premade options like cream cakes, popsicles, and ice cream sandwiches as well.

Came last night around 7 and was treated to so many different flavors of ice cream. They let us try a bunch and we ended up getting biscoff, pistachio rose, and gulab jamun, and they were all so flavorful, creamy, and not too sweet. Will definitely be back.

Thankful they have vegan options... I had the mulberry flavor and it was really good. The place was spacious but quite basic

We stopped by here on Sunday night. The ice cream shop was lively, the line does get quite long, but nothing crazy. They have some standard flavors, and some really interesting flavors! I got the strawberries and cream, and my partner got the biscoff. The ice cream was perfect, it was a great texture and the kids scoop size was perfect for me. There is a lot of seating, inside and outside. They even have the string lights on the patio in front. The staff was friendly, and the store was very clean! I recommend coming here if you're looking for a late night treat!

Pints of Joy is the closest you'll get to having real kulfi in California. They have the largest variety of flavors I've seen outside of India. They offer scoops as well as flights. We couldn't choose between several flavors so we got a flight. The rose, alphonso mango, and lychee were my absolute favorites. The lychee was the best one I tried. The service was great! There were several employees and they were all very prompt and kind. They were patient as we sampled different flavors. The inside is very modern and has plenty of seating. If you're in the area Pints of Joy is a must try.

Everyone speaks so highly of Pints of Joy and now I know why! I finally stopped by tonight after several friends recommended it to me, and I wasn't disappointed! They have so many flavors to choose from, including many I've never heard of or tried before! I sampled three flavors that were new to me, and we went with the two I liked the most. I wish I had written down the flavors we got, but everything we sampled was delicious! I love that they have descriptions of the flavors on the glass case as well for people new to some of the flavors like me. They have tables and chairs inside and outside, as well as freezers with popsicles, ice cream cakes, pints to take home, etc. The employees were very busy but friendly, even though we got there about 20 minutes before closing. There is also a good amount of parking in the lot this is in.

This is definitely a place where you will find ice cream flavors unlike any other. Each scoop we got were so good, we did the flight which gives you 4 flavors to choose from and we just randomly picked flavors. On our next visit we will definitely try more. Everyone who worked here was gracious and accomadating, they answered all of our questions. When we went it was really warm out so we ate outside. There is plenty of parking and plenty of places to sit. Gastro Maestro Approved!!!

Vegan review Try their alphanso (4/5), chocolate (4.5/5) and mulberry (4.5/5). I love all these flavors but the mulberry was soooo delicious. Probably my favorite (and I never usually like anything except chocolate). Suggestion: Would it be pleaseeee possible to add all your non-dairy vegan flavors for scooping as well? (instead of only providing pint options)?. (Thank you so much for even having vegan options!)

4/5 Came in on a Saturday afternoon right before a bit of a rush came in. We loved the variety of sizes of cups and the flavors were amazing (so great to see so many high quality Indian dessert options). Quite a few families out which was nice to see. Ended up getting biscoff and gulab jamun and both were lovely. As stated in earlier reviews, the texture of the ice cream is pretty soft and creamy. We will definitely be back, but prices are a little on the steeper side for these small sized cups.

The lines make sense now. 1. Every time I've driven by, there's a line. Curious me joined the line and left wowed by the flavors and quality of ice cream here. 2. They specialize in Indian flavors and also have your typical ice cream shop flavors. It seemed like every party was sampling flavors and the employees were patient. We sampled a few and decided on an ice cream flight so we could try more. 3. Our flight included alfonso mango, gulab jamun, chili lime guava, and malai kulfi. All were so delicious and fresh, they tasted like you were eating the actual dessert or fruit. I especially loved the alfonso mango and gulab jamun, both flavors were strong and tasted very natural. 4. They also sell pints and ice cream sandwiches, both of which were tempting on the way out!

I love ice cream. I can eat a whole pint in one seating :), Hageen dazs: chocolate peanut butter, cherries jubilee, or rum raisin. Sometimes even plain vanilla. Pints of Joy has lots of flavors, too many flavors to choose just one. So we got two flights, 8 flavors. We had the coconut, dark chocolate orange, gulab jamun, falooda, pistachio kulfi, malai kulfi, Irish cream, & Black Forest. They were all good flavors. The service was nice and efficient. Our server scooped all the ice cream up pretty quick. There was indoor seating but it smelled too much like cleaner inside for me. It hit me when we first walked in. There was outside seating too. Tables were clean. Ice cream was good but it was not great. It's close by, in a nice area and I see long lines but it just isn't going to be one of my favorite spots. I would recommend everyone try it at least once to see if it will be one of your favorite spots.

- Paan: truly a standout! Decided to try it since my friend loves this flavor and I'm so glad I did! - Masala Chai: this was underwhelming - the chai flavor was a bit muted I was pretty content ice cream wise in SF living next to a Salt And Straw, but after having this, I can't wait for the next time I'm in the South Bay and can visit. I love creative flavors and it was a dream to sample from their wide selection of flavors. The flavors ranged from classics like mango and chai to flavors I didn't even know could be ice cream like paan. If you're ever in the area and love Indian flavors, this is totally worth a visit after dinner.

Really enjoying this ice cream. The lychee is my favorite. Very light, refreshing and not too sweet at all. We keep a few pints online our freezer all the tome these days. Amazing with cocktails. :)

I came here on a Saturday night and it is clearly a super popular spot! There was a line, but it moved pretty quickly. They offer a ton of unique flavors and options such as flights to try multiple. I had the Alphonso mango and blueberry lavender and both were super creamy and delicious!

Super unique Indian-inspired flavors that are all delicious! We tried many samples and decided on the mango, lychee, and chikoo, but I wish we could've gotten all of them. Will definitely be back!

The flavors here are all very familiar and yet different. Additional spices or aromas are added to familiar ice cream flavors. The novelty is not the sole source of enjoyment. In terms of quality, this isn't the best consistency I've had. The pint is a bit more airy and icy than some other brands but the customer service is top notch. My gf and I spent the greater part of a century trying flavors and the lady was so nice and patient with us all throughout it. The big thing is, I'm sure you'll find something for everyone here. Everything is kept clean and modern with outdoor and indoor seating. There's a ordering kiosk as well if you know what you want and don't want to wait for everyone sampling all the flavors.

Pints of Joy was packed even 30 minutes before closing. The flavors here are unique and well balanced. Staff were friendly and you could try as many flavors as you want. Would definitely visit again and try other flavors.

This is such an interesting find ! Esp on el Camino right across from seapot. The ice cream flavors are pretty abstract , mostly flavors you don't see usually but the staffs were rlly friendly and you can sample them until you find your fav flavor. There are chairs outside you can sit and hang out but inside is pretty stuffy.

Their ice cream flavors are delicious! Mysoor Pak and the Non-Dairy Mango ice cream is my favorite. This time I had a split scoop waffle ice cream cone with motichoor (ladu) and mysoor pak. Motichoor had a light sweetness to it and the texture was amazing. Service was good. The ambiance is great. Nice and bright. There are plenty of seating outside and a few seats inside. Will definitely be coming back again.

Their flavors are amazing. I have been ordering the rasmalai flavor over and over again. Highly recommend for anyone looking for non traditional icecream flavors.

$5 for a kid/small scoop is kind of diabolical, but the mango flavor was really good and creamy.

Late night ice cream run on a Thursday? Sure why not. Went here spontaneously at 9pm. Been a while since I've got ice cream here and I'm sure glad I did. Place was packed yet the employees were fast and efficient. Tried a few samples as they have a lot of exotic flavors to choose from and settled on jack fruit in a cone. Very tasty and will definitely return again some day.

I've been wanting to try the vegan ice cream at this place for a while. I'm glad I popped in today because it's so delicious! They had two flavors to pick from: strawberry and mango, plus they mentioned there are more flavors in prepackaged pints. I don't have a huge sweet tooth so I just had a bite of the mango and half of the strawberry scoop, but I loved both. The strawberry had a rich, creamy taste that really reminded me of fresh strawberries, while the mango was perfectly flavored with a soft, fluffy, and creamy texture. I'm not sure if they rotate the vegan flavors, but I really hope they add more next time I stop by because I'm excited to try different ones. I'd rather get a scoop than a whole pint since I don't eat a lot of ice cream.

Finally got to try this place! It's an indian ice cream shop with a wide variety of flavors which were fun to try. I ended up getting the black sesame crunch which I rlly loved but would def go back to get full scoops of the mango or matcha raspberry. There can be a line but they move quickly so don't let that deter you. Seating is limited for how crowded it gets so be prepared to eat in the car

Met my friends here and didn't know what to expect. The menu is extensive! Good thing my buddy had been there before and I got a good tip to try the mango first. The Alphonse Mango tasted like mango lassi. Place is nice. Clean. Has chairs out too. Service is ok. Very business like.

A huge variety of flavors here! I love that they have something for everyone: vegan, creamy, fruity, and more. I have come here a few times now and it's really grown in popularity nowadays! Expect a line out the door - especially in the summer evenings. My personal favorite is the Chikoo! A nutty and sweet fruit flavor. A little creamy and gritty in texture. The fruit itself is very unique in taste, but in ice cream form? EVEN BETTER. I recommend! Other flavors that I enjoyed: Lychee, Gulab Jamun, and Cookies & Cream.

Pints of Joy ice cream is so appetizing and delicious that I can't get enough. Their Indian flavors like gulab jamun , Meetha paan, ras malai hits it right. Great service and ample space inside out to enjoy these sweet treats. Must try in Sunnyvale.

A great find after dinner on a Saturday evening. The ice cream shop is in a strip mall on El Camino in Sunnyvale. We decided on it as always based on YELP reviews and it did not disappoint. They have very exotic middle eastern spices in the ethnic flavors, the cardamom and rose water flavors in their ice cream selections were great joy for the senses!! Decided on gulag Jaman and fallouda ice cream combo in a small cup. It was definitely a great combo to start tasting their long list of ice cream flavors. Gulab Jaman ice cream tasted like it should have if it was a warm gulan jaman ball!! Would have loved to try the pistachio as well as the lychee flavors. This is a type of ice cream shop that if you go to, you really need to try the ethnic flavors rather than the plain vanilla ones that you can get in other ice cream shops. Will be back to sample new ones in future...

Falooda was missing the noodles like vermicelli. It was mostly little bits of berries and chia seeds(?) and its pink from the berries(?). I thought there would be more. Nature's ice cream falooda imo, has more ingredients that you can actually see and taste. I dunno. But my go-to is Salt & Straw. This was a good try.

Unique and tasty ice cream! They have Indian inspired flavors such as pistachio kulfi and gulab jamon. We got there on a Friday night and the line was out the door. It moved pretty fast. They do allow you to sample; we opted for one sample each just to keep the line moving. I sampled the lychee to make sure it tasted good and it was delicious. I got that flavor and pistachio kulfi. I enjoyed both! I want to come back and try the salted guava as I hear that flavor is also amazing. It might pair really well with the lychee. Also I got the single split scoop which was more than enough. My husband accidentally got the double scoop and that was too big. Overall great ice cream place! We'll be back.

I was excited to see online that a new local ice cream parlor had opened. In addition to pints of ice cream to take home, you can purchase ice cream cookie sandwiches, and cups of ice cream. They have indoor as well as outdoor seating. They also sell a handful of drinks including hot cocoa. I saw the flavors listed online and was disappointed to find that butterscotch was not available at the store. Nevertheless, there were several interesting flavors, some influenced by Indian cuisine. I tasted the rose pistachio, but it lacked the distinctive pistachio taste I prefer. So, I chose lemon ricotta raspberry and Irish cream mocha. My husband had the Irish cream mocha and dark chocolate orange. The dark chocolate orange did not taste super dark, which we think is a plus. The ice cream is high-quality, creamy, and flavorful. I'd definitely like to go back and try different flavors.

This is a very trendy and popular Ice Cream place that we just had to try for their different and creative flavor from the usual Ice Cream flavors you would see at your regular run of the mill Ice Cream shop. This being our first time coming here, and having no idea what the flavor would even taste like, we tried a bunch of flavors, but instead of getting frustrated, it was like the staff expects this of their customers and encourages it to get the right flavor for you. From all of these yummy flavors, we decided to get the Malai Kulfi and the Gulkand Coconut. The Malai Kulfi that has Cardamom, Saffron, and Rosewater. This had nice combination of spices that complimented each other and really went well with the Rosewater that made a nice lightly spicy and sweet dessert. The Gulkand Coconut had Rose Jam and Coconut. It was refreshing and had a little sweet from the floralness from the Rose Jam, but thankfully not too much. This was a nice combination that thankfully didn't overpower one another, but complimented each other to be a sweet and refreshing Ice Cream. Overall, excellent service and delicious Ice Cream. What isn't there to like?