Breakfast in the 801
There are few things more frustrating than waking up hungry, in a new city and trying to pinpoint a great breakfast spot. Lucky for travelers, Utah’s capital city provides a number of tasty morning eateries.
If you’re looking for the “locals' secret,” it’s got to be The Park Café. Located across from Liberty Park, this breakfast spot is always worth the wait. For those nursing a hangover, the café’s specialty hash is sure to improve your morning and for those with a sweet tooth, the French Toast Foolishness will not disappoint.
Looking for a New York City-style deli that will have you questioning why potato latke isn't in every Egg's Benedict? Check out Feldman's Deli on 2700 S. Founded in 2012, this classic family-owned Jewish deli is finally getting the recognition it deserves with a 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Staying south of I-15? Drive down 2300 E and you'll discover a spot worth visiting every time you're in town. Tucked away in a cozy Millcreek neighborhood, Roots Cafe delivers time and time again. Their Spicy Peeto Breakfast sandwich is killer, and if you're taste falls on the sweeter side, you won't be able to leave without trying their Housemade Apple-Pecan Cranberry Bread Pudding French Toast.
For a more scenic breakfast spot, Ruth’s Diner is a must-visit. Featured on Food Networks Diners, Drive-Ins, Dives, this restaurant, held in an old train car, opened in 1949. Located in Emigration Canyon, their mile high biscuits are the best in town. You literally can’t go wrong on this menu, though the Pecan Cinnamon Roll French Toast or Pulled Pork Benedict are favorites.
If you're in the search of breakfast spot in Salt Lake that boasts a fun start to your morning, try out Sunday's Best. Located in the newly renovated Post District, Sunday's Best and the rooftop at Sunday School are the perfect spots to grab a mimosa and pair it with the Strawberry Ricotta Pancakes all while looking out over the city's skyline. If you're searching for a slow, neighborhood morning in Salt Lake, look no further than Skillets on 900 S. This vibrant, American Venezuelan spot is getting popular, so make sure to get their early. Don't forget to tryout the meat-lovers favorite, The Lumberjack Skillet, or the Stuffed French Toast if you're looking for an excuse to eat desert at 9am!
Many of Salt Lake’s popular dinner spots double as delicious brunch venues on the weekends. The Copper Onion cooks up a mean Wagyu Steak and Eggs and puts other drink menus to shame with their Bloody Bull twist on the Bloody Mary. Arlo, a neighborhood spot near the Utah State Capitol, offers their same farm-to-table international cuisine, with a brunch menu so mouth-watering, you'll want to come back and try it all.
Check out the dining establishments below that offer breakfast or weekend brunch to add to your Favorites, or get our complete list of Salt Lake's dining options.