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MONKEYWRENCH

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Meal takeaway Bakery Ice cream shop Vegan restaurant Dessert shop

Light-filled small-batch vegan ice cream shop with a coffee bar plus housemade baked goods. People often mention cream, flavors, vegan, good, dairy,


Address

53 E Gallivan Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Website

www.monkeywrenchslc.com

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (526 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 4 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 4 to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 4 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 4 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 4 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: cream (20) flavors (8) vegan (8) good (6) dairy (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Pete S. 1 year ago on Google
    Just really great ice cream. Vegan or not. Definitely my preferred stop in town. The flavors are really fun and they don’t skimp on portions. I had the PB&J and the banana brownie. There were massive chunks of brownies, peanuts, and jam. Actual deep flavor and complexity rather than a single chocolate chip and some faint banana essence. I really appreciate their attention to craft.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zack O. 2 years ago on Google
    Okay….nah. There’s no way this place is this good and I was today years old when I tried it for the first time. I’m hyper allergic to milk and so it has been almost 10 years since I’ve been able to have my favorite childhood treat: strawberry milkshake. I ordered. [insert skeptical face] Tried it. AMAZING!!!! I got the banana brownie vegan ice cream as well. Incredible. So so so happy I found this place. BUUUUUT—when I went it was freezing and no seating in store. So be prepared for that.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shanon A. 1 year ago on Google
    Anyone with lactose intolerance knows that having ice cream is pain vs. reward. But not anymore!!! Enter Monkeywrench. An anti-dairy establishment as read on the door. There is no dairy and a lot of gluten free options. Let's talk about flavors. They have so many to choose from but not the ordinary. Flavors like Lemon Bar, Blueberry Cobbler (that actually has cobbler in it!) Buddafinger, Mojito Sorbet, Lavender, and so many others (see the picture) I am visiting Utah this week but have visited Monkeywrench twice already. I am sold and have been telling others. Give it a try I bet you will be writing your own review soon, trust me.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Em A. 1 year ago on Google
    this place is phenomenal! we are new to being vegan so we had to try this place. I got the mojito sorbet w/ vanilla & my husband got the lemon bar w/ blueberry cobbler! they were so good! definitely worth $5!! we will be coming back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Victoria G. 1 year ago on Google
    The ice cream is so yummy!!! And the waffle cones are the best— I just wish they had more flavors. The scoop selection is small.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dagmar 11 months ago on Google
    This ice cream was the best! Be sure to eat here. don't miss this We are not vegan, but like to eat vegan and vegetarian occasionally. We had ice cream and a chocolate milkshake. It was amazing! Soo good and creamy and chocolaty. Best ice cream we've had in the US in 4 weeks. You always taste the coconut milk, you have to like that.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lauree M. 2 years ago on Google
    LOVE THIS PLACE! It’s so nice to have a good dairy free ice cream that tastes just as good as any other ice cream. I no longer feel like I’m missing out on one of my favorite treats. If you have food allergies, this is a great option, (unless you have nut allergies). I highly recommend the Chocolate orange honeycomb! So good!

  • 5/5 Shannon S. 3 years ago on Google
    This is the Best vegan and gluten-free ice cream I’ve had! So happy to have found this place and they were open late-ish unlike other dessert places around. Flavors were amazing! They use coconut milk for most of their flavors which also a plus!!

  • 5/5 Coach M. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun selection of non-dairy ice creams. We had the lavender and Bumpy Pumpkin. Only order the lavender if you really like strong lavender. The pumpkin has a stronger clove taste. There are original flavors such as chocolate and vanilla. Worth giving it a whirl!!

  • 4/5 Abby T. 2 years ago on Google
    Fun spot! The ice cream texture was less smooth than the typical dairy option (almost crumbly in the cup, but had a smooth mouthfeel). I think it might need a bit more fat? Despite this, you wouldn’t guess it was vegan. The tea & biscuits flavor was really fun! It had a strong tea flavor, and the biscuits kind of tasted like fruit loops (but I’m not mad about it). The mint was refreshing, Thank you for having a mini size option!!

  • 5/5 Benjamin J. 2 years ago on Google
    Mojito sorbet and lemon bar are my favorite. Great hole in the wall dairy free gluten free will come here again after a long days work working at precision auto glass installing windshield in the sunshine

  • 5/5 Lorraine J. 2 years ago on Google
    These punks and their dairy free ice cream are a revelation. I am newly obsessed with this charming little shop. Their ice creams are exceptional - creamy, chunky, and rich. Great texture, creative flavors, and their waffle cones are fantastic. Highly recommend the lemon bar! (Photo is of their charcoal waffle cones in October- they were UNREAL.)

  • 5/5 Janie C. 1 year ago on Google
    Just amazing! High quality and delicious vegan ice cream. We will definitely be regulars here from now on. Our flavor combinations were banana brownie + budderfinger, and mocha mud pie + chocolate fudge brownie! So amazing and worth every penny!!

  • 3/5 Eric Y. 11 months ago on Google
    Decent vegan ice cream spot with pricy options and unique flavors

  • 5/5 J D. 2 years ago on Google
    This was a fun treat. The ice cream appears homemade and they rotate the flavors. The blueberry cobbler and mint chocolate ice cream were great. The strawberry had somewhat of an odd taste.

  • 5/5 Ryan C. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Ice-cream in Salt Lake hands down. No flavor disappoints. They take orders like your buying tickets from a movie theater. They’re very fast as well.

  • 5/5 M T. 1 year ago on Google
    Best non dairy ice cream I have ever hand! It’s one of my favorite ice cream shops in SLC.

  • 5/5 Katie N. 11 months ago on Google
    Hands down our favorite ice cream shop! We have even brought non-vegan ice cream eaters and they are always so impressed. Everything is always so fresh and delicious.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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