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Utopia Ice Sumner

Ice Cream Shop, Vegan Ice Cream

Worth ordering: #3 Ice cream in Christchurchnamed in 9 reviews

Try the black sesame crunch vegan ice cream flavor.

4.7food Outstanding for vegans

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Good to know: Expect limited seating, especially during busy periods.
Half of the ice cream menu is vegan and clearly labelled for easy selection.

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Enjoy vegan and gluten-free waffles served with vegan whipped cream.
Samples of ice cream flavors are available upon request.

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Worth ordering: Waffles

People also mention black sesame crunch, dark chocolate sauce and plum and earl grey ice cream.

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Also rhubarb-hibiscus, sesame crunch, sorbet and waffle cones.

Good for

The vibe: families The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service.

Good to know

Gluten-free options
Outdoor seating
Dessert, takeout, quick bites
Cards and mobile pay

About

Utopia Ice Sumner is a small-batch ice cream shop known for its creamy, vegan-friendly ice creams and sorbets made from organic, locally sourced ingredients. Half of the rotating menu features vegan flavors like black sesame crunch and rhubarb-hibiscus, complemented by vegan and gluten-free waffles and cones. The shop includes a charming garden seating area under a grapevine canopy, though seating can be limited at busy times.