A popular Sugar House deli is relocating, but it needs a waiver to keep its current menu

  • Silverside Deli in Sugar House is relocating to a larger space nearby.
  • The move requires a city waiver to retain its liquor license due to new proximity to a library.
  • Salt Lake City Council appears to support the waiver, but a decision isn’t expected until September.

SALT LAKE CITY — Silverside Deli has been a not-so-secret hidden gem since opening in 2023, slinging sandwiches drawn up by fine dining chef Zach Wojdula.

However, its popularity also created some strains since opening at 2121 S. McClelland Street in the heart of Sugar House. It can be packed during peak times, making it difficult to find a seat.

That’s partly why its owners are moving to a location that’s approximately 50% bigger in space, less than a block east. A sign placed on the existing location jokes that it’s “about to pull the shortest move ever.”…

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