Highest-rated cafes in Salt Lake City, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Salt Lake City using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Gourmandise
- Rating: 3.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 776 N Terminal Dr Salt Lake City, UT 84122
- Categories: Bakeries, Patisserie/Cake Shop, Cafes
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#29. Stratford Proper
- Rating: 3.5/5 (169 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1588 Stratford Ave S Salt Lake City, UT 84106
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#28. Apple Spice Cafe and Bakery
- Rating: 3.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 299 S Main St Salt Lake City, UT 84111
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Comfort Food
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#27. Rio Grande Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (225 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 258 S 1300 E Salt Lake City, UT 84102
- Categories: Mexican, Cafes, Cocktail Bars
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#26. Shanghai Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (208 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 145 E 1300th S Ste 411 Salt Lake City, UT 84115
- Categories: Chinese, Vietnamese, Cafes
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#25. Nauvoo Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (107 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 15 E South Temple Main Fl Salt Lake City, UT 84150
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional), Cafes
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#24. Beaumont Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (370 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3979 Wasatch Blvd Salt Lake City, UT 84124
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Cafes
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#23. Beecher's Handmade Cheese Salt Lake City
- Rating: 4.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 3920 W Terminal Dr Salt Lake City, UT 84116
- Categories: Cafes, Cheese Shops, Coffee & Tea
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#22. Lazy Day Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (489 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2020 E 3300th S Ste 24 Salt Lake City, UT 84109
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Comfort Food
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#21. Gourmandise
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1188 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 250 S 300th E Salt Lake City, UT 84111
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Patisserie/Cake Shop
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#20. Kafeneio Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 258 W 3300th S South Salt Lake, UT 84115
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Venues & Event Spaces
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#19. Tinker's Cat Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (115 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 302 E 900th S Salt Lake City, UT 84111
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Themed Cafes
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#18. Cafe On Main
- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2701 S Main St Salt Lake City, UT 84115
- Categories: Mediterranean, Desserts, Cafes
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#17. Ogie's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (197 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3515 S Redwood Rd West Valley City, UT 84119
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#16. Passion Flour
- Rating: 4.0/5 (173 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 165 E 900 S Salt Lake City, UT 84111
- Categories: Vegan, Patisserie/Cake Shop, Cafes
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#15. Over The Counter Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (263 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2343 E 3300th S Salt Lake City, UT 84109
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#14. Finns
- Rating: 4.0/5 (383 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1624 S 1100th E Salt Lake City, UT 84105
- Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#13. Penny Ann's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1373 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1810 S Main St Salt Lake City, UT 84115
- Categories: Cafes, American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Mestizo Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (117 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 631 W North Temple Ste 700 Salt Lake City, UT 84116
- Categories: Art Galleries, Cafes
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#11. Straw Market
- Rating: 4.0/5 (458 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 390 4th Ave Salt Lake City, UT 84103
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries, Cafes
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#10. Eva's Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (839 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 155 S Main St Salt Lake City, UT 84111
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#9. Délice Bakery & Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (184 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2747 S State St Salt Lake City, UT 84115
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Delis
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#8. Roots Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (680 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3474 S 2300th E East Millcreek, UT 84109
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#7. Tappo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 565 E 2100th S Salt Lake City, UT 84106
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#6. Picnic Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1329 S 500th E Salt Lake City, UT 84105
- Categories: Cafes
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#5. Cafe Shambala
- Rating: 4.5/5 (205 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 382 E 4th Ave Salt Lake City, UT 84103
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Cafes
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#4. Myamour Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 602 E 500th S Salt Lake City, UT 84102
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#3. Ascoli Espresso
- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 30 E Broadway Ste 104 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#2. Alpha Coffee Cafe - Salt Lake City
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 111 S Main St Salt Lake City, UT 84111
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#1. Ellerbeck Mansion Bed & Breakfast
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 140 North B St Salt Lake City, UT 84103
- Categories: Bed & Breakfast, Cafes
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