The Penny Ice Creamery
Artisanal Ice Cream, Vegan Sorbet
Vegan options
Limited vegan options ★ 4.3 (1,847) · $$$ · Ice Cream · Ice Cream, Dessert · Hours
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating
Popular tips: "Try the dark chocolate vegan gelato and rotating sorbet flavors like blackberry pear or coconut plum."
Must-try: soft serve, ice cream, sorbet
Praised for: friendly service, cozy atmosphere
The Penny Ice Creamery crafts small-batch, made-from-scratch ice cream and sorbets using local and organic ingredients. Vegan options are limited but well-regarded, including chocolate gelato and seasonal sorbets such as blackberry pear and coconut plum. The shop features both indoor and shaded outdoor seating, with a rustic, minimalist space that often gets busy, especially in the evenings.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 12-11 PM
Monday 12-11 PM
Tuesday 12-11 PM
Wednesday 12-11 PM
Thursday 12-11 PM
Friday 12-11 PM
Saturday 12-11 PM
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913 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Vegan Friendliness
iLimited vegan options
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- VEGAN OPTIONS Few · 2–3 dishes
- MENU Clearly marked
- STAFF Knowledgeable
Some users reported vegan options aren't always available.
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