“Anyway, uh, I was working as a busboy in a hotel, and uh, uh, she was sitting, drinking her coffee, and she was so beautiful, and I say hi to her. That’s how we met.”

-Johnny, The Room [2003]

Like beer, dancing, and exposed shoulders, good coffee is one of those things that people think is banned in Utah. But fear not coffee lovers with outdated impressions of this city, Salt Lake City’s exploding coffee culture features some of the best coffee shops, baristas, and coffee roasters you’ll ever have the pleasure of visiting. The Best Coffee Shops in Salt Lake City are always there, open early in the morning and late at night to give us all a place to study, work, kill time, meet friends, and – most importantly – get a fresh cup of caffeine. Get your buzz on and tip your baristas at the Best Coffee Shops in Salt Lake City below.

Didn’t see your favorite SLC coffee shop? Tell us which coffee spot we’ve got to check out in the comments!

Old Cuss Coffee


Neighborhood: South Salt Lake

Address: 2285 S Main St, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

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3 Cups

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Neighborhood: Holladay

Address: 4670 S Holladay Village Plaza #104, Holladay, UT 84117

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The Rose Establishment

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Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake City

Address: 235 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

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Urban Sailor Coffee


Neighborhood: Sugar House

Address: 1327 E 2100 S Suite 102, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

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Alchemy Coffee

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Neighborhood: Liberty Wells

Address: 390 E 1700 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

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Three Pines Coffee

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Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake City

Address: 165 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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Nostalgia Cafe

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Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake City

Address: 248 E 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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The Daily

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Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake City

Address: 222 Main St Suite 140, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

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Cupla Coffee

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Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake City

Address: 175 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

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Sugar House Coffee

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Neighborhood: Sugar House

Address: 2011 1100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106

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The People’s Coffee

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Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake City

Address: 221 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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Coffee Garden

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Neighborhood: 9th & 9th

Address: 878 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Salt Lake Coffee Break

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Neighborhood: Central City

Address: 430 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Greenhouse Effect

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Neighborhood: Millcreek

Address: 3231 S 900 E, Millcreek, UT 84106

1 Comment

  1. I think this list needs to be refreshed given that Campos is gone and the arrival of Urban Sailor Coffee in Sugarhouse.