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Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Gluten-free
Restaurant and full-service bar serving food that's gluten-free and vegan with raw options. Features a selection of cocktails as well locally produced wine and beer. You must be 21+ years to enter. Est. 2012 as vegetarian and turned fully vegan in 2017. Open Tue-Thu 12:00pm-9:00pm, Fri 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 10:00am-10:00pm, Sun 10:00am-9:00pm.
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275 S 200 W, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 84103
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Last update on 12 Aug 2023 by geometric-noise
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166 Reviews
First Review by MarekArawn
PartTimeVegan
Points +83
Yummy & healthy - Edit
Neat space with both a disco ball and a chandelier-type light fixture, high tables, bar space, and traditional dining tables to chose from. I had a wonderful Irish Stew with kombucha but if you're up for indulgence there are beautiful cocktails and desserts too!
Read morePros: So many vegan choices, Fast friendly service
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LanceW
Points +112
Underwhelming is an understatement - Edit
Not being from salt Lake city, maybe this is what people consider to be good food? I sure hope not.
Read moreWhile some things were very good, others were definitely not. Potatoes were undercooked and almost flavorless. I was impressed in particular with the pancakes, even after drowning them in syrup it just tasted like there was nothing in my mouth.
I implore the owner to go to Manhattan for a weekend and try some of the amazing vegan restaurants and then bring some of those things back to salt Lake City.
Pros: All vegan, Friendly staff, Clean bathrooms
Cons: Food has almost no flavor, Undercooked potatoes, Underwhelming is an understatement
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Veganmouse
Points +929
Underwhelming main - Edit
We had the jalapeno poppers and brussel sprouts to start. Both were good, the poppers portion was fairly small while the sprouts portion was quite large. But both pretty tasty
Read moreFor the main we had the traditional pizza, and it was disappointing. The first order they gave us was burnt, and they kindly replaced it but it was still average. The base might have been gluten free, but that wasn't labeled on the menu and it lacked flavor and was incredibly thin. The toppings were fine, not overly flavorsome.
Had the carrot cake for dessert which might have been gluten free, and it was decent. A large Portion so glad we only ordered one
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bhowerter
Points +120
Upscale vegan with fancy cocktails - Edit
They handled our unexpectedly large party with aplomb. I had the breakfast pizza, it was terrific.
Read morePros: Great staff, Great food, interesting and tasty
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dm210126
Points +87
Zest is truly zesty! - Edit
We were visiting SLC from Portland and Zest was the first vegan place recommended by the caretaker of the B&B where we were staying. Such a great dinner, from the very creative drinks to the brussel sprouts appetizer to the chocolate torte dessert! Amazing.
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AbigailAnnaFoster
Points +475
Great clean food - Edit
Zest had so many clean options. We got the smothered burrito, pitaya smoothie, & nachos.
Read moreCons: Some staff unfriendly
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autumnveganluv
Points +52
Soooo good! - Edit
They have such an amazing menu! You have to try the grilled cheese or avocado toast!
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gewn
Points +57
come during sushi night! - Edit
amazing brunch options especially for the price. featured items are usually very fun and fresh
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-04-26
Pros: exciting new dishes, ingredient selection, sushi!!
Cons: kinda expensive, the parking lot next door sucks
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GregAdams
Points +15
Excellent - Edit
So many great vegan choices.
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HeatherCurrie
Points +86
Love it all!! - Edit
Been here a million times. Love everything on the menu. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Only vegan options - tons of options , Delicious and healthy , Excellent environment
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livielikesthis
Points +106
Super place for nicer vegan dinners. - Edit
We came for our anniversary, it was lovely to find a vegan restaurant that offered cocktails and wine, as these are rare to find. The food was all delicious but have to give a special shout out to the stuffed mushrooms bcs they were incredible.
Read moreCan’t wait to visit again.
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lmfisher
Points +48
Awesome Vegan everything - Edit
Friendly staff and great vegan menu
Read morePros: Everything is vegan and great variety, Great music and Vibe , Super clean and modern
Cons: None , None , No
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mschlater
Points +1125
Food was just okay - Edit
I had the jackfruit tacos and tried the margherita pizza. Everything was just okay. The menu is small. Would not order either item again.
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mmeghani
Points +552
Creative menu, good food, great service - Edit
Out of the places we dined at in Salt Lake City, this restaurant had the best ambiance, & was neither too casual or too formal. The menu & drinks are very creative. My wife & I had a kombucha & a shrub soda. We had the brussel sprouts, tomato basil bisque soup, & the Thai sunrise. The food & drinks were great. The service was awesome. Parking is in their lot or on the street. We were fill & were flying in the morning so didn't get desert this time.
Read morePros: Great service, Creative menu
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ECDLR
Points +692
Must try! - Edit
We have an incredible experience at Zest! The food was some of the best I’ve ever eaten. The place was adorable and service was amazing. I highly recommend the breakfast pizza!
Read morePros: All vegan, Outdoor seating , Service
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gwennam
Points +469
Solid vegan choice - Edit
Stopped here for an early dinner passing through town — cool spot with great staff.
Read moreNachos were great. Brussels sprouts weren’t the flavor profile we were expecting and we didn’t end up finishing them. We split jackfruit tacos (Omni friends were impressed), and had a straw-bubbly cocktail (like a lemonade meets a melted daiquiri)
Clean place w all staffed vaxxed.
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thesimplesprinkle
Points +107
Bad Service and SEVERAL Hairs In Food - Edit
After my move from Germany to Salt Lake, a couple of my friends, my in laws and husband went to this place after our civil wedding. We thought it would be a nice place since they seemed like a fancier vegan restaurant in Salt Lake. We even called them beforehand to tell them our occasion and made a reservation.
Read moreThe waitress that seated us was super rude, she also acted dismissive and arrogant towards us (I get that marrying in Utah is very popular and weddings aren’t anything special here anymore.. However it was still not nice to be treated like that right after signing our marriage certificate).
About the food: My friend’s Grilled Cheese was burnt. My food tasted kinda dull, nothing amazing - nothing super bad. Everyone else also thought it was OK food - definitely overpriced for what you get!!
The worst was my husband’s dish though: he found a dark thick hair in his food… We’re no drama queens - we get that this can happen once - so he wiped it onto a napkin and kept eating. He took another two bites and then he had another thick dark hair in his mouth. Gross! This kept on going, finding several hairs hidden everywhere in his food! When we nicely told the waitress she didn’t even care, she just went to tell the chef. We didn’t even get to hear a sorry or anything like that.
So yeah, this was an awful experience and we will never go there again.
Pros: lots of vegan food
Cons: Overpriced and expensive , Rude staff and bad customer service
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ThatsVegayzing
Points +771
Kitschy vegan dining - Edit
Food ***
Read moreThey have so many options which is wonderful so it was hard to decide. We got the stuffed mushrooms and the power salad with black bean patty. The mushrooms were great but the salad had so much dressing on it, that was so acidic it actually left our lips a little raw. We Hardly ever get dessert but we couldn’t resist - we got the tiramisu cheesecake. If you like tiramisu, which is Jesse’s favorite, it’s a must try. But even as a fanatic we would still recommend trying the chocolate hazelnut one instead.
Service ****
Can choose inside or outside, touch less menu
Atmosphere****
Very cool bar vibe and they even had a DJ playing.
Price$$$
Just a tad on the pricier side
Pros: Incredible vegan options, Awesome atmosphere
Cons: Pricey
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astickan
Points +32
I hate terrible service. - Edit
5 stars for food, 0 for service.
Read more2pm, hand full of tables that 3 servers can't seem to handle.
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-28
Pros: Food is excellent
Cons: Service is terrible
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vegmoto
Points +45
So good I had to have it twice. - Edit
It takes a lot for a restaurant to impress me, I’m jaded and spoiled by the food in Austin, but oh man, Zest was amazing. For lunch I had the carrot soup and it was absolutely delicious. For dinner I had the curry, and a screwdriver made with cold pressed orange juice. They were all phenomenal. My waiter was very considerate to bring my vodka on the side so that I got my full glass of juice.
Read moreI interacted with probably five or six different staff members and they were all awesome. They were nice without being saccharine or phony, they all seemed to be enjoying themselves at work.
Pros: The food including the bar and juice, The staff were all absolutely wonderful , Healthy food that’s still hardy and filling
Cons: Literally nothing to criticize
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rawharton
Points +785
Fantastic takeout option - Edit
Ordered the Zesty Nachos and margherita pizza. Both were ready 5 minutes early and were delicious!
Read morePros: All vegan and plant-based!! , Delicious!, Can be customized
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KylaVGarcia
Points +227
Pure happiness - Edit
Currently eating this MAGIC FOOD after a super long road trip through Montana and Idaho. This place is phenomenal. The food is GLORIOUS. Go, go, go!
Read morePros: Food is AMAZING, Brussels sprouts and stuffed mushrooms are BOMB , Brekkie pizza 🤤
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CLFORD
Points +90
Clean vegan food! - Edit
We stopped in on a cross-country trip in an RV and were pleasantly surprised to find a restaurant where we could eat almost anything on the menu. In addition to being vegan, we are very particular about what we eat, and want clean ingredients. The staff at zest was very friendly and knowledgeable and accommodating to our preferences.
Read moreNote to travels: in Salt Lake City, children are not allowed in restaurants that also serve alcohol.
Pros: Lots of vegan and gluten-free options. , Knowledgeable and accommodating staff, Yummy food!!!
Cons: A little expensive for what it was - but worth it
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RebeccaFisk
Points +56
Fantastic food and quality of alcohol options - Edit
We bought the Thai pizza and Nachos, the Nachos were my favorite and my wife favored the Thai Pizza. I got the Scottish ale and the Dallas Alice blonde ale. Both were great but the Dallas was better. Beers range from $5 and up.
Read morePros: Plenty of alcohol options like ciders and kombucha, The Nachos are epic, It's vegan yo
Cons: Make reservations at night or wait times longish
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kale_and_trail
Points +281
Thai pizza was amazing! - Edit
I loved visiting this restaurant while in Salt Lake City for a night. I shared the stuffed mushrooms, avocado salad, and thai pizza with a friend (who is not vegan). Everything was fantastic but the thai pizza was both of our favorite. We also got great drinks! I loved my jalapeño margarita. I’ll definitely return if I’m in SLC again!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-21
Pros: Everything is vegan!, Everything is GF (great for me because I’m GF), Creative food and drink selection
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RicanVegan
Points +417
100% Plant-Based - Edit
The food was delicious — we got the Zesty Nachos and Margherita Pizza.
Read moreThe cocktails were outstanding.
Pros: 100% plant-based, Friendly staff, Great cocktails
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Hpyvgn
Points +36
Ok food - Edit
Nacho sauce lacked flavor and the pizza crust wasn’t good
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