Opening Soon

Campos Coffee | Campos has 7 flagship Campos Coffee cafes, roasteries in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and an amazing network of partner cafes across Australia. They have at least one social project in each region we buy from. They’ve built a school building in Papua New Guinea. They’ve purchased a large tractor for a coffee farming co-op in Kenya and built hundreds of drying beds. They’ve been major funders in Open Heart – a program that sends Australian heart surgeons to Rwanda to perform life-saving operations on children that would otherwise have no access to cardiovascular specialists. They are major supporters of a school building project in Ethiopia to house 1000 students and a school library in El Salvador. And these are just some of the many social projects they’re proud to have played a part in with the Campos Coffee history.

Este Deli | 238 S Main  | Eleven years ago Dave Heiblim brought New York Style Pizza to Salt Lake. Since its inception, Este Pizza has opened three locations (Sugarhouse, Downtown & Park City) and has won the Salt Lake City Weekly’s readers poll for “Best Pizza” numerous times. Locals and East Coast transplants alike can testify to the authenticity of Este’s offerings. Now Este is bringing “Deli” to Utah and offering an array of classic sandwiches from the East Coast and beyond. Classics hoagies include the Italian, Cheesesteak, Buffalo Chicken and Chicken, Eggplant and Meatball Parmesan.

LaBarba Coffee |  The Gateway | They make one of the best cups of coffee in Utah—and maybe the West. And now, they are moving their downtown location to The Gateway. LaBarba Coffee has announced plans to open its newest location in the heart of downtown’s up-and-coming sports and entertainment district, set to open Spring 2018.

London Belle | 319 South Main Street | From those that brought you downtown hits like Pleiku and the short-lived SoCo, London Belle is anticipated to open in the spring. Named after one of Utah’s most high profile madames, it is located near the historic Boston and Newhouse Buildings. Taking the place of SoCo, this upscale bar will feature a diverse menu with unique offerings and craft cocktails. #redlightslc

MidiCi Neapolitan Pizza | The Gateway | MidiCi has made a name for itself by offering authentic Neapolitan thin crust pizza, baked in handmade wood-fired ovens imported from Italy—right in the center of its restaurants—so that patrons can see exactly what goes into everything they make.

Sicilia Mia | 8 East Broadway | According to Salt Lake Magazine, “This is the Italian restaurant Salt Lake has been waiting for!” The downtown location will be opening late October/ early November. 

Recently Opened

Dave and Busters | The Gateway | The Gateway has announced the opening of entertainment and dining chain Dave and Buster’s, which is now open! 

Access Salt Lake | 175 W 200 South Ste. 100 | An emerging co-working space that connects small businesses and entrepreneurs with the resources and network they need to grow and incubate their businesses. 

Cupla Coffee | 175 West 200 South Inside the Axis Business Building | Identical twins, Abigail Purdie and Bethany Heath are the dynamic duo behind Utah’s one and only Cupla Coffee House. “We pride ourselves on sourcing our green bean from a lovely selection of quality coffee plantations from around the world. Our beans are organic, fair trade and shade grown. We rotate our coffee according to availability, seasonality, and supply. Along with being a high altitude roastery which allows Cupla to create deliciously unique flavors and quality notes to our roasts, we are also a small batch, tabletop roasting company. This technique allows the beans to be precisely roasted and gives our company the ability to offer fresh and high-quality product every batch, every day.”

Doki Doki | 249 E 400 S | Rolled ice cream is starting to take off in a big way, and new eateries offering the tasty spirals of frozen goodness are finding ways to present them with something unexpected. At Doki Doki, which celebrated its grand opening at the tail end of February, they're rolling up their ice cream inside sweet Japanese crêpes. To drink, Doki Doki serves different cream teas, along with boba tea for those who like their beverages to have a bit of texture. Beat the summer rush and get there now.

Quarters Arcade Bar | 5 East 400 South | Located in the basement of the historic New Grand Hotel, Quarters is downtown Salt Lake City’s first beer arcade. Quarters provides a casual, comfortable gaming and social environment paired with craft cocktails and beer as well as familiar and affordable liquor and brews.

Soundwell | 149 West 200 South| Previously known as Club Elevate, this is Salt Lake’s newest music venue. Located in the heart of downtown, the fully remodeled space opened in April 2018 offering top-notch talent, and premium sound in an intimate 600 person venue.

True Gentleman Custom Suits | 281 S Weechquootee Plaza | Buying fine clothing should be an experience that is unlike any other! True Gentleman is turning men's fashion in custom tailored clothing into a lifestyle, not just a brand. We are continuously pushing the men's fashion industry to new heights and are changing the way people perceive the clothing buying experience specifically, bespoke suits. Founded in late 2013 True Gentleman has grown to be a nationwide brand with customers ranging from top executives, billboard music award winners, and professional athletes.

Opening Soon

Dave and Busters | The Gateway | The Gateway has announced the opening of entertainment and dining chain Dave and Buster’s, which will open its first Utah location Spring 2018.

Este Deli | 238 S Main  | Eleven years ago Dave Heiblim brought New York Style Pizza to Salt Lake. Since it’s inception, Este Pizza has opened three locations (Sugarhouse, Downtown & Park City) and has won the Salt Lake City Weekly’s readers poll for “Best Pizza” numerous times. Locals and East Coast transplants alike can testify to the authenticity of Este’s offerings. Now Este is bringing “Deli” to Utah and offering an array of classic sandwiches from the East Coast and beyond. Classics hoagies include the Italian, Cheesesteak, Buffalo Chicken and Chicken, Eggplant and Meatball Parmesan.

LaBarba Coffee |  The Gateway | They make one of the best cups of coffee in Utah—and maybe the West. And now, they are moving their downtown location to The Gateway. LaBarba Coffee has announced plans to open its newest location in the heart of downtown’s up-and-coming sports and entertainment district, set to open Spring 2018.

Lo Fi Cafe | 445 South 400 West |

London Belle | From those that brought you downtown hits like Pleiku and the short-lived SoCo, London Belle is anticipated to open in the spring. Named after one of Utah’s most high profile madames, it is located near the historic Boston and Newhouse Buildings. Taking the place of SoCo, this upscale bar will feature a diverse menu with unique offerings and craft cocktails. #redlightslc

MidiCi Neapolitan Pizza | The Gateway | MidiCi has made a name for itself by offering authentic Neapolitan thin crust pizza, baked in handmade wood-fired ovens imported from Italy—right in the center of its restaurants—so that patrons can see exactly what goes into everything they make.

Sicilia Mia | According to Salt Lake Magazine, “This is the Italian restaurant, apparently, Salt Lake has been waiting for!” The location off of Highland Drive will be closing, in order to bring the authentic taste of Italy to downtown.

Tacos De Plebe | 451 South State Street

Recently Opened

Cupla Coffee | 175 West 200 South Inside the Axis Business Building | Identical twins, Abigail Purdie and Bethany Heath are the dynamic duo behind Utah’s one and only Cupla Coffee House. We pride ourselves on sourcing our green bean from a lovely selection of quality coffee plantations from around the world. Our beans are organic, fair trade and shade grown. We rotate our coffee according to availability, seasonality, and supply. Along with being a high altitude roastery which allows Cupla to create deliciously unique flavors and quality notes to our roasts, we are also a small batch, tabletop roasting company. This technique allows the beans to be precisely roasted and gives our company the ability to offer fresh and high-quality product every batch, every day.

Doki Doki | 249 E 400 S | Rolled ice cream is starting to take off in a big way, and new eateries offering the tasty spirals of frozen goodness are finding ways to present them with something unexpected. At Doki Doki (249 E. 400 South, 385-229-4339, facebook.com/dokidessert), which celebrated its grand opening at the tail end of February, they're rolling up their ice cream inside sweet Japanese crêpes. To drink, Doki Doki serves different cream teas, along with boba tea for those who like their beverages to have a bit of texture. Beat the summer rush and get there now.

Quarters Arcade Bar | 5 East 400 South | Located in the basement of the historic New Grand Hotel, Quarters is downtown Salt Lake City’s first beer arcade. Quarters arcade will provide a casual, comfortable gaming and social environment paired with craft cocktails and beer as well as familiar and affordable liquor and brews.

Pretty Bird |  146 S Regent St   | Pretty Bird, Viet Pham’s latest venture, is focused around fried chicken. But not just any kind of fried chicken, he’s heating up downtown Salt Lake’s dining scene with hot chicken. “It’s hot fried chicken that originated in Nashville,” Pham says. “I tried it for the first time in 2012 and I’ve been working on this concept ever since then.” The chicken will come in four levels of heat: mild, medium, hot and “hot behind.” Along with fried chicken, a variety of seasonal sides will be offered. Located on Regent Street, Pretty Bird is a cozy spot in the Eccles Building, with 16 seats inside and a patio with space for an additional 25 when weather permits.

True Gentleman Custom Suits | 281 S Weechquootee Plaza |Buying fine clothing should be an experience that is unlike any other! True Gentleman is turning men's fashion in custom tailored clothing into a lifestyle, not just a brand. We are continuously pushing the men's fashion industry to new heights and are changing the way people perceive the clothing buying experience specifically, bespoke suits. Founded in late 2013 True Gentleman has grown to be a nationwide brand with customers ranging from top executives, billboard music awardees, and professional athletes.

Avant Groove Jazz Club and Martini Bar | 122 West Pierpont Avenue | From local entrepreneur and jazz musician John Vecci comes downtown’s dedicated jazz club. Combined with original cocktails and martinis, Avant Groove features an exceptional dining experience to compliment the music and ambiance.

Borosyndicate Glass Gallery | 60 Exchange Place | More than just your typical head shop, Borosyndicate is elevating the art of glassblowing and bringing it downtown. In addition to the typical offerings, there is gallery space for artists to showcase hand-blown glass pieces and other sculptural works.

Recently Closed

Publik Coffee at City Creek Center

Opening Soon:

Dave and Busters | The Gateway | The Gateway has announced the opening of entertainment and dining chain Dave and Buster’s, which will open its first Utah location Spring 2018.

Industrious | 10 West Broadway | Opening its first location in Utah in the heart of downtown,  Industrious offers a redefined coworking space, blending five-star service with stunning design to provide an unparalleled work environment for established professionals.

LaBarba Coffee |  The Gateway | They make one of the best cups of coffee in Utah—and maybe the West. And now, they are moving their downtown location to The Gateway. LaBarba Coffee has announced plans to open its newest location in the heart of downtown’s up-and- coming sports and entertainment district, set to open Spring 2018.

London Belle | From those that brought you downtown hits like Pleiku and the short-lived SoCo, London Belle is anticipated to open in the spring. Named after one of Utah’s most high profile madams, it is located near the historic Boston and Newhouse Buildings. Taking the place of SoCo, this upscale bar will feature a diverse menu with unique offerings and craft cocktails.  

Midici Neapolitan Pizza | The Gateway | MidiCi has made a name for itself by offering authentic Neapolitan thin crust pizza, baked in handmade wood-fired ovens imported from Italy—right in the center of its restaurants—so that patrons can see exactly what goes into everything they make.

Quarters Arcade Bar | 5 East 400 South | Located in the basement of the historic New Grand Hotel, Quarters is downtown Salt Lake City’s first beer arcade. Quarters will  arcade provide a casual, comfortable gaming and social environment paired with craft cocktails and beer as well as familiar and affordable liquor and brews.

Sicilia Mia | According to Salt Lake Magazine, “This is the Italian restaurant, apparently, Salt Lake has been waiting for!” The location off of Highland Drive will be closing, in order to bring the authentic taste of Italy to downtown.

Recently Opened:

Avant Groove Jazz Club and Martini Bar | 122 West Pierpont Avenue | From local entrepreneur and jazz musician John Vecci comes downtown’s dedicated jazz club. Combined with original cocktails and martinis, Avant Groove features an exceptional dining experience to compliment the music and ambiance.

Bagels & Greens | 170 South Main Street | The Bagel Project first started offering it’s delicious bagels at the Downtown Farmers Market several years ago, and a few short years after was able to open their first location on 500 East. Now they are ready to do it again with a second location right in the heart of downtown. The new location brings with it the addition of greens, and the apt new title Bagels and Greens. This is a must eat in downtown SLC!

Borosyndicate Glass Gallery | 60 Exchange Place | More than just your typical head shop, Borosyndiacte is elevating the art of glassblowing and bringing it downtown. In addition to the typical offerings, there is gallery space for artists to showcase hand-blown glass pieces, and other sculptural works.

Last Course | 115 South Regent Street | Deliciou gourmet ice cream and endless other desserts offered at Last Course will be a sure fire way to satisfy that sweet tooth. Check out Last Course on the newly improved Regent Street behind the Eccles Theater.

Nightingale College of Nursing | The Walker Center | Nightingale College was about to bust the buttons at their Ogden location, but as of January 2018, the college will be occupying the fourth floor of the iconic Walker Center.

Peak 45 Exercise | 250 East Broadway | Lagree Megaformer Pilates is the go-to workout,  It’s all about time under tension on the spring loaded Megaformer to build your endurance and give you a total body workout in under an hour. Founded by celebrity trainer Sebastien Lagree, the Lagree Method is the latest Hollywood craze hit Salt Lake City. Visit Peak 45 for a Lagree Megaformer Pilates class!

Publik Coffee | City Creek Center |This Salt Lake original is growing...again! Publik Coffee is a small batch coffee roastery that believes in “Community over Corporate, and Planet over Profit”. Located at City Creek Center, this took the place of the Godiva Store.  

Recently Moved:

Mercy (Formerly Cathedral Tattoo) | 180 South 200 East

Oasis Games | 275 East 400 South

This is the first installment of a series highlighting new businesses in Downtown Salt Lake City. We will feature several businesses that have recently opened in the downtown area. These will include: retail shops, restaurants, businesses new to Salt Lake City, and favorite local spots. Follow along as we discover the newest and greatest places in Salt Lake City!

Highlights:

Rich Innovation | 316 West 200 South Ste. #107
Software Development and Consulting
Justin and Kristina Rich have been working in the software industry for more than 15 years.  Over the years, it became clear that their greatest strength as a team was the ability to solve complex business problems with a combination of technology, experience and ingenuity. Established in 2014 Rich Innovation resides in the downtown core.

GoldenComm | 307 West 200 South Ste. #5002
Internet
Like a lot of companies, GoldenComm started with one person in his parent’s home. For us, that person is Jason Lavin and that year was 1996. Then and now -- the mission has been to build websites that work harder. Today, GoldenComm has four offices (Salt Lake City, Newport Beach, Warsaw, Poland and Pune, India) on three continents and provides Internet Programming and Marketing Services to over 500 customers -- ranging from Fortune 100 to Mom-and-Pop. “We help big companies work small and help small companies work big.”

Crossroads Guitar Shop | 329 W. Peirpont Ave. Ste. #100
Musical Instrument Sales/Service
After living in Washington D.C. Aaron and his wife moved to Utah in search of the right city. They saw an opportunity for a good downtown guitar shop that is open late and on Sundays. ”I picked the Pierpont building for its historic charm and atmosphere that will help make my shop a bit of a "destination" outside of the products and services that I offer.”  With over 25 years experience as a musician this is a shop for everyone.

Just Opened:

Carnegies | 110 West 300 South – A new restaurant located in the historic Peery Hotel, offering a good selection of wine and beer, in addition to appetizers, wood-fired pizza, in a modern and chic setting.

Fat Jack’s Burger Emporium | 206 South West Temple – An inexpensive choice in delicious offerings of burgers, sandwiches, and salads, all sourced locally.

Fireside On Regent | 126 South Regent Street – A full service restaurant specializing in wood-fired pizzas, pasta, and other specialties. Check out Regent Street and even grab a drink at Fireside On Regent!

Johnny Slice | 12 West 300 South – A casual hang out spot that serves pizza, sandwiches, pasta, and even beer and wine.

Lake Effect | 155 West 200 South – A charming and rustic spot to socialize, offering craft cocktails and wide array of food options.

Stanza Italian Bistro and Wine Bar | 454 East 300 South – Although technically the former Faustina Restaurant, Stanza has risen as a beautifully modern space, with a fresh twist on Italian cuisine.

White Horse Spirits and Kitchen | 325 South Main Street – Modern, yet rustic digs with wide selection of spirits as well as excellent burgers and appetizers.

Opening Soon:

Bagels and Greens | 170 South Main Street – A popular Utah establishment has finally made its way downtown! The anticipated opening is slated for Fall of 2017.

Dave and Busters | The Gateway – Do you like sports, arcade games, and the friendly bar atmosphere? Then Dave & Buster’s is the place for you. Offering drinks and good bar eats, D&B should be your next destination to visit at The Gateway.

Rib and Chop House | 140 South 300 West – Casual eatery offering premium steaks, fresh seafood, and award-winning baby back ribs.

Vivint Smart Home Arena | 301 West South Temple – Vivint Smart Home Arena, opening after renovations Fall 2017, will feature a number of Utah eateries including (but not limited to): R&R BBQ, Cubby’s, Maxwell’s, El Chubasco, J Dawg’s, Cupbop, Hire’s Big H, and Zao Asian Café.

2016 Openings:

Apollo Burger | 370 South Main Street – A classic Utah burger chain opened in October of 2016 and is located on the corner of 400 South and Main Street.

HSL Restaurant | 418 East 200 South – An upscale eatery featuring American cuisine, craft cocktails in a chic and contemporary space.

Mollie’s & Ollie’s | 159 South Main Street – Casual new eatery featuring healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner options seven days a week. Check out the cool digs on Main Street!

Laan Na Thai | 336 West 300 South – Located north of Pioneer Park, this eatery offers classic Thai cuisine with a modern flare.

Nice To Be Kneaded Massage | 250 East 300 South – Licensed massage therapist specializing in deep tissue, trigger point, prenatal, sports massage, in addition to energy work.

The Bureau | 281 South Weechquootee Place (Gallivan Center) – Professional barber services where classic meets modern, open six days a week.

Uintah Standard | 209 East 300 South – Retail clothing store offering athletic wear, whose mission is to empower the uniqueness of each woman and celebrate natural beauty.

Xpresso | 150 South State Street – A coffee shop serving pastries, bagels, and more. In addition to a regular espresso machine they also feature a French Press for real coffee lovers.

Closures:

Now and Again

SoCo

Lambs (Temporary closure)