Downtown Ethiopian serving traditional dishes on injera. The veggie combo is vegan-friendly and the doro wat is rich. Communal eating with hands. One of SLC's few Ethiopian options.
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Monkeywrench
Vegan Ice Cream · Downtown SLC
Downtown vegan ice cream shop with housemade flavors that are completely plant-based. Creative seasonal flavors rival any dairy ice cream in the city. A SLC original.
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Lil Lotus
Vegan French Patisserie · Sugar House
Classic French patisserie where everything is completely vegan. Croissants, tarts, and cakes that challenge your assumptions about plant-based baking. Sugar House's sweetest secret.
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Zaferan Cafe
Middle Eastern / Iranian · Cottonwood Heights
Authentic Iranian cuisine with saffron-infused dishes, fragrant rice, and slow-cooked kebabs.
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Sri Annapoorani
Indian / South Indian / Vegetarian · Downtown SLC
Authentic South Indian vegetarian and vegan — dosa, idli, sambar, chaat. Downtown SLC express counter added to the original South Jordan flagship in 2026.
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Guru's Cafe
Eclectic / Vegetarian · Provo
Downtown Provo cafe near BYU with an eclectic menu spanning wraps, bowls, and burritos with strong vegetarian options. A BYU student staple for over two decades. Affordable and creative.
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Gurkhas
Indian / Nepali · Millcreek
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Zest Kitchen & Bar
Plant-Based / Vegan · Downtown SLC
Downtown SLC's flagship plant-based restaurant and bar — creative vegan and vegetarian cuisine with a full craft cocktail program in a stylish, welcoming space.
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Oasis Cafe
American / Vegetarian · The Avenues
Long-running all-day cafe in The Avenues with a courtyard patio, vegetarian-forward menu, and welcoming atmosphere — a Salt Lake brunch institution since 1984.
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Aubergine Kitchen
Healthy · Kimball Junction
KJ's plant-forward counter-service stop — nutrient-dense bowls, juices, and wellness-driven lunch for locals who want something light after a morning on the mountain.