Guidebook for Salt Lake City
Food Scene
Jinya is a great spot to dine-in, but we usually get take-out. Their ramen is the best we've found in SLC, even though it's a chain. Tonkotsu Black and Tonkotsu Spicy are our top picks.
34 locals recommend
JINYA Ramen Bar
5905 State StJinya is a great spot to dine-in, but we usually get take-out. Their ramen is the best we've found in SLC, even though it's a chain. Tonkotsu Black and Tonkotsu Spicy are our top picks.
This place is awesome! It's the only place in Utah to get raw milk, and they have amazing Kombucha on tap! (Feel free to borrow our growler on top of the record cubbies).
11 locals recommend
Redmond Heritage Farm Store
420 W 800 NThis place is awesome! It's the only place in Utah to get raw milk, and they have amazing Kombucha on tap! (Feel free to borrow our growler on top of the record cubbies).
One of the best coffee shops in SLC. Oh, and the avocado toast is a must.
38 locals recommend
Publik Kitchen
931 E 900 SOne of the best coffee shops in SLC. Oh, and the avocado toast is a must.
This has to be our favorite take-out. Menu is on the fridge - our top pick is the Everest Lamb!
27 locals recommend
The Kathmandu
3142 Highland DrThis has to be our favorite take-out. Menu is on the fridge - our top pick is the Everest Lamb!
Awesome wraps! Highly recommend this place. They keep lots of games out too, so it's overall a fun place to hang out. They serve LOTS of food so go hungry.
34 locals recommend
Spitz - Sugarhouse
1201 Wilmington AveAwesome wraps! Highly recommend this place. They keep lots of games out too, so it's overall a fun place to hang out. They serve LOTS of food so go hungry.
Pretty Bird Chicken
146 Regent StEasily the best fried chicken sandwich you will ever eat.
Drinks & Nightlife
Purgatory is a great spot for a cocktail, glass of wine, or a wrap the size of your forearm! Go hungry - you won't regret anything you order on the menu.
59 locals recommend
Purgatory Bar
62 E 700 SPurgatory is a great spot for a cocktail, glass of wine, or a wrap the size of your forearm! Go hungry - you won't regret anything you order on the menu.
They make the best old fashioned's in town (except us, of course). Sometimes the music is too loud, but the drinks and small plates are wonderful!
34 locals recommend
The RUIN
159 Wilmington AveThey make the best old fashioned's in town (except us, of course). Sometimes the music is too loud, but the drinks and small plates are wonderful!
Urban Lounge
241 500 EMetro Music Hall
615 W 100 SParks & Nature
Millcreek hosts an array of dog-friendly hiking trails. Please be mindful of the odd/even days rule. Dogs are allowed OFF-LEASH on odd days, but must be on leash on even days. Desolation Trail is a great 2-3 mile round trip with a stunning view of SLC.
123 locals recommend
Millcreek Canyon
3800 Mill Creek Canyon RdMillcreek hosts an array of dog-friendly hiking trails. Please be mindful of the odd/even days rule. Dogs are allowed OFF-LEASH on odd days, but must be on leash on even days. Desolation Trail is a great 2-3 mile round trip with a stunning view of SLC.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
544 S 700 EWhole Foods is close by for quick, healthy options.
Smith's Food and Drug
922 E 2100 SSuper close to the house!
Entertainment & Activities
The Front is a one-stop shop! You can climb, go a yoga or group fitness class, and even get a burrito & beer from Rumsy's cafe (inside the gym!). It's a quick 8 minute drive from our house. You don't need any experience or gear to go.
28 locals recommend
The Front Climbing Club
1470 400 WThe Front is a one-stop shop! You can climb, go a yoga or group fitness class, and even get a burrito & beer from Rumsy's cafe (inside the gym!). It's a quick 8 minute drive from our house. You don't need any experience or gear to go.
Shopping
The Stockest is a [pricey] boutique that has trendy clothes for both men and women - personally, I think the men's selection is better.
22 locals recommend
The Stockist
875 E 900 SThe Stockest is a [pricey] boutique that has trendy clothes for both men and women - personally, I think the men's selection is better.
This is a beautiful shopping mall - if you're into that sort of thing, it's a great place to go. This mall is closed on Sundays.
621 locals recommend
City Creek Center
50 S Main StThis is a beautiful shopping mall - if you're into that sort of thing, it's a great place to go. This mall is closed on Sundays.
Everything Else
Trolley Square has everything from a Whole Foods, CorePower Yoga, small boutiques, and restaurants. It's a cool, historic spot to at least drive by.
113 locals recommend
Trolley Square
602 E 500 STrolley Square has everything from a Whole Foods, CorePower Yoga, small boutiques, and restaurants. It's a cool, historic spot to at least drive by.