We’ve mentioned before that you shouldn’t judge a restaurant based on its exterior. These 10 Utah restaurants aren’t necessarily ugly – they’re just pretty plain. The thing is, sometimes you don’t need to get all fancy on the outside to have some truly delicious food on the inside. Check out these diners and cafes in the Beehive State that are pretty forgettable on the outside…but serve unforgettable fare. They’re listed here alphabetically.
- All American Diner, Cedar City
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Betsy C./Yelp The exterior of this restaurant is pretty plain, but the food is tasty comfort fare. 501 S Main Street, Cedar City.
- Angie’s Restaurant, Logan
Business Owner/Yelp Angie’s serves up delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner, but you’ve really got to visit for the “Kitchen Sink” - a huge banana split to share. 690 N. Main St, Logan.
- Coachman’s Dinner & Pancake House, Salt Lake City
Noon H./Yelp
James H./Yelp Coachman’s has been around forever, and there’s a reason why! Try the Blueberry Belgian waffle with ice cream. 1301 S. State Street, Salt Lake City.
- Granny Annie’s, Layton
Shelly S./Trip Advisor Granny Annie’s has the best breakfast in Layton. Don’t leave without trying a scone! 286 N. 400 W., Kaysville.
- Joe’s Cafe, Orem
Davud C./Yelp
Robert S./Yelp You haven’t lived until you’ve tried Joe’s Ultimate Burger. 1126 S. State Street. Orem.
- Little Wonder Cafe, Richfield
Dwight T./Yelp
Meilani W./Yelp Little Wonder Cafe is pretty plain on the exterior, but the food is terrific! 101 N. Main Street, Richfield.
- Mom’s Cafe, Salina
Runaway B./Yelp
Betsy L./Yelp Mom’s has a long-standing reputation for delicious food. 10 E. Main Street, Salina.
- Mo’s American Diner, Salt Lake City
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Dave M./Yelp This restaurant is housed in a 1960s building, but the burgers at Mo’s are amazing. 1280 S. 300 W. Salt Lake City
- Penny Ann’s Cafe, Salt Lake City
Penny W./Yelp
Krystal W./Yelp We’ve heard that the pancakes at Penny Ann’s are the best in the state, and these sour cream pancakes with caramel, whipped cream and pecans pretty much have us convinced. 1810 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City.
- Rosa’s Cafe, Ogden
Soren B./Yelp
Taylor D./Yelp Yum…smothered chili verde burrito. 2660 Washington Blvd., Ogden.
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Business Owner/Yelp
Betsy C./Yelp
The exterior of this restaurant is pretty plain, but the food is tasty comfort fare. 501 S Main Street, Cedar City.
Angie’s serves up delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner, but you’ve really got to visit for the “Kitchen Sink” - a huge banana split to share. 690 N. Main St, Logan.
Noon H./Yelp
James H./Yelp
Coachman’s has been around forever, and there’s a reason why! Try the Blueberry Belgian waffle with ice cream. 1301 S. State Street, Salt Lake City.
Shelly S./Trip Advisor
Granny Annie’s has the best breakfast in Layton. Don’t leave without trying a scone! 286 N. 400 W., Kaysville.
Davud C./Yelp
Robert S./Yelp
You haven’t lived until you’ve tried Joe’s Ultimate Burger. 1126 S. State Street. Orem.
Dwight T./Yelp
Meilani W./Yelp
Little Wonder Cafe is pretty plain on the exterior, but the food is terrific! 101 N. Main Street, Richfield.
Runaway B./Yelp
Betsy L./Yelp
Mom’s has a long-standing reputation for delicious food. 10 E. Main Street, Salina.
Dave M./Yelp
This restaurant is housed in a 1960s building, but the burgers at Mo’s are amazing. 1280 S. 300 W. Salt Lake City
Penny W./Yelp
Krystal W./Yelp
We’ve heard that the pancakes at Penny Ann’s are the best in the state, and these sour cream pancakes with caramel, whipped cream and pecans pretty much have us convinced. 1810 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City.
Soren B./Yelp
Taylor D./Yelp
Yum…smothered chili verde burrito. 2660 Washington Blvd., Ogden.
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