Food Scene
Coffee Noir
1035 E 200 SMellow college haunt with big breakfast croissants and good coffee.
Elegant yet simple Middle Eastern fair made with love. Features local lamb.
114 locals recommend
Mazza
912 900 SElegant yet simple Middle Eastern fair made with love. Features local lamb.
Fresh mex made to order. Huge burritos and hearty salads. Fast, cheap and friendly service!
23 locals recommend
Barbacoa Mexican Grill
859 E 900 SFresh mex made to order. Huge burritos and hearty salads. Fast, cheap and friendly service!
Best gyro, fries, dolmas and greek salads in town. Fast and friendly!
7 locals recommend
Greek Souvlaki
404 E BroadwayBest gyro, fries, dolmas and greek salads in town. Fast and friendly!
Tulie Bakery
863 E 700 SMorning buns and other temptations.
Coffee Garden
878 E 900 SBustling and social with lots of sweet and savory options.
The Copper Onion
111 E BroadwayEverything you could ever want in a weekend brunch and more.
Truly delicious Greek small plates and weekend brunch, lovely atmosphere.
22 locals recommend
Manoli's
402 900 STruly delicious Greek small plates and weekend brunch, lovely atmosphere.
Tasty lunch bowls, extensive dinner menu and take-out.
14 locals recommend
Indochine Vietnamese Bistro
230 S 1300 ETasty lunch bowls, extensive dinner menu and take-out.
Subterranean pizza tavern that never changes. Pull-a-parts, salads & subs.
79 locals recommend
The Pie Pizzeria - Underground
1320 E 200 SSubterranean pizza tavern that never changes. Pull-a-parts, salads & subs.
The Pie Pizzeria - Take Out & Delivery
273 S 1300 EHires Big H
425 S 700 EClassic Utah fast food, frosty mugs of rootbeer, and veggie burgers.
More than charming since 1941, raison filled cookies, danishes, meat pies, beautiful cakes and cookies.
6 locals recommend
Mrs. Backer's Pastry Shop
434 E S TempleMore than charming since 1941, raison filled cookies, danishes, meat pies, beautiful cakes and cookies.
Lion House Pantry
63 E S TempleCafeteria style Mormon home cooking by Temple Square.
The Italian Flag thin crust pizza, salads, slices & delivery.
33 locals recommend
Este Pizzeria - Downtown
156 E 200 SThe Italian Flag thin crust pizza, salads, slices & delivery.
Pizza Nono
925 900 SWood-fired, fresh ideas, causal take away.
Scandinavian breakfast, my favorite! Good coffee, breakfast & lunch all week. Nice patio.
41 locals recommend
Finn's Cafe
1624 1100 EScandinavian breakfast, my favorite! Good coffee, breakfast & lunch all week. Nice patio.
Good selection of deli salads, sandwiches, coffee, quiet atmosphere, easy take away.
38 locals recommend
Cucina
1026 2nd AveGood selection of deli salads, sandwiches, coffee, quiet atmosphere, easy take away.
Gourmandise The Bakery
250 S 300 EPretty pastries galore.
Takashi
18 W Market StExcellent Japanese fair. Best of SLC.
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
1080 E 1300 STempura to die for. Traditional Japanese fair.
Always good assortment of soups, Pho, bun, egg rolls, specialties, causal dining and take out.
20 locals recommend
La-Cai Noodle House
961 S State StAlways good assortment of soups, Pho, bun, egg rolls, specialties, causal dining and take out.
Yummy sandwiches, causal spot for a beer or french toast! On-line ordering.
50 locals recommend
Even Stevens Sandwiches
414 E 200 SYummy sandwiches, causal spot for a beer or french toast! On-line ordering.
Crown Burgers
377 E 200 SBest fries, fry sauce, and burgers since 1978. Utah original.
Eva
317 S Main StSmall plates & drinks, cool atmosphere.
Mountain bread, classic baguettes, croissants, polenta cake, in a Parisian inspired atmosphere.
84 locals recommend
Eva's Bakery
155 S Main StMountain bread, classic baguettes, croissants, polenta cake, in a Parisian inspired atmosphere.
Lamb's Grill
Vintage 1920's cafe, perfect for quiet, nostalgic weekday breakfast. Closed Sunday.
Café Niche
779 E 300 SLovely spot for breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Full bar.
Asian Tao
488 E 100 SCasual Vietnamese and Chinese fair, easy take out.
Publik Coffee Roaster
502 3rd AveLocal roasters. Cool spot for coffee.
Folks line up for hours. Delicious moles and heavy rich platters. Getting take out is so easy here if you don't want to wait.
242 locals recommend
Red Iguana
736 W North TempleFolks line up for hours. Delicious moles and heavy rich platters. Getting take out is so easy here if you don't want to wait.
Drinks & Nightlife
Copper Common
111 E BroadwayGood mixed drinks, food options, and charming atmosphere.
Great place for drinks and conversation with extensive cocktail menu.
55 locals recommend
Under Current
270 S 300 EGreat place for drinks and conversation with extensive cocktail menu.
East Liberty Tap House
850 E 900 SCasual spot to grab a bite and a drink.
Music centered dive bar featuring underground and internationally acclaimed artists alike.
55 locals recommend
Urban Lounge
241 500 EMusic centered dive bar featuring underground and internationally acclaimed artists alike.
Bar-X
155 E 200 SPopular, slightly upscale drinking establishment.
Twilite Lounge
347 E 200 SCasual hipster dive bar.
Beerhive Pub
128 S Main StLots of beers. Traditional long bar.
Shopping
Whole Foods Market
544 S 700 ESprouts Farmers Market
6284 S State StGreat produce and bulk foods.
Trader Joe's
634 E 400 SConvenience foods, salads, cheap flowers and produce.
Imported meats, cheeses, gourmet items, produce. Delights of all kinds!
26 locals recommend
Liberty Heights Fresh
1290 S 1100 EImported meats, cheeses, gourmet items, produce. Delights of all kinds!
Utah State Wine Store
255 S 300 EBest wine and spirits selection in SLC.
Arts & Culture
Pioneer Memorial Museum
300 N Main StOddities & curiosities abound.
Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
20 S W TempleLarge scale contemporary art exhibitions.
CUAC
175 E 200 SContemporary art sometimes local, always interesting.
Gilgal Gardens
749 E 500 SContains the iconic Joseph Smith sphinx.
Summer concert series features internationally acclaimed artists at an outdoor amphitheater.
17 locals recommend
Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre
2188 Red Butte CanyonSummer concert series features internationally acclaimed artists at an outdoor amphitheater.
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
138 W BroadwayDance, theatre, music.
Eccles Theater
131 S Main StStunning broadway musical venue.
Sightseeing
Tour the beautiful gardens, holiday lights, historical architecture, genealogy library, church history museum, beehive house, conference center (ask to see the roof).
621 locals recommend
Temple Square
50 N West TempleTour the beautiful gardens, holiday lights, historical architecture, genealogy library, church history museum, beehive house, conference center (ask to see the roof).
Utah State Capitol
9th & 9th
913 E 9th SBoutiques, coffee, food scene, Tower Theatre.
Parks & Nature
Liberty Park
600 Harvey Milk BoulevardThe people's park. Houses Tracy Aviary.
Links to City Creek Canyon. Trail running, biking, walking, and picnics.
152 locals recommend
Memory Grove Park
300 N Canyon RdLinks to City Creek Canyon. Trail running, biking, walking, and picnics.
Tracy Aviary is home to Andy, a 56 year old California Condor.
136 locals recommend
Tracy Aviary & Botanical Gardens
589 E 1300 STracy Aviary is home to Andy, a 56 year old California Condor.