Saugatuck just got a lot cooler.
Momu — the ice cream shop that replaced Saugatuck Sweets — opened yesterday.
Judging by the menu, the vibe and the crowds, it will be a delicious addition to the neighborhood.
Momu is not exactly Saugatuck Sweets 2.0. Nearly everything about the new spot is different from its predecessor.
The space has been reconfigured, with an entrance right on Riverside Avenue.
Large windows offer a bright view of the Saugatuck River.
So many choices! (Photo/Dan Woog)
And the ice cream and sorbets — offered as scoops, home-made waffle cones, pints and milkshakes — are all made in-house, using locally sourced ingredients.
That means flavors like rhubarb and elderflower, honey, and matcha (green tea).
The “mud” ice cream is made with coffee, and Kneads oreo cookies. Another flavor mixes in Kneads’ challah.
The connection with the café and bakery across the street is more than coincidental. Momu is owned by 2 couples: Christian and Emily Muñoz, and Daniel and Brittany Moreno. The Morenos also own Kneads.
(The name “Momu” comes from the first two letters of their last names.)
Momu’s owners.
The new place has been in the works for a while. Sam Gault, who owns the property, is a Kneads fan, and knew of the Morenos’ long background in the ice cream business too.
The key to success, Emily Muñoz says, will be that homemade touch.
The owners plan to shop at the Westport Farmers’ Market, using local fruits and produce to add season items to the menu.
“You name it, we’ll make it,” Emily says.
Emily Muñoz with fresh rhubarb — ready for ice cream. (Photo/Dan Woog)
All toppings are made on-site too. (Except the sprinkles: They’re Kneads’.)
Westporters flocked to Momu yesterday. Lemon, coconut, lavendar and marshmallow, coffee, salted caramel swirl, s’mores — all drew raves.
Sweet!
(For Momu’s website, click here. For their Instagram, click here. Momu is open 7 days a week, from noon to 10 p.m.).
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Momu’s website: Gloves? Otherwise, yummy!