Guidebook for Cottonwood Heights
Food Scene
Fast, fresh, inexpensive gourmet food. 5 minute walk from the house.
12 locals recommend
Trek Bicycle Cottonwood Heights
6910 S Highland DrFast, fresh, inexpensive gourmet food. 5 minute walk from the house.
Best fish tacos around! 2 minute drive from the house. Featured on Diners, Dives and Drive-Ins.
132 locals recommend
Lone Star Taqueria
2265 Fort Union BlvdBest fish tacos around! 2 minute drive from the house. Featured on Diners, Dives and Drive-Ins.
Sonic Drive-In
7025 S Highland DrI love tots and drive-ins are kinda fun! 5 minute walk from the house.
The Copper Onion
111 E BroadwayReally great food! 20 minute drive from the house.
One of my local favorites! They focus on locally grown ingredients and a seasonal menu. 15 minute drive from the house.
107 locals recommend
Pago
878 S 900 EOne of my local favorites! They focus on locally grown ingredients and a seasonal menu. 15 minute drive from the house.
Right at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon, I love their HUGE plate of delicious nachos and amazing chai lattes (seasonal only). They are also renowned for their beer and chicken noodle soup! 5minutes
219 locals recommend
Porcupine Grill
3698 Fort Union BlvdRight at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon, I love their HUGE plate of delicious nachos and amazing chai lattes (seasonal only). They are also renowned for their beer and chicken noodle soup! 5minutes
Located up Big Cottonwood Canyon, great for breakfast (and lunch and dinner!). If the weather permits, sit out on the deck, it's gorgeous! Food is also delicious. 15-20 minutes drive from the house.
73 locals recommend
Silver Fork Lodge and Restaurant
11332 S Big Cottonwood Canyon RdLocated up Big Cottonwood Canyon, great for breakfast (and lunch and dinner!). If the weather permits, sit out on the deck, it's gorgeous! Food is also delicious. 15-20 minutes drive from the house.
Red Iguana
736 W North TempleBest Mexican food in Salt Lake. 15 minutes drive from the house.
My favorite Greek place in town. 15 minute drive from the house.
24 locals recommend
Aristo's Greek Restaurant
My favorite Greek place in town. 15 minute drive from the house.
Who doesn't love Beans & Brews?? Einstein Bagels is right next door, too.
37 locals recommend
Beans & Brews Coffeehouse
2335 Fort Union BlvdWho doesn't love Beans & Brews?? Einstein Bagels is right next door, too.
Java Jo's
6895 Highland Dr3 minute walk from the house.
Mmmmm, if you like Pho and Vietnamese, this is one of the best gems in the valley.
22 locals recommend
Oh Mai Holladay
6093 Highland DrMmmmm, if you like Pho and Vietnamese, this is one of the best gems in the valley.
Takashi
18 W Market StMy favorite sushi place in the Salt Lake Valley.
A close second to Takashi for delicious sushi, but closer to my house.
31 locals recommend
Tsunami Restaurant - Union Heights
7628 S 1300 EA close second to Takashi for delicious sushi, but closer to my house.
Bombay House
2731 E Parleys WayMy favorite Indian food in the Salt Lake Valley.
India House
8660 State StAnother yummy Indian option, fairly close by.
My 2nd favorite Indian place in the valley, and a little closer than Bombay house.
22 locals recommend
Royal India
10263 S 1300 EMy 2nd favorite Indian place in the valley, and a little closer than Bombay house.
Essentials
Lots of natural, organic choices. 5 minute walk from the house.
92 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
6930 S Highland DrLots of natural, organic choices. 5 minute walk from the house.
Dan's Foods Pharmacy
2029 Fort Union BlvdJust a 2 minute walk from the house.
They often have same-day availability, and just 5 min walk from the house. It's so nice after a long day of skiing (or just because massages are fabulous!). They have late hours, open til 9pm.
Elements Massage - Cottonwood Heights
6910 S Highland DrThey often have same-day availability, and just 5 min walk from the house. It's so nice after a long day of skiing (or just because massages are fabulous!). They have late hours, open til 9pm.
Getting Around
Bus stop heading East, this is where you'd get off when coming to the house from the 7200 S Trax Station. Routes take you further East to ski resorts.
Fort Union Blvd @ 2018 E
Bus stop heading East, this is where you'd get off when coming to the house from the 7200 S Trax Station. Routes take you further East to ski resorts.
Midvale Fort Union Station
7250 S 180 WTRAX (lightrail) station, takes you to/from airport and downtown.
1989 Fort Union Blvd
1989 Fort Union BoulevardBus stop heading west toward the 7200 S. Trax Station.
Drinks & Nightlife
Elixir Lounge
6405 S 3000 EThey make a fantastic grapefruit mojito! <3
Great German food, plus on-site brewery to purchase locally made beer!
69 locals recommend
Bohemian Brewery
94 7200 SGreat German food, plus on-site brewery to purchase locally made beer!
The Huddle Sports Bar and Grill
2400 E Fort Union BlvdA locals "dive bar."
A locals 'dive bar,' with trivia nights and karaoke nights. Pool & darts.
33 locals recommend
A Bar Named Sue
3928 S Highland DrA locals 'dive bar,' with trivia nights and karaoke nights. Pool & darts.
Often featuring local live music, patio seating, and decent food.
103 locals recommend
The Hog Wallow Pub
3200 E Big Cottonwood Canyon RdOften featuring local live music, patio seating, and decent food.
If you're looking for a consistent sports bar experience, this is the place.
27 locals recommend
Bandits' Grill and Bar
3176 6200 SIf you're looking for a consistent sports bar experience, this is the place.
Entertainment & Activities
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon RdA "skis only" ski resort!