Don't Be A Tourist in Salt Lake City
Utah Quirks
Ask for the fry sauce :)
Temple Square is a 10-acre complex, owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in the center of Salt Lake City, Utah.
621 locals recommend
Temple Square
50 N West TempleTemple Square is a 10-acre complex, owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in the center of Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Family History Library is a genealogical research facility in downtown Salt Lake City. The library is open to the public free of charge and is operated by FamilySearch, the genealogical arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
29 locals recommend
Family History Library
35 N West TempleThe Family History Library is a genealogical research facility in downtown Salt Lake City. The library is open to the public free of charge and is operated by FamilySearch, the genealogical arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Utah's liquor laws are bizarre and you won't find any alcohol over a certain percentage in grocery stores so plan ahead and find a sanctioned state liquor store (not open on Sundays).
10 locals recommend
Utah Wine Store
1605 S 300 WUtah's liquor laws are bizarre and you won't find any alcohol over a certain percentage in grocery stores so plan ahead and find a sanctioned state liquor store (not open on Sundays).
Neighborhoods
Open wide and say “Om,” ’cause you’ve just entered the Salty City’s zen-est neighborhood. Two blocks east of Liberty Park, 9th & 9th holds a “Locals Only” mantra (fact: local bean brewers, Coffee Garden, boast a framed photo of the once-neighboring Starbucks’ sign being dismantled).
24 locals recommend
900 South 900 East
900 South 900 EastOpen wide and say “Om,” ’cause you’ve just entered the Salty City’s zen-est neighborhood. Two blocks east of Liberty Park, 9th & 9th holds a “Locals Only” mantra (fact: local bean brewers, Coffee Garden, boast a framed photo of the once-neighboring Starbucks’ sign being dismantled).
Sugar House
Great place for lots of options in a convenient area.
Restaurants
Some of our favorite options.
Pizza Nono
925 900 STraditional New York style pizza that's the best in the city.
Chanon Thai Cafe
278 E 900 SYummy!!
Hires Big H
425 S 700 EClassic Utah food that's been around since the 50s.
You don’t have to go to Philadelphia to enjoy a delicious cheesesteak! Take this to Liberty Park for a yummy picnic.
36 locals recommend
Moochie's Meatballs and More
232 E 800 SYou don’t have to go to Philadelphia to enjoy a delicious cheesesteak! Take this to Liberty Park for a yummy picnic.
Penny Ann's Cafe
1810 South Main StreetHeavenly pancakes. Do not miss!
VENETO Ristorante Italiano
370 E 900 SUpscale Italian for a celebration not to be forgotten.
Healthy, fresh, fast, and so delicious. Also have great açaí bowls!
10 locals recommend
Brass Smoothies
925 E 900 SHealthy, fresh, fast, and so delicious. Also have great açaí bowls!
Burnt ends only available on Friday. They sell out quick so get there right at opening.
17 locals recommend
Pat's BBQ
155 W Commonwealth AveBurnt ends only available on Friday. They sell out quick so get there right at opening.
Pig & A Jelly Jar Salt Lake City
401 E 900 SEpic Southern food with a sassy staff.
Sushi so fresh it’ll surprise and delight you... but it ain’t cheap. Utah has amazing food if you know where to go.
156 locals recommend
Takashi
18 W Market StSushi so fresh it’ll surprise and delight you... but it ain’t cheap. Utah has amazing food if you know where to go.
Long waits because this is where the locals go... cozy spots inside a renovated bungalow.
202 locals recommend
The Park Café
604 E 1300 SLong waits because this is where the locals go... cozy spots inside a renovated bungalow.
Bars
You'll experience interesting rules around drinking here in Utah, but that doesn't mean our bartenders don't know how to mix and pour well.
Water Witch
163 W 900 SDelightful cocktails with a swanky, but playful vibe.
Great place to find beers from all over! Plus there's delicious food, too.
97 locals recommend
East Liberty Tap House
850 E 900 SGreat place to find beers from all over! Plus there's delicious food, too.
Bar-X
155 E 200 SOne of the local favorites right downtown.
Fisher Brewing Company
320 W 800 SWhere are the locals hang.
The best place to hang (indoors or outdoors) for the best place for locally brewed beer.
40 locals recommend
T. F. Brewing
936 S 300 WThe best place to hang (indoors or outdoors) for the best place for locally brewed beer.
Swing next door and order a burger then head here for local brew... they’ll deliver the burger while you play pool!
53 locals recommend
Proper Brewing Co.
857 S Main StSwing next door and order a burger then head here for local brew... they’ll deliver the burger while you play pool!
Sweets
Yes. It’s an entire category. Welcome to Utah, the sugar capital of the US.
Don’t miss the quirkiest and most delicious homemade ice cream ever.
18 locals recommend
Normal® Ice Cream
602 S 700 EDon’t miss the quirkiest and most delicious homemade ice cream ever.
Basic cookies, but huge! Only get one and make room for it; you’ll probably need to share.
21 locals recommend
Chip Cookies
2180 E 900 SBasic cookies, but huge! Only get one and make room for it; you’ll probably need to share.
Gourmandise The Bakery
250 S 300 EThis dessert case makes us drool just thinking about it.
Dolcetti Gelato
902 E 900 SLike Nonni used to make!
Coffee
Gotta keep ‘em caffeinated!
A great place for coffee, getting work done, snacks, and it's all local.
64 locals recommend
Publik Coffee Roasters
975 S W TempleA great place for coffee, getting work done, snacks, and it's all local.
Millcreek Coffee Roasters
657 S Main StChill vibe and great beans.
Hikes
Get outside and enjoy our gorgeous Wasatch mountains!
Donut Falls Trailhead
Beautiful waterfall worth the hike up!
Great hike above the capital with lots of paths to build an adventure length that best suits you.
64 locals recommend
Bonneville Shoreline Trail
Great hike above the capital with lots of paths to build an adventure length that best suits you.
For the best views of the city—enjoy at sunset or sunrise with rock couches... hence the name living room.
28 locals recommend
Living Room Trail
Living Room TrailFor the best views of the city—enjoy at sunset or sunrise with rock couches... hence the name living room.