For decades, Trolley Square has been an iconic bit of downtown Salt Lake City real estate. From its historic water tower that presides over the block to its slate of unique local businesses, this shopping center is positioned on one of the most quintessentially Salt Lake street corners in the city.
Just across the road from Trolley Square is Trolley Cottage Cafe, which is one of the best spots from which to fully appreciate said street corner. This cozy little restaurant sports a spacious cobblestone patio and a European-inspired menu, both of which combine to create a perfect spot for a downtown meal.
Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, Trolley Cottage Cafe takes full advantage of its proximity to one of downtown’s finest local hangouts. During the day, the restaurant’s menu of classics like eggs benedict ($16), buttermilk pancakes ($14) and a wide range of sandwiches and salads makes it a nice spot for a lunchtime pick-me-up. The restaurant’s dinner menu includes decently-priced steak frites ($28) along with some classic pasta dishes like salmon piccata ($23) and meatball spaghetti ($22). The restaurant also has a full liquor license, so wine, beer and mimosas are also available…