La Barba Coffee and Breakfast Tacos
SLC-based specialty coffee roaster founded as Charming Beard Coffee in 2012; serves specialty coffee alongside signature breakfast tacos; located in the Maven District near Central 9th; roasts in-house in SLC warehouse
Water Witch
James Beard Award-nominated bar (2025 Outstanding Bar finalist); one of the most acclaimed cocktail bars in Utah; bartenders will craft custom drinks on the spot
The Pearl
Vietnamese street food meets innovative craft cocktails; classic rock soundtrack; Sunday Pho nights; brunch with ube pancakes; live music; 21+ venue
Scion Cider Bar
Utah’s largest craft cider selection — 225+ ciders on tap and in cans/bottles from US/Canada/UK/Spain/France; board games; dog-friendly patio; education and trivia events
Bar Nohm
Sister venue to Water Witch; chef K. David Chon is a James Beard-nominated Korean chef; coal-braised dishes; all-GF menu as of recent reports; Salt Lake Magazine 2024 Best Restaurant
Arlo
Frequently described as Michelin-worthy by guests; rotating seasonal menu from a global palate; sustainability at core; free on-site parking lot; Sunday brunch
Sweet Lake Biscuits & Limeade
Pioneered fresh-squeezed mint limeade at SLC farmers market since 2006; renowned for buttery house-made biscuit sandwiches; inventive brunch dishes; vegan and gluten-free options
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
SLC institution since 1984 founded by Sam & Yoshiko Tada; head sushi chef Peggi Ince-Whiting trained at Hama Sushi in Tokyo; one of the few women to work behind a sushi bar in Japan; private dining room available
Hub & Spoke Diner
Part of the Pago Restaurant Group; locally sourced ingredients from Utah farmers; house-made breads; house-smoked bacon; boozy shakes; full espresso bar; dog-friendly patio
Tradition
From-scratch comfort food with elevated flavors and plating; large patio near Liberty Park; creative cocktails; private event space; opened April 2017 by Ashton Aragon and Max Shrives