Art of Joy

The vibe of Art of Joy is as the name implies. It was the perfect spot for our multicultural, whimsical wedding! There is so much to say and it's all POSITIVE! Let's start with the people. Kevin and Kat were with us through every bit of the planning and on the day of. They were super easy to work with and did everything and more to make our vision come alive--including offering my dream of spinning cotton candy at the event. In the end we declined (cotton candy on my silk dress, no but darn I loved the idea. We could not have imagined how much they would embrace this celebration! I felt like I had wedding planners! Yikes--future couples don't put so much on them. We relied on them entirely too much and we are aware that they gave it EVERYTHING to pull off this epic celebration! They are just plain fantastic at what they do. If you're considering this venue (and I hope you do) ask Kat to make a signature cocktail for your event. Our bespoke drink "One Night In Mexico" perfectly captured our crazy love story and I'm not kidding when I say it's the BEST DRINK I'VE EVER HAD! The servers at the celebration (including Elizabeth, who introduced us to AOJ) were exceptional. They kept our guests well-supplied with drinks and really kept the fun vibe alive. Just lovely people and excellent at making people feel good. The venue was magical. We loved the cabana with its comfy couches, chairs, tables, flowering plants and the lovely view of the river. It didn't require much decorating, but we did it up! AOJ folks helped out there too! Kat has a great eye and the seating was just stunning. The whole place is normally like that though so...About the inside...From the moment you enter you'll be captivated by the gorgeous floral murals and bold color scheme. It just exudes happiness. Even the bathrooms are ART! The upstairs is a cool place to relax and bring the kiddos because they've got the most interesting tele, video games and other stuff for them to play with while grown ups enjoy relaxing and chatting they can still keep a close eye out. Go for the drinks (please do yourself a favor and have the cotton candy, prosecco and vodka infused gummy bears one) stay awhile, maybe reserve the cabana for a big group and enjoy the hospitality and maybe some cool music. Oh yeah, the AOJ music guy (sorry for brain fog, can't remember his name) even coordinated with us to bring in talent that matched the Mexico/multicultural theme.

Finally checked out Art of Joy! Man have I been missing out. My friend and I are cohosts for One of a Kind Milwaukee a podcast and we celebrated our one year anniversary at Art of Joy with family and friends. Their cabana you can rent for FREE! for 2 hours which is so amazing. You can bring in food as long as it's from a formal kitchen caterer. The drinks are all so fun and what's so great is they all can be made zero proof! Plus it's kid friendly as well and most nights they even have some type of entertainment. Our server was amazing! The decor is adorable. Needless to say will definitely be making the 30 minute drive more often.

Had the best experience with a group at the outdoor cabana tonight.With their amazingly adorable and delicious drinks, that all come in alcohol or zero proof. We were so well taken care of by our server Elizabeth. The outdoor area is just so cute with many photo opps and the best vibe. We were able to bring in some catered food. And enjoyed some terrific live music to round out the perfect summer night!From a fun girl's night out to date night, this is definitely a place to check out.

Today we hosted a baby shower in the back patio/pavilion area and it was perfect. We had about 20 attendees which worked well. The weather was nice which made it even better. If it had been raining that would have definitely been a problem.The drinks are great too, we did mimosas and the garden mules, but guests were also able to order from the menu. There was no rental fee for the space either which was great! Would definitely recommend for an event on a nice day!

This is one of my absolute favorite spots in the area, and I recommend it to most people passing through. They frequently feature live music on weekends and have an awesome outdoor space for warmer weather, although they do have a space that they close and heat in back of the building for winter.The drinks are all pretty creative, but you'll definitely see some familiar sights: a Wisconsin old fashioned, a margarita...and some unfamiliar. Keep an eye out for the cotton candy drink "garnish," and take the time to enjoy the fun extra touches like a bird-shaped glass. If you like the sound of a trendy, welcoming, and lively bar in beautiful downtown Cedarburg, you should stop in!

Art of Joy has been on my list for ages and it did not disappoint. Fantastic and sweet service-- everyone enjoys working there-- you feel like you are a long lost friend who just walked into the place. The drinks are a piece of ART. Many are very sweet- but the presentation is phenomenal. Some highlights: 24k Daddy, apple harvest mule. Honorable mentions: birds of pearadise (very sweet) and the cotton candy drink which I forget the name. Will definitely be back. Thanks for a fantastic afternoon!

Cutest spot ever for book la and drinks.Highlights:- Ambiance: classy, chill, uplifting - Cocktails: not too sweet and fun- Mimosa: frozen rose made of either orange or grapefruit juice paired with a pour your own Prosecco was great. Great solve for ensuring the proportion of bubbly to juice stays low. Also not toosweet, 5 stars - Seating: bar and high tables inside, outside s covered area with couch seating as well S uncovers Adirondack chairs by the lake and father in.- Staff: friendly and helpful- Books: fun titles in display Lowlights:- Only some menus with pics--loved seeing how they looked. - Only a few snacks Lovely downtown Cedarburg find I can't wait ri come back to.

My mom and friend and I were wandering in Cedarburg recently and we stopped into Art of Joy. We were taken immediately by the fun, happy interior and the great outdoor spaces. Love the flower mural - I want one!! I need to know the artist's name. We enjoyed browsing the items for sale but then continued our wandering.Later in the afternoon, tired and overheated we came back for a hospitable seat at the bar and some really refreshing cocktails. Every one was unique and none were overly sweet; the balance was great.I love that they pay a fair wage and don't allow tipping. I love that they offer taste alike nonalcoholic versions.This is a nice place and if I were local I'd be a regular.

My friend and I stopped in on our annual girls trip to Cedarberg. We had no idea what to expect. We were very pleasantly surprised. The minute you walk in the front door you can just feel such a great vibe. Happy, joyful, filled with people who are enjoying themselves.We were in the mood for a cocktail, and we perused the menu. We landed on the cocktail we wanted. When our order came, we were in shock! The creativity of their craft cocktails is beyond anything I've ever seen. Not only are they creative, but they taste amazing. This is also a retail shop filled with local goods. Artisans and craft people selling their amazing wares. Books and anything else you can imagine. And there is an upstairs area if you want to take your cocktail up there as well. The day we were there there were adults with their children, and everyone was having a wonderful time. I cannot wait to go back. They also have an amazing fire pit and Adirondack chairs outside as well. Do not leave Cedarburg without popping into "Art of Joy".

Wow I was not expecting how much I'd love this spot! Delicious and BEAUTIFUL drinks!! All the drinks had fun garnishes and the bar is decorated so cute! Will definitely come back