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Nostalgia Café
248 E 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, United States
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Jo
Review №1

Fun nostalgic inspired café, a great spot to hang out and play board games with friends or do homework with roommates. with lite options for a quick bite, or meals for an afternoon study session with friends, youre going to find everything here from coffee and muffins to soup and sandwich. lgbtq supportive with vegan friendly dishes as well, everyone is sure to love the food and downtown vibe offered here.i usually get their signature Van Halen coffee when i go, which is a medium brew with a blend between vanilla, hazelnut, and Carmel flavoring, resulting in a delicious macchiato type drink, which tastes phenomenal, hot or iced (Ive had both).i really love the blend of rich yet lite flavor in their crepes, and their sandwiches are to die for. (i usually get the gobbler sandwich and sometimes, if Im really hungry that is, a beautifully crafted, freshly cooked strawberry crepe)i could not more recommend this place as one of my favorite coffee cafés in all of salt lake city.

Ju
Review №2

Nice relaxing place! Has some latin vibes going on with acoustic guitar music playing in the background. There was only 1 barista in the morning and so the wait was about 30 minutes to get our coffee and breakfast. All good as he was very polite and friendly.We got the 3 vegan empanadas, the vegan Mac and cheese, the vegan banana bread, the Van Halen (hazelnut and vanilla latte) and an oatmilk latte.Empanadas: 2/5Banana bread: 5/5Mac and cheese: 3/5Van Halen latte: 3/5Oatmilk latte: 2/5The place has a lot of space to sit at and a few books and pantings for sale.

Ke
Review №3

A fabulous cafe to visit in salt lake metropolis. Despite the fact that it isnt always extraordinarily centrally positioned it truly is near enough to be at the center of salt lake city downtown area, for a handy drop-in, when in the vicinity. Its far first-class and huge inner, with masses of seating and loaded with the artwork. There are vegan options to choose from and the espresso was very exciting. Team of workers is notable pleasant, and site visitors are gently engrossed with their work and each different. There is certainly a restroom, which is usually a plus for wandering thinkers like me, but you do need to ask for a key. The instant surroundings are very lucky to have this lovable place for coffee and a few rest.

Na
Review №4

I have been visiting this place since few years. Good atmosphere, OK coffee but 80 percent of the staff is rude, unprofessional or they do not like their job. Occasionally, I get lucky with an individual who smiles/provides good customer service. Common, you absolutely can do better than this! :)

Sh
Review №5

Great food, and the staff were very nice and helpful. The inside is very cozy and it’s a nice place to sit and talk, do homework or just enjoy your meal. Would highly recommend to any in the SLC area. Also has some Argentine food as well!

An
Review №6

Loved the atmosphere of this cafe! Its a great place to sit and work or meet up with a friend. Also loved the large selection of crepes and pastries. The Parfait Crepe was perfectly refreshing and paired well with my coffee

Ka
Review №7

Here is what you do: wake up early on a Sunday and go downtown SLC to this little cafe! You won’t be disappointed. I’m obsessed with their Nutella crepes! Their drinks are always delicious too. I’ve tried their empanadas before and it didn’t disappoint. Lots of seatingAreas inside perfect for meetings or just coming here and studying!

Ma
Review №8

Cool place. I had a really great flat white and chilled there for a while to get some work done. Good atmosphere, not too busy. Will be going again.

Pe
Review №9

This quaint coffee shop was bubbling with social activities! The Americana Decaf Espresso was delicious. The Breakfast crepe was very good too, but bring an appetite its massive. Crepe like a Mondo burrito! Thanks for the R&R!

Ta
Review №10

Haven’t been here for a hot minute but am glad to hear that they have been able to keep their doors open and lights on per post COVID shell, the demise of all small businesses everywhere and anywhere.They have vegan desserts that are order-able here, not sure if they offer gluten free or not.That may or may not be why I haven’t tried their baked goods.Can’t remember if they buy them locally or make them.Either way a little hidden, but worth it when you find it!

Tr
Review №11

Best vegan Mac and cheese I’ve ever had. Doesn’t taste like your standard Kraft Mac and cheese but I prefer it. Great environment for working or studying on your laptop, reading a book, or playing on of the board games they have. They always have great local artists on display and dog treats in their seating area. Their late hours make it a hub for students studying during the semester though so it stays busy even late on weeknights.

Pa
Review №12

Great spot in downtown salt lake. I had the Van Halen and it was excellent. Not too sweet and not bitter. The space is beautiful and spacious and full of amazing local art.

Je
Review №13

Always love getting coffee here on a quiet Sunday morning. Plenty of options for drinks and quick bites.

Ca
Review №14

This is, and has been for some time, one of my favorite coffee shops in the downtown area. Great for a place to quietly think, or for socializing in equal measure. Staff are always pleasant and happy to help.

Sk
Review №15

Nostalgia is one of my favorite coffee shops in the valley. The portion sizes are massive, the coffee is always great, the tea selection is top notch, and the food is so good! They have a veggie savory crepe that is top tier.The space itself Is super quaint and tucked into a nice spot, it is quite large and has a lot of seating.

Pa
Review №16

We love this place. The owners are friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere is calm and inviting. You can get sweet crepes or meaty meal-type crepes. Either way, they are delicious and will fill you up. They display paintings from local artists and are part of the SLC gallery stroll. There are always students here studying, so it has kind of an intelligent vibe.

Ja
Review №17

This is a lovely cafe to visit in Salt Lake City. Although, it is not extremely centrally located it actually is close enough to central Salt Lake City downtown area, for a convenient drop in, when in the area. It is nice and large inside, with plenty of seating and loaded with art. There are vegan options to choose from and the coffee was very enjoyable. Staff is super friendly, and visitors are gently engrossed with their work and each other. There is definitely a restroom, which is always a plus for wandering thinkers like me and my friend, but you do need to ask for a key. The immediate surroundings are very fortunate to have this lovely place for coffee and some relaxation.

Pe
Review №18

Cozy and quaint. Great hang out and get some work done spot. Love the vanilla tea! They have other than milk choices. I ordered a scone and was assured there was no citrus in the blueberry scone. Well since my tongue and mouth started tingling as soon as it hit my lips I can’t bet my life on them being right. #allergygirl

Qu
Review №19

Perfect little shop to meet and visit with friends. Quiet and clean. Wish they were open later - love hanging out.

Lo
Review №20

I Love this place. I was looking for a unique coffee shop and the “Nostalgia Cafe” came highly recommended. I wasn’t sure where to park as I approached my destination so I pulled up in front. There was an alley that went behind the location but I wasn’t sure about parking so I backed up and parked on the street, besides I was just quickly going to run in. It was to cold to sit outside but with weather permitting, there is outdoor seating that would be lovely.As soon as I waked through the front door I was in Love. Big overstuffed couches to lounge in and several different sizes of tables.*First I checked out the mug collection they had for Sale. Couldn’t see a price but they had a few different styles.*I ordered an “Iced coconut Chai & a Sweet Potato (?) Muffin. The gal helping me was delightful and had my order ready in no time.I decided to sit and enjoy the ambiance. There was a cabinet full of books which also held some games. As I looked around I spotted an officer outside writing a ticket for a parked car. Yikes!! Before I could take many pictures I dashed out of there as the officer walked towards my car. As I backed up to parking spot I hadn’t seen the No-Parking sign behind me.CHECK THIS FUN PLACE OUT!!

Ph
Review №21

I like this coffee shop (we went here on March 11 to work on an interview)!! They are located downtown so parking was not easy, but the atmosphere immediately changed when we walked in. They have calm and wide space with good music, so even though they were a bit busy, it didn’t seem crowded or crammed together at all.We tried two lattes that were recommended by the employee at the register, which we loved and the crepes was a great addition.They have free wifi, the couches are great to have in a coffee shop (big props!!).I will come back to tried their lunch menu for updates later

Du
Review №22

Love this place! Great Coffee! Great service.Delicious dietary friendly menu.

Fl
Review №23

Omg! The crepes were bigger then expected. I loved it! I cant wait to go back!

T
Review №24

Rude. just left. only wanted a pour coffee. 2 behind counter, only me in front. blonde and brown with beard. one making a coffee, the other observing? while I stood there neither could be bothered to stop talking to the other long enough just to say hello; be with you in a minute. #badservice #rudebarista

Mi
Review №25

This is one of my favorite cafe in Salt Lake City. Its located near downtown, and has ample street parking on both sides. The cafe has a very cozy and friendly ambiance, that attracts the younger crowd to study or just chill. The interior looks very vintage, with wooden chairs and tables, and a couple of sofas in the middle-very hipster. If youre not engrossed in your studies, or having a casual conversation, theres bookshelves with many interesting books from all genres, or board games to keep you entertained. We often play couple of games of chess, while were sipping our tea.The sweet crepes here are one of a kind, theyre simple (not many variety on the menu), but elegant. Choose one of their four sweet crepes (Traditional, Strawberry, Nutella, P&B Banana), and theyll craft it before your eyes-truly an art of its own. I recommend the Nutella crepe, as it contains the strawberry and banana from the other crepes, and the Nutella is the cream on top. Im not a fan of the chocolate sauce they drizzle on top of the other crepes, it tastes like dilute chocolate water. The Crepes are amazingly delicious though, very thin pancake filled with whip cream and fruits-healthy dessert anyone!Lastly, they have a great selection of tea and coffee. I usually get the Marrakesh Mint Green Tea. I remember the first time I had it, it was so good (lightly minted and refreshing), I looked up the brand (Mighty Leaf) immediately, and ordered a couple of boxes on Amazon. Nothing beats a good Nutella crepe, while sipping a cup of Marrakesh Mint Green Tea, casually conversing or intensely focusing in a game of chess with your buddy-life.

Br
Review №26

Good luck with your mother is a big kid 🙂😜😅😅🙂 to

Pa
Review №27

Vegan pastry. The staff is friendly and engaging. I’d go here every day if the opened earlier.

Al
Review №28

All great, the food was awesome. The only down side is the location and annoying homeless people. Besides that, thumbs up to Nostalgia Cafe.

mu
Review №29

The crepes are to die for!! Try the Nutella crepe but ask for cream because it’s a little to much. The barista was very nice and knowledgeable of what she does. I usually order ice latte. Today I had smoothie. It was okay.

Kh
Review №30

Morning with best coffee in town! Nice coffee and sandwich.

Mo
Review №31

Usually not a negative Nancy but the atmosphere was so loud and the workers were super unprofessional. They even brought their dog in and were just super loud with their friends. They could not even make my latte correctly. So sad because it is one of my favorite places to go, but I’m not so sure anymore.

Ke
Review №32

Great place to study. Good drinks and friendly staff. The place is clean and feels safe as far as distancing goes.

MA
Review №33

Have been here a lot during last 2yrs. good atmosphere for studying and quality beverages. Would love to see this place go back to regular hours as pre covid.

Gr
Review №34

Besides getting stood up for a date, the chai latte I got was pretty good. The atmosphere is really nice, and service is both fast and easy. That being said, their service is nowhere near the quality of Greg from 5 Buck Pizza in Cedar City UT. I would drive from Salt Lake to 5 Buck Pizza just so I could talk to Greg again. Truly an exceptional character

Sa
Review №35

Nostalgic. Best place to sit with friends and have a cup of coffee. Created some best memories with my best friends.

Me
Review №36

Good selection of music, interior is lovely. Good variety of drinks and the food is fresh, great pricing too !

Sa
Review №37

Their Gobbler sandwich is the best. I like the comfy and cozy couches they have. I can spend hours on them, drinking coffee, eating sandwich, working and listening to good music.They support local artists and always kind to homeless people. It is a VALUE!I am not giving 5 stars because sometimes there is a constant annoying smell.

Ca
Review №38

Very rude individual... Coffee was also not good

Ka
Review №39

Great food, great staff

ro
Review №40

I came here this morning to buy a crepe and while serving it I noticed 12inch plus hair in it I refused the food and asked if they could re make it please then he had a attitude with my request and acting very salty when I got the food back after it was re made there was shorter hairs in it food code sec 2-402.11 requires cooks to wear hairnets when making non packages foods none of this was followed and and this is extremely disappointing that nostalgia no longer cares about the quality of service they provide especially in the middle of a pandemic

Sh
Review №41

You have to step over the homeless and deal with the overwhelming smell of urine to enter but once you walk in the doors the place is downright lovely. The staff was playful and fun. The coffee was delicious. The bagel sandwhich I got was the biggest bestest sandwich ever. Delicious! Reasonably priced. I highly recommend

An
Review №42

Love this place. The ambiance & food are great. Come on down & support a local business that serves delicious treats.

De
Review №43

Always a fun place to enjoy a Sunday morning breakfast and coffee. Definitely go in the morning on weekends and steer clear around noon as it can get too packed, at least right now with the pandemic.

Be
Review №44

Vegan Mac and cheese is awesome but I always feel like by just walking in Im annoying people

As
Review №45

First time to this place and it was really good. I really enjoyed the crepes that I got! Will be back for more!

Li
Review №46

Great spot for studying or hanging out. Crepes are great when the right person makes them, they arent consistent. Customer service used to be better.

Pa
Review №47

Coffee was great. I had a dirty chai and a “toasted” Asiago bagel with cream cheese. The bagel was “meh” I put the word toasted in quotes because really it was kinda just warmed and not toasted at all. Service was friendly and fast. It was a very busy day at Nostalgia today.

Du
Review №48

I enjoyed the setting and the overall natural ora with this place. The vibe inside is upbeat, yet relaxing and I did not feel like I had judging eyes towards myself nor anyone else who entered through the threshold.

sh
Review №49

Great cafe to chill n work!

mi
Review №50

Nice atmosphere didnt actually order anything met my date in the morning. I promise Ill purchase something next time.

Ke
Review №51

Good selection and friendly staff.

Bo
Review №52

Inviting environment and helpful friendly staff make this a great destination spot.

tl
Review №53

Great coffee friendly environment

jo
Review №54

The food and coffe was great. Only downside was the person passed out in front of the building.

P
Review №55

Awesome dirty chai...!!

Dr
Review №56

Coffee is good, food is okay. My favorite part is honestly the couches and area to relax or a quiet desk to get some work done on.

Ya
Review №57

Food was good, service was quick

Ra
Review №58

Great place to sit down for a coffee and work on your assignments.

Mi
Review №59

10/10 Nutella strawberry crepe. Best one I can think of!

Ja
Review №60

Really reminds me of pre-Covid times, which would be great if we were post-Covid. Pretty crowded place, probably wont go back during the pandemic.

DJ
Review №61

Great people, coffee, food, music and vibes. Like being in a classic 90’s coffee shop....in a really good way.I’d recommend the breakfast crepe and a cafe au lait. Delicious!

Ma
Review №62

Used to be a regular here. But I just stopped by and literally not a single customer was wearing a mask despite the masks required sign on the door. Youve lost my business for good if you cant bother to enforce your own policy and SLCo Health Department regs.

A
Review №63

Delicious!! We will definitely be back😋

Tr
Review №64

Always a good choice, even amidst the college kid hustle and bustle of a Sunday afternoon. It wouldnt be Nostalgia if comforting predictability werent included :) This time around, I treated myself to a mocha, journal writing and some good ol fashioned people watching.

Ja
Review №65

Awesome local spot with great food and coffee! Very hip.

Ja
Review №66

Always amazing! Great staff, great food and great service!!

Ru
Review №67

Always a peaceful place..

Bi
Review №68

Its a quaint little internet cafe that lives up to its name of nostalgia. Even with c extreme weather the place is now. And enjoy a break in the weather wow that was a lot of snow. Thumbs up and Ill be back again and again and again thank you!

Ga
Review №69

Great atmosphere! The coffee is a bit expensive but the comfy couches make it worth it.Buy some local art while you are there!

Ca
Review №70

This place used to be my favorite spot, and when I lived in Ogden I would make the trip down as much as I could. But lately their front steps have turned into the new hot spot for the homeless and I don’t feel safe going there.

Yu
Review №71

If youre ever truly looking for quality coffee.. this place definitely has it!

Ch
Review №72

Very cozy café. Love the ambiance. Nice place to relax and work on your computer. Coffee is very good and the crepes... Delicious!

Te
Review №73

Best place to study! Their coffee and food selections are amazing.

Z
Review №74

Their crepes are awesome. Coffee is great. Its a good place if you want somewhere to work for a few hours. Its open late, which is hard to find for good writing locations.The only downside is that it is a popular hangout. If you want your own table or are with a group, it might be difficult to find one.

Li
Review №75

Good coffee, friendly atmosphere, food looks good (did not get any), and had vegan options. Its a college hangout spot. Free WiFi.

el
Review №76

Cute and comfortable place!!

Sa
Review №77

Chill place to get a good cup of coffee and get some work done. Sitting next to strangers is pretty common here, but I really like it as it gives me a chance to meet my neighbor even if the most we do is smile in greeting. I always get an iced mocha and am never disapointed. Service is friendly and quick.

Ev
Review №78

If this doesnt capture nostalgia, I dont know what does. 😌💜

Br
Review №79

Beautiful coffee shop, environment, and friendly staff.

Ka
Review №80

Very tasty. Had a friend come into town and she asked me to take her here again. The bill was fair for the quality of the food.

br
Review №81

Very nice but it looks pretty cool

Ti
Review №82

I stopped in a couple days ago, going by the reviews. It was a mostly quiet place with a great atmosphere. You could tell there were regulars there. I was craving crepes. I got the strawberry, whipped cream with chocolate drizzled over the top. They were a really good size and not crunchy, (I’ve had some, not good). They were amazing! I definitely recommend and will be back.

Li
Review №83

The worst costumer service ever. I ordered a caffe latte with Almond milk because that is the only milk that I can drink. After some minutes, I started to feel bad, so asked the only employee there if he had used almond milk as requested, and he told me that he had used soy milk. The employee said in a sarcastic way: I thought it would not matter! I got really sick.

ja
Review №84

This was a great place that was cozy, warm, and inviting. The food was great and made fresh. I had their Gobbler sandwich, which was a great balanced option and my wife had their Nutella crepe. Both were fantastic and we will definitely be going there again.

Da
Review №85

Ive purchased lunch here about once a week since moving into an office nearby. Their Gobbler sandwich is delicious! The staff is friendly and provide great service. I highly recommend this as a lunch stop if youre in the area.

Wy
Review №86

Dirty ceiling fans

ch
Review №87

Wonderful morning. Glad to have stopped by for breakfast.

Ka
Review №88

Quaint coffee shop with good seating for studying or reading. Coffee is always good and their Mac n cheese is delicious!I also love their sweet potato muffins!Edit Oct. 2019I went in for a quick cup. I asked the cashier for a flat white, to which he responded in a satire kind of tone okay but we arent Starbucks so its going to taste different. I said, yes thats perfectly fine. Once paid I sat down right by the bar so I could grab it quick and leave. As I was waiting he started to make it and a colleague came out. I overheard her ask what he was making and he responded, a latte, she asked for a flat white, ha and they laughed together for a second. Ive never experienced worse service at a coffee shop. I know however that this was a single person and all of my other experiences have been pleasant so I wont change my rating. Just thought management should know.I was there October 11th at around 9 am

Br
Review №89

Good place to go

Gr
Review №90

Our first time here and it was awful, the guy who helped us wasn’t nice at all, didn’t bother to give a good service . He did not tell my friend they didn’t have almond milk and he thought it was fine to add soy milk instead with out telling her ( she gets super sick with soy milk) was craving crepes but not coming to this place anymore .

Ja
Review №91

The coffees are delicious and fresh, the prices are pretty cheap and the customer service is impressive.

Lu
Review №92

Great coffee shop with large breakfast menu. Plenty of seating, all indoor.

Ma
Review №93

This is a great place downtown to work at a table or on a couch and stay up late getting work done. The staff is friendly, funny, affable. Their bathroom is clean. And their ginger tea is delicious.

A
Review №94

Great food. Good vegetarian vegan option. The coffee and teas are great. The service is friendly and efficient! I’ve been here several times and always a good experience.

Ti
Review №95

Great place for small meetings.

Me
Review №96

First time going. So I still dont know much about it. But I loved the laid back environment. I heard it was open until 2 a.m. and has free wi-fi, which is pretty nice for students or anyone else for that matter. I had a London fog, and vegan mac and cheese.They were both amazing and pretty well priced!Would definitely go again.

Ha
Review №97

The foods good but the people are kinda mean and unfriendly

Ti
Review №98

Great coffee and snacks. Cute and cozy coffee shop. Check it out if you haven’t been. Their crepes are amazing!!

An
Review №99

Late night food was good. Staff were nice. Food menu was good.

Ry
Review №100

Great spot for studying and sipping. People watching is pretty good, too. The folks working here were kind, personable, and talented baristas. My hot americano was good, with a nice balanced flavor, not burnt or under extracted.Nostalgia also has a variety of books, games, and is decorated with art from local artists. It’s an oasis, a safe haven for a counter culture striving to find acceptance in the mainstream.

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  • Address:248 E 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, United States
  • Site:http://nostalgiacoffee.com/
  • Phone:+1 801-532-5638
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Cafe
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–6PM
  • Thursday:7AM–6PM
  • Friday:8AM–6PM
  • Saturday:8AM–6PM
  • Sunday:7AM–6PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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