Dietary restrictions don\u2019t have to be just that \u2014 a restriction. The Salt Lake valley is home to a plethora of restaurants, bakeries and cafes that cater to every palate and diet. Whether you\u2019re looking for a simple gluten-free meal or a perfected vegan ice cream, SLC has some stellar options that aren\u2019t just gluten-free or vegan; they\u2019re surprisingly all the better for it!<\/p>\n
As an overly-enthusiastic potato lover, I was awestruck to learn that West Jordan housed SpudToddo\u2019s<\/em>, a potato-centric (and gluten-free!) restaurant. I ordered a fully-loaded \u201cThe Cheesy\u201d ($8.96), while my friend ordered the Buffalo Garbage Fries ($12.96), a well-balanced ratio of fries to toppings, complete with tangy buffalo chicken, cheddar cheese and chives. With oversized cups of fry sauce and a full dirty soda bar, SpudToddo\u2019s <\/em>is distinctly Utahn, and I wouldn\u2019t have it any other way. Don\u2019t miss their Sweet Frybread ($6.96), a scrumptious circle of fried dough that pairs nicely with their signature honey butter. As the SpudToddo\u2019s<\/em> website proclaims, \u201cThis is no ordinary spud. It\u2019s a time machine that takes you to times and places you want to go again!\u201d And trust me, it delivers on that promise. Keep up with them on their website, www.spudtoddos.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Diehard SLC vegans will already be familiar with MonkeyWrench<\/em>, known for their crave-worthy non-dairy ice cream and vegan desserts. Their specialty flavors take the cake (literally); popular ones include \u201cBudderfinger,\u201d a vanilla base with generous amounts of giant peanut butter candy bar pieces, Lemon Blueberry Ripple, a lemon base with a housemade blueberry compote throughout, and their seasonal flavor, \u201cPeanut Butter Chobooskey,\u201d Irish whiskey-soaked chocolate cake pieces and fudge sauce in peanut butter ice cream. I snagged a kid\u2019s scoop ($4.50) of the Lavender Blueberry Honeycomb, an ideal flavor for spring. The lavender base is definitely floral, but combined with the tart frozen blueberries and sweet honeycomb candy, it makes for a refreshing, flavorful treat. Be sure to check out their newest location in Sugarhouse at 1845 S 700 E. View their full menu or order online at monkeywrench-109928.square.site<\/em><\/a>, and find them on Instagram @monkeywrench_slc<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n As their slogan insists, Good Food Gluten Free Bakery<\/em> is \u201cnot your basic batch.\u201d Good Food<\/em> is 100% gluten-free and has been serving up breads, scones and other tasty treats downtown since 2009. Fan favorites include the eclairs ($6.50), zucchini bread ($6.00) and their drool-worthy cinnamon rolls ($6.00). I got there close to closing, and although a lot of the shelves were empty (a sure sign of success if you ask me), I was lucky enough to snag a cinnamon roll of my own. At first glance, they might seem somewhat over-frosted, but the denseness of the roll balances out the airy cream cheese completely. One bite had me audibly \u201cmmm\u201d-ing in my car (sorry, I just couldn\u2019t wait!). I\u2019ll be taking another trip ASAP to grab some freshly-baked gems for my gluten-free girlies. Follow Good Food<\/em> on Instagram @goodfoodglutenfreebakery<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n As my friend and I walked into City Cakes Bakery & Cafe<\/em>, we let out a collective \u201cOOO!\u201d as the bakery case of meticulously frosted cupcakes came into view. City Cakes<\/em> encapsulates the typical American bakery \u2013 brightly lit and sweetly decorated \u2013 but it lets the artfully decorated cakes and goodies speak for themselves, all with the added bonus of offering solely gluten-free and vegan options. As a Thin Mint, peppermint patty-loving girl, their mint bar ($3.00) was right up my alley. Don\u2019t let the hunk of neon green scare you off; the treat features a hearty serving of mint, yes, but when sandwiched between the chewy, rich brownie layer and thin crunch of the chocolatey top layer, it\u2019s truly a delight to the senses. If sweets aren\u2019t your thing, check out their grab-and-go options like Mac & Cheeze ($8.35), Tempeh Chik\u2019n Salad ($10.50) and Chili ($11.30). Visit their website www.citycakescafe.com<\/em> or check out their Instagram @citycakesslc<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Read more on some delicious spots in Utah:<\/strong>MonkeyWrench<\/em><\/h2>\n
Good Food<\/em><\/h2>\n
City Cakes<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
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