Yummi Joy

A vintage looking candy shop with lots of interesting products. Good location for small gifts if you are traveling. Their ice cream is worth a try as well.

OMG I loveeee vegan ice cream, especially they use coconut milk as ice-cream base. Usually, other shops use soy-based or oat milk-based, it would make vegan icecream more milky and creamy. Vegan ice-cream here is not sweet at all, I tried 3 flavors, my favorite is mango lime ^^ You should try before getting triple scoops like us 🤓

Everyone was very friendly, and they let our children try the ice cream since it is vegan. Our son loved the chocolate, but our daughter wasn't a fan. But that was okay because they had so many candy choices, so she was fine. By the time I was ready to take a photo, our son had already devoured his cone.

I imagine the staff might have been exhausted from the eclipse-viewing tourist crowds, but I can merely report my experience. The store did have lots of unusual candy brands, but nothing in particular appealed to me so I decided to have some of their vegan ice cream, especially because I appreciate their decision to serve *only* a vegan ice cream brand. After I ordered the cone, asking for about half the usual amount of ice cream because I wanted to eat less sugar, the server (I'm serious) refused to give me the *smaller* amount of ice cream that I requested on my cone. (No, I had not accepted the cone and then changed my mind - I do understand that nuance of sanitation - I hadn't touched the cone, I asked twice and I did not ask to be charged less.) This unpleasant interaction marred what would have been a fun visit to the Yummi Joy store. Oh but the ice cream was very good, so I do recommend that you try it!

If you're looking for a candy store that has it all, look no further than Yummi Joy! This place has an incredible variety of options, from prepackaged treats to bulk candy by the pound. But that's not all - they also serve Gati ice cream, a local dairy-free ice cream company that is absolutely amazing. I was also blown away by how good the homemade artisan fudge and the handcrafted beverages looked. The staff were super friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. Prices were fair, too, especially considering the high quality of the products. We tried one of the truffles and toffee pretzels, and they were absolutely delicious. The décor is also fun and wacky, making it a cool spot to hang out and enjoy some sweet treats. Overall, Yummi Joy is a must-visit for anyone who loves candy and treats. Highly recommend!

Great candy store....found a lot of cute and odd candies in the middle of down town. Photos included ADA wheelchair accessible. Fun stop.

I had taken my daughter there to try and make an awesome memory with her and the curly haired man came out of the back with the most smug look and had the audacity to tell my daughter and I that "the chocolate's are kinda expensive...." I was taken aback by his comment that we just left. All I was trying to do is put some joy in her life and he took that moment away. Please have compassion and understanding towards potential customers especially if there is a CHILD PRESENT!

So cute! Kind of a cool vintage feel. A must-see! The owners and employees are super friendly! We bought a bunch of candy in bulk. They have vegan options for candy, fudge and ice cream. The vegan rocky road fudge and ice cream are to die for. Totally worth it to just go there for that. Would go again!

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.

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!

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.

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!

The ice cream in the milkshake was so good although the prices were wild. Honestly our biggest complaint was the service . A lady with dark hair seemed very annoyed that my 2 sons wanted a sample. No one else was even in the store we seemed like more of a bother at a candy shop ... remember when those places were FOR CHILDREN

We really enjoyed exploring the candy selection. We ended up getting a mixed bag of bulk candy and some ice cream. There's a great selection of JellyBelly flavors, including classics like popcorn and Dr. Pepper. Love this store, and of course, how close it is to ToyJoy

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:)!

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.

Cute candy shop, delicious treats, cheery staff, and vegan ice cream. This place really ticks all the boxes. There's a couple of seats outside that they keep clean. Otherwise it's a bit unassuming outside, then a brightly colored explosion when you walk in. I always take a minute to browse the shelves and displays. There's the usual mass produced candy available, but there's also fudge, chocolate truffles, and ice cream. I haven't bought any of the candy, but I know the ice cream is delicious. They have classic flavors like Rocky Road, and things off the beaten path, like Golden Milk. Don't be scared to ask for a sample to try the unique stuff. You can get your treat as a cone, a cup, or even an affogato. If coffee and sugar is your jam, I highly recommend it.

I bought bulk Bit of honey and Chick o sticks both were stale and chewy! I was told they don't take bills over a twenty, by bill was $41 I had exact change, but was still told nothing over twenty. I was not pleased for the amount of money I spent and the terrible quality. I would not recommend this store!

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.

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!

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.

This is must go to if you're in Austin! It's. A very cute sweet shop with very candy you could want and ice cream! They have so many vegan ice cream flavors- my favorites were Thai tea and cookie dough. They also have. Aka the collection of freshly made fudge and truffles. Everyone working at the store is also so friendly and kind, would highly highly recommend visiting this establishment!

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!

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.

Staff was so nice and did not rush us trying samples. All the ice cream is dairy free, and you would never know...

The cashier snapped and yelled at my daughter for grabbing a jaw breaker. The jawbreaker was shiny so we thought it had a wrapper on it. There were not any signs that said, do not touch. I paid the $15 for it but he did not have the right to yell at her the way he did. It was completely inappropriate and considering that it is a candy store, he should have a little more patience and grace. We most definitely will not be returning.

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.

Ice cream is so good! Love that it's dairy free and they have unique flavors. I would definitely go back

Stopped in for some vegan ice cream. There were so many flavors to choose from. I highly recommend this place for a delicious vegan treat!

Dear Owners of Yummi Joy, I have no clue how you've managed to keep your prices so reasonable while simultaneously employing the most competent gaggle of coffee-shop hipsters I've ever met, but bravo. Seriously, you can catch an eye watering dose of snark in this town just for walking into a shop and giving employees something to do (which usually seems to be the hallmark of an underpaid workforce)... but your staff are always so nice, present, and willing to engage. Over the past year, I've watched them be eternally patient with indecisive families, hordes of untethered children, daydrunk wine moms, and folks who just desperately need water. The stickers on your door say that yours is a safe haven for trans (and any) children, and the demeanor of your employees reflects this as well. This place is about as close to my old Austin as it gets anymore. You done good. My one gripe, however, is that I can't seem to leave a tip when I'm paying with a card or via tap. I come in almost every day for a very reasonably priced espresso and water, and I'd be happy to do so, but like nearly everybody else in the city, I don't carry cash. I've asked your staff about it several times (because, again, their professionalism compels me to leave a tip) , at which point they always just shrug and say "that would be nice, but the card reader just isn't set up that way". 12 years ago, when I was coming up in this town, I worked at a campus coffee shop. The tips that we received from digital payment very sincerely turned the job from "barely scraping by in this increasingly expensive city" to "I can actually pay my bills, put gas in my car, and save a little money". It is becoming IMPOSSIBLE to live here for people in these jobs. Please just do the right thing and program the card readers to allow us patrons to drop at least $1 with a transaction. It's such a small thing, it will cost you nothing, and it could drastically increase the QOL of your deserving staff (who are making you look good, btw).

Short review incoming! Had a craving for some ice cream on a hot night in Austin (When isn't it hot by the way). Saw Yummi Joy, but figured it was just candy based judging by peering through the window. Checked Yelp to see the nearest ice cream shop and sure enough it listed Yummi Joy as a spot to find some. Walked in initially looking for ice cream, but got lost in the mass amount of candy in the few isles they had. I kept my wits about me and forced my way to the ice cream counter, even though the candy looked delicious. They have some unique flavors, but they also boast the standard lineup, which sounded good to me at the time. Grabbed a scoop of coffee with vanilla. Solid pricing and honestly hit the spot, and last but not least their staff was extremely friendly and let me sample the heck out of their offerings. Would gladly recommend this to anyone pouring out of the ACL Moody theater or just nearby in general.

It was okay. Very small place. The workers didn't look like they wanted to be there. We sampled some of the ice creams but they weren't for us. We didn't care for the flavors but thats a personal opinion. We did bag some of our on candy. We were in there for at least 10 minutes and the workers never seemed happy. Didn't talk much to us at all. Didn't talk to each other. Very strange. We were underwhelmed by this place. We came across an awesome candy store with great, happy workers in SoCo (south congress) district after visiting Yummy Joy that we liked much better. Was a bigger location with more selection.

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.

I had the Cookie Monster ice cream and it was so good. Their ice creams are all vegan and GF/ soy free. Must go!

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.

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!

Went to this place twice in 3 days on my short trip - Got cookie dough ice cream and chocolate fudge the first time, and mint chip ice cream, chocolate fudge, mint fudge, pecan fudge, and sherbet fudge the second time - so good! Employees were really friendly/great service.

It's Sweet Located right next door to Toy Joy this new candy/ice cream shop is great addition for those looking for a sugar picker upper. Very colorful and distinctive where you will find your favorite candy treats. They serve vegan ice cream and tried a few flavors. Some made from almond milk where it actually taste like ice cream. You can put it in flavor cones too. It is definitely a place to visit next time you are downtown.

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!

Eclectic ice cream flavors like pandan, golden milk, and "squid ink" really draw attention. There's candy in here that you probably won't find anywhere else except online - I might have to go back and get the hottest gummy bear. And it's right next to a fun toy store!

Candy selection was good. Staff super nice. We are from California, my hub and kids went to Coto for motoGP. We've never been to Texas so we had zero idea where to go. Google suggested second street district. My 5 year old and i decided to walk around and of course couldn't pass up candy!! So we got way too many sweets, i chose a chocolate for my hub, the guy helped me choose something with allergies in mind. I trusted his thoughts since earlier in the day (we went twice) he suggested a restaurant to check out. My 5 year old said "I'm so glad he suggested we go here". Anyway. Fun selections, good prices (of course we are from CA so anything less than ca prices are good prices lol)

This spot is a candy store, but it's so much more. They have all vegan ice cream!! They have ablut 8 selections, such as seasonal pumpkin, salted caramel, chocolate, etc. Pretty cool options, and all coconut milk based. Love that that the "standard" here is vegan! Usually I have to look hard for one or two subpar vegan option in a sea of dairy options. I got a scoop of the salted caramel ice cream, and it was delicious. Not as good as the dairy salted caramel ice cream from the freezer aisle of the grocery store, but still definitely satisfied my ice cream craving and was very creamy. $3.95 for a scoop ($4.28 with tax). Would definitely be back here!

I don't know why this place has such good reviews.... the ice cream I got here was really, really bad. I took a chance on it because there's no samples (probably a COVID thing) and major regrets. I got the almond based chocolate olive oil. They have coconut based, almond based, soy based, sunflower based, and peanut butter based flavors, but I thought that the other ones would be too overpowering or not as good. It was cloyingly sweet, artificial tasting, and gritty. At least it was only $3.

Let's discuss nut-milk. Not a phrase I thought I'd udder a few years ago. I'm effing impressed. This was excellent nut-ice! Creamy? No. Because it's not cream. Is it delicious? OMG YES. Crotch goblin got Strawberry and I got Rocky Road. Lemme also give a shout out to the nutmilk slingers for their sense of humor in my inability to understand how they distributed sprinkles.

I had the roasted strawberry and it was delicious!! I also tried the buttered cookie (I think). It was good but too rich for me. It was quiet cramped which is why I docked a star.

Walked in here to browse for some omiyage to bring back home. We had hoped to find some made in Texas stuff for the hubs office colleagues. We so fortunately met Tracy here who was the most helpful salesperson we met. We just asked her to point us to some Texas merchandise and she spent so much time looking around and showing us great gifts and then giving us samples of ice cream. So helpful and friendly. We never would've found the stuff we got without her. There's not a huge selection of Texas candies but we got enough with her help. Thank you Tracy! You're the best!

Nice staff, but ice cream and milkshakes were terrible. Candy shop area seemed fine if that's all you're looking for.

THIS PLACE WAS ADORABLE! They served about 10 vegan icecream flavors made from Sweet Ritual. They also had vegan fudge and macaroons. In the back corner, they had a whole section dedicated to vegan candy! Next time I come I will check that out a little bit more. I got the chocolate peanut butter cup and it was just as good as Coconut Bliss icecream you see at whole foods (in a pint) just less processed! They had so many different flavor cones! Lavender, green tea, cake batter, etc. This one was red velvet! Not picture was peanut butter vegan fudge. I wasn't a fan, it had a really weird taste to it kinda similar to melted wax. If you're looking for vegan sweets downtown this is your place!

I got candy from the containers where you serve yourself. Almost every single thing I added to my bag was old and extremely chewy. Just about impossible to eat. My jaw shouldn't hurt from chewing what was supposed to be gummy candies. How old is this stuff in your containers? The truffles were ok. I wouldn't really buy them again. Especially for the price. $60 later and everything goes i the trash. Won't be back. Extremely disappointed.

One of the best candy shop experiences I've had. In Austin for the weekend wanted a sweet treat, stopped by late at night and walked out 30 mins later with a friend crying tears of joy. First off they have vegan ice cream and ice cream cones, second the selection of gummies they have are amazing, and third the workers there were so friendly and had such a positive vibe that it was wonderful to be there.

Such a fun little shop with the best vegan ice cream selection! The staff is so friendly and makes the entire experience so pleasant! Love yummi joy

Went here as part of the vegan ice cream tour and was so glad I did. It's been forever since I've had a waffle cone - these ones are flavored and vegan. I think the server said the cones weren't gluten-free, so check before getting one. I got the vegan cookies and cream ice cream (all of the ice cream is vegan). So tasty! What a cute shop, too. I left with vegan m&ms, too, for another evening. I'd recommend walking through Toy Joy next door, then ending with Yummi Joy for ice cream and candy. I work downtown so fortunately/unfortunately, I'm close and will be back.

I LOVE this place. Got a Mexican mocha and a wedding cake truffle. Super good. Really friendly staff. The cutest green squid logo ever. You can tell the people who work here care. Clean and colorful. Loads of cool candies. Definitely come here if you're into fun spots to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Fantastic shakes, male cashier was very impolite. Still worth it for the shakes. Please add more shake flavors!

In love with this cute little store/ice cream candy shop! I was craving for some ice cr am and decided to go to this one. Their ice cream is all gluten free and single cups and cones that we had were about $4-$5. We also bought different types of candies from Japan and another country. I'm gonna assume our candy was more on the pricey side because we spent $32 on 2 ice creams, 2 lollipops, a mini box of chocolates and candy box of worms. Still a fun place to visit and enjoyed the peanut butter cup ice cream! soy based and gluten free ice cream has an acquired taste to it which was different but satisfied the ice cream craving! Neat and clean place with outdoor seating as well!

This is a cool candy store! They do not only have house made fudge and sweets but also really hard to find candy. I love the sour selection. They also have a lot of the new popular spicy candy as well.