# Made-to-Order Ice Cream JOEY Restaurants' Spring Menu Includes Custom Desserts By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-05-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desserts References: [joeyrestaurants](http://joeyrestaurants.com/) In order to mark the change in seasons, JOEY Restaurants is now launching a new spring menu that includes [farmer's market-inspired salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-spoon-creamery), tequila sour drinks and a rotation of custom desserts to round out the enjoyment of a meal. The Made-to-Order Ice Cream treats are all created in-house, beginning with [liquid nitrogen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilln-nitrogen-ice-cream) and the restaurant's own ice cream base. When these two components are combined, JOEY Restaurants reports that: "This is what makes the creamiest and smoothest ice cream you have ever tasted." Based on the chef's choice, JOEY Restaurants is offering ice cream flavors like double chocolate, maple, Tahitian vanilla, strawberry and [salted caramel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-brown-butter-cookie-dazzler). Many fast food, fast-casual and fine dining restaurants are now experimenting with different ways to help each and every consumer create their ideal eating and dining experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Made-to-order Ice Cream:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing made-to-order ice cream offerings can enhance the dining experience and cater to consumers' desire for customization. - **Custom Desserts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing a rotation of custom desserts allows for variety and personalization, appealing to consumers looking for unique dining experiences. - **Farmer's Market-inspired Salads:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating farmer's market-inspired salads into menus showcases fresh, seasonal ingredients and appeals to health-conscious consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Restaurants can differentiate themselves by offering made-to-order ice cream and custom dessert options, giving consumers more control over their dining experience. - **Fast Food Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fast food chains can introduce made-to-order ice cream and custom desserts to appeal to a wider range of customers and compete with other dining options. - **Fine Dining Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fine dining establishments can elevate their dessert offerings by incorporating made-to-order ice cream and custom desserts, providing a unique and memorable dining experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy Bar-Themed Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-spring-menu.md) - [Expansive Dessert Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-menus.md) - [Ultra-Smooth Seasonal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilln-nitrogen-ice-cream-seasonal-flavors.md) - [Automated Ice Cream Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coldsnap.md) - [Indulgent Ice Cream Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-ultimate-summer-menu.md) - [Regenerative Ingredient Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alecs-ice-cream.md) - [Customizable Donut Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildyourowndonut-menu.md) - [Creative Ice Cream Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavour-slam.md) - [Festive Flash-Frozen Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilln-nitrogen-ice-cream.md)