Granite Peaks Loft Guidebook
Food scene
One of my favorite local restaurants. The vermicelli noodle salads and bahn mi sandwiches are the best in town. Their wonton soup is just like my mom used to make, even with the little fried bits of pork. They also have the best Boba. They recently opened a vegan restaurant next door as well. The seating can be limited so for the last year we have been ordering takeout. Service is not always amazing, but for me the food makes up for the patchy service.
Pho Saigon Noodle House
4907 State StOne of my favorite local restaurants. The vermicelli noodle salads and bahn mi sandwiches are the best in town. Their wonton soup is just like my mom used to make, even with the little fried bits of pork. They also have the best Boba. They recently opened a vegan restaurant next door as well. The seating can be limited so for the last year we have been ordering takeout. Service is not always amazing, but for me the food makes up for the patchy service.
Take n Bake Pizza. Papa Murphy's is a local last minute grab a pizza favorite. My family loves the artichoke bacon thin crust, cowboy, and cheese with mushroom and olives. Their ingredients are fresh, and you are usually out the door within 5 minutes of ordering. The pizzas take 10-12 minutes to bake in the oven. The oven at the townhouse is large enough to handle family size.
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Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza
1933 7000 STake n Bake Pizza. Papa Murphy's is a local last minute grab a pizza favorite. My family loves the artichoke bacon thin crust, cowboy, and cheese with mushroom and olives. Their ingredients are fresh, and you are usually out the door within 5 minutes of ordering. The pizzas take 10-12 minutes to bake in the oven. The oven at the townhouse is large enough to handle family size.
One of my favorite local restaurants. It is small so make sure to call ahead for reservations. The service is as good as the food.
https://oquirrhslc.com
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Oquirrh Restaurant
368 East 100 SouthOne of my favorite local restaurants. It is small so make sure to call ahead for reservations. The service is as good as the food.
https://oquirrhslc.com
One of my all time favorite Utah restaurants. It's a short, but lovely drive up Millcreek Canyon to get to Log Haven. The ambience is wonderful. The food is always perfect. And you have to get desert. The service is not just great, but it everyone is also warm and friendly. They also often have game on the menu, if you are into that.
http://www.log-haven.com
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Log Haven
6451 Mill Creek Canyon RdOne of my all time favorite Utah restaurants. It's a short, but lovely drive up Millcreek Canyon to get to Log Haven. The ambience is wonderful. The food is always perfect. And you have to get desert. The service is not just great, but it everyone is also warm and friendly. They also often have game on the menu, if you are into that.
http://www.log-haven.com
There's one in Sugarhouse and also in Murray. Jinya is one of my two favorite ramen places in SLC. Sprouting Up Ramen is my favorite dish there … with an extra egg. My next favorite is Tonkotsu Black. Always get the extra egg. Their eggs are creamy soft bowled perfection. They are take out only currently.
https://www.jinyaramenbar.com
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JINYA Ramen Bar
5905 State StThere's one in Sugarhouse and also in Murray. Jinya is one of my two favorite ramen places in SLC. Sprouting Up Ramen is my favorite dish there … with an extra egg. My next favorite is Tonkotsu Black. Always get the extra egg. Their eggs are creamy soft bowled perfection. They are take out only currently.
https://www.jinyaramenbar.com
My other favorite ramen restaurant is Tosh. They also have 2 locations about equidistant from the townhouse. I could eat here every single day. I love the karai with an extra egg and I also get extra mushrooms. I don't know what they do to their mushrooms but they are ridiculous! The perfect contrast to the spicy salty karai. They allow indoor seating but it's limited.
https://www.toshsramen.com
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Tosh's Ramen
1963 E Murray Holladay RdMy other favorite ramen restaurant is Tosh. They also have 2 locations about equidistant from the townhouse. I could eat here every single day. I love the karai with an extra egg and I also get extra mushrooms. I don't know what they do to their mushrooms but they are ridiculous! The perfect contrast to the spicy salty karai. They allow indoor seating but it's limited.
https://www.toshsramen.com
Great Sushi and also pretty good ramen. Home of the Hell Fire Challenge. Not cheap but totally worth it. Service is OK. Book ahead to get one of the tatami rooms for a larger group of people, or sit at the sushi bar if you are 1-2 people.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60922-d4398922-r358896190-Kobe_Japanese_Restaurant-Salt_Lake_City_Utah.html
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Kobe
3947 S Wasatch BlvdGreat Sushi and also pretty good ramen. Home of the Hell Fire Challenge. Not cheap but totally worth it. Service is OK. Book ahead to get one of the tatami rooms for a larger group of people, or sit at the sushi bar if you are 1-2 people.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60922-d4398922-r358896190-Kobe_Japanese_Restaurant-Salt_Lake_City_Utah.html
This place is a family favorite. Really good and not super expensive. Kids love to get the roll that they bring out in a bamboo box with smoke coming out of it.
https://www.chopfuku.com
Chopfuku Sushi Bar and Asian Fusion
4546 S 815 WThis place is a family favorite. Really good and not super expensive. Kids love to get the roll that they bring out in a bamboo box with smoke coming out of it.
https://www.chopfuku.com
7Buddha Tea House and Desserts
4913 State StreetBest Boba in Utah!! Next door to Pho Saigon.
Not just a sandwich place. Their sandwiches are super good. My favorite is the Capreezy. The Sugarhouse location and also the one in St George often have live music also. You can also feel a bit philanthropic about eating at Even Stevens, they give a sandwich to those in need.
https://evenstevens.com
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Even Stevens Sandwiches
414 E 200 SNot just a sandwich place. Their sandwiches are super good. My favorite is the Capreezy. The Sugarhouse location and also the one in St George often have live music also. You can also feel a bit philanthropic about eating at Even Stevens, they give a sandwich to those in need.
https://evenstevens.com
One of our favorite local pizza joints. They also have a gluten free crust option.
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Este Pizza SugarHouse
2148 S 900 EOne of our favorite local pizza joints. They also have a gluten free crust option.
Chain pizza that is pretty much always reliably good. Good salad options.
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Pizzeria Limone
42 W 11400 SChain pizza that is pretty much always reliably good. Good salad options.
Fancy avocado toast, yummy salads, and beautiful views of Mt Olympus in a shopping mall. Nice place to stop if your heading up to Millcreek Canyon or Neff's Canyon for a hike.
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Beaumont Bakery & Cafe
3979 Wasatch BlvdFancy avocado toast, yummy salads, and beautiful views of Mt Olympus in a shopping mall. Nice place to stop if your heading up to Millcreek Canyon or Neff's Canyon for a hike.
Vegan raw deliciousness. My favorite is the falafel salad.
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Rawtopia Living Cuisine and Beyond
3961 S Wasatch DrVegan raw deliciousness. My favorite is the falafel salad.
Voted best LobsterRolls in the country. I don't know if they're the best but they're very good. There is a location in SLC too, but I prefer to drive the extra 15 minutes to be in Park City. Especially in the summer when the Salt Lake Valley is so hot.
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Freshies Lobster Co
1915 Prospector AveVoted best LobsterRolls in the country. I don't know if they're the best but they're very good. There is a location in SLC too, but I prefer to drive the extra 15 minutes to be in Park City. Especially in the summer when the Salt Lake Valley is so hot.
The best brussel sprouts in town! A favorite stop for us to have dinner before heading to the theatre or other event downtown.
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The Copper Onion
111 E BroadwayThe best brussel sprouts in town! A favorite stop for us to have dinner before heading to the theatre or other event downtown.
Local hot spot dining. Always has a fun vibe. Sometimes we will meet friends there late for apps and drinks. There is also a downtown location
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Pago
878 S 900 ELocal hot spot dining. Always has a fun vibe. Sometimes we will meet friends there late for apps and drinks. There is also a downtown location
Tonyburgers - Holladay
4670 S Holladay Village PlazaYeah - Great burgers!
3 Cups
4670 S Holladay Village PlazaFun Local coffee shop
Great coffee shop. The owner travels the world to buy beans and roasts them in house. It's a big space and there are always people working & studying here.
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Salt Lake Roasting Co
820 E 400 SGreat coffee shop. The owner travels the world to buy beans and roasts them in house. It's a big space and there are always people working & studying here.
There a few locations of Publik. It's a local coffee house with simple food fare. They also have community spaces available for events.
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Publik Coffee Roaster
502 3rd AveThere a few locations of Publik. It's a local coffee house with simple food fare. They also have community spaces available for events.
A local favorite spot for oysters, seafood and steak.
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Market Street Grill
2985 E Cottonwood PkwyA local favorite spot for oysters, seafood and steak.
Sapa
722 S State StLoud, fun, and good food.
Sightseeing
I go out to Spiral Jetty with friends and family once a year to float in the Great Salt Lake. It's interesting to go to even without going in the water. We always stop at the Golden Spike Museum too. Kids like to see the old steam engine and it's kinda cool to see where the train tracks met from the east and west coasts.
https://www.nps.gov/gosp/index.htm
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Spiral Jetty
I go out to Spiral Jetty with friends and family once a year to float in the Great Salt Lake. It's interesting to go to even without going in the water. We always stop at the Golden Spike Museum too. Kids like to see the old steam engine and it's kinda cool to see where the train tracks met from the east and west coasts.
https://www.nps.gov/gosp/index.htm
A beautiful little drive up Millcreek Canyon will make you feel like you are miles and miles from the city. There are some great hikes in Millcreek too: Dog Lake, Great Western, Desolation Trail, Rattlesnake Gulch takes you to an overlook of the Salt Lake Valley, Grandeur Peak, and more. You can even hike up over into Park City Mountain Resort. I prefer to ride my bike down from the canyon and ride the Pipeline Trail. So much fun. There are also many picnic sites in the canyon. It can get busy in the summer so plan ahead by reserving a spot.
https://slco.org/parks/millcreek-canyon-reservations/
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Millcreek Canyon
3800 Mill Creek Canyon RdA beautiful little drive up Millcreek Canyon will make you feel like you are miles and miles from the city. There are some great hikes in Millcreek too: Dog Lake, Great Western, Desolation Trail, Rattlesnake Gulch takes you to an overlook of the Salt Lake Valley, Grandeur Peak, and more. You can even hike up over into Park City Mountain Resort. I prefer to ride my bike down from the canyon and ride the Pipeline Trail. So much fun. There are also many picnic sites in the canyon. It can get busy in the summer so plan ahead by reserving a spot.
https://slco.org/parks/millcreek-canyon-reservations/
Red Butte is our local botanical gardens. It is a gorgeous place if you have a couple of hours and want to take a stroll. There are also summer concerts here. They sell out fast. It's right on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail so you can also hike up into the nearby canyon or along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. It's also next door to the Natural History Museum.
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Igadi le-Red Butte
300 Wakara WayRed Butte is our local botanical gardens. It is a gorgeous place if you have a couple of hours and want to take a stroll. There are also summer concerts here. They sell out fast. It's right on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail so you can also hike up into the nearby canyon or along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. It's also next door to the Natural History Museum.
The Natural History Museum is a wonderful way to spend a morning or an afternoon. The grounds and valley views are fantastic, and that's just the outside! There is an incredible dinosaur section here with one of the largest actual fossil dinosaurs I've ever seen, footprints that you can lie down in and lots of interactive things as well. There is a section that covers the geography of Utah and the geology display is fantastic. The Native American section is also very interesting. The human evolution display is also really interesting. You'll want to make reservations ahead of time.
https://nhmu.utah.edu
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Natural History Museum of Utah
301 Wakara WayThe Natural History Museum is a wonderful way to spend a morning or an afternoon. The grounds and valley views are fantastic, and that's just the outside! There is an incredible dinosaur section here with one of the largest actual fossil dinosaurs I've ever seen, footprints that you can lie down in and lots of interactive things as well. There is a section that covers the geography of Utah and the geology display is fantastic. The Native American section is also very interesting. The human evolution display is also really interesting. You'll want to make reservations ahead of time.
https://nhmu.utah.edu
Natural Curiosity Museum / Farm Country / Ashton Gardens / Museum of Ancient Life / Butterfly Biosphere
There is also a lot of restaurants and a movie theater here.
https://thanksgivingpoint.org
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Thanksgiving Point
3003 N Thanksgiving WayNatural Curiosity Museum / Farm Country / Ashton Gardens / Museum of Ancient Life / Butterfly Biosphere
There is also a lot of restaurants and a movie theater here.
https://thanksgivingpoint.org
Activities
Ice Skating in Murray. They have rentals and concessions as well.
https://slco.org/county-ice/
County Ice Center
5201 Murray Park LnIce Skating in Murray. They have rentals and concessions as well.
https://slco.org/county-ice/
This is a family favorite. They have one of the best outdoor pools in the valley, with a 3 story water slide and it's fun to watch people jump off of the tall diving platform. There is a gym, activities and also ice skating.
https://www.cottonwoodheights.com
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Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center
7500 S 2700 EThis is a family favorite. They have one of the best outdoor pools in the valley, with a 3 story water slide and it's fun to watch people jump off of the tall diving platform. There is a gym, activities and also ice skating.
https://www.cottonwoodheights.com
Our local ski hill :) Located in Little Cottonwood Canyon and right next door to Snowbird. It's also a lovely spot to go for hikes in the summer, especially in July and August when the alpine flowers are in full bloom.
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Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon RdOur local ski hill :) Located in Little Cottonwood Canyon and right next door to Snowbird. It's also a lovely spot to go for hikes in the summer, especially in July and August when the alpine flowers are in full bloom.
Skiing, restaurants, mountain roller coaster and summer actives, lift served mountain biking, hiking, tram ride, octoberfest style activities that last through the summer into October.
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Snowbird Ski Resorts, Weather & Snow Report
200 Little Cottonwood Canyon RdSkiing, restaurants, mountain roller coaster and summer actives, lift served mountain biking, hiking, tram ride, octoberfest style activities that last through the summer into October.
Reservoir east of Park City. Paddle boarding, boat rentals, and general lake activities.
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Jordanelle Reservoir
Reservoir east of Park City. Paddle boarding, boat rentals, and general lake activities.
A reservoir that is in a beautiful location up in the mountains. No motorized craft. People paddle board, kayak, and canoe on the reservoir.
Smith and Morehouse Reservoir
A reservoir that is in a beautiful location up in the mountains. No motorized craft. People paddle board, kayak, and canoe on the reservoir.
We have some great climbing gyms in Utah, this is arguably the best. You can climb, do yoga & jiu jitsu, eat & drink. The building is gorgeous, designed by a local female architect.
The Front Climbing Club - Millcreek
4140 South Main StreetWe have some great climbing gyms in Utah, this is arguably the best. You can climb, do yoga & jiu jitsu, eat & drink. The building is gorgeous, designed by a local female architect.
There are 2 Momentum locations in the Salt Lake Valley. This one is in Millcreek, there is another in Sandy. There is also a bouldering gym in Lehi. My family and I go to this location. There is bouldering here but climbers prefer this gym for the overhanging lead area.
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Momentum Indoor Climbing Millcreek
3173 E 3300 SThere are 2 Momentum locations in the Salt Lake Valley. This one is in Millcreek, there is another in Sandy. There is also a bouldering gym in Lehi. My family and I go to this location. There is bouldering here but climbers prefer this gym for the overhanging lead area.
Grocery Stores
Harmons is our local "nice" grocery store. It's kind of in between a standard grocery store like and Whole Foods. There are a few in the Salt Lake Valley. This is the Holladay location, which has a whole Holladay vibe. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby, including 3 Cups Coffee, Taqueria 27, Tony Burgers, Caputo's, Layla's, etc.
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Harmons Holladay Market
4675 Holladay Blvd EHarmons is our local "nice" grocery store. It's kind of in between a standard grocery store like and Whole Foods. There are a few in the Salt Lake Valley. This is the Holladay location, which has a whole Holladay vibe. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby, including 3 Cups Coffee, Taqueria 27, Tony Burgers, Caputo's, Layla's, etc.
There are 3 Whole Foods in the Salt Lake Valley (Sugarhouse, Trolley Square & Cottonwood Heights), and one in Park City.
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Whole Foods Market
544 S 700 EThere are 3 Whole Foods in the Salt Lake Valley (Sugarhouse, Trolley Square & Cottonwood Heights), and one in Park City.
We have 2 Trader Joe's locations in the Salt Lake Valley. I prefer the Cottonwood Heights location, unless I'm running errands in Salt Lake. The Salt Lake location is on 400 South.
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Trader Joe's
634 E 400 SWe have 2 Trader Joe's locations in the Salt Lake Valley. I prefer the Cottonwood Heights location, unless I'm running errands in Salt Lake. The Salt Lake location is on 400 South.