Breakfast & Brunch in Salt Lake City: 3 Different Mornings
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A spread for two. French-inspired brunch. A bowl covered in fruit. Pick the morning you actually want.
These three Salt Lake City breakfast and brunch stops offer different ways to start the day. Use the quick picks to choose between a shareable meal, a classic sit-down brunch and a cafe with bowls, toasts and breakfast plates. Each section includes current menu pointers and a direct link so you can make a plan.
American + Venezuelan brunch
Skillets
Some mornings call for more than one plate. Skillets is the pick here when you want breakfast to become the main event: a tiered spread for two, something sweet for the table, and time to work through it. The restaurant describes its cooking as American-Venezuelan, with breakfast burritos alongside waffles and French toast.
Where to start
- Tower for Two: The shareable spread is a signature offering on the restaurant’s website. Check the current menu for its contents before ordering.
- Breakfast burrito or Waffle Fondue: Go with the burrito for a savory main, or look at the waffle option when the table wants something sweet.
Before you goUse the 900 South location when planning this visit. Skillets also has a food truck, so a catering listing is not the same thing as restaurant service. Ask about patio seating if that is part of your plan.
Find it
282 E 900 S, Salt Lake City, Utah
French-inspired brunch
Trolley Cottage Cafe
Trolley Cottage Cafe gives you a clear sweet-versus-savory decision. Its published brunch menu pairs French influences with American breakfast dishes: a croque madame on one side, eggs Benedict and breakfast burritos on the other. Choose it when you want a sit-down daytime meal near Trolley Square.
Where to start
- Pain perdu: The baguette French toast comes with orange Grand Marnier butter sauce, berries and mascarpone cream on the published menu.
- House hot-smoked salmon hash: Yams, Brussels sprouts, roasted peppers and onions sit alongside two poached eggs. Classic eggs Benedict is another savory option.
Before you goThe website lists 9 a.m.–2 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m.–3 p.m. on weekends. Its brunch PDF says substitutions and modifications are declined, so check dietary needs before choosing it.
Find it
703 E 600 S, Salt Lake City, Utah
Bowls, toasts + breakfast plates
Early Owl Cafe
Early Owl Cafe is a useful Salt Lake City brunch choice when the table wants both sweet toast and a savory breakfast. Its menu stretches from peanut-butter banana toast to shakshouka and a salmon bagel, so there is more to the food here than a coffee-and-pastry stop. Choose your plate first, then add a drink.
Where to start
- The Omelet, $17: A spiced omelet with red onion, spring onion, basil, bell pepper and cherry tomatoes.
- Banana Toast, $16: Whole-wheat toast with peanut butter, banana, grapes, seasonal fruit and almonds. Banana French Toast, also $16, takes a different route with caramelized banana, coconut and roasted almond.
- Salmon Bagel, $18: Smoked salmon, red onion, a poached egg, pickled cucumber and lemon cream cheese.
- Shakshouka, $19: Egg with tomato, onion, bell pepper, paprika, herbs and Parmesan for a savory option beyond toast.
Plan your visitBanana Toast is the fruit-and-nut option; the salmon bagel or shakshouka moves the meal toward eggs and savory flavors. The restaurant lists brunch and noodle-house menus separately, so check the service period for the dish you want.
Find it
155 E 900 S, Salt Lake City, Utah
Good to know
A few useful answers
Where should I go for French-inspired brunch in Salt Lake City?
Trolley Cottage Cafe’s published menu includes pain perdu, croque madame and Parmesan brioche toast alongside American breakfast dishes.
Which spot has a shareable brunch?
Skillets highlights its Tower for Two as a shareable offering. Check its current contents and price directly before you order.
Do these restaurants have the same brunch hours?
No. Trolley Cottage publishes different weekday and weekend hours. Check each restaurant’s official link for the date you plan to visit.
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How we chose: Three venues with different ways to plan a meal or night out, researched using current official menus and visitor information. This is a selected guide, not an exhaustive directory or a scored tasting review. Restaurant photos sourced from the linked Instagram accounts and supplied for this guide; pictured dishes and menus may change. The featured cover is an editorial illustration. Check the official links before visiting.
