Welcome to MONKEYWRENCH
Nestled in the heart of Salt Lake City, MONKEYWRENCH is a delightful vegan dessert haven specializing in mouthwatering ice cream pints and scoops. This whimsical ice cream stand transforms classic flavors into cruelty-free creations, featuring unique offerings like Lavender and Dublin Down, a limited edition Guinness chocolate experience swirled with salted caramel. Each scoop is crafted with care, using fresh ingredients to ensure exceptional taste and texture. The inviting atmosphere, combined with friendly service, makes MONKEYWRENCH a must-visit for both vegans and dessert lovers alike. Experience the joy of guilt-free indulgence where every bite bursts with flavor and creativity.
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53 E Gallivan Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Hotline:
Welcome to MONKEYWRENCH: A Revolutionary Vegan Dessert Destination
Nestled in the heart of Salt Lake City, MONKEYWRENCH stands out as a beacon of innovation in the world of vegan desserts. Located at 53 E Gallivan Ave, this charming ice cream stand has quickly garnered attention not just for its cruelty-free offerings but for the vibrant flavors that delight the palate.
Discover the Delightful Offerings
At MONKEYWRENCH, every scoop of ice cream is crafted with care, featuring an array of unique and classic flavors that appeal to both vegan aficionados and dessert lovers alike. The ice cream is handcrafted using high-quality ingredients, ensuring a creamy texture that rivals traditional dairy-based treats. Some of the must-try items include:
- Dublin Down Pint: Experience the indulgence of Guinness chocolate ice cream marbled with rich salted caramel. Note: contains alcohol and wheat.
- Lavender Pint: Made with fresh lavender flowers and naturally colored blueberries, this ice cream offers a light, fragrant delight that's gluten-free.
- Banana Brownie Pint: A sumptuous blend of creamy banana ice cream with chunks of fresh banana and housemade brownie bites.
- Rocky Road Pint: A classic for a reason, this features chocolate ice cream loaded with vegan marshmallows and almonds.
- Affogato: A double shot of smooth espresso poured over creamy vanilla ice cream, perfect for coffee lovers.
Customer Experiences: A Taste of Happiness
Customer reviews highlight not only the quality of the ice cream, but the warm and friendly service at MONKEYWRENCH. Taylor M. describes their experience as “fantastic,” remarking on the vegan options that “had [them] levitating.” Another customer, Katherine K., expressed delight at discovering delicious vegan flavors, particularly enjoying the Lemon Poppyseed Poundcake.
In a city that embraces creativity and culinary diversity, MONKEYWRENCH is more than a stop for ice cream – it's a community space where people can indulge in guilt-free treats without sacrificing taste. The vibrant atmosphere, coupled with their commitment to vegan excellence, creates a welcoming environment.
Conclusion: An Essential Stop in Salt Lake City
For those in pursuit of vegan desserts that don’t compromise on flavor or quality, MONKEYWRENCH is a must-visit. From innovative flavor pairings to customer-focused service, this ice cream stand has established itself as a representative of the vegan culinary scene. Whether you opt for a classic like Cookies and Cream or venture into unique territory with Lemon Shortbread Poppyseed, MONKEYWRENCH guarantees a delicious experience that will keep you coming back for more.
So, next time you find yourself near Gallivan Center, make your way to MONKEYWRENCH and treat yourself to a scoop (or three) of their delightful creations. Your taste buds will thank you!
Such a cute location. Had no idea it was vegan/cruelty-free until after eating? Not to mention, was fantastic. Coffee-woffee and lavender had me levitating.
I discovered this anti-dairy ice cream establishment while out to dinner. Their name, Monkey wrench and sign for anti-dairy treats piqued my interest. I stopped on my way home for a pint to-go. I wasn't sure what to expect. Sometimes you just don't know with lavendar flavors or even non-dairy products. (So anyway, I got a lavendar pint, and it was really good!) It had a nice flavor, and their was a nice coconut flavor, I assume from coconut milk? It was tasty, and they had lots of other flavors I'd go back to try, like peanut butter brownie and birthday cake. The employees were pleasant as well.
This was recommended to me by a staff member at Franklin and I'm very glad he did! This is definitely some of the best ice cream I've ever tried and it's all vegan. As someone who can't have more than a few bites of ice cream because of the dairy, this place is too perfect! The staff was really nice and happy to answer all questions I had about the ice cream and the place itself. My guy and I split the Lemon Poppyseed Poundcake since it was the most unique flavor we saw and it was soo good, we wish we had gotten separate scoops. The flavor was very well-balanced and light. It was too perfect! I can only imagine how great the other flavors are. Highly recommend and will definitely stop by here again whenever I come back to the area.
FYI: This is an ice cream stand, not an ice cream shop... an ALL VEGAN ice cream stand at that! I got the two scoops of Cookies and Cream because I my much of a fan of the other flavors. The Lemon Shortbread Poppyseed piqued my interest, but I thought it would be too sweet. I got a chance to try the Lemon and instantly regretted my decision. Don't get me wrong, the CC was delicious, but the Lemon spoke to me. It wasn't too sweet and the shortbread was the perfect combination.
I saw this vegan ice cream place and it caught my attention, as I wanted to know how creamy it would be. The flavors were pretty interesting. We tried the Lemon Bar and Lavender, and we were so impressed with how creamy they were for being vegan. But it got to a point where it was overly sweet.
The ice cream here is AMAZING and all vegan. We got the cookie monster and budderfingers on waffle cones, and a brownie to go. All of it was delicious, and the cookie monster on waffle cone was the best and something I'll be thinking about for a long time get it, you won't be disappointed! The venue is a walk up window, you don't go inside. After you receive your order, they have some patio seating.
Monkeywrench is a quaint little ice cream stand that I wanted to check out while in the city. My best friend and I walked here from the City Creek Center and it was a pleasant walk. It's a walk up stand so you order from the outside and they hand you the ice cream. I'm a big lavender lover so of course I had to go with that flavor. However, I'm not the biggest fan of coconut based vegan ice cream but this was delicious! The lavender, blueberry and coconut pairing was very complimentary and the texture was 10/10. I was hoping to try the tea and biscuits but this was a good second choice. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area again.
Walked by this place and had to check it out! Vegan ice cream... Sign me up! We ordered a coffee, chocolate ice cream and an avocado with the espresso on the side. The taste was so yummy and delicious and didn't have so much of that bland vegan taste. The service was awesome too. We didn't know what to order and the associate was so awesome and guided us to our liking. Order at the window and sit outside kind of spot. Must visit!
It's so great that a 100% dairy-free ice cream place exists. This place has unique and classic flavors, something for everyone, and friendly service. Rocky Road was delicious and I'd get it again. The mini marshmallows (also vegan) and large almond chunks were highlights. I forgot to take pics of the actual ice cream, haha. You order at the window and then take it to-go. We were asked to confirm our order multiple times and it was still wrong, so there's some work to be done in that department. It's also pretty expensive for tiny scoops, but the quality is strong. If you're near Gallivan Center, it's worth a try.