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. 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 25 Feb 2025 by Price84401
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180 Reviews
First Review by MarekArawn
infairvar
Points +204
A little overhyped but still solid - Edit
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.
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w3agle
Points +42
Underwhelmed - Edit
I was really excited to try this place. Maybe I was just unlucky.
Read moreMy 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.
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SuKa
Points +91
Delicious, healthy whole food plant-based meals! - Edit
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!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-29
Pros: Fully vegan menu , Creative and delicious, Whole food ingredients
Cons: None
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SephSoper
Points +22
Yummy! - Edit
The food there was so amazing, I think this is definitely one of my new favorite places!
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IslandGirl565
Points +952
Great options - Edit
Many great options to choose from. Although they had items sold out or not available that evening, the plates we ate are delicious.
Read morePros: All vegan!, Delicious chocolate cake
Cons: Not cheap
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pangolingirl
Points +28
Best in the Area - Edit
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!
Read moreThe 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+
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tfish
Points +4265
Great spot for a nice dinner - Edit
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
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BrentFisher
Points +72
First bite was umami spice perfection - Edit
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!
Read morePros: Beautiful presentation, Such fresh veggies, Satisfying and delicious!
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AnaManzana
Points +287
Delicioso - Edit
Pedí una pasta alfredo y estaba muy buena. Bonito lugar y precios razonables. #Veganuary
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GigiA
Points +61
Delicious!! - Edit
Full vegan and gluten free menu. Really loved the Alfredo dish in particular, but everything we tried was delicious!!
Read morePros: Full vegan and gluten free menu, Wide variety of choices on menu, Good service
Cons: A little hard to see the sign
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Vegan_WNBFpro
Points +408
Family Dinner - Edit
Appreciated the split billing in advance. Good food and service!
Read moreDessert was amazing!
Pros: Options on menu, Fresh ingredients , Filtered water
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JosephAndrew269
Points +221
Quiet. Delicious. And filling. - Edit
All the food here was amazing. Environment is super chill. Absolutely try the jalapeño poppers, protein salad and mushroom Alfredo!
Read morePros: Jalapeño poppers, Mushroom Alfredo , Protein salad
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zerovenus
Points +202
Want to love it - Edit
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!
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Vegan and GF
Cons: Inconsistency , Prices
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pgrammatis
Points +84
Oh my--delicious! - Edit
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!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-12
Pros: Extensive menu, Optional additions, Friendly staff
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michelle_lynne14
Points +1231
Yum! - Edit
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!
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Jason.Fontana
Points +1964
Amazing - Edit
Truly amazing food and super friendly staff.
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alicej18
Points +265
Good not Great - Edit
I enjoyed the queso dip but unfortunately the pizza lacked flavor.
Read morePros: All vegan, Friendly staff, Chocolate Tarte
Cons: Pizza
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SincerelySunita
Points +79
Best GF Vegan Spot in SLC! - Edit
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? 🤤
Read moreUpdated 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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SarahS88
Points +2832
Really delicious - Edit
This was the closest vegan place to where I was staying in SLC so I went for dinner. Ordered a half protein salad with the sausage added in and the mushrooms and this was a huge amount of food! Really delicious and well made - mushrooms in particular were amazing!
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SteveH
Points +19960
Great food and great service - Edit
Glad this place now allows kids. I refused to go when it was 21 and over but now they are classified a restaurant, no longer a bar. Food was excellent. Maybe best carrot cake ever 😋 Portions for meals were on small side but were filling.
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SEALEGS303
Points +116
Excellent!!! - Edit
Delicious food and wonderful service!  we highly recommend it! 
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SuzT
Points +937
Great food with friendly service - Edit
Food was great and service was good. Definitely recommend the stuffed mushrooms, I would have been happy with ordering a few of those! Not suggested for those looking for a quick bite, patience is required.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-19
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Tom1973
Points +698
Consistently good - Edit
I’ve eaten here several times and haven’t had a bad meal. The cheezy pasta is my favorite dish.
Read morePros: Delicious cheeze sauce , Blue and peach iced tea
Cons: Menu is via QR code and not viewer friendly
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KatherineWinter
Points +1946
Breakfast sandwich and carrot cake are what to order - Edit
I’ve had the breakfast sandwich, cheezy pasta, burrito bowl, and carrot cake. The sandwich and cake are fantastic. The pasta was plain, and the burrito bowl had undercooked potatoes. The vibe is nice, and the staff is friendly. I hope to come back someday.
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AlexinDC
Points +523
Flavor was lacking - Edit
Service was great. Menu was nice. Food was meh.
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GuyC
Points +19
A Vegan re-visiting Salt Lake City - Edit
While traveling to Salt Lake City, my co-worker and I were looking for a suitable place for me to eat. She is not a vegan, but is health conscious. The dinner was excellent and the food was plentiful and filling. She absolutely loved the meal, and so did I. I would definitely recommend this place.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-12-05
Pros: Vegan and Gluten Free, Fresh and flavorful, Friendly and knowledgeable staff
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Mairicru
Points +130
Almost missed it - Edit
We almost missed this place as it was tucked behind P.J.Chang. I ordered the stuffed jalepenos for starter and jackfruit tacos for main. The food tasted good but the service felt a little hollow. Certainly a good option but doesn’t make me want to run back. We also had issues looking at the menu online (I think because we didn’t have American sims) and unfortunately there was no paper back up to view.
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