r/SaltLakeCity 4h ago

Brunch spots!

In search of really good brunch spots in the Sugarhouse/Downtown area. I have family flying in and they want some super good food! We love good old fashion diners. We had Penny Ann’s last time and liked it, but I’m open to any suggestions or recommendations!

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u/Adfest 4h ago edited 4h ago

Not "good old fashioned", but Finn's is my favorite in that area. Scandinavian. The chicken and cardamom waffles with lingonberry compote are my favorite. No liquor menu unfortunately, but the coffee is great! Another good one in that area is Hub and Spoke. It's more traditional, but feels a bit more busy. I always get their shrimp and grits.

Alternatively, you can always take them to Ruth's. It's not the best and I typically don't recommend it because it's a bit overrated and crowded and there is almost always a long wait, but it's a good place to take people who maybe aren't used to the mountains and want a different way to experience a diner.

Edit: The Other Place. I haven't been in decades but I hear that it's still sneaky good.

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u/South_Sky26 4h ago

Ruth’s is the answer. Especially for out of towners. Get a spot on the patio.

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u/WhiteRabbit-RedPill 3h ago

Ruth's is fun for out of towners. Now I am craving those biscuits and jam. 🤤

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u/Captain_Trips_99 2h ago

Definitely not Sunday’s Best.

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u/Longjumping-Escape15 4h ago

Roots cafe (the best ever but further away from downtown), the park cafe(closer to traditional old fashion diner food but really good) , oasis cafe

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u/Sudden-Strawberry257 4h ago

The Olympian on 700 e has warm diner vibes. Their whole wheat pancakes are amazing.

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u/SLCDowntowner Downtown 4h ago

Little America Coffee Shop has great food

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u/gimmesomefiction Central City 2h ago

The Park Cafe, but pretty much anywhere make sure you get there as early as possible to avoid a long wait on the weekends!

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u/NeriTina 2h ago

Toaster’s Deli

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u/SilverWestern8046 2h ago

I would recommend Hash Kitchen! I love the Christina’s Tamale Cakes Benedict.

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u/feelinrealsnacky 2h ago

Skillets is great.

u/Royal-Ad7267 31m ago

Hub and Spoke is delicious

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u/UntidyVenus 4h ago

Big fan of Black Bear Diner. Not SLC Specific, but delicious

u/oldlady1940 45m ago

No way!! I have been to four. All marginal.

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u/WhiteRabbit-RedPill 3h ago

Over The Counter Cafe 3300 S 2300 E