15 best Brunch spots in Salt Lake City 2022

Benedict, bacon, burgers…it can only mean one thing…brunch. For those who love to start a long lazy weekend with a handsome meal (and maybe a drink or two) SLC has you covered. The Beehive is home to a tremendous amount of bunch spots, menus replete with something for every taste; classic to contemporary to cocktails that will kick the weekend off in style. Here are some of our favorite destinations.

Avenues Proper

This Avenues neighborhood staple has been a must goto brunch spot for nearly a decade. The first restaurant in the Proper group of business serves up one of the best morning starts in town at the weekend. Options include biscuits and gravy, steak and eggs, eggs benedict and plenty of modern twists to keep things interesting. Fancy one of their award winning beers or a cocktail to wash things down with? Go right ahead.

76 8th Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(385) 227-8628
Brunch menu

Stratford Proper

While we’re talking about the Proper group, it’s worth mentioning the newer Stratford Proper too – the cute neighborhood cafe over on the East side of town. The menu takes it’s lead from the downtown original and features breakfast and brunch classics as well as more interesting dishes such as Turkish eggs and breakfast pizza.

1588 Stratford Ave S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 522-2637
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Flanker

Flanker Kitchen and Sporting Club is a one stop location for food, fun, drinks – and yep – a great brunch experience. The massive 17,500 square foot facility is located in the The Gateway and comes our way from Vegas, a town that knows how to throw a party. The brunch menu at Flanker is replete with plenty of crave-able dishes – but don’t miss their signature lobster bites, deep fried golden bites of lobster, finished tableside with a flurry of powdered sugar.

6 N Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 683-7070
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Pago On Main

The second location for Pago, located on buzzy Main Street in downtown SLC. Brunch at Pago starts decadently with fresh oysters before moving onto chef driven fare featuring plenty of other local experts like Table X (bread) and Caputos (cheese).

341 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 441-2955
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Oquirrh

It’s the weekend and you need protein and a mimosa stat. Thankfully, if you’re looking for brunch in Salt Lake City, you’re in luck. We have a bajillion (its a word, trust us) options across the valley.

Salt Lakers love their brunch! Here are our ten picks for the best branches in town.

This downtown chef-driven restaurant is beloved for their eclectic take on fine dining, but they’re also a great choice for brunch too. Lobster rolls, buckwheat pancakes, soft-shell crab Benedicts and on – the creativity from the dinner menu happily runs over into their weekend options too. Don’t miss out the fun cocktail menu either that leans into local craft liquors.

368 E 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 359-0426
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Silver Fork Lodge

A brief drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon will lead you to this classic American styled eatery, that serves up majestic mountain views on the side. You’ll want to get up here early to beat the crowds, but if you do you’ll be rewarded with a menu with all the staples such as pancakes, omelettes, French toast and more.

11332 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, Brighton, UT 84121
(801) 533-9977
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SLC Eatery

Hands down one of the best – if not the best overall – restaurants in the state of Utah. And now…open for brunch! The special menu follows the same approach as the innovative dinner menu – which is to say everything here is creative, fun and exquisitely crafted. There’s everything from caramelized kimchi bowl with bulgogi beef through to Utah scones with cultured butter.

Brunch served: Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

1017 Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 355-7952
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Oasis Cafe

At this self styled ‘oasis in the heart of the city’ brunch isn’t just something for the weekend. Step inside Oasis Cafe’s tranquil space and you’ll find brunch every day of the week. Favorites include the pictured German buttermilk pancake with blueberry compote.

Brunch served every day until 2.30 p.m.

151 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 322-0404
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Tradition

Reservations are always a good idea for brunch in Salt Lake City, but they’re a must at this gem Opening in 2017 this contemporary American restaurant has become an instant hit with diners all hours of the day. At brunch you’ll find all your favorites plus their signature pies – which you can’t leave without ordering a slice (or four).

Brunch served Saturday and Sunday 10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.

501 E 900 S, Salt Lake City, Utah
(385) 202-7167
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Caffe Niche

There’s something for everyone on a brunch and lunch menu that stretches from a classic American breakfast to indulgent bites like the chocolate chip, raspberry French toast. The only downside? Having to choose from a menu that presents options as delicious as Kobe beef corned hash or biscuits and gravy, with house made cheddar jalapeno biscuits.

Brunch served Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

779 East 300, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 433-3380
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Manoli’s

What about a sprinkling of Greek flavors for brunch? At Manoli Katsanevas’ central ninth eatery you’ll find a weekend brunch menu infused with unique flavors: Myzithra Pancakes, Lamb Burgers, Loukaniko and Eggs and more. And if that name sounds familiar you’d be right, the Katsanevas family is the one behind the uber popular Crown Burgers group of restaurants.

Unique, locally sourced Greek small plates, plus weekend brunch & clever cocktails in modern digs.

Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday 10.00 a.m. – 2.30 p.m.

402 East Harvey Milk Blvd (900 S) #2, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 532-3760
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Taqueria 27

T27 offers a unique twist on the regular old brunch offering. With five locations across the valley, Todd and Kristen Gardner’s modern Mexican eatery provides a fun brunch experience with dishes such as chilaquiles, chorizo tacos, Oaxacan steak and egg tacos – not to mention special brunch cocktails.

Foothill | 1615 S Foothill Dr., SLC, 84108 | (385) 259-0712
Holladay | 4670 S Holladay Village Plaza, Holladay, 84121 | (801) 676-9706
Downtown | 149 E 200 S, SLC, 84111 | (385) 259-0940
Murray | 6154 S. Fashion Blvd, Murray, 84107 | (801) 266-2487
Lehi | 1688 W Traverse Parkway, Lehi, 84043 | (801) 331-8033
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Sweet Lake Limeade And Biscuits

One of the Salt Lake City Farmer’s Market success stories; the business moved into a proper bricks and mortar location after wowing Salt Laker’s with their biscuits. People still flock here for the biscuits and also the crazy creations such as the picture Hoss – a biscuit topped with fried chicken breast, egg, bacon, cheddar, sausage gravy and green onion garnish.

Brunch served Saturday and Sunday from 7.30 a.m.

54 W 1700 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 953-1978
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The Other Place

If you’re feeling more like a traditional hearty plate for brunch, make The Other Place in downtown SLC your number one destination. This is the classic American diner, replete with friendly waitresses, ever flowing coffee, and a menu that hits every last comfort food button. We guarantee you won’t leave hungry.

Brunch served: all day long breakfasts seven days a week year!

469 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 521-6567
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Bonus brunch bits

Those are our favorite dining destinations for weekend brunch, but wait, don’t head out until

What time can I get a drink at brunch in Utah?

Thinking about getting a drink with brunch? Utah restaurants can legally serve you the good stuff starting at 10.30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, provided you’re ordering food of course. Check out our guide to Utah liquor laws and our guide to the best mimosas in town as well.

Should I get a reservation for brunch?

Definitely! You’ll find that weekend brunch is one of the busiest dining periods for restaurants in Salt Lake City. If you want to avoid waiting in line, we’d recommend calling in advance to guarantee your table and time.

I heard that everywhere is closed in Sunday in Utah?

While that might have been true way back when, the truth is that these days there are 100s of restaurants open on Sunday. Breakfast, brunch, lunch and well into the evening, there’s a myriad of options.

For a full run down of the many restaurants open on Sundays Utah, check out our sister site SLC Menu and their guide to restaurants open on Sundays. If you can’t find anything on that mega-list, well, you’re probably not really hungry!

Guide to brunch by neighborhood

If our top ten guide to brunch still has you pondering, what about these bonus suggestions ordered by location in the valley:

Downtown / Avenues – Avenues Proper
9th and 9th – Pago
Sugar House – Bruges Waffles And Frites
South Salt Lake – Left Fork Grill
Millcreek – Provisions
Holladay – FAV Bistro
Murray – Anna’s Restaurant
Midvale – Landmark Grill
Cottonwood Heights – Cafe Trio
West Valley City – Ogie’s Cafe
Sandy – Cotton Kitchen
South Jordan – Porch
Draper – Penny Ann’s Cafe
Lehi – One Man Band

Who did we miss?

If you think we’re missing a really great addition to this list, please email us at stuart@gastronomicslc.com – we’d love to hear from you. Let us know who you think should be on this list and why. If you have a really great picture of one of more dishes, please send that too! We’re always excited to check our more businesses!