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Penguin Brothers | Dessert Catering and Ice Cream Shop
2040 S 1000 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, United States
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Penguin Brothers | Dessert Catering and Ice Cream Shop
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Ki
Review №1

Fun ice cream place with some unique flavors and great decor. The ice cream was not as good and creamy as Farr Better ice cream but it was still good. I really enjoyed my Cookie Monster ice cream on top of a warm chocolate chip cookie! You can also make a cookie ice cream sandwich or just have a scoop if you so choose. The cookie was the best part of it and they will top it off with whip cream and other toppings if you like!

Ag
Review №2

We came here for first time two weeks ago. We had strawberry nutella and fruity pebbles ice cream. I love the strawberry nutella ice cream. Fruity pebbles are okay. But love the interior of pink everywhere inside the establishment. Good service and affordable price. Well comeback for more :) and thank you for having us.

Ab
Review №3

Pizookie could have used a little less cookie and a little more ice cream. Tasty!

Sk
Review №4

Wow. So good. The ice cream over the warm cookie was ridiculously satisfying. Ill be back for sure. Got the butterfinger/banana ice cream over the chocolate chip cookie with fudge and caramel drizzle.

Jo
Review №5

We went to Penguin Brothers last Saturday and it was SO GOOD! The staff was super helpful. The pink decor and building are unique and fun. It was packed, which is just a sign that it’s delicious.

St
Review №6

The cookies and ice cream are both top notch quality, a truly amazing feat to achieve for me considering how my standards for both food groups are so high theyre brutal. We caught these kids right at closing and the service was incredibly fast. Portion sizes are perfect, big enough to be satisfying yet not death-by-sugar huge, the best size to complement a meal without being one. We will definitely be back for the fresh baked a la mode!

T
Review №7

Wasnt expecting much but this place was so much fun and their honeycomb ice cream was phenomenal. You get so much ice cream for what you pay for. Well definitely be coming back.

De
Review №8

The cookies were excellent, nice and warm and gooey! The ice cream was fine, nothing mind blowing but it was great with the cookies.

st
Review №9

Good ice cream and cookies, sub par service. The two employees were visibly less than enthusiastic to serve us, both had hair that hung over their faces as they scooped ice cream. One of our orders was placed on the counter with hair in it, and the response was a nonverbal, “let me pull that out so you can eat it”. We had to ask for a replacement - a request that seemed to put them out on a slow Wednesday night.We’re definitely in no rush to return to this shop. I’ll stick to hitting up Penguin Bros when I see the truck.

Za
Review №10

Lovely place. Cookies are delicious, but not the best. Acceptable prices. Nice staff. Love how colorful it is.

Ca
Review №11

Nice little spot I ran into just walking the neighborhood as I just moved back in the area. Each attendant I interacted with was patient and personable. The recommendations given were excellent. I highly recommend the honeycomb ice cream with oatmeal cookie. Different and very tasty. I highly recommend this spot.

Br
Review №12

Delicious! Both employees were very friendly and helpful when we had to decide between flavors and options. Love the unique atmosphere on the inside.

Ra
Review №13

I had one of the penguin brothers ice cream sandwiches at an event before, and was excoted to hear that the shop opened in sugarhouse. The simple menu, and diverse choices were all great. I would highly recommend stopping in for a visit, as the prices are good, and the sandwiches are fantastic.

St
Review №14

Okay so do you like cookies? Do you like ice cream? If so then youll really love penguin Brothers ice cream sandwiches. Theyre made of cookies and ice cream! And you can get two different sizes small or large. Guess what I chose? And if you want a killer deal on cookies a dozen for $5 one day old! You cant do it better than that. Its an enjoyable experience right in downtown sugarhouse. Come on by.

Ma
Review №15

Saw in reviews that they had non-dairy options and was disappointed to find they only carry 1. None of the cookie options have a dairy-free option either, sadly.The peanut butter Oreo was good, but I probably wont be back unless they start adding more options, despite living in walking distance.Probably an unpopular opinion, but Id also like to see a smaller serving size option - the smallest, the single is practically a pint.Prices are great, and service was A+.

Ca
Review №16

Such a cute place! We went here for the first time and we will be back. Located in Sugarhouse area behind Millies Burgers. Perfect for a date night dessert. I felt that the prices for a gourmet dessert were very reasonable as compared to other dessert places. I paid $5 for my ice cream sandwich and it was worth every penny. There was plenty of seating. The pink phone booth also made for a cute photo op. I had the Dark Salted Chocolate between to chocolate chip cookies. It was absolute perfection!

As
Review №17

Oh boy I’ve found my new favorite dessert shop! The warm cookies with ice cream on top is top notch, and the inside is super cute!

St
Review №18

Uh, this was pretty great. Its hard to do the cookie ice cream sandwich correctly. There was The Baked Bear, but everything tasted like ice and vanilla. The Penguin Brothers do a great job of combining flavors and creating an ice cream social in your mouth. I love how they mix and match cookies and the ice cream is amazing. I am told they use Rockwell Ice Cream for their cookies, which makes sense, thats a really good ice cream place so adding the right cookies is all it took.

Sp
Review №19

Our first time at Penguin Brothers did not disappoint. The cookie was perfectly soft. Reasonably priced. Will definitely be back if we have a chance!

Da
Review №20

Great ice cream shop, a little pricey, but good portion sizes, and unique flavor combinations!Great service and atmosphere! They have delicious non-dairy ice creams, as well as gluten free cookies.

Di
Review №21

This place is not it! Bad service! Bad taste! Over priced for small serving! ! Cazookies from The CHOCOLATE beat them by a land slide!!!

Ja
Review №22

I think what sets Penguin Brothers apart from the other ice cream and cookie places is the quality. The flavors are not only creative and inventive but they are also delicious. The ice cream is so creamy and not overly sweet. The cookies are decadent and compliment the cookies perfectly. We had the cookie monster pizookie and the mint Oreo cookie with the double fudge cookie. Both were awesome. Location is great service was excellent. Will be coming again.

Le
Review №23

Cute place with great cookies and ice cream. Certainly worth the drive out. The staff were very friendly and let us sample a few items to help us narrow down our choices.

J
Review №24

Oh my word! Delicious and great prices. We had the double-chocolate pizookie with coconut ice cream. Super rich and tasty!

Ty
Review №25

Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Super tasty ice cream and a very fun/cutesy vibe. Definitely will return.

Je
Review №26

Such a cute simple no nonsense IceCream Shop. Adorable and super clean. I enjoyed the Biscoff cookie icecream. So good! The menu is easy to read and to the point. I loved that! Definitely worth a stop in. Especially if you like non chain restaurants with super cute aesthetic. Can’t wait to go back!!

li
Review №27

A cute locally owned place that serves icecream cookie sandwiches. The employees were very nice and service is fast. My daughter and I loved this find!!!

At
Review №28

Tastes good but over priced and a bit confusing! Employees wouldnt stop staring at us too, so we were uncomfortable

Am
Review №29

Penguin Bro’s catered at our wedding and not only were they organized and professional, but the employees working the cart were so friendly and interactive. They even asked if there was anything that they could help with outside of their catering. I would use them 100x over again. Great quality desserts and excellent customer service! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Ta
Review №30

Any place with a dairy free option is 5 stars in my book. Keep up the good work.

Aa
Review №31

First time there. Lots of unique flavors to choose from, so I asked for a suggestion. Honeycomb ice cream did not disappoint, and the snickerdoodle was soft and fantastic. Serving sizes were reasonable for the price, and the decor is well themed and amusing.Overall: recommended.

Sp
Review №32

If I could put zero stars I would. Got food poisoning from this shack of an ice cream shop.

Se
Review №33

Not worth the try. Overly priced, small servings, and not good tasting ice cream.Experience:Staff made my first order, then left it on the counter while I was down by the register. They shouldve handed it to me, or let me be aware it was just sitting there.There were 2 staff members there. I dont know why they both couldnt be working the ice cream case to get a group of 5, who were ahead of me, served faster. It was a bit frustrating having to wait an unreasonably long time.The chocolate and brownies tasted like COCOA POWDER mixed into the ice cream. Very gross tasting. I couldnt get past the first spoon. I threw the ice cream away.I also got the pizookie, at first it was tasty. But I quickly got tired of how sweet the ice cream (cookie monster) and the half baked double chocolate cookie was. This too was thrown away, as I couldnt finish the remaing 2/3 of the overly sweet pizookie.I dont believe I will be giving this place a second try.Overly expensive for what you get, and the quality isnt good either.Try The CHOCOLAT Bakerys Cazookie. Its a way better option to Penguin Brothers pizookie.

Wa
Review №34

Just discovered this place. They have different selection of flavors like strawberry nutella, biscoff, almond joy, cookie monster, and others. The biscoff in double fudge cookie was good.

Ky
Review №35

Very delicious ice cream and hot cookies, excellent and kind service and very reasonable prices. Highly recommend.

ni
Review №36

This place absolutely deserves 5 stars but why are they always out of options? Does no one have he foresight to start cooking some cookies when they are running low? I always feel so bad for how stressed the workers look, hire someone to help out in the evenings or I’ll start getting gelato instead.

Iv
Review №37

Before you die you should have the best ice-cream on earth. The breakup is fantastic.

Ja
Review №38

Super tasty

Ha
Review №39

The employees are awesome, and I love the atmosphere inside. The cookie ice cream sandwich was delicious!

P
Review №40

This was great ice cream. Even the small was plenty it was bigger than expected for the price. It came with cookies and ice cream to make a ice cream sandwhich. They did require us to wear a mask

Tr
Review №41

Years ago I used whenever I was in Las Vegas I would stop by the Toll House Cookie shops and get an ice cream sandwich made with their cookies. It was something I would look forward to on a hot day. Now that I’ve discovered Penguin Brothers, I don’t have any more reason to go to Vegas. These guys have great cookies to make their ice cream sandwiches with and a variety of ice cream flavors to choose from. It’s even better that they offer a couple of different sizes (lil bro and big bro). So, if you’re in the mood for an afternoon snack instead of a full dessert you can swing by to satisfy your sweet tooth. They have a couple of signature flavors to choose from but I usually choose to create my own, my favorite so far is the chocolate cookies with the peanut butter Oreo ice cream. Give it a try, you’ll be glad you did.

K
Review №42

I got an ice cream sandwich and honestly didnt love either the cookies or the ice cream. My wife got the pizookie and that looked a little better.

Qu
Review №43

The ice cream was freezer burned (ice crystals) and the chocolate cookies tasted really bad. Like they messed the recipe up. How do you mess up chocolate chip cookies?Look elsewhere for good ice cream.

Br
Review №44

This place is really cute, but the cookies are SO sweet, like too sweet. And this might be solely a pizookie issue, but the cookie was not cooked all the way through, only cooked on the edges. The cookie was very grainy since it was pure dough in the middle.

ja
Review №45

This place is my new favorite!! Ice cream and cookies,especially the option of warming up the cookies!! Great night cap after dinner

Jo
Review №46

Stopped by for ice cream. They had an electrical issue and had to close the early. Staff gave us a handful of cookies for inconvenience. Thanks! Will stop by again due to great customer service!

Am
Review №47

This is such a fun local spot! If you have a sweet tooth this is the place to go. You can make your own ice cream sandwich with the cookies and ice cream they have. So good and a cute little shop.

Ad
Review №48

Good place to hang out with a big crowd and the ice cream was good!

Ca
Review №49

Seriously shocked at how many good reviews they have! I got muddy buddy ice cream and most of it was big HUGE frozen chunks of peanut butter. There was literally only 3 check mix in my whole cup. My husband got a pizookie and it was gross. It wasnt freshly baked and the cookie texture was really grainy. I give it two stars because the vibes of place is fun.

Ke
Review №50

Great ice cream, little hard to find, kind off tucked in behind other businesses

To
Review №51

Pretty cool place. Loved the setup and the ice cream was good as well.

ha
Review №52

This was such a great experience! Fun atmosphere, excellent staff, and even better ice cream! I will definitely be coming back!

Me
Review №53

My family and I just LOVE this place! The atmosphere is so fun and the cookies and ice cream are DELICIOUS! Staff is always nice!

N
Review №54

Great local ice cream place! Yummy flavors and friendly staff!

El
Review №55

Its okay. The cookies are ice cream are so so. Service is okay - nothing exceptional. Not sure well return. BJs in California makes much better pizookies than this place.

So
Review №56

Quick service. Reasonable prices.

Ta
Review №57

Don’t miss out on this delicious new hot spot in Sugarhouse. It has gluten free and dairy free options and they have day old dozen cookies you can get for only $5 (!!!!).The gluten free ice cream they had wasn’t dairy free so I couldn’t enjoy any of it but the flavors they had were wonderful and I would totally get at least one ice cream sandwich if I were you, if not more than one.Perfect place to take a cute date and you can’t miss it by the hot pink food truck outside. They give away free penguin brothers stickers so you can rep them wherever you go! Great addition to the Sugarhood especially since Yogurtland closed on McClleland!

Ol
Review №58

So cute and spunky!! Incredible desserts and staff, too.

Ch
Review №59

If you’re looking for ice cream stop here and put one of these glorious concoctions in your face, you won’t regret it!

Jo
Review №60

Oh gosh, found this place when we saw another dessert place close by was closed. Soooo glad we did. Nice little building, awesome employee asked if wed been there and gave a quick and concise run down of the offerings, and the cookies were GOOD! I got the little warm choc chip cookie with ice cream and wife got an ice cream sandi. My cookie pie thing was amazing, warm, gooey, and a certain texture that I dream about. Wifes cookies/ice cream were good, though one cookie was not as soft as the other (actually kind of hard which she didnt like). Will be back for sure!

Me
Review №61

I really like all the ice cream flavors and that they allow you to use a different cookie flavor for your ice cream sandwich! Gotta be careful with the ice cream sandwich combos though because it can get a little too sweet for me personally because some of the cookies are really sweet. Overall though it’s a great atmosphere for a date or hanging out with friends! On top of that, the service is AWESOME! The employees are so kind and helpful! Gotta check this place out!

ly
Review №62

Great location, delicious flavors, and awesome idea. I love the soft cookies. I really want to have a party so they can cater.

Sc
Review №63

They’re not shy on how much they give you. Really sweet employees and very cheerful! There cookie sandwich was delicious but very sweet and filling, so I would recommend ordering the cookies on the side. ( so you can save the cookies for later ) Over all really tasty! I would fully recommend this place if you want to go out for a delectable dessert with your family!

Co
Review №64

Nice place! Good desserts. First time here and it was delicious.

Je
Review №65

Absolutely delicious and unique flavors. Love it.

Ch
Review №66

The shop is so cute and the ice cream/cookies are delicious!

St
Review №67

Fun atmosphere and the price is pretty good for a specialty shop.

St
Review №68

An absolute must-see in Provo! What do you get when you mix the best cookies in town with the best ice cream around? Legendary ice cream sandwiches! They also happen to be tucked away in one of the cutest venues I’ve ever seen! I give 5 stars because 6 stars isn’t an option

Jo
Review №69

Good desserts! The owners are pretty cool too.

Em
Review №70

I love penguin Brothers! The restaurant is adorable, the staff is so friendly and helpful, and their ice cream sandwiches are the best ever! Every cookie is delicious, but the oatmeal were surprisingly my favorite. I love that you can pick two different cookies for your sandwich and choose which yummy flavor of Rockwell ice cream to fill them with. So many possible combinations for every craving and mood. If you havent tried them yet, go now!

Mi
Review №71

Penguin Brothers is a fun and unique place for students, families, and friends to hang out and eat delicious ice cream! The menu is super fun and you really can’t go wrong with whatever you order. The environment is casual and quirky. I’ve had a lot of fun memories here and try to stop every time I’m in Provo!

Ga
Review №72

The Penguin Brothers were one of the main reasons I was excited to move to Provo, honestly! I love their delicious ice cream sandwiches and have spent a lot of fun nights out with friends at the Penguin Brothers shop. The design of the shop itself is so fun and imaginative. I love the movie stills with ice cream sandwiches photoshopped in, the penguin mural, the bow ties, the LEGO figurines...It is all so imaginative, colorful, and fun. It’s not just an amazing ice cream sandwich: It’s an experience you’ll love.

Ty
Review №73

Decadent is one word to describe this place. Their ice cream sandwiches are rich and flavorful. If you are a fan of cookies and/or brownies in ice cream you have to try this place.The staff was very friendly and the location and building was fun.

Fa
Review №74

I love this bonbon of a restaurant! Everywhere you look is absolute eye candy... It feels like the swankiest joint in Brooklyn instead of a hole in the wall in Provo. And the flavors are spot on. This is THE place to go for dessert.

Em
Review №75

I love Penguin Brothers! The flavours are always so unique and delicious. My favourite part about the store is all the decorations! It is such a cute, quaint, and cozy spot to have a little ice cream! Perfect for catching up with friends or going on a date!

De
Review №76

10/10. Great prices and creations.

Sa
Review №77

Loved this place! They even had gluten free cookies!!!

Ni
Review №78

Fun little hole in the wall ice cream shop.Great fresh ice cream with a unique twist. The location is so fun! The murals are gorgeous and a fun play on the name of the shop.Parking is hard, don’t park at millies, you will get towed.

Lu
Review №79

Love Penguin Bros! Always a great selection of unique ice cream and cookie flavors. Went there on a first date, and a year later they catered our wedding! They were amazing to work with. Thanks guys!

Me
Review №80

The boys working were super helpful and accommodating of our gluten-free needs during our catering tasting!!

Mi
Review №81

The Ice Cream is not very good flavor wise, and the smallest size for ice cream is $5.Staff was really nice and chill - they let me try every flavor, but none of them were good. They request flavors to a producer, so interesting options, but actual taste-wise none of them tasted fresh or good.Maybe it would have been better as a cookie sandwich or with brownies, but the couple I was with got two $15 items, and they both said it was way too sweet and not very good.The other locations (I was in Salt Lake) might be better?

To
Review №82

A local legend, great ice cream

Ni
Review №83

My wife and I went on our third date here and have been going back ever since. Best ice cream sandwiches. We are very partial of the patio kids. Great atmosphere. Would recommend to cater a wedding or other event

Me
Review №84

Gluten free ice cream sandwiches?! And they are actually delicious. I love their unique flavors and cool atmosphere so much I had them cater my wedding reception. Definitely a fun place with the best ice cream cookie sandwiches.

Ra
Review №85

We love penguin brothers! They catered our wedding open house and everyone loved the ice cream sandwiches. We moved to CA last year, otherwise we would still be heading there almost every week. Who can resist warm cookies and ice cream??!

Mi
Review №86

I LOVE Penguin Brothers. Its my bad day go to. Toddler having lots of tantrums? Get some Penguin Brothers! The family pet is sick? Get some Penguin Brothers! Its been raining all day and you left the sunroof open? Definitely get some Penguin Brothers. They have lots of great flavors of ice cream that pair well with their various yummy cookies. They have lots of fun combos you can try too! My favorite is an oatmeal cookie pazookie with honeycomb ice cream. It always makes me smile.

Ry
Review №87

Seriously my favorite ice cream shop everMy wife and I went on our first date to Penguin Bros. Such a fun atmosphere and unique, delicious flavors you won’t find anywhere else.You can make an ice cream sandwich with a wide variety of cookies, so even the pickiest person will find something they love.If you’re in Provo, you have to stop by Penguin Bro’s! It’s the best ice cream place I’ve ever been to.

Br
Review №88

I’m honestly not sure what the hype is about. Many great options elsewhere and we weren’t super impressed with the service. We’ve visited a few times and have been largely disappointed each time. To be fair, some ice cream (e.g., the peppermint Oreo) is pretty good. BUT *none* of it is worth the price though - yikes! Part of my personal disappointment is rooted in the fact the honeycomb ice cream is not honeycomb ice cream. It is just honey ice cream. Honeycomb ice cream is a staple at many shops around this world, what Penguin Brother’s serves is certainly not it. Secondly, the pizookies are just not good — we’ve had at least three. The cookie to ice cream ratio is drastically off; one scoop of ice cream with a huge thick, not fully (or even freshly!) baked cookie. To be fair, I grew up eating the original pizookie at BJs, so my standards are high, but even so these terrible miss the mark. (Also, any pizookie connoisseur knows “Pizookie” is trademarked by BJs, so probably also rename it to avoid a potential lawsuit?). Lastly, the muddy buddy ice cream is not actually ice cream... it’s muddy buddy with bits of ice cream in it. If you want actual ice cream, don’t get it.

An
Review №89

Nice place to relax, people watch, eat good, etc. The service was very kind and attentive. This place has an awesome atmosphere.

Ma
Review №90

Very cute location, great for a quick date or hangout with friends. The ice cream flavors are unique and high quality, and the cookies make a great combo. Affordable too as far as dessert places go. Highly recommend!

Ca
Review №91

The Penguin Brothers served their yummy ice cream sandwiches at our reception, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and their cute cart. The staff at Penguin Brothers are also so easy to work with and are so friendly. I recommend them to anyone!

An
Review №92

Penguin brothers is the place to be!! Delicious cookies served with delicious ice cream in between! What more could you ask for?? Highly recommend! Cute first date spot, cute friend/roommate date spot, or perfect for any occasion!

Je
Review №93

I love Penguin Brothers! The cookies are always soft and go so well with their ice cream flavors! I love how simple and fun their brand is. I’d love to have them cater my future wedding with their ice cream sandwich cookies because they’re a universal favorite!

Ro
Review №94

Always have had a good experience here. My wife loves it so we come about once a week. Great employees, good atmosphere, top quality product. They have a good selection of ice creams and really good cookies

Sa
Review №95

Certainly a top place in the area. The service here is attentive. Prices are appropriate for the quality.

Ma
Review №96

Damn good ice cream. It is the best ice cream parlor in slc.

Wh
Review №97

I LOVE this ice cream shop. The people who work there, the culture, the ice cream, the cookies... the whole experience is so so wonderful. These are good people with even better ice cream sandwiches!!!! (The Homey Comb ice cream is my favorite)

An
Review №98

This place was fantastic! We love to try locally owned business, and this one absolutely didnt disappoint. Such a fun atmosphere, and an idea that is different than everything else. I also love that they have gluten free options!

Br
Review №99

The sandwiches here are super good! You walk in and it has a small feel but you can customize what ice cream you want and also the type of cookie. It’s not to high priced and a great place to go in Provo!

Sa
Review №100

Great flavor combos. I love the homemade cookies they use for the ice cream sandwiches and still have a hard time choosing between snickerdoodle and double chocolate chip. Its my favorite dessert place by far!

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  • Address:2040 S 1000 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, United States
  • Site:http://thepenguinbrothers.com/
  • Phone:+1 801-532-9537
Categories
  • Ice cream shop
  • Caterer
Working hours
  • Monday:12–11PM
  • Tuesday:12–11PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:12–10PM
  • Friday:12–10PM
  • Saturday:12–10PM
  • Sunday:12–10PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Great dessert:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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