Sweet Joy Brazilian Cafe

This café is absolutely perfect! I recently moved and this place caught my eye from the moment I passed by it. When I walked in, I was struck by how bright, airy, and full of life the space felt. The interior is beautifully decorated--tons of natural light, cozy seating, and plenty of greenery, which added to the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. I ordered the chicken coxinha, a cinnamon bun, and a tea latte, and everything exceeded my expectations. Coming from a neighborhood rich in Brazilian culture, I've had my fair share of coxinha, but this one was by far the best I've ever had. (As you can see the picture was taken after I had a bite because I couldn't wait) The filling was flavorful, the dough perfectly crisp on the outside and I loved the added onions, and it had that just-right balance of creamy and savory inside. The cinnamon bun was another standout--so soft, gooey, and packed with cinnamon goodness. I barely got to enjoy it because my partner stole it from me (which pretty much says it all). This café is a place I'll be coming back to. If you love Brazilian treats, a beautiful ambiance, and a cozy spot to unwind, this is the place to be! I can't wait to try the brigadeiros next time.

A very hidden but amazing cafe on Brady St! I was in town for the day and looking to hit up as many coffee shops and I'm so glad we made it a priority to stop here!Everything was reasonably priced and the employee was really sweet and kind! Everything is so green and relaxing inside. I would love to go back and hang out and enjoy all of the sun light that comes in!

I had hopes for this spot but sadly it just didn't work out. I asked to order a Brazilian style coffee drink and they only said the brigadeiro latte. I tried it and it was just okay. The truffle/candy is at the bottom of the drink and it didn't mix well. I ordered a 6 piece of the cheese bread to share but they came out crispy and almost hard, unlike any cheese breads I've had before. There are two restrooms, one which was unclean and the second had zero toilet paper. There is free wifi and the cafe is cozy.

Absolutely amazing bakery!!! We are in town visiting family and friends and they recommended this spot. The guava pastry is out of this world! Perfectly flaky and sweet and savory. "Chef's kiss"!!!My family is in love with the cheese balls and the bigger cheese pastry. Perfect blend of cheese and bread.My son who "hates everything" tried the chocolate croissant and was hooked! He even ordered a second one and ate it!I heard there was another cafe there before and they fixed it up and it truly gives Brazilian vibes. Bathrooms are clean and the seating has lots of options for every age and size. Even a hanging chair. Mara and other staff were sweet. Recommend highly! I'll be back tomorrow

I frequent this coffee shop and everything is always good, but man oh man they have out done themselves with the gingerbread latte!! Not too sweet not too spicy just the perfect wintery mix of flavors severed with a little cookie. Pairs perfectly with their coffee cake (everything does!) and served with a friendly neighborhood smile as always. I typically take mine to go, but always love enjoying the beautiful atmosphere while waiting, it is truly such a cozy neighborhood gem!

The açaí flavor at Sweet Joy Brazilian Cafe tastes just like what it does in Brazil! This place is a good way to taste the Brazilian Açaí in Wisconsin. I got my açaí bowl to-go & it was an easy delivery process. A few things I would change are making the bowls bigger (only one size) & making the açaí not as icy. I would come back here again.

I can't even gatekeep this place because it was so drop-dead aesthetic, it needed its moment here, hence the dump of pictures. Thanks to the Yelp event that was being hosted, I was able to find this cute, underrated cafe spot! We were treated to a brigadeiro (pictured) and two specialty drinks for the holiday season- the snowball latte topped with a coconut brigadeiro and peppermint latte with a dollop of whipped cream. Sweet Joy is the epitome of how a place enhances your cafe experience. For one, it's in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Brady St. Second, the natural light floods the space with no holding back. You walk in to a place decorated with plants vining in and out of window corners and a wonderful host, Marcia. If you take a second to Google Brazilian cafe aesthetic, you'll find a bunch of Pinterest boards "Best Brazil Cafe Ideas" and Sweet Joy looks just like it. The plants, the fragrance of coffee beans, and the faint rustle of people cooking in the kitchen is everything- this place serves. I'm sure I'll be back for the back room study spot here or deep catch-up convo with a friend.

Beautiful and amazing small business. Got to meet the owner who was working and without knowing who she was we had a good chat going on. The coffee was really great and deliciously made. We ordered 2 ice coffees and a bunch of desserts. The coffee was freshly made. The pastries were recently made and warmed up. I fully recommend this coffee shop. Don't be in a rush as items are made to order to get them fresh. Coming back soon. I wanted to try and speak Portuguese with the owner but I was rusty. - Obrigado pelo café

Ambiance: love it! Very cozy and eclectic decor. Nicely done! The coffee was really good, it has a nice unique flavor. We also tried the Brazilian lemonade, one of my favorites theirs is a little limey but still good just be prepared it's sour. The brigadeiros are amazing!! The ham and cheese pastry was delicious.

This is a cute cafe! I stopped in for an iced coffee. Staff were friendly and efficient. This place is honestly a lot larger than I anticipated! When you first walk in, it's the counter of baked goods and the area to order your beverage. Towards the back and side are a couple different seating areas. Would stop back next time I'm in the area.