Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Ideas in Salt Lake City

Established by Belgium-born Pierre Vandamme and fellow Belgian Philippe Wyffels, Bruges Waffles & Frites is a friendly café that serves Belgian-inspired food such as traditional Liège waffles and frites. What began as a vending cart at the Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market and some local summer events selling the delicious waffles has become one of the city’s go-to spots for mouthwatering waffles with a variety of sweet and savory toppings, gourmet sandwiches, omelets and scrambles, and authentic Belgian fries. The European-style chain is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, seven days a week, and has locations all over the city.

Salt Lake City, UT, Phone: 801-363-4444

Located in an old gas station, Eggs in the City is an eclectic diner-style eatery with a creative interior is filled with local art, comfy booth or counter seating in front of an open kitchen, and a warm atmosphere. The spot is popular with breakfast-goers with unusual takes on regular favorites such as build-your-own breakfast burritos, eggs Benedict Florentine, light and sweet crepes with Nutella and fresh fruit, and fluffy omelets with various fillings. Breakfast is served all day, however, get there early as there is always a queue at this favorite spot, which is open for breakfast and lunch, seven days a week.

2795 S 2300 E, Millcreek, UT, Phone: 801-581-0809

Finn's Cafe is a smart, family-run restaurant that has been serving loyal customers delicious food for breakfast and lunch since 1952. Formerly located at the top of Parley's Way and now in a newly renovated building in the Sugarhouse area, the historic restaurant boasts wooden floors and ceilings and is decorated in earthy tones, creating a warm and welcoming ambiance. There is also a large outdoor patio for alfresco dining in the warm summer months, and an espresso bar offers house-roasted coffees and freshly baked pastries and sourdough bread. Owned by Finn Gurholt and his family, the small, intimate diner delivers a cozy, quiet atmosphere where customers can savor Norwegian-inspired classics like the Scandinavian Breakfast, eggs Benedict, and Norwegian waffles.

1624 1100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, Phone: 801-467-4000

Hruska's Kolaches is a family-owned and operated bakery and café managed by three siblings who use age-old family recipes to create made-from-scratch, super-fresh food every day. Traditional, homemade kolaches are baked in small batches several times a day and served warm from the oven with a variety of delicious fillings ranging from sweet to savory. Sweet kolaches include maple pecan, fruit and cream cheese, and cinnamon, while savory kolaches range from bacon, egg, and cheese to pulled pork, sausage and gravy, and chicken cilantro. Vegetarian options are available, as is a catering menu, and Hruska’s Kolaches is open from early morning until sellout.

2030 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, Phone: 385-309-4379

Created by the same crowd that brought the city Finca, Pago, and East Liberty Tap House, Hub and Spoke Diner is an acclaimed restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a refined and elegant setting. Open seven days a week, it’s an excellent spot for enjoying comfort food, especially for breakfast, with a farm-to-table-inspired menu that focuses on dishes prepared with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Think crab salad eggs Benedict, organic egg omelets and scrambles, house-made sausage and house-smoked bacon, and freshly baked bread, pastries and sweet treats made from scratch daily. Hub and Spoke is open seven days a week.

1291 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, Phone: 801-487-0698

The Lazy Day Cafe is a small family-owned business that offers a fantastic breakfast in a casual, unpretentious setting. The easy-going eatery features counter seating and a cozy fireplace and presents a menu of hearty, home-style fare such as lemon pancakes served with homemade buttermilk syrup, pork chili verde burritos, classic eggs Benedict, and shrimp and grits. The Lazy Deluxe Breakfast boasts fried chicken breast, bacon, cheddar cheese, and a fried egg, topped with house gravy on a biscuit served with hash browns and is always a popular choice among breakfasters and brunchers.

2020 E 3300 S #23, Salt Lake City, UT 84109, Phone: 801-953-0311