Lauran and Eric's guide to Salt Lake City!
Our favorite Breakfast & Brunch Spots
These are our go-to spots for some early (or late) morning foods. We've been to these spots a hundred times and we'll keep going back!
Locally sourced ingredients and a cozy vibe (with a yurt on the patio)!
49 locals recommend
Roots Cafe
3474 S 2300 ELocally sourced ingredients and a cozy vibe (with a yurt on the patio)!
Airy kitchen specializing in Scandinavian-influenced American foods. Their Eggs Benedict is the best!
41 locals recommend
Finn's Cafe
1624 1100 EAiry kitchen specializing in Scandinavian-influenced American foods. Their Eggs Benedict is the best!
The Park Café
604 E 1300 SBuzzy cafe in a cozy setting with park views.
Eggs In the City
2795 South 2300 EastHomey breakfast & brunch in a former gas station.
Our Lunch & Dinner Spots
When we need a night away from cooking, we head to these places for great food, drink and atmosphere every time.
Good coffee, great food and even better beer. This is walkable from our home.
13 locals recommend
Stratford Proper
1588 Stratford Ave SGood coffee, great food and even better beer. This is walkable from our home.
Hip, casual gastropub with craft beers, cocktails, great food, and even patio seating.
97 locals recommend
East Liberty Tap House
850 E 900 SHip, casual gastropub with craft beers, cocktails, great food, and even patio seating.
Delicious Indian and Nepalese food. This is walkable from our home and they offer take-out too!
27 locals recommend
The Kathmandu
3142 Highland DrDelicious Indian and Nepalese food. This is walkable from our home and they offer take-out too!
Best authentic Italian (especially Sicilian) food in SLC! This is only one block away from our home and offer everything from personal oven-fired pizza to amazing pastas!
13 locals recommend
Per Noi Trattoria
3005 Highland DrBest authentic Italian (especially Sicilian) food in SLC! This is only one block away from our home and offer everything from personal oven-fired pizza to amazing pastas!
The Best of SLC Coffee Spots
There are many great coffee spots in SLC, but these are our favorites for specific reasons. Check them out!
Great coffee, no frills. If you just want a good cup of coffee and maybe a cookie.
54 locals recommend
Blue Copper Coffee Room
179 W 900 SGreat coffee, no frills. If you just want a good cup of coffee and maybe a cookie.
If you want quality coffee and toast...and some space to work, this is the place. Huge historic warehouse converted into community working space with great food. They roast their coffee in this space too!
64 locals recommend
Publik Coffee Roasters
975 S W TempleIf you want quality coffee and toast...and some space to work, this is the place. Huge historic warehouse converted into community working space with great food. They roast their coffee in this space too!
Great coffee and even better pastries! If you want a huge pastry or an incredible sandwich made fresh daily, you have to go here. Nice little patio to sit, eat, and work as well!
93 locals recommend
Tulie Bakery
863 E 700 SGreat coffee and even better pastries! If you want a huge pastry or an incredible sandwich made fresh daily, you have to go here. Nice little patio to sit, eat, and work as well!
Hidden gem! You may have to hunt for this place a little downtown, but you'll be happy you did when you take the first sip of fresh-roasted coffee. Great working space too!
22 locals recommend
Three Pines Coffee
165 S Main StHidden gem! You may have to hunt for this place a little downtown, but you'll be happy you did when you take the first sip of fresh-roasted coffee. Great working space too!
The Best Places for a Drink in SLC
There are some real misconceptions about the ability to have a great drink in SLC. Let these recommendations set you straight!
This is the oldest brewery in Utah. No food, just great beer here. They do often have a food truck parked outside that you can buy and bring into the brewery though. Great outdoor space with patio games too!
77 locals recommend
Fisher Brewing Company
320 W 800 SThis is the oldest brewery in Utah. No food, just great beer here. They do often have a food truck parked outside that you can buy and bring into the brewery though. Great outdoor space with patio games too!
A new(ish) brewery with a cool indoor space and an even better outdoor patio.
40 locals recommend
T. F. Brewing
936 S 300 WA new(ish) brewery with a cool indoor space and an even better outdoor patio.
Vintage lounge & eatery featuring great beer and one of the largest selections whiskey in SLC. This is a historic bar (with great food too), that is planted squarely in the center of the city where liquor has been sold long before Utah was a state!
150 locals recommend
Whiskey Street Cocktails & Dining
323 S Main StVintage lounge & eatery featuring great beer and one of the largest selections whiskey in SLC. This is a historic bar (with great food too), that is planted squarely in the center of the city where liquor has been sold long before Utah was a state!
Roomy hangout spot with over 140 brews! You also have a great selection of German-inspired foods. One of the best places to meet up with friends.
99 locals recommend
Beer Bar
161 E 200 SRoomy hangout spot with over 140 brews! You also have a great selection of German-inspired foods. One of the best places to meet up with friends.
Sightseeing
You can start from the Natural History Museum for this one. A short hike that's great for families and will offer great views of the city from the entire hike.
28 locals recommend
Living Room Trail
Living Room TrailYou can start from the Natural History Museum for this one. A short hike that's great for families and will offer great views of the city from the entire hike.
Want to get on a trail for a short (or long) hike? This is your trail. It travels the length of the city with multiple access points. The easiest is from the Natural History Museum parking lot. Just park there, face North or South and head out!
64 locals recommend
Bonneville Shoreline Trail
Want to get on a trail for a short (or long) hike? This is your trail. It travels the length of the city with multiple access points. The easiest is from the Natural History Museum parking lot. Just park there, face North or South and head out!
Want to see the beauty of the alpine Salt Lake? Head out to this trail. It starts from Big Cottonwood Canyon (a fun drive on it's own) and will take you to a beautiful lake overlook.
37 locals recommend
Lake Blanche Trailhead
Want to see the beauty of the alpine Salt Lake? Head out to this trail. It starts from Big Cottonwood Canyon (a fun drive on it's own) and will take you to a beautiful lake overlook.
City advice
Customs and culture
Salt Lake City Tips
- Always have your ID on you. Some places designated as "bars" won't even allow you inside without checking ID, even if you don't plan on drinking.
- If you want to buy alcohol, you can only do it at State Liquor stores (or grocery if you only want beer), but not on Sundays.
- Most places outside of restaurants open late (around noon) and close early (around 6) on Sundays so plan activities accordingly!
- Parking is free on the weekends downtown! It usually always a hassle though. Better to park outside or in a garage and take a scooter the rest of the way!