Where to Brunch Near Central 9th

Jun 19

Salt Lake City brunch worth waking up for—starting just steps from Central 9th.

If coffee is essential, brunch is a reward. Whether you're after a quick breakfast sandwich before heading out, or a long, sun-soaked meal with mimosas and conversation, Central 9th and its nearby neighborhoods serve up options that are walkable, worth the drive, and always delicious. Already caffeinated? If you're still sipping, check out our coffee guide here before diving into brunch.

**Don’t Sleep On:**
**Central 9th Market**

📍161 W 900 S (2–4 min walk)
💸 $ | 🥪 Best for: Breakfast sandwiches
A cult favorite for a reason. These breakfast sandwiches draw locals daily—fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar on perfectly soft buns. You’ll want to go early (they do sell out). Full deli menu (breakfast & lunch), limited seating, grab some merch.
**Vibe:** Local hangout with rotating wine shelves
**Must-Try:** The classic egg sandwich or anything with hot sauce

**Surprise & Delight:**
**The Pearl**

📍160 S 500 W (4–5 min walk)
💸 $$ | 🍜 Best for: Vietnamese brunch & cocktails
A Central 9th staple, The Pearl brings bold Southeast Asian flavors to brunch—think phở-spiced chicken & waffles, tamarind pork belly bowls, and bánh mì with house chili crisp. The cocktail menu is just as thoughtful, and the patio scene is one of the best in town. Full weekend brunch, patio, DJs & Sunday Night Pho
**Vibe:** Stylish, high-flavor hangout
**Must-Try:** Chicken & waffles + a Saigon Sunrise

**Club Med:**
**Manoli’s**

📍402 E 900 S (4-min drive)
💸 $$$ | 🧆 Best for: Upscale brunch or dinner
Modern Greek small plates and brunch favorites in a sleek, airy space. Manoli’s nails the balance of cozy and elevated, with standout dishes like loukaniko sausage & eggs and sour cherry yogurt. Perfect for slow Sundays or impressing out-of-towners.
**Vibe:** Refined but unfussy
**Must-Try:** Loukaniko + eggs or house yogurt

**Higher Vibes:**
**Café Contento**

📍132 S 800 W (3–4 min walk)
💸 $$ | 🌮 Best for: Light brunch + laid-back mornings
A warm, sunlit space serving elevated, Mexican dishes with mostly gluten-free ingredients. Chilaquiles, churros, and cocktails (try the Batanga!) shine here—ideal for a slow morning or a quiet WFH spot with great energy.
**Vibe:** Clean, colorful, low-key cool
**Must-Try:** Chilaquiles, Horchata Latte

Sunday brunch at Laurel Brasserie in Salt Lake City featuring waffles with berries, fresh fruit plate, and mimosas in warm natural light. — **Treat Yourself:**
**Laurel Brasserie**

📍555 S Main St (6-min drive)
💸 $$$ | 🥂 Best for: Sunday buffet brunch
Located inside the Grand America Hotel, Laurel’s Sunday brunch is full-on luxury—carving stations, fresh pastries, seafood towers, and bottomless mimosas. A true treat-yourself morning in one of Salt Lake’s most iconic spaces. Sunday buffet only, reservations encouraged, park or valet!
**Vibe:** Elegant, special-occasion classic
**Must-Try:** Smoked salmon station + a mimosa (or two)

**Zen & Zucchini Bread:**
**Oasis Café**

📍151 S 500 E (7-min drive)
💸 $$ | 🌿 Best for: Group brunch or a quiet solo reset
A longtime SLC favorite with a leafy garden patio, full brunch & lunch, veg/GF friendly and great for groups. Think veggie scrambles, house-baked pastries, and green juice in a space tucked next to a metaphysical bookstore. Go early for some ‘you time’ — or with friends for a lively table.
**Vibe:** Peaceful, patio-heavy, quietly iconic
**Must-Try:** German pancake or Zucchini bread french toast

Brunch spread at Trolley Cottage Café in Salt Lake City with pancakes, fried chicken, fresh fruit, and mimosas in a cozy, vintage setting. — **French-Inspired, Family-Owned:**
**Trolley Cottage Café**

📍602 E 500 S (5-min drive)
💸 $ | 🍳 Best for: No-fuss morning classics
This charming cottage serves up old-school breakfast favorites in a converted vintage house. Expect pancakes, eggs, and coffee in a setting that feels like brunch at your friend’s grandma’s—if she had a thing for antique furniture and sunny porches.
**Vibe:** Homey, vintage, a little quirky
**Must-Try:** Buttermilk pancakes or the breakfast croissant

Whether you're fueling up after a morning walk or settling into a mimosa-fueled Sunday, Central 9th and its nearby neighborhoods serve up brunch with personality. From Vietnamese chili crisp to zucchini bread French toast, these spots offer more than just eggs—they reflect what makes Salt Lake feel like home (or your home-away-from). Below you’ll find your “brunch near me” Salt Lake City cheat sheet:

  
    
        Restaurant
        Distance
        Vibe
        $
        Must-Try
      

    
        Central 9th Market
        Walkable
        Local hangout
        $
        Egg sandwich with hot sauce
      

        The Pearl
        Walkable
        Stylish, Southeast Asian
        $$
        Chicken & waffles + Saigon Sunrise
      

        Café Contento
        Walkable
        Bright, mostly GF
        $$
        Chilaquiles + hibiscus mezcal
      

        Manoli’s
        4-min drive
        Refined Mediterranean
        $$$
        Loukaniko + sour cherry yogurt
      

        Laurel Brasserie
        6-min drive
        Elegant, indulgent
        $$$
        Smoked salmon station + mimosas
      

        Oasis Café
        7-min drive
        Zen garden brunch
        $$
        Huevos rancheros + zucchini bread
      

        Trolley Cottage Café
        5-min drive
        Vintage, cozy
        $
        Pancakes or croissant sandwich
      

  

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Where to Brunch Near Central 9th

Don’t Sleep On:

Surprise & Delight:

Higher Vibes:

Treat Yourself:

Zen & Zucchini Bread:

French-Inspired, Family-Owned:

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