Preston’s guidebook
Coffee Shops
High quality coffee in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. Not a lot of sitting room, so more for the grab-and-go crowd. Traditional espresso drinks - not in the sugary, Starbucks style.
22 locals recommend
Three Pines Coffee
165 S Main StHigh quality coffee in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. Not a lot of sitting room, so more for the grab-and-go crowd. Traditional espresso drinks - not in the sugary, Starbucks style.
Food scene
Local, farm-to-table restaurant just up the street from the apartment. Menu changes seasonally. Would recommend getting a reservation ahead of time.
6 locals recommend
Oquirrh Restaurant
368 East 100 SouthLocal, farm-to-table restaurant just up the street from the apartment. Menu changes seasonally. Would recommend getting a reservation ahead of time.
HSL
418 E 200 SLove the food and vibes of this place. Walking distance.
Best sushi in Salt Lake City. Restaurant doesn't do reservations and there is often a significant wait to get in. Would recommend getting there 15+ minutes before open and waiting in line. Ask the staff about their favorite off-menu rolls. If you don't want to wait, go to Sapa instead.
156 locals recommend
Takashi
18 W Market StBest sushi in Salt Lake City. Restaurant doesn't do reservations and there is often a significant wait to get in. Would recommend getting there 15+ minutes before open and waiting in line. Ask the staff about their favorite off-menu rolls. If you don't want to wait, go to Sapa instead.
#2 sushi place in Salt Lake City. Sapa does allow for reservations and call-ahead, so significantly more accessible than Takashi. The Volcano rolls comes out on fire - if you want to order something that surprises the table.
69 locals recommend
Sapa
722 S State St#2 sushi place in Salt Lake City. Sapa does allow for reservations and call-ahead, so significantly more accessible than Takashi. The Volcano rolls comes out on fire - if you want to order something that surprises the table.
French patisserie. Walkable from the apartment. My go-to brunch place near downtown in addition to THE place to satisfy late night dessert cravings.
105 locals recommend
Gourmandise The Bakery
250 S 300 EFrench patisserie. Walkable from the apartment. My go-to brunch place near downtown in addition to THE place to satisfy late night dessert cravings.
Really great brunch spot. Staple in the SLC food scene. Warning: parking is usually tricky here and there is always a wait.
52 locals recommend
Sweet Lake Biscuits & Limeade
519 E 12300 SReally great brunch spot. Staple in the SLC food scene. Warning: parking is usually tricky here and there is always a wait.
SLC's German restaurant and grocery store. Lunch favorite for many
13 locals recommend
Siegfried's Delicatessen
20 W 200 SSLC's German restaurant and grocery store. Lunch favorite for many
Sightseeing
Fun park that is within walking distance of the apartment. Cool little historical monuments to look at. Can continue up the park and hike up City Creek Canyon. There is an off-lease dog area within the park, so be warned if you are afraid of dogs (or the opposite if you want to see cute puppers).
152 locals recommend
Memory Grove Park
300 N Canyon RdFun park that is within walking distance of the apartment. Cool little historical monuments to look at. Can continue up the park and hike up City Creek Canyon. There is an off-lease dog area within the park, so be warned if you are afraid of dogs (or the opposite if you want to see cute puppers).
Fan of super weird places? Go to Gilgal. Little public area full of strange sculptures, including a Joseph Smith Sphinx.
77 locals recommend
Gilgal Gardens
749 E 500 SFan of super weird places? Go to Gilgal. Little public area full of strange sculptures, including a Joseph Smith Sphinx.
Must-see location for bibliophiles and architectural nerds alike. Great city-views from the rooftop gardens.
90 locals recommend
Salt Lake City Public Library
210 E 400 SMust-see location for bibliophiles and architectural nerds alike. Great city-views from the rooftop gardens.