Nerdtacular Food Recommendations
Welcome, Nerdtacular 2026 attendees! Here is a collection of places to eat (plus a few bonus attractions) that Rosekitty and I (Ktdata) recommend, all within 15 minutes of the hotel.
Note: If you're looking for something specific, reach out to me in person or on Discord (@Ktdata).
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Eva’s Bakery
Address: 155 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hours: All Week: 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
French style bakery. Ktdata/Rosekitty & Johnson approved. Vegetarian/Vegan options available.
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Siegfried’s Delicatessen
Address: 155 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hours: Sun: Closed; Mon-Thu: 9 AM–6 PM; Fri-Sat: 9 AM-9 PM
My go-to place for schnitzel!
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Eclair French Pastry City Creek
Address: 50 S Main St Suite 140A, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Hours: Sun: Closed; Mon-Thu: 9 AM–8 PM; Fri-Sat: 9 AM-9 PM
I like their fruit tarts, eclairs, and cheesecake.
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Market Street Grill
Address: 48 W Market St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hours: Sun: 10-3/4-9; Mon-Thu: 11:30-3/5-9; Fri: 11:30-3/5-9:30; Sat: 10-3/4-9:30
Fresh seafood. Ktdata/Rosekitty/Redfraggle3 approved.
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Takashi
Address: 18 W Market St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hours: Sun: Closed; Mon-Fri: 11:30-2/5:30-10; Sat: 5-10
One of the best sushi restaurants in SLC. Pricey, reservations recommended for lunch.
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Squatters Pub Brewery
Address: 147 W Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hours: Sun: 10:30-10; Mon-Thu: 11:30-10; Fri: 11:30-11; Sat: 10:30-11
Utah original. Full Suspension Pale Ale recommended. Vegan options available.
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Crown Burgers
Address: 118 N 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Hours: Sun: Closed; Mon-Sat: 10 AM–9 PM
Pastrami on a burger and Utah Fry Sauce. Gyros also available.
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Sizzurp Soda Lab
Address: 150 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Hours: Sun: 12-5; Mon-Wed: 12-6; Thu-Sat: 12-8
Closest spot for a "dirty soda".
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The Break Sports Grill
Address: 140 S 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hours: Sun: 10-10; Mon-Fri: 11-12 AM; Sat: 10-12 AM
As seen on Frogpants shows! Great view of the Delta Center.
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Apollo Burger
Address: 379 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Hours: Sun: Closed; Mon-Wed: 7-10; Thu-Sat: 7-12 AM
Good breakfast. Try Tabasco sauce between the lettuce and burger.
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Chinese Bistro
Address: 133 Regent St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Hours: Sun: Closed; Mon-Sat: 11-8:30
Authentic Chinese. Chili oil wontons and chicken wings recommended.
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Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana
Address: 260 S 200 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hours: Sun: 12-9; Mon-Sat: 11-10
Neapolitan style pizza and gelato. Gluten free options available.
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Red Rock Brewing
Address: 254 S 200 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hours: Sun: 10:30-11; Mon-Thu: 11-11; Fri: 11-12 AM; Sat: 10:30-12 AM
Great brewery food. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options.
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Bruges Belgian Bistro
Address: 336 W 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hours: Sun: 9-2; Mon-Thu: 9-8; Fri-Sat: 9-9
Sweet and savory waffles. Tiny location, best for outdoor seating.
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Maize
Address: 151 Regent St Suite G, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Hours: Sun: Closed; Mon: 11-4; Tue-Sat: 11-9
Carter Johnson recommendation: Shrimp/Fish tacos and lobster on blue corn tortillas.
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Wanyen
Address: 378 W Broadway Suite 115, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hours: Sun: 12-9; Mon: Closed; Tue-Thu: 12-9; Fri-Sat: 12-10
Asian inspired ice cream. Try the mango sticky rice.
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Spitz Mediterranean Street Food
Address: 35 E Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Hours: Sun-Thu: 11-9; Fri-Sat: 11-10
Gyros, wraps, and bowls. Vegan and gluten free options available.
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ROCTACO
Address: 248 S Edison St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Hours: Sun: Closed; Mon-Thu: 11-9; Fri-Sat: 11-10
Carter Johnson recommendation.
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HallPass
Address: 153 S Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hours: Sun-Thu: 11-9; Fri-Sat: 11-11
Food hall. Try lobster rolls at Codspeed or BBQ at Hog & Tradition.
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Dr. Volt’s Comic Connection
Address: 79 S Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hours: Sun: 12-6; Mon-Sat: 10-9
Not food, but essential for the nerd soul! Tell them Kevin sent you.
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Caputo’s Market & Deli
Address: 314 W 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hours: Sun: 10-5; Mon-Sat: 9-7
Excellent Italian sandwiches and a fully stocked market.
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Sol Agave
Address: 660 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hours: Sun: 10-8; Mon-Thu: 11-9; Fri: 11-10; Sat: 10-10
Must try: The Butter Cake. One serving is plenty for two.
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The Bayou
Address: 645 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Hours: Sun: 5-9; Mon: Closed; Tue-Thu: 11:30-10; Fri: 11-11; Sat: 5-11
21+ only. Jambalaya, half-and-half fries, and blackened catfish are recommended.
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Thai 101
Address: 214 W 600 S A, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hours: Sun: 12:30-9:30; Mon-Fri: 11:30-2:30/5-9:30; Sat: 12:30-9:30
Roi Et Crying Tiger and Sukhumvit Salmon Noodle. Check the back of the menu!
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Buds
Address: 509 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Hours: Sun: Closed; Mon-Sat: 11:30-5
Scott and Carter love this place. Vegan friendly.
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MASA Sushi AYCE
Address: 618 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Hours: Sun-Thu: 11-9:30; Fri-Sat: 11:00-10:30
Made-to-order AYCE sushi. Tablet ordering system.
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Taco Bell
Address: 621 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Hours: Open 24 Hours
The legendary "6 tacos in an Office Depot parking lot" Taco Bell.
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Momo’s Gourmet Cheesecake Co
Address: 29 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Hours: Sun-Mon: Closed; Tue-Thu: 3-9; Fri-Sat: 3-9:30
Great flavors and sizes, ranging from mini to full sized.
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Thirst Drinks
Address: 38 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Hours: Sun: 10-5; Mon-Thu: 8:30-9:30; Fri: 8:30-10:30; Sat: 9-10:30
Dirty soda shop. Beignets are a must!
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Beast From The East
Address: 1702 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Hours: Sun: 12-9; Mon: Closed; Tue-Thu: 12-8; Fri-Sat: 12-10
As mentioned on The Monday Show! They sell out early, so get there while supplies last.
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