Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Salt Lake City

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October 1, 2025
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Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Salt Lake City

The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.

"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."

Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.

Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.

Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Salt Lake City using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.

Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!

#28. The Rose Establishment

- Rating: 4.4/5 (117 reviews)
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#27. Vertical Diner

- Rating: 4.3/5 (149 reviews)
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#26. The Little America Hotel - Salt Lake City

- Rating: 4.4/5 (200 reviews)
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#25. Pago

- Rating: 4.3/5 (251 reviews)
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#24. Sweet Lake Biscuits & Limeade

- Rating: 4.3/5 (116 reviews)
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#23. Finn's Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (120 reviews)
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#22. Brio Italian Grille

- Rating: 4.1/5 (486 reviews)
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#21. Oasis Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (258 reviews)
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#20. Eggs in the City

- Rating: 4.4/5 (196 reviews)
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#19. Penny Ann's Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (274 reviews)
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#18. Feldman's Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (198 reviews)
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#17. Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Salt Lake City

- Rating: 4.1/5 (367 reviews)
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#16. Zest Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (264 reviews)
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#15. Gourmandise

- Rating: 4.4/5 (372 reviews)
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#14. Nauvoo Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (248 reviews)
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#13. Market Street Grill & Oyster Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1417 reviews)
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#12. Porcupine Pub & Grille

- Rating: 4.2/5 (474 reviews)
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#11. The Coffee Shop at Little America Hotel

- Rating: 4.3/5 (394 reviews)
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#10. The Dodo Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (307 reviews)
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#9. Red Rock Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1774 reviews)
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#8. Bruges Belgian Bistro

- Rating: 4.4/5 (395 reviews)
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#7. Squatters Pub Brewery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (2115 reviews)
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#6. Siegfried's Delicatesan

- Rating: 4.5/5 (303 reviews)
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#5. The Copper Onion

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1119 reviews)
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#4. Bambara Salt Lake City

- Rating: 4.4/5 (696 reviews)
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#3. Ruth's Diner

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1306 reviews)
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#2. The Park Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (471 reviews)
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#1. Red Iguana 2

- Rating: 4.5/5 (952 reviews)
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