Salt Lake Roasting Co.

its a beer life

year ago

Salt Lake Roasting company is a gem. You’ve nailed it. All you lucky people in SLC have it good. Passing through here on our way to west coast and found this great place in the am after a search for coffee open early. Tom at the counter was friendly and made on of the best lattes I’ve ever had. He’s the lead roaster here and has been roasting for over 20 years on their vintage 1920s roaster. The store is vibrant and laid out so well. The decor and many items for sale that are coffee related were fun to browse through. Fresh baked muffins, rolls and croissant sandwiches smelled and looked great. Bathrooms are immaculate and clean. Nice little parking lot in back , which can get full so parking off of 800 East street is recommended unless coming early or later in the day. All is ADA compliant and I had no problems accessing or using space in the store

AstroMG

2 months ago

SLC has a lot of good coffee shops these days but Salt Lake Roasting is still among the best. Tons of different tasty roasts available and several decaf ones, which is a rarity. Great throwback vibe inside too! If you like black coffee and not just sugary espresso drinks (although they can do that too), definitely give this place a visit.

Brandon Rogers

3 months ago

Salt Lake Roasting Co is consistently good quality, year after year. Try the strawberry vanilla iced matcha and the curry soup.

Marysia McGill (Marley)

month ago

The vibes are perfect for catching up with friends, studying, going on a solo date, etc!! Such a cute shop and their cinnamon coffee cake is to die for!! Highly recommend!

Jose de la Cruz

month ago

This place is a goldmine of coffee. Bought a pound of the regular colombian and the Ethiopian natural. Both are fantastic. Never knew coffee could have such complex flavor profiles until now. From the friendly staff to the calm and beautiful atmosphere, SLC roasting company is top notch. Give them a try you won't regret it. Thank you!

Tim Aspleaf

4 months ago

Excellent coffee and a great environment with lots of seating. Warm wood tones and plenty of sunlight make it a good place to hangout. Staff was very friendly.

Ivan Andhika

6 months ago

As a home coffee drinker from Indonesia, I have tried many coffee beans from various locations and coffee roasters throughout the country. I have also tried some coffee shops near downtown SLC. Salt Lake Roasting Co. is different. They offer a vast selection of beans from Africa, Asia, my country, Indonesia, and South America. This is an advantage because you can try to find varieties of coffee from around the world and mix them. Tips for coffee drinkers: 1. Identify your preference: Do you like bold coffee or fruity? Or, like me, 60% bold and 40% fruity? 2. Ask the barista which matches your preferences, or you can mix your favorites. 3. Buy pour-over coffee and ask to use 50% Brazil/Sumatra for a bold taste, and 50% Ethiopia/Peru/Any fruity beans to add a fruity taste. You can mix anything you want and match any ingredients to create So my point is, drinking coffee doesn't mean you need to drink what the barista serves. At Salt Lake Roasting Co., you can have an adventure of taste. Tips for Home Coffee Brewer: Consult with John, the owner. Ask about your preferences. He is like a doctor who can recommend the perfect beans for you. He is a fantastic guy. I think I like Ethiopia more than Bali, but he highly recommended that I should try Bali Natural. So, I trusted him and bought it, then brewed it at home. He also gave me a small amount of Ethiopian beans to test it. And he is right! I really like Bali Natural compared to Ethiopian beans. (This is personal preference.) Bali Natural has a fruity taste, similar to the Bali Kintamani I usually drink in Indonesia. He roasted it well. He is a genius! You can also get free beans after buying 9 times, if I'm not mistaken.

Maria Elena Belleza

8 months ago

Really good coffee and a nice selection to choose from! I’m just visiting Salt Lake City, and I’m glad I stopped by before leaving. The barista was super friendly and explained the differences between the coffees, which I appreciated since I’m not a coffee expert. Lovely vibe too—bright, cozy, and perfect for a morning coffee. Definitely a spot I’ll come back to if I ever visit Utah again.

K F

5 months ago

Everyone is so friendly. The coffee is excellent. You can tell the owner has such passion for coffee in everything he does. Really good espanola quiche!! Also the dog is adorable. Thank you for the camping recommendations too!!! You guys made our trip so memorable!

L.

7 months ago

We had a wonderful time at this cafe we happened to stop by on our way to the Gilgal Sculpture Garden! The staff were all friendly — especially John, the owner of the cafe, who seemed sincerely passionate about coffee and was super welcoming. He even gave us recommendations about where to visit in the city, which we’re glad we added to our list! And Aspen the dog was incredibly adorable, she melted my heart 🥹 We just came for some morning coffee but the tables were also the perfect height to work at, which lots of people were doing. Overall, it’s the kind of cafe we’d frequent if we lived nearby and one we’ll definitely recommend everyone visiting SLC!! It was the perfect start to our trip and we’re very thankful we stopped by.