Vegan
American
Organic
Raw
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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163 Reviews

First Review by MarekArawn

JohnGardner

Points +640

Vegan
20 Jul 2024

Creative food and drinks

Came here during a long layover at SLC, glad I did. The Tandoori Tacos were fantastic, and the drink menu is very creative too

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-14

RussellHopkins

Points +265

Vegan
28 May 2024

Great food

Great food! Many choices and friendly staff. I love their pizza and burger. My all time faves are the mushrooms and stuffed Jalapeño

elly.higginbottom

Points +31

Vegan
25 May 2024

Best Place Ever

Went for dinner and it was so good we went back for breakfast.

For dinner we ordered the stuffed mushrooms and cauliflower wings for appetizers- 10/10. Then we got the tandoori tacos and superfoods salad- both 10/10. Great.

For breakfast we got the avocado toast, breakfast sandwich, and french toast. SO YUMMY!

I highly recommend Zest!

Pros: Great food, Lots of options , Fresh

jillhiggins

Points +648

Vegan
20 May 2024

Fabulous Healthy Vegan Food

It's so refreshing to go to a vegan restaurant that doesn't have faux ultra processed meats foods. The super food salad was absolutely fantastic.

Pros: Healthy low oil options

reedsp

Points +13

Vegetarian
03 May 2024

Vegan goodness

Nice small vegan joint. Not too crowded. Good selection on menu.

Pros: Stuffed mushrooms, Thai sunrise

suto2

Points +48

Vegan
25 Apr 2024

Good Food

I loved the chocolate hazelnut dessert. I found protein lacking on the menu. As a long-time vegan, I look for tofu, seitan, beans, etc. but didn’t see much that appealed. I got the pizza, it was ok.

Pros: Nice atmosphere , Friendly staff

ArleneBryce

Points +16

Vegan
29 Mar 2024

Clean Yummy

Everything I've had I've liked.

Pros: Breakfast, Pizza, Nachos

jleverett

Points +245

Vegan
18 Mar 2024

Wonderful!

Enjoyed a meal here with my daughters while in town, and we loved it. We should have diversified, but we shared stuffed mushrooms, all had grilled cheese with soup, and we shared a big piece of chocolate cake that I’m still salivating over days later.

Updated from previous review on 2024-03-18

Pros: Freshness of the food , Restaurant vibe, Great dessert selection!

Cons: Pricey , A bit challenging to find from GPS

infairvar

Points +176

Vegan
14 Mar 2024

A little overhyped but still solid

It was good food but I think my expectations were inflated by the reviews. Also the portion sizes were disappointing given the price. I did enjoy my meal though.

Mytravelsxoxo

Points +215

Vegan
11 Mar 2024

Healthy Dining & Bar

Scrumptious food for the SLC area! Went several years ago, so I’m sure the menu has changed since then. Would go back in a minute. Kudos to your restaurant for making such a great experience for the both of us.
🌱🥰

Updated from previous review on 2024-03-11

w3agle

Points +38

Vegan
05 Mar 2024

Underwhelmed

I was really excited to try this place. Maybe I was just unlucky.

My order was very bland. It also tastes soapy. Not a flavor I’m used to having in my food and I eat A LOT of vegan food all over the world.

The most depressing thing about the meal is how little you get for a $22 plate. I left and literally went directly to another restaurant to eat again. I ate my entire plate of Alfredo and it was like nothing.

I would try this place again because clearly they are making food that a lot of people like. Maybe my expectations were just too high.

SuKa

Points +91

Vegan
29 Feb 2024

Delicious, healthy whole food plant-based meals!

Went here while visiting SLC and got the jalapeño poppers and superfood protein salad (half-size). The portion size was excellent for the price and the salad was especially delicious! No need to give up flavor when eating healthy. Would definitely recommend!

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-29

Pros: Fully vegan menu , Creative and delicious, Whole food ingredients

Cons: None

SephSoper

Points +22

Vegan
29 Feb 2024

Yummy!

The food there was so amazing, I think this is definitely one of my new favorite places!

IslandGirl565

Points +392

Vegan
20 Feb 2024

Great options

Many great options to choose from. Although they had items sold out or not available that evening, the plates we ate are delicious.

Pros: All vegan!, Delicious chocolate cake

Cons: Not cheap

pangolingirl

Points +24

Vegan
12 Feb 2024

Best in the Area

As a SLC vegan, Zest is the only vegan restaurant in the area fit for date night, celebration, or just treating yourself to a nice meal out. They got the food, the drinks and the vibes!

The dishes are creative and thoughtful, but you can't beat the classics like the nachos. Almost everything is made in-house, and you can choose between more healthy fare like the superfood salad, or opt for a more "junk-food" option like the buffalo jackfruit pizza. The portions are good and the quality is high, so although it is on the pricy side, you really feel like you are getting your money's worth. Not only is the food amazing, but they serve delicious cocktails and the bartenders are always changing up the specials, my favorite drink is the Northern Lights. The restaurant is also no longer 21+, so families are welcome. They also have a separate brunch menu that they serve almost everyday. Just gotta share my love for this place!

Favorite dishes: almond masala brussel sprouts, stuffed mushrooms, nachos, mushroom pho, samosa burger, jerk jackfruit plate, chocolate beet torte, carrot cake

Pros: Excellent Food, Great for date night/nice vibe, Yummy cocktails

Cons: Sometimes options are out of stock, no longer 21+

tfish

Points +2754

Vegan
01 Feb 2024

Great spot for a nice dinner

2024: Upgrading my review from 2 stars to 5. I do not at all remember having eaten here before, and didn’t notice that I’d already left a review a few years back until the following day. I’ll leave my original review below, but our meal this time around was fantastic. Maybe the take-out just wasn’t as good as dining in, or they’ve stepped their game up a lot. In any event, a bit on the expensive side, but everything was very tasty, and a meat-eater could definitely have a good meal here as well. Nachos stood out on the appetizer front if you’re looking for something to share!

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2020: Didn’t live up to expectations

I definitely commend this place for making a chic vegan restaurant, and I’m sure the establishment itself is a cool spot (we got takeout). That said, the food is only...so-so. It looks fantastic, and it’s creative, but it’s all a little bland and the flavors are weird. We tried 4 dishes and 3 were meh (though the fourth, an order of jalapeño poppers, was dank). I’ll note that I’ve never given a vegan restaurant less than 3 stars before, and I almost always give 4 or 5.

The meal was definitely a bit of a turn-off to vegan food as a whole for the carnist who ate it with me. I wouldn’t get food from here again I don’t think.

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-01

BrentFisher

Points +58

Vegan
25 Jan 2024

First bite was umami spice perfection

I only get a chance to come in here every once in a while because I live out of town but I am never disappointed. I ordered the mushroom pho and from the very first bite it had just a little bit of spice the hit of umami. I feel like I sensed some lemongrass. The bean sprouts were perfect as was the rice noodles. On a cold day like today. This warmth just makes me feel like the best human on the planet. Thank you, Zest kitchen!

Pros: Beautiful presentation, Such fresh veggies, Satisfying and delicious!

AnaManzana

Points +283

Vegan
30 Dec 2023

Delicioso

Pedí una pasta alfredo y estaba muy buena. Bonito lugar y precios razonables. #Veganuary

GigiA

Points +56

Vegan
22 Nov 2023

Delicious!!

Full vegan and gluten free menu. Really loved the Alfredo dish in particular, but everything we tried was delicious!!

Pros: Full vegan and gluten free menu, Wide variety of choices on menu, Good service

Cons: A little hard to see the sign

Vegan_WNBFpro

Points +325

Vegan
02 Nov 2023

Family Dinner

Appreciated the split billing in advance. Good food and service!

Dessert was amazing!

Pros: Options on menu, Fresh ingredients , Filtered water

JosephAndrew269

Points +179

Vegan
29 Oct 2023

Quiet. Delicious. And filling.

All the food here was amazing. Environment is super chill. Absolutely try the jalapeño poppers, protein salad and mushroom Alfredo!

Pros: Jalapeño poppers, Mushroom Alfredo , Protein salad

zerovenus

Points +198

Vegan
26 Oct 2023

Want to love it

My times here have been inconsistent, and I give it more chances due to the fact i support all vegan business. I think some things on their menu rock and others don’t suit my tastebuds. Service has been similar to my food experience. 50/50 but still support!

Pros: Atmosphere , Vegan and GF

Cons: Inconsistency , Prices

pgrammatis

Points +84

Vegan
12 Oct 2023

Oh my--delicious!

We loved the Buffalo pizza with jackfruit, the nachos and the hazlenut torte. We're taking home the protein salad and carrot cake for dinner. Yummy. So many enticing choices. Wish we lived here!

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-12

Pros: Extensive menu, Optional additions, Friendly staff

michelle_lynne14

Points +1202

Vegan
21 Aug 2023

Yum!

I'm always ecstatic when I can find a vegan and gf restaurant! Zest has such a wide-range menu. It took so long for me to decide what to get. Everything was delicious! The desserts are amazing! Beware! They're huge! I struggled to finish mine but I managed because it was too good to waste! The staff was very friendly, too!

Jason.Fontana

Points +1591

Vegan
18 Aug 2023

Amazing

Truly amazing food and super friendly staff.

alicej18

Points +265

Vegan
17 Aug 2023

Good not Great

I enjoyed the queso dip but unfortunately the pizza lacked flavor.

Pros: All vegan, Friendly staff, Chocolate Tarte

Cons: Pizza

SincerelySunita

Points +79

Vegetarian
29 Jul 2023

Best GF Vegan Spot in SLC!

LOVE ZEST! Appreciate the clean options which are ALL gluten-free and vegan! Staff is wonderful! For those with nut allergies, they do accommodate! Everything is just delicious! And the desserts? 🤤

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-29

Pros: Clean Food, Friendly Staff, All Gluten-Free and Vegan

Cons: A little pricey




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