Forgot the Birthday? Last Minute Flowers in Salt Lake

For last minute birthday flowers in the Salt Lake Valley, buy a ready to go Suncrest bouquet with no ordering. The Millcreek Common vending machine is open 24/7, the Trolley Square machine is open daily until 10 pm, and the Loki Coffee stand is open daily from 7 am to 5 pm. Selection varies by location.

The calendar reminder went off. Or it didn't. Either way, the birthday is today and you have nothing.

Good news: flowers shouldn't require planning. Suncrest bouquets are hand tied in advance and waiting at three spots around the valley. You show up, you buy one, you leave with a gift.

Where can I get flowers last minute in Salt Lake City?

Suncrest Flowers sells ready to buy bouquets at three locations. No order, no appointment, no waiting for anything to be made.

Trolley Square vending machine 602 E 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Inside Trolley Square at the West entrance, next to Olive & Cocoa. Open daily, 6 am to 10 pm.

Millcreek Common vending machine 1354 E Chambers Ave, Millcreek, UT 84106 Outdoors, outside Millcreek City Hall at the Common. Open 24/7.

Loki Coffee stand 325 E 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Beside the main service counter. Open daily, 7 am to 5 pm. Pay at the counter with the cafe team.

At the two machines, buying takes four steps. Choose a bouquet on the screen, tap your card, collect your bouquet when the compartment unlocks, and close the door. If you have never used one, here is how the machines work in full.

At Loki Coffee, pick a bouquet from the stand and pay at the counter. Grab a coffee while you are there. Nobody will know this was a detour.

Which Suncrest location is open latest?

The Millcreek Common vending machine. It is open 24/7, so a birthday you remember at 11 pm is still covered.

Here is how the three compare by the clock:

• Before 7 am: Trolley Square opens at 6 am. Millcreek Common is always open.
• During the day: All three are open from 7 am to 5 pm.
• After 5 pm: Loki Coffee has closed. Trolley Square is open until 10 pm. Millcreek Common is open.
• After 10 pm: Millcreek Common is your spot.

One thing to know. Open 24/7 means the machine is open, not that it is full. Flowers sell at different rates through the day, and the machines are restocked based on demand and availability. Selection late at night may be smaller than selection in the morning.

Can I pick a specific flower or color?

Not ahead of time, and not with a guarantee.

Suncrest works with a rotating selection of flowers. Stems change with the season and with availability: Utah grown stems when in season, local farms whenever possible, and trusted growers worldwide the rest of the year. Each bouquet can be a little different.

So if the birthday person loves one particular flower, there is no way to promise it will be in the machine when you arrive. What you can do is choose from what is there. You see the bouquets before you pay, and you pick the one that feels most like them.

There are also no holds and no online reservations. You cannot set a bouquet aside earlier in the day and collect it later.

For a look at recent bouquets before you head out, check @suncrestflowers on Instagram. Photos show the Suncrest style, not a guarantee of what is in stock.

How do I make a grab and go bouquet feel like a real gift?

The flowers are already the hard part. Hand tied, wrapped in kraft paper, ready to hand over. A few small moves finish the job.

Add a note in your own handwriting. A card from your own desk drawer works. Two honest sentences beat a long paragraph.

Give it in person if you can. Flowers handed over at the door land better than flowers left on a counter.

Bring a vase, or offer to find one. Not everyone has one ready. A clean jar works in a pinch.

Pass on the care basics. Clean vase, flower food, trim the stems every few days, change the water regularly, and keep it in a cool spot away from sun and heat. Here is how to keep the bouquet looking good for longer.

Do not apologize for it being last minute. Nobody needs to know when you bought it.

Can I send flowers to someone's house?

Not right now. Suncrest bouquets are sold in person at Trolley Square, Millcreek Common, and Loki Coffee.

That makes this a buy it and bring it yourself kind of gift. Which, for a birthday, is usually the better version anyway. You get to see their face.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get flowers at night?

Yes. The Millcreek Common machine is open 24/7. Stock varies.

Can I choose the colors?

Stock and colors change with the season, so specific flowers or colors are not guaranteed.

Can Suncrest deliver to the birthday person?

Not right now. Delivery is not available.

Do I need to order in advance?

No. Just stop by and buy an available bouquet.

The birthday is handled.

Head to the Millcreek Common machine tonight, or Trolley Square before 10 pm. If it is still daytime, the Loki Coffee stand is open until 5 pm.

 

Written by Ren Perona, designer and digital marketing specialist for Suncrest Flowers. Ren helps flower shops with social media, email, Google, and their websites.