Good Coffee FINALLY!: Coffee Shop- Millcreek

This place is just darling. It’s cozy inside with a couch and a few tables plus a small patio. Free Wifi <3

I asked for the barista’s suggestions and after asking me a few impressive style nailing questions he suggested the Iced Espresso- Coffee, espresso shots and lots of ice. Perfecto. What a mind reader---someone needs to give that guy a raise.

I’m chilling here between interviews so I *tried* to grab a muffin to munch on. As usual grabbing = the muffin flies across the room and knocks over their chalk board of daily brews. Hahaha. Klutzes should have to announce themselves like lepers. “Hello, before I approach you please be warned proximity to me could induce bodily harm or destruction of property. It’s so nice to meet you!” When I put the muffin next to my coffee the dude said “you don’t have to buy that just cuz you…” hahahha I filled in “threw it on the floor?” The muffin was kinda oily, but the blueberries in it seemed fresh and juicy. The server told me they grow some veggies on the patio, and when the zucchini is ripe they make zucchini muffins. He said they bake all their muffins fresh every morning. Yum! They also serve Richie’s bagels so there are lots of delicious local food choices.

The music here is awesome. Eclectic coffee shop music, nothing close to top 20 here. They have some pretty neat handmade/glazed mugs for sale by the counter and some really interesting art guitar wall hangings too . There is a bookshelf with books, magazines, games and even toys for kids. There are also doggie treats and it looked like the patio was doggie friendly. I overheard the barista say they are under new owners and that they’ve spruced the place up, so maybe if you’ve been here before give it another shot. This is the best coffee I’ve had in Utah since moving back! They don’t roast their own but source from a local roaster downtown.

I couldn't find much information online for them so this is to the best of my knowledge. Hours posted when I was there:

7am-8pm

2005 E 3300 S

Beyond Delicious Crown Burgers- SLC

SLC has quite a few good burgers around, but when I think quintessential SLC Burger it's Crown Burgers that always comes to mind. Prepare yourself for mouthwatering meat on meat madness. Take a regular Utah style cheeseburger -think burger, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and thousand island dressing in a bun and add a 2x-the-burger size hand-full of tender pastrami. Now you have a Crown Burger! Approaching a Crown Burger is delectable in itself- you can smell it before you can see it! That's not to say the burger isn't pretty. I included so many photos because you can definitely taste it with your eyes. Eating this mound of a burger is a gastronomical experience. The hamburger balances the strong pastrami taste, the thousand island adds a bit of tang. At least for me the bun usually gets pretty mangled cupped around so much meat but it's a small price to pay for so much savory goodness! Eaten with their steak cut fries this is a lunch that can't go wrong. DO ask for fry sauce. Theirs is the relish included style and strikes me as a little less sweet and a little more sour on the fry sauce spectrum. Have you ever accidentally tried to order fry sauce not in Utah? Be prepared for odd looks and loads of ketchup. It's too bad fry sauce isn't available EVERYWHERE. At least I think it should be..

Besides their Crown Burger (and Jr Crown Burger for those who can't get through a whole regular one) this joint has some awesome not typical burger spot fare. If you want something more Greek try a gyro or a souvlaki stick! They also have some pretty awesome sandwiches like patty melts and french dips. Order a classic shake or baklava if you have any room left in your stuffed tummy.

The only thing I always wish I could have with my burger is an ice cold beer. That's
why I tend to do takeout/drive-thru when I can't stop myself from a pastrami fix. Unfortunately this means I miss out on the awesome decor. They must be the only fast food restaurant with a chandelier and fireplace!

Crown Burgers is family owned, even with all the different area locations. This is what they say about that on their website:

"In all of the Crown Burger locations you will always find 1 to 5 family members working along side of our employees. Some of the restaurants may differ with 1-2 different items or different prices, but you will always find the Best, freshest food and friendliest service in all of our Crown Burger locations."

No wonder they have consistently awesome food.