Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy

Ice Cream & Gelato in Palo Alto, California

4.5 (703)

Category	Ice Cream & Gelato · Dessert shop
Address	3946 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Area	Palo Alto, California
Phone	(650) 493-6553
Google rating	4.5 (703)

Hours

Monday	2–9 pm
Tuesday	12–9 pm
Wednesday	12–9 pm
Thursday	12–9 pm
Friday	12–9:30 pm
Saturday	12–9:30 pm
Sunday	12–9 pm

About Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy

Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy is an ice cream shop in Palo Alto, California. It is listed at 3946 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, which places it among the local businesses of Palo Alto that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as dessert shop, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

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Hours are published for 7 days a week. Typical hours are 12–9 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy at (650) 493-6553; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, ricksicecream.com.

Customers rate it 4.5 out of 5 on Google across 703 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded ice cream & gelato in Palo Alto.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Shwetha Shankar a month ago

I have been a loyal fan of Rick's saffron pistachio ice cream for nearly 20 years, so I say this with a heavy heart - they changed the recipe and I sincerely wish they hadn't. The older recipe was less sweet, had larger pistachio chunks, and felt a bit less 'stretchy' and more creamy. The new recipe is not bad, if I were to have had it for the first time, but knowing what it used to be, I am quite bummed about it. Please Rick's - you were the best ice cream on the peninsula (I still dream of that sublime white chocolate ginger flavor) - can you bring back the old recipes? Much much appreciated from this once loyal fan.

Al Sanchez a month ago

They had a flavir called Computer chip and it was amazing! It had that hint of orange flavor with the white chocolate chips! Definitely a must try! The alphonso mango was super creamy and didnt have an artifical flavor to it. It's a small shop with a whole lot of variety! The line was about 20min long but it was worth the wait and moves pretty fast! Thank you guys for the awesome service and ice cream!

Rebecca Chen 4 months ago

We got a custom ice cream cake from here for a party. The order process was a little clunky, but it went smoothly: I filled out a form on their website, they emailed me an invoice the next day, I paid, and the cake was ready when I stopped by to pick it up a few days later. Everyone loved the cake - we got so many unprompted comments about how delicious it was! We chose the herringbone design, with vanilla frosting, chocolate cake, and black raspberry crunch ice cream. A 9" cake was more than enough for 8 people - we only had maybe two-thirds of it and had leftovers for dessert the next few days.

Infiniti73 5 months ago

5 stars “Rick’s Rather Rich Ice Cream is straight-up magic. We sampled a bunch—creamy, perfect—and Blue Moon? Total shocker, loved it. Definitely recommend that one. The dining area’s awesome too—walls full of old-school pics that took me right back to kid days at my favorite spot. Brought the kids, they went nuts, we all just chilled there. Feel-good place—go now!” And hey, check these out—real shots from the shop and that wild Blue Moon scoop.

Meredith Bergin Bailey 6 months ago

Fantastic ice cream! I've eaten at both Rick's and Pints of Joy in the past, and just went went friends today to check it out under the new ownership. Flavors were fantastic! I had the tasting flight with Chai, ricotta and berry, thandai, and mango and each flavor was a winner.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy located?

Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy is at 3946 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, in Palo Alto, California. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy?

Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy is listed as an ice cream shop and is also tagged on Google as dessert shop.

What are the hours of Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy?

Published hours are Monday: 2–9 pm; Tuesday: 12–9 pm; Wednesday: 12–9 pm; Thursday: 12–9 pm; Friday: 12–9:30 pm; Saturday: 12–9:30 pm; Sunday: 12–9 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 12–9 pm.

What is the phone number of Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy?

You can call Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy at (650) 493-6553.

How is Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy rated on Google?

Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 703 reviews.

Does Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy have a website?

Yes, the website of Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy is ricksicecream.com (linked on this page).