JoyLato Takapuna is a gelato and dessert shop at Shop 1, 62/78 Hurstmere Road in Takapuna, Auckland, rated 5.0 from 244 Google reviews. The website describes handcrafted Italian gelato made fresh daily with natural ingredients, egg waffles and specialty coffee.
Flavours listed on the website include Sicilian pistachio, Dubai chocolate, cookies and cream, hazelnut Ferrero, Biscoff, Thai milk tea, tiramisu, mango, mojito, taro, salted matcha, jasmine tea, black sesame and egg yolk and meat floss. Reviewers praise unique flavours, generous scoops, pistachio, salted matcha, Black Hawaiian and dairy-free options, and one notes friendly staff.
At a gelato shop, ask for a taste before choosing and try one classic, such as pistachio, alongside something unusual. Look for gelato that is smooth and dense rather than icy, and eat it soon after serving since it softens quickly. A waffle with a scoop makes a shareable treat.
For gelato and egg waffles in Takapuna, JoyLato on Hurstmere Road is a popular stop.