Guidebook for Salt Lake City
Food Scene
Co-located with Finca restaurant, on first floor of our building!
14 locals recommend
La Barba Coffee - Downtown
9 S Rio Grande StCo-located with Finca restaurant, on first floor of our building!
Just a short walk from our place. They serve French Press coffee! Be sure to try their sweet potato muffin, OMG.
77 locals recommend
The Rose Establishment
235 400 WJust a short walk from our place. They serve French Press coffee! Be sure to try their sweet potato muffin, OMG.
Famous German bakery located right across the street! Heavenly pastries and breads.
16 locals recommend
Vosen's Bread Paradise
328 W 200 SFamous German bakery located right across the street! Heavenly pastries and breads.
Half a block South from our place! Amazing quiche and pastries. Best chicken salad on croissant in Salt Lake!
20 locals recommend
Carlucci's Bakery
314 W BroadwayHalf a block South from our place! Amazing quiche and pastries. Best chicken salad on croissant in Salt Lake!
Amazing Italian restaurant visible from our place! House-made pastas will entice you along with city-vibe atmosphere.
10 locals recommend
Cucina Toscana
282 300 WAmazing Italian restaurant visible from our place! House-made pastas will entice you along with city-vibe atmosphere.
Just two hundred yards away! Italian themed deli and grocery that just gets better and better. Frozen, house-made jumbo meat ravioli + meat sauce = win!
45 locals recommend
Caputo's Market & Deli
314 W 300 SJust two hundred yards away! Italian themed deli and grocery that just gets better and better. Frozen, house-made jumbo meat ravioli + meat sauce = win!
Pallet
237 400 WHip and trendy dining spot just a short walk from our place!
Rustic-chic interior with creative fare and amazing soups! Short walk from our condo.
19 locals recommend
Tin Angel
365 West 400 SouthRustic-chic interior with creative fare and amazing soups! Short walk from our condo.
The best sushi restaurant in the USA is located in SLC? Quite possibly! Get there early, or late, or just wait... :) make sure and try the torched sablefish = yum!
156 locals recommend
Takashi
18 W Market StThe best sushi restaurant in the USA is located in SLC? Quite possibly! Get there early, or late, or just wait... :) make sure and try the torched sablefish = yum!
Sushi is just a block away! Their seared tuna tataki is one of the best value orders in the city. Heaping piles of perfectly prepared ahi on salad.
Happy Sumo
153 S Rio Grande StSushi is just a block away! Their seared tuna tataki is one of the best value orders in the city. Heaping piles of perfectly prepared ahi on salad.
Hole in the wall Mexican joint. Authentic, homemade fare in basic surrounds. Go for the carnitas burrito and churros! Be sure and ask for avacado and for a $1 they'll pile on!
Taqueria El Rey De Oros
157 S 900 WHole in the wall Mexican joint. Authentic, homemade fare in basic surrounds. Go for the carnitas burrito and churros! Be sure and ask for avacado and for a $1 they'll pile on!
Hong Kong Tea House
565 W 200 SBest Dim Sum in SLC!
Belgian waffles! Perfect morning treat in a very tiny cafe!
49 locals recommend
Bruges Waffles & Frites
336 W 300 SBelgian waffles! Perfect morning treat in a very tiny cafe!
The Copper Onion
111 E BroadwayHands-down best burger in Salt Lake City.
Iconic Mexican cafe. Do not forget these seven words -- Lomo De Puerco En Mole De Almendras. Will not regret it!
242 locals recommend
Red Iguana
736 W North TempleIconic Mexican cafe. Do not forget these seven words -- Lomo De Puerco En Mole De Almendras. Will not regret it!
Being Salt Lake's second best Sushi joint isn't half-bad, considering the competition. For many, Naked Fish tops Takashi. Their sashimis are nearly perfect.
11 locals recommend
Ikigai Restaurant
67 W 100 SBeing Salt Lake's second best Sushi joint isn't half-bad, considering the competition. For many, Naked Fish tops Takashi. Their sashimis are nearly perfect.
Napoli style pizza just a ten minute walk away. Be sure and try the gelatto next door!
69 locals recommend
Settebello
260 S 200 WNapoli style pizza just a ten minute walk away. Be sure and try the gelatto next door!
Italian restaurant across from City Creek Mall. Fantastic dishes and live music on Friday nights. During nice weather, don't miss their patio dining!
46 locals recommend
Caffé Molise
404 S W TempleItalian restaurant across from City Creek Mall. Fantastic dishes and live music on Friday nights. During nice weather, don't miss their patio dining!
Exquisite Indian + Nepalese fare in a modern, comfortable space. Their momos are incredible.
30 locals recommend
Himalayan Kitchen
360 State StExquisite Indian + Nepalese fare in a modern, comfortable space. Their momos are incredible.
The Park Café
604 E 1300 SHip and lively breakfast joint. Go early!
Romantic French restaurant in quiet 15th and 15th neighborhood. Drive up and down Harvard and Yale streets on your way there. Gorgeous patio when the weather cooperates, or sit at the zinc bar!
20 locals recommend
The Paris Bistro
1500 1500 ERomantic French restaurant in quiet 15th and 15th neighborhood. Drive up and down Harvard and Yale streets on your way there. Gorgeous patio when the weather cooperates, or sit at the zinc bar!
Drinks & Nightlife
Beerhive Pub
128 S Main StGreat ice ring on top of the bar to keep drinks cold!
Best beer menu in SLC! Incredible selection of Belgian ales and local brews. Also, be sure and try their fried shrimp!
104 locals recommend
The Bayou
645 S State StBest beer menu in SLC! Incredible selection of Belgian ales and local brews. Also, be sure and try their fried shrimp!
Well known place, but secret home of best margarita in SLC -- try their jalapeno 'rita and a plateful of shrimp. Delish!
32 locals recommend
Market Street Oyster Bar - Downtown
48 West Market StreetWell known place, but secret home of best margarita in SLC -- try their jalapeno 'rita and a plateful of shrimp. Delish!
Essentials
Jade specializes in gourmet groceries and essentials -- milk, eggs, pasta sauce, etc. For lunch duck-in and order from Rosie's deli -- to die for veggie sandwich on multi-grain!
22 locals recommend
Jade Market Rio Grande
353 W 200 SJade specializes in gourmet groceries and essentials -- milk, eggs, pasta sauce, etc. For lunch duck-in and order from Rosie's deli -- to die for veggie sandwich on multi-grain!
German deli located on 200 South. Incredible fresh-made sauerkraut and sausages.
13 locals recommend
Siegfried's Delicatessen
20 W 200 SGerman deli located on 200 South. Incredible fresh-made sauerkraut and sausages.
Shopping
Aquarius Fish Co
314 West 300 SouthSalt Lake's best fish monger is half a block away!
Entertainment & Activities
The Gateway
400 W 200 SMovie theater just a block from our building!
Getting Around
Planetarium Station
UTA's Trax light rail stop is half a block West!
Great place to pick up Front Runner commuter rail -- head North to Ogden, or South to Provo. Very close to our place.
Intermodal Hub - Salt Lake City station
300 S 600 WGreat place to pick up Front Runner commuter rail -- head North to Ogden, or South to Provo. Very close to our place.
Arts & Culture
Salt Lake City's main library is worth a visit. The library light rail stop is within the no-fare zone, ~15 minutes by rail.
90 locals recommend
Salt Lake City Public Library
210 E 400 SSalt Lake City's main library is worth a visit. The library light rail stop is within the no-fare zone, ~15 minutes by rail.