Guidebook for Salt Lake City
Food Scene
A quiet place to work/study and have your coffee too. Also there is great art work present in this space. The owner and his staff are very friendly.
9 locals recommend
The People's Coffee
177 E 200 SA quiet place to work/study and have your coffee too. Also there is great art work present in this space. The owner and his staff are very friendly.
Eva's Bakery
155 S Main StIf you want a touch of Paris in SLC, this is it.
Eva
317 S Main StIf you like Mediterranean, you will love Eva!
EVERYTHING sweet you could ever want and/or a fancy dinner too.
105 locals recommend
Gourmandise The Bakery
250 S 300 EEVERYTHING sweet you could ever want and/or a fancy dinner too.
The Paris Bistro
1500 1500 EThis is another little slice of Paris.
Taqueria 27 Downtown
149 E 200 SLocally owned, awesome tacos!
Current Fish and Oyster
279 E 300 SSome of the best seafood in town.
The Copper Onion
111 E BroadwayA perfect mix of lunch, brunch, or wine.
Perfect place to sit outside on the patio or take a peek in their cute bookstore. Vegan options.
56 locals recommend
Oasis Cafe
151 S 500 EPerfect place to sit outside on the patio or take a peek in their cute bookstore. Vegan options.
Sugar House Coffee
2011 1100 EA bit further from downtown but so worth the drive.
Publik Coffee Roasters
975 S W TempleOur local coffee brand.
For when you are craving Italian. The ambiance is my favorite. Very beautiful outdoor seating. If you are vegetarian, this restaurant has many options. Of the six “antipasti” (appetizers) four are meatless and all are delicious!
46 locals recommend
Caffé Molise
404 S W TempleFor when you are craving Italian. The ambiance is my favorite. Very beautiful outdoor seating. If you are vegetarian, this restaurant has many options. Of the six “antipasti” (appetizers) four are meatless and all are delicious!
The Rose Establishment
235 400 WFavorite quiet nook for coffee.
Chef/Owner Takashi Gibo is known for serving up the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and nigiri around, but be on the lookout for his often-overlooked cooked dishes as well, like shiitake lamb shank.
156 locals recommend
Takashi
18 W Market StChef/Owner Takashi Gibo is known for serving up the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and nigiri around, but be on the lookout for his often-overlooked cooked dishes as well, like shiitake lamb shank.
Ruth's Diner
4160 Emigration Canyon RdIf you love diners, do NOT miss this one.
Ask for the Kouing Aman. You will not regret it! Named 2012 Pastry of the Year by Food & Wine, it is a rich buttery pastry from Brittany, France.
24 locals recommend
Les Madeleines
212 E 500 SAsk for the Kouing Aman. You will not regret it! Named 2012 Pastry of the Year by Food & Wine, it is a rich buttery pastry from Brittany, France.
I love a good burger. Thier 7oz patty made with beef cheeks, topped with house-made American cheese on a fresh brioche bun, with decadent duck-fat fried spuds served alongside is a must try!
43 locals recommend
HSL
418 E 200 SI love a good burger. Thier 7oz patty made with beef cheeks, topped with house-made American cheese on a fresh brioche bun, with decadent duck-fat fried spuds served alongside is a must try!
The Park Café
604 E 1300 SHave breakfast/coffee here before or after visiting the park.
Rawtopia Living Cuisine and Beyond
3961 S Wasatch DrGreat vegan options.
zest kitchen & bar
275 S 200 WHealthy, gluten free, and vegan options.
Mediterranean street food with plenty of vegan options. This place makes me feel pretty spoiled to have this option in Utah since the only other states with locations are California and Minnesota.
69 locals recommend
Spitz - Downtown Salt Lake City
35 E BroadwayMediterranean street food with plenty of vegan options. This place makes me feel pretty spoiled to have this option in Utah since the only other states with locations are California and Minnesota.
The Big O Doughnuts
248 W 900 STHE BEST new Vegan doughnut shop in town!
Go for a walk and arrive at this quaint find just in time for coffee and a snack.
28 locals recommend
Café on 1st
39 I StGo for a walk and arrive at this quaint find just in time for coffee and a snack.
Drinks & Nightlife
This bar opens up in the front so you always have fresh air and being located on Main Street, it's always hopping.
150 locals recommend
Whiskey Street Cocktails & Dining
323 S Main StThis bar opens up in the front so you always have fresh air and being located on Main Street, it's always hopping.
Quiet and classy bar. Perfect to grab a drink by yourself or get to know someone special.
55 locals recommend
Under Current
270 S 300 EQuiet and classy bar. Perfect to grab a drink by yourself or get to know someone special.
The Bayou
645 S State StGood food and tons of different brews from all over the world.
Beerhive Pub
128 S Main StFrozen ice bar. Need I say more?
Keys On Main
242 S Main StHave a drink, request a song, and sing along!
This cocktail bar is nestled next to Broadway Theatre so you can catch a quick independent film before or after.
36 locals recommend
Copper Common
111 E BroadwayThis cocktail bar is nestled next to Broadway Theatre so you can catch a quick independent film before or after.
If you are headed to Park City, you must see Utah's first distillery while having good food and a few drinks.
280 locals recommend
High West Distillery
703 Park AveIf you are headed to Park City, you must see Utah's first distillery while having good food and a few drinks.
Sightseeing
Temple Square
50 N West TemplePark City is a popular ski destination in Utah, with several ski hills in the surrounding area. Deer Valley Resort, Canyons Resort, and Park City Mountain Resort are some of the main ski destinations in the state. The Olympic Sports Park, also located in the vicinity, was used as a venue for the 2002 Winter Olympics. While this is mainly a winter destination, there are also plenty of ways to entertain yourself here in the summer.
44 locals recommend
Main Street
Main StreetPark City is a popular ski destination in Utah, with several ski hills in the surrounding area. Deer Valley Resort, Canyons Resort, and Park City Mountain Resort are some of the main ski destinations in the state. The Olympic Sports Park, also located in the vicinity, was used as a venue for the 2002 Winter Olympics. While this is mainly a winter destination, there are also plenty of ways to entertain yourself here in the summer.
This is the point where the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads, starting respectively from Omaha in Nebraska and Sacramento in California, joined up. This first transcontinental railroad was completed on May 10th 1869, when the last spike, the "Golden Spike", was ceremonially driven in. The Visitor Center has an exhibition illustrating the importance of the railroad in opening up the West.
22 locals recommend
Golden Spike National Historical Park
This is the point where the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads, starting respectively from Omaha in Nebraska and Sacramento in California, joined up. This first transcontinental railroad was completed on May 10th 1869, when the last spike, the "Golden Spike", was ceremonially driven in. The Visitor Center has an exhibition illustrating the importance of the railroad in opening up the West.
Hogle Zoo
2600 Sunnyside Ave SUtah’s first Catholic cathedral that was built between 1899 and 1909.
53 locals recommend
Cathedral of the Madeleine
331 E S TempleUtah’s first Catholic cathedral that was built between 1899 and 1909.
Entertainment & Activities
Snowbird Resort
9385 Snowbird Center DrClosest ski/snowboard resort.
This is my favorite theatre close by to watch arthouse and independent films
86 locals recommend
Broadway Centre Cinemas, operated by Salt Lake Film Society
300 SouthThis is my favorite theatre close by to watch arthouse and independent films
Arts & Culture
Natural History Museum of Utah
301 Wakara WayThe family history library, in Salt Lake City, Utah has experienced guides and genealogists can help you with your research. It’s available to you free of charge!
29 locals recommend
Family History Library
35 N West TempleThe family history library, in Salt Lake City, Utah has experienced guides and genealogists can help you with your research. It’s available to you free of charge!
Renovated and reopened in 1978, the Capitol Theatre serves as the home for Ballet West, Utah Opera, Children’s Dance Theatre, and Broadway Across America -Utah.
78 locals recommend
Capitol Theatre
50 W 200 SRenovated and reopened in 1978, the Capitol Theatre serves as the home for Ballet West, Utah Opera, Children’s Dance Theatre, and Broadway Across America -Utah.
Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
20 S W TempleArtist run nonprofit gallery which fosters exhibitions from local, national and international artists.
CUAC
175 E 200 SArtist run nonprofit gallery which fosters exhibitions from local, national and international artists.
Shopping
City Creek Center
50 S Main StHannah is a fantastic creative who not only brings in brands from all over the world but also hosts workshops in her pretty space.
Fellow Shop
217 E BroadwayHannah is a fantastic creative who not only brings in brands from all over the world but also hosts workshops in her pretty space.
You will find a lot of old books, some coming from an estate.
13 locals recommend
Ken Sanders Rare Books
209 S 200 EYou will find a lot of old books, some coming from an estate.
Curated and Hard-To-Find clothing in the walkable district of 9th and 9th
22 locals recommend
The Stockist
875 E 900 SCurated and Hard-To-Find clothing in the walkable district of 9th and 9th
Located in Trolley Square, a streetcar depot turned shopping center, you can find new and used books as well as antiques here.
Weller Book Works
607 Trolley SqLocated in Trolley Square, a streetcar depot turned shopping center, you can find new and used books as well as antiques here.
Essentials
Harmons Grocery Store
135 E 100 SVery close for all your grocery needs.