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SALT LAKE CITY — At Globecandy we appreciate opportunities to enjoy quality, local and organic cuisine.
Salt Lake City is host to a number of bakeries and restaurants that provide just that: delicious, high quality, and homemade food. Here is our list of the top bakeries in downtown Salt Lake City that demonstrate all of the above and are sure to satisfy.
1. Eva Bakery
155 S. Main St. Eva Bakery (Boulangerie) possesses the entire package. Organic and local ingredients are used to make artisan breads, pastries and entrées made from scratch. The food served is delightful and the French ambiance is charming and enjoyable. You won’t find a tastier coconut macaroon or chocolate croissant anywhere else. Eva’s in-house pizzas, sandwiches and salads are fresh and flavorful. Now open for dinner Thursday-Saturday, Eva’s delicious French cuisine is not to be missed.
2. Carlucci’s Bakery and Café
314 W. Broadway Located downtown near Pioneer Park, Carlucci’s takes advantage its convenient location to Salt Lake City’s Farmer’s Market. All during the Farmer’s market, Carlucci’s uses local eggs, meats, fruits and veggies to produce a tempting menu. Carlucci’s cannoli are noteworthy and one of the best in the city. Its chocolate decadence bites are amazing. Be sure to try its in-home French toast and sandwiches.
3. Ruby Snap
770 S. 300 West Using only the freshest chocolate and other ingredients, Ruby Snap is creative and has a dominant presence in the cookie community. With cookies like the Vivianna (mango and dark chocolate in a citrus dough) and the Margo (chocolate cinnamon dough with a milk chocolate mint center) you are bound to come back for more of these one of a kind delicious cookies
4. Tulie Bakery
863 E 700 South Tucked away in the 9th and 9th district Tulie Bakery shouldn’t be overlooked. Located on a side street, you may not notice it immediately. Tulie uses fresh seasonal ingredients to provide a natural dynamic menu. Be sure to try the Croissant au Amande (warm gooey almond croissant) and Tulie’s notorious morning bun. Get there early because they go fast.
5. Banbury Cross
705 S 700 East If you are a doughnut lover, then Banbury Cross is the bakery for you. Made fresh daily, Banbury offers a huge variety of doughnuts that will satisfy any doughnut craving. The old-fashioned maple is a must try as well as its enormous apple fritter. Open at 5 a.m. with rich aromas filling the air, Banbury is a yummy morning must.
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Bryn Bingham is co-founder of Globecandy.com, a travel blog that celebrates the sweet spots around the globe. She currently resides in Salt Lake City with her husband and son. Email: bryn@sldestinations.com
