This is a compiled list of different food establishments, outdoor activities, annual events, small businesses, and more located in Salt Lake and greater Utah areas. This is not a comprehensive list, so if you would like to recommend an addition, please contact us.
Hiking
Easy Trails (Family Friendly)
- Cecret Lake
- Twin Lakes & Lake Solitude
- Donut Falls
- Silver Lake
- Ensign Peak
- City Creek Trail
- Jordan River Parkway
- Dry Creek Salt Lake
Moderate Trails
- Bonneville Shoreline
- The Living Room Trail
- Grandeur Peak
- Great Western Trail
- Lake Blanche
- Lake Catherine, Lake Mary,
- Lake Martha
- Muller Park Trail
- Lisa Falls
- Gloria Falls
- Corner Canyon Trails
Strenuous Trails
- Desolation Trail
- White Pine Trail
- Red Pine Lake
- Mount Olympus
- Mount Timpanogos
Skiing & Snowboarding
- Alta
- Brighton
- Solitude
- Snowbird
- Park City
Tubing, Sledding & Snowshoeing
- Solider Hollow
- Ferguson Canyon
- Neffs Canyon
- Deer Valley
- Big Cottonwood
Hot Springs
- Crystal Hot Springs
- Meadow Hot Springs
- Diamond Fork Hot Spring
- The Homestead Crater
- Mystic Hot Spring
Seasonal Activities
- Cherry blossom around early April at the State Capitol Building
- Wildflowers bloom at Albion Basin from July to August
- Midway Ice Castle in Winter
- Ice Skating at Gallivan Center
Campus Outdoor Adventures offers affordable equipment rentals, trips and discounted lift tickets.
1-2 Hours Drive
- Antelope Island
- East Canyon
- Uintah National Forest
- Logan Canyon
- Jordanelle Reservoir
- Bonneville Salt Flats
2-3 Hours
- Bear Lake
~4 Hours
- Snow Canyon
- Dead Horse Point
- Goblin Valley
- Grand Staircase Escalante
- Arches
- Canyonland
- Zion
- Bryce Canyon
- Capital Reef
- Clark Planetarium
- Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum
- Hogle Zoo
- Lagoon Amusement Park
- Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
- Red Butte Garden
- Natural History Museum of Utah
- The Leonardo Museum
- Tracy Aviary & Botanical Garden
- Thanksgiving Point
- International Peace Garden
- Utah Olympic Park
- Salt Lake City Public Library
GF: Gluten Free V: Large selections of vegan/vegetarian options
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American
- Avenues Proper (GF, V)
- Cubby’s
- Cucina (GF)
- The Copper Onion
- Hires Big H Burgers
- Lucky 13 Bar & Grill
- Pretty Bird Chicken
- Proper Burger
- Ruth’s Diner
- Wildwood
- Current Fish & Oyster
- The Dodo (GF)
- Crown Burger (GF)
- Vessel Kitchen (GF)
- Freshie’s Lobster Co.
Native American
- Navajo Hogan
Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant
- Buds Sandwiches
- Vertical Diner
- Vegan Daddy Meats
- Sweet Hazel & Co.
- Blatche’s Backyard BBQ
Brunch & Breakfast
- Over the Counter Cafe
- Straw Cafe
- The Bagel Project
- Baby’s Bagel
- Feldmans Deli
- Hub & Spoke Diner
- Pig & a Jelly Jar
- Roots Cafe (GF)
- The Park Cafe (GF)
- Publik Kitchen
- Trolley Cottage Cafe
- Sweet Lake Biscuit & Limeade
- Lazy Day Cafe (V)
Southeastern United States
- Homecoming Southern Kitchen & Bar
- Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen
- Taste of Louisiana
- Charlotte-Rose’s Carolina BBQ
- Miss Essie’s BBQ
- Benji’s BBQ Food Truck
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Ethiopian
- Oromian
- Mahider Ethiopian Restaurant (V)
East African
- Namash Swahili Cuisine
- Horn of Africa
Senegalese
- Balabe Senegalese Food Truck
Somali
- Noor Somali Restaurant
- Global Place Somali Restaurant
- Somali Restaurant Midnimo
South African
- Zulu Piri Piri Chicken Grille
African & Caribbean Fusion
- Kafe’ Mamai
Haitian
- Makaya Caters Food Truck
Jamaican
- Jamaica’s Kitchen Food Truck
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Afghani
- Afghan Kitchen
- Kabul Kitchen
Bhutanese
- Bhutan House
Chinese
- New Golden Dragon
- Red Maple Chinese Restaurant
- One More Noodle House
- Shanghai Cafe (V)
Filipino
- Janis Filipino Cuisine
- BFF Turon
- World Famous Yum Yum Food Truck
Indian
- Mumbai House
- Star of India (V)
- Saffron Valley (V)
- Himalayan Kitchen
- Gurkhas
- Paradise Briyani Pointe
Indonesian
- Makanmakan Asian StrEat Food Fare
Iranian
- Zeferan Cafe
- Sumac Cafe
- Zeitoon Cafe
Japanese
- Kyoto
- Tsunami
- Tosh’s Ramen
- Sapa Sushi Bar
- Takashi
- Koyote
Korean
- Stun Cube
- KOU - Korean BBQ of Utah
- Chick Queen
- Baek Ri Hyang
- Jang Soo Jang
Laotian
- Vientiane Market
Lebanese
- Beirut Cafe
- Laziz Kitchen
Nepalese
- The Kathmandu
- Zimbu Nepali & Indian Cuisine
- Bhansa Ghar
- Nepali Chulo
Pakistani
- Habibi Grill
- Curry in a Hurry
- Curry Corner Cafe
- Kabob Stop
- Curry Fried Chicken
Syrian
- Halab’s Jasmine Kitchen
Taiwanese
- Mom’s Kitchen
- Foodie and Sweetie D Market
- Tea Bar
Thai
- Sara Thai Kitchen
- Chabaar (V)
- Laan Na Thai
- Thani Bowl Noodle House
- Am Thai Street Food
Tibetan
- Cafe Shambala (V)
Turkish
- The Med
Vietnamese
- Phở 33 (V)
- Tamarind - Vietnamese & Phở Kitchen
- Phở Saigon (V)
- Rollz
- Phở 777
Broadly Middle Eastern
- Shahrazad Market & Restaurant
- O’Falafel
- Mazza
- Alibaba Restaurant
- Shanasheel Grill
Seafood Boil
- Bucket O’ Crawfish
- Cajun Boil
- Mr & Mrs Crab
Hot Pot
- Ombu Grill
- Mr. Shabu
- Ginza
- Hero’s Hot Pot
Vegetarian & Vegan
- All Chay (Vietnamese)
- Vegan Bowl (Vietnamese)
- Long Life Vegi House (Chinese)
- Veggie House (Chinese, Thai & Japanese Sushi)
- Sri Balaii Caffe (Indian)
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Belgian
- Bruges Belgian Bistro
Bosnian
- Old Bridge Cafe
- Cafe on Main
French
- La Caille
- Franck’s Restaurant
- Laurel Brasserie
German
- Siegfried’s Delicatessen
- Vosen’s Bread Paradise
Greek
- Spitz (V)
- Manoli‘s
- The Other Place
- Padeli’s Street Greek
Irish
- Piper Down Pub (V)
- The Leprechaun Inn
- Boomerangs Down Under
Italian
- Caffe Molise (GF)
- Michelangelo’s On Main
- Osteria Amore
- Stoneground Italian Kitchen
- Stanza
- Siragusa’s Taste of Italy
- Caputo’s Market & Deli
Spanish
- Finca
- Cafe Madrid
- Mar Muntanya
Scandinavian
- Finn’s Cafe
Pizzeria
- Este Pizza
- Nomad East
- Settebello Pizzeria
- Napoletana
- The Pie Pizzeria (GF, V)
- Pizza Nono
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Hawaiian
- Aunty’s Hawaiian Kitchen
- Island Grinds
- Honolulu Grill
- Lolo Hawaiian BBQ
- Moki Hawaiian Grill
- Hanaya Poke SLC (GF)
- Side of Aloha
- Sweet’s Hawaiian Grill
Samoan
- Pasifika Corned Beef
Tongan
- Pacific Seas
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Argentinian
- Argentina’s Best Empanadas
- Chimichurri Grill
Brazilian
- Tucanos Brazilian Grill
- Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse
- Braza Grill
- Tushar Brazilian Express
Chilean
- Seacheeii Chilean Food Truck
- Noemi’s Cafe & Catering
Colombian
- Casa Salvaje
- Sabor Colombiano
- El Parche Colombian Food
Cuban
- Batista Food & Grill
Honduran
- Catrachos
Guatemalan, Venezuelan, Colombian
- Sabor Latino
Mexican
- Chile-Tepin (GF)
- Mi Ranchito Grill (V)
- Red Iguana (GF)
- Real Taqueria (GF)
- Santo Taco
- Los Tapatios Taco Grill
Peruvian
- Wild Peru
- Casa Peru
- Rubi’s Peruvian Taste
- Puro Peru Peruvian Grill
Puerto Rican
- Papito Moe’s
Salvadoran
- Cafe Guanaco
- El Viroleño
- Pupusería y Taquería El Don
Venezuelan
- Arempas (V)
- La Casa De La Arepa
- Tequeños UT
Coffee Shops
- Blue Copper Coffee Room
- Salt Lake Coffee Break
- The Coffee Garden
- The Rose Establishment (GF)
- Loki Coffee
- Sugarhouse Coffee (GF)
- Publik Coffee
- Three Pines Coffee
- La Barba
- 3 Cups
- Nostalgia Cafe
- Mestizos Coffeehouse
Boba Shops
- Tea Bar
- Vivi Bubble Tea
- Space Tea
- Xing Fu Tang
- Ding Tea
- ShareTea
Tea
- The Tea Grotto
- Tea Zaanti
- Matcha Cafe Kyoto
Kava Bar
- Bonfiya Kava Lounge
- Kai Po Kava Lounge & Polynesia Restaurant
Breweries
- Bohemian Brewery
- Craft by Proper
- Desert Edge Brewery
- East Liberty Tap House (GF)
- Emigration Brewing Co.
- Hopkins Brewing Co.
- Red Rock Brewery
- Shades Brewing
- Wasatch Brew Pub (GF)
- Fisher Brewing Co.
- Grid City Beer Works (GF, V)
Late Night Bars & Club
- Purgatory
- Sayonara
- Quarters Arcade Bar
- Water Witch
- The Pearl Bar
- Nohm
- Under Current
- White Horse Spirits & Kitchen
- Lake Effect
- London Belle
- Alibi Bar & Place
- Piper Down (V)
Pastries & Bakeries
- Chubby Baker
- Fillings & Emulsions
- Tulie’s Bakery
- Fresh Donut & Deli
- RubySnap Cookies
- Tous les Jours
- Gourmandise
- Delice Bakery & Cafe
- Pie Fight 85C
- Bakery Cafe
- City Cakes Bakery & Cafe (V, GF)
- Good Food Gluten Free Bakery (GF)
- Karim’s Bakery
- Panaderia Flores
- Sagato Bakery
- Cafe Monsieur Crepes
Frozen Sweet Treats
- Dolcetti Gelato (GF)
- Capo Gelateria
- Italiana Sweetaly Gelato
- Normal Ice Cream
- Spilled Milk Ice Cream & Cereal Bar
- Koi D Rolled Ice Cream
- Monkeywrench
- Penguin Brother
- Nielsen’s Frozen Custard
- Handel’s Handmade Ice Cream
- Leatherby’s Family Creamery
- Paletería La Bonita
January
- Sundance Film Festival
February
- Lunar New Year celebrations
March
- Salt Lake Fashion Show
April
- Southeast Asian New Year celebrations
- University of Utah Annual Powwow
- New Americans International Market at Millcreek Commons (April to June)
May
- Nihon Matsuri
- Living Traditions Festival
- Millcreek Night Markets (May to June)
June
- Utah Asian Festival
- Pride events
- Utah Arts Festival
- World Refugee Day
- Utah Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City
July
- Pie & Beer Day/Pioneer Day
- Obon Festival
August
- Midway Swiss Days
- Craft Lake City DIY Festival
- Utah Pacific Islander Heritage Month events
- Friendly Island Tongan Festival
- Utah Beer Festival
September
- Utah State Fair
- Salt Lake Greek Festival
- Afro Utah Festival
- Festa Italiana
- Hispanic Heritage Parade and Street Festival
- Avenues Street Fair
- 9th and 9th Street Festival
October
- Oktoberfest at Snowbird South Salt Lake
- Craftoberfest
November
- North Pole Express in Heber
December
- Christkindlmarkt
- Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series (June - August)
- Kilby Block Party (May)
- Salt Lake Twilight Concert Series (June - September)
- Ogden Twilight Concert Series (May - September)
- Utah Symphony & Opera
- Broadway Centre Cinemas
- Ballet West
- Desert Star Playhouse
- Pioneer Theatre Club
- Salt Lake Acting Company
- Utah Museum of Fine Arts
- Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
- Wiseguy Comedy Club
- Salt Lake Gallery Stroll (every third Friday of the month)
- Check out more events at saltlakecountyarts.org
- Utah Jazz Basketball
- Real Salt Lake Soccer
- Salt Lake Bees Baseball
- Utah Grizzlies Hockey
- Tour of Utah
- Salt Lake Figure Skating
- University of Utah Gymnastics
- Central Book Exchange
- Ken Sanders Rare Books at The Leonardo Museum
- King’s English Bookshop
- Legendarium
- Lovebound Library
- Marissa’s Books & Gifts
- Under the Umbrella
- Weller Book Works
- Downtown Farmers Market at Pioneer Park (Saturdays from June to October)
- Downtown Winter Farmers Market at the Gateway (Saturdays from November to April)
- University of Utah Farmers Market (Thursdays from August to October)
- Wheeler Farmers Market (Sundays from May to October)
- Find more farmers markets near you
- Black Cherry Mediterranean Market
- Chinatown Supermarket
- European Tastee
- Japan Sage Market
- Kim Heang Market
- Qaderi Sweetz N Spices
- Seoul Market
- La Pequenita International Market
- La Rosas Mexican Market
- Rancho Market
- Shaku Maku Market
- African Star Market
- African Discount Market
- African Braiding Hair Salon & Beauty Supply
- Blvck Borough Barbershop
- Black Diamond Barbershop & Salon
- The Bureau Barber
- Curl Co. Hair & Beauty Salon
- Ebony & Ivory Hair Design
- Kraken Barbershop
- Jed’s Barbershop
- Regal Barber
- Lunatic Fringe
- Landis
- Sandra’s Ethnic Care Salon
- Skull Cutters Barbershop
- University Barbershop
- Hernies Dry Cleaner
- Continental Cleaners
- Red Hanger - Dry Cleaner
- Sew N Fit Tailor
- D'Antii LLC
- Master Autotech
- Burt Brothers Tire & Service
- Victor’s Tires
- Autograff Motor Works
- Slaugh’s Car Care
- Vientiane Auto Repair
- Take 5 or Mister Car Wash around town
Dog-Friendly Parks
- Lindsey Garden
- Memory Grove
- Sugarhouse Park
- Fairmont Park
- Liberty Park
- Parley’s Historic Nature
- Park/Tanner Dog Park
Yappy Hour is a monthly dog event at Liberty, Fairmont and Pioneer Park during the summer
Veterinary Care
- MedVet - 24/7 Vet ER
- Advanced Veterinary Care - 24/7 Vet ER
- University Veterinary Hospital & Diagnostic Center
- Sugar House Veterinary Hospital
- Avenues Pet Clinic
- Club Try-Angles
- Milk+
- Club Verse
- Why Kiki
- Stonewall Sports
- Genderbands
- Project Rainbow
- LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce
- Under the Umbrella Bookstore and Cafe
- University of Utah Campus Child Care
- First Baptist Church Development Center
- Miss Billie’s Kids Kampus
- Bright Horizons at U of U Research Park
- North Salt Lake KinderCare
- Early Childhood Center at the I.J. & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center
Lactation Rooms
Interactive Campus Map: https://map.utah.edu/
- University of Utah Hospital Rooms 2053 and 2055 (Off the main visitor elevators on Level 2, take a right off the elevator then a left. They are located directly across the hall from the Women’s Special Care Unit)
- College of Nursing Room 3615 (3rd floor)
- College of Pharmacy Located on floors 1, 2, 3, & 4, on the north side of the main elevators. Rooms are labeled as "Pantry"
- Eccles Health Sciences Library Room 2165 (Located in Women’s restroom north side, second floor floor) First floor, inside the main doors and to the left Eccles Health Sciences Education Building Room 1650 (on the ground floor, down the hall for the restrooms. The hall is located between the Medical Bookstore and the lecture hall 1700)
- Huntsman Cancer Hospital
- HCI Research North: Clinic 2E, Room 2361
- HCI Research South: Room 1536
- HCI Hospital: Room 5140
Community Crisis Intervention & Support Services
- Call 988 - Suicide and Crisis Life Line
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year at no cost to you.
Receive specialized, individualized support from certified crisis workers trained in suicide prevention, de-escalation, and stabilization and get connected to mental health resources.
Utah Warm Line, call 801-557-1055 from 8am to 11pm daily
Speak with certified peer support specialists who have received training and have navigated mental health ssues and/or substance abuse issues of their own.
SafeUT App
- A Utah service that provides real-time, emotional support and crisis intervention 24/7/365. Chat with a licensed counselor for support or submit a confidential tip from your phone.
Useful University of Utah Phone Numbers
- University of Utah Department of Safety Emergency
- Responses: 911
- Non-emergency line: (801) 799-3000
- Office of the Chief Safety Officer: (801) 587-1582
- University Police: (801) 587-2677
- Community Services: (801) 581-6429
- Emergency Management: (801) 213-1090
- Campus Security: (801) 585-2677
- Center for Disability and Access: (801) 581-5020
- Accessible Parking and Transportation
- Commuter Services: (801) 581-6415
- UCard Services & Benefits: https://www.ucard.utah.edu/benefits/index.php
Contact Us
Drop by for snacks, coffee, coloring, printing, and more!
Email: somacc@hsc.utah.edu
Phone: 801-587-7672
Community Lounge - Room 101
School of Medicine, Building 379
27 S Mario Cappechi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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