Avenues Bistro on Third

Ambience-​B+. Eclectic, charming, comfortable
Service-​A. Everyone friendly, knowledgable.
Food-​A. Trout Benedict & Biscuits & Gravy were fabulous. 2 SF foodies love it all! Menu for lunch & brunch include inventive, healthy and comfort food.
Coffee-D…cappuccino not so much
We would eat here for brunch weekly if we lived here!

Great little neighborhood bistro. The Bistro Burger is a favorite for the burger crowd, but there are lots of other creative menu options. Love the patio on a pretty day!

The burger is so delicious. Every time I tell myself I’m going to try something new, but I never do because it is just so. darn. good. I love coming here in the spring and summer to sit on the patio. Their bakery is quite impressive and consistently delicious.
The service is a little scattered sometimes, but the wait staff and hostesses are so sweet that it doesn’t really hinder the experience.

I feel very comfortable giving this restaurant five stars. The staff were kind and appropriately conversational; the ambiance was fun and engaging (if that makes any sense); the food was creative, flavorful, and plentiful all at the same time.
My girlfriend and I ordered both the burger and the waffle (I can’t remember the exact names, but you’ll recognize them on their brunch menu). The burger was delicious and had so much delicious flavor! It didn’t leave you feeling gross afterward, and you could tell that they ought about every aspect of the burger when designing the dish. The waffle was probably the best waffle I’ve had at a restaurant, and I don’t say that lightly. The batter had a delicious flavor to it, the apples gave it a lighter note, and the syrup was perfectly sweet. Some waffles are too heavy or too sweet to actually be enjoyable; this waffle was perfect. All-​in-​all, sharing the two dishes together was a great idea for both of us.
They really try to take care of you at this restaurant, and the food was delicious. For these two reasons, I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place to have brunch with friends in SLC.
Coffee plus the burger ended up being $ 23 after the tip. Be prepared to spend about $ 50 for two people eating comfortably. Worth every penny for the experience, IMO.

This is a charming, neighborhood café that has become a frequent «go to» spot for the two of us as we can easily walk to it from our home. We have been many times and while the food is not always at the five star level, it is certainly a four. The focus is on sourcing from local purveyors (in fact there is a chalkboard list of them on the wall that includes not only their food and beverage suppliers, but also their locksmith, plumber, etc). The menu changes frequently based on the season. Service is friendly and the outdoor patio in summer is a great place to enjoy Sunday brunch with friends.

Fun place tucked in the cute avenues neighborhood. Has great breakfast and brunch options. I debated between huevos rancheros which is my usual go-​to and I got the grilled cheese and tomato soup. It’s a cute eclectic place, good coffee, good service, some baked goods available to-​go if You’d like. The food was great. The place is hip but smaller – not a ton of seating but worth returning

Been there twice mow and the atmosphere and food are truly amazing. Tried their signature burger and biscuits and gravy. Will be returning.

While I could see the potential for a great experience my visit today was not. There was confusion over seating and server which left us feeling awkward. Our food was so delayed they immediately offered a comped dessert– but one for our party, not per person, which led to an another awkward exchange about how ‘a’ free dessert would be broken out percentage-​wise amongst our party. Beverage refills while we waited for our food were slow as well.
I ordered huevos which was interpreted here as overly firm black beans layered between two decent corn tortillas, topped by too-​crispy fried eggs, tasty green chili sauce and a dusting of Queso fresco. Additional ingredients would have given the dish needed depth.
Comped dessert was chosen from a pastry case at the back of the restaurant in the front of the kitchen. Another awkward moment navigating between the servers, stepping over splayed feet and through a counter area.
I hope I have both better food and better service next time.

A delightful, cozy meal away from the crowds. The Avenues Bistro pays attention to detail in a way that sets them apart from the average dining experience. Our coffee was served with steamed cream – a subtle but nice touch – and we were charmed when we received our bill tucked inside on a small book on cooking. I ordered the veggie quiche with a size of fruit, and was pleasantly surprised at both. The quiche was perfectly balanced and they knew how to make a flaky, buttery crust just right. I was pleasantly surprised that my cup of fruit was a mix of blackberries and strawberries lightly drizzled in honey, rather than your average (and generally disappointing) mix of melons.
The ambiance is extremely welcoming and cozy, with books and picture frames lining the walls. It has the vibe of being a small, family run business that emphasizes buying local. Food was great, service was great, ambiance was great. Will definitely return!

Terrific spot! The food is top notch. Flavors are lovely, food is prepared fresh, mostly with items grown on site.
We tried a little bit of everything including the homemade bloody Mary’s, which were outstanding.
There’s also a small bakery in the back that produces some wonderful creations ;again we tried many of them :-)
The location is just as complementary as the food. Nestled in to a nice end of the neighborhood in the avenues, they even have outdoor seating when the season allows it.

We love coming here. It’s a quaint neighborhood restaurant with the sort of cozy ambiance you’d find in a small European restaurant.
The bistro burger with candied bacon is delicious — possibly the best burger in the city. You won’t regret ordering it. We also had the Lamb Ragout, a unique version of a traditional dish that is pleasantly spicy.
For dessert we tried the Opera cake — their take on tiramisu with layers of chocolate, cream and almonds. It’s a great combination of rich flavors and texture.
Would’ve posted a picture but the food was gone too quickly. This is a must try — you’ll probably go back again.

Customer service was fabulous!!! Forest is an angel that made our visit amazing. Rarely do you experience 5-​star service. I think he loves his job, and it shows. He gave us advice on where to go and prepared coffees to go. He helped other employees without a hesitation, he was just looking out for them. He was impressive.
The food was great too. I had the juevos rancheros and licked the plate clean. Coffee was delicious too and it kept coming! I would definitely recommend this place!

Oh dear, oh dear. How to review a place when the food is great and perfect for a Sunday brunch (which is exactly what we went for), but we were stuck there for over two hours?
Working in the food industry myself, I try to be extra positive about service. You never know when a server is having a tough time or technical difficulties in the kitchen are being had, but even the server had some grumpy gills on her neck… So with that in mind *sigh* here we go.
The restaurant is very cute (It took over an hour to get our food). The host, Rob, was very chipper and happy and pleasant. (It took over an hour to get our food.) Eating outdoors on the patio was perfect for a Sunday brunch. (It took over an hour to get our food.) I loved their simple menu and the food tasted great… (It took over an hour to get our food!!!)
Okay, obviously I can’t get past the fact that it took over an hour to get our food. Because the food was delicious (I ordered the biscuits and gravy with eggs over medium), I will come back to give Avenues Bistro a second chance. Like I said, it maybe could have been an off day for them.
Until then, I give these guys two stars. Next time, Avenues Bistro, impress me. (I’m really on your side here. I’m cheering for you!)

My girlfriend and I used to visit Avenues Bistro almost once a month, back when they had outdoor seating a couple summers ago. In the last year or two, there’s been a significant decline in the quality of service and food.
The trouble started when our waitress, [Name Omitted from Review], simply ignored us for almost 10 minutes after we were seated. No water, no silverware, nothing. She made eye contact with us a number of times but seemed too preoccupied to be troubled. I finally got up and picked up a pitcher of water and poured our water myself.
Finally, our waitress made it to our table, and quickly asked, «What are you having?» No greeting, no suggestions, nothing. My girlfriend and I were both caught of guard by her snarky attitude. Regardless, she ordered the egg croissant sandwich and I ordered the pastrami sandwich. Once our food arrived, I asked if I could have a side of mustard with my sandwich. This is where things really elevated.
The waitress informed me that the kitchen was out of mustard. I asked her a second time, «you are telling me the kitchen is out of mustard?» She answered affirmative. Something about the entire interaction with her made me suspect she was lying. After she left, I walked to the counter and asked one of the cooks for mustard. The cook, of course, obliged and handed me a ramiken of deli mustard (which was delicious). Our waitress, from across the restaurant, YELLED at the cook, saying, «I told them there was no more mustard!», insinuating that the cook had done something wrong.
At this point I had had enough. In front of all the guests and employees, I told our waitress, «You need to own the situation. You lied. Stop blaming your co-​workers for taking care of your restaurant’s guests. Own your actions!» She looked at me like she couldn’t believe I had called her out like that and quickly walked to the back.
The manager (I presume?) came to our table and apologized up and down. He was very kind and offered a dessert on the house. A little later, our waitress came to our table and explained that she was getting off her shift in 15 minutes and had to work a second job so she was exhausted and didn’t know there was more mustard. We all make mistakes, and we are all human, but our waitress’ brazen disrespect was clearly intentional.
I will NEVER go back to Avenues Bistro. In fact, on several occasions I have insisted our group of friends eat somewhere else, and have discouraged others from even trying it.
There are too many delicious restaurants with exceptional service here in SLC to waste time on somewhere as horrible as This. There’s no sense paying good money to be ignored, disrespected, and flat out lied to. STAY AWAY!

We stopped in Salt Lake City for one day and heard about this place from people we met in the neighborhood. This is a beautiful, relaxing spot for a meal.
The trout dish I had was carefully made, exactly the right flavor and texture. Fantastic greens salad dressing with a touch of Saba.
Everything here is made to perfection.
We’ll remember this place when visiting Salt Lake City next time!

Hmmm. Not exactly the desired response when you get a bill for around $ 80 for two adults and a small child. That dollar amount needs to equate to 4+ stars. Now, $ 20 of it was for beer, which lessens the blow slightly, but I had huge reservations about the various items and for as (over) staffed as this place was, they were remarkably slow. It’s probably fine if you’re on a date or solo and just chilling or something, so if that’s what you’re after, this will probably be better received. We weren’t in a hurry, but this ate up more time than necessary, even though the décor is excellent and the interior and exterior are (mostly) well thought-​out. Ambiance was also excellent.
Cured salmon plate was $ 13, which is about double what is should have been. Salmon needs slightly more curing and noticeably more smoke flavor. Toasted slices were good, crème fraîche pretty good, capers fine, sweet pickles and shredded greens both a waste. This should have been $ 6.50, max, though it was presented well.
Beet salad was $ 12 and needed both actual beets instead of just a purée, more cheese and a protein of some kind rather than the amounts in the minuscule bits of cheese and the candied walnuts. $ 8 would probably have been pushing things here. Taste was pretty decent.
My wife got the Bistro burger at $ 15. The trend of deconstruction needs to end as it seems to mostly result in inconvenient and sometimes inedible food. The bun they served this on to my wife, for instance, needed to be a lot more solid than it was. Crumbling bread surrounding that much of a mess is a pain. She liked the taste well, but I found the candied bacon to be cloyingly sweet. Of the 6 fry wedges she got, 5 were underdone.
My kid got a bowl of noodles ($ 6) which were kind of almost like a flattened ramen… very cool. I liked these a lot. He also got a snickerdoodle, which was acceptable. Likewise the Opera cake we had, which was mostly just ok. Strawberry was sour, though, adding an unwelcome note. Both of the desserts were from Back Alley Bakery, a sort of add-​on to the main restaurant, featuring a miniature dessert counter behind glass. That was silly.
Our server was overall pretty good, other than saying the dessert menu was us walking back there to go look (no, no it’s not) and the rest of the staff was fine as far as friendliness, but again, they just took longer than reasonable. Add to that the excessive pricing, a smattering of menu offerings (drinks were more extensive a selection — though also lacking — than the food) and the parking being a pain (though this facet is not the fault of the restaurant) and this is not an experience I’m likely to repeat.

Casually sophisticated atmosphere coupled with a finely honed menu of creative and fairly well executed offerings.
We came in over lunch and sat outside on the patio. The area is spacious yet broken up in a way that makes each table feel intimate and somewhat private. Shade is ample, and plants are well-​tended and prevalant enough to give a lush feel.
Our service was prompt, professional and friendly. Our waitress had a good knowledge of the wine offerings and helped us select one we enjoyed.
I had the Bistro Burger and my wife an egg dish with beans. The Bistro Burger came with about a half dozen thick cut wedge fries, which would typically leave me wanting more, but they were so thickly cut, rich, and crunchingly sweet that I was more than satisfied. A cool homemade ketchup came with the plate which was zingy and complimented the sweetish crust on the fries very well. For the burger itself, it came with candied bacon and pickled onions, as well as a gouda cheese all on a homemade bun tasting a little like a fluffy cornbread. The pickled onions were awesome, and provided a vinegary counterpoint to the sweet bacon, cheese and burger itself. The burger was said to be grass-​fed, but I’m not sure I could taste the difference. Overall is was a good portion and a satisfying burger. My only complaint was that is was very oily. The sweet glaze on the bacon was running off and combining with the bacon and burger oils to create a hamburger about 30−40% wetter than ideal, and the oils worked against the natural flavors of the ingredients, which were otherwise very well-​balanced, lively and unique. My wife’s egg dish also suffered a surplus of grease, though again, there was a finely crafted and expertly seasoned meal shining through underneath.

If your are up in the avenues, stop by at this cute little bistro that’s next to the Avenues Barber. It’s a little bistro that also has a bakery in the back. Take the time to check out the bakery when you have the chance. There are assortments of goodies that you may be interested in.
You have the option of seating indoor or outdoor (prefer the outdoor seating — feels like your eating in a garden — cute and relaxing).
I ordered the Bistro Lunch Special, which is a garlic parmesan crusted grilled cheese (served with a side salad or cup of house soup), the Roast Beef (sandwich) with an order of their Bloody Mary (would order it again) and a lemon cake from their bakery.
The bistro lunch special was definitely good, very very cheesy, but you also get that crunch from the toasted bread. I also ordered the cup of their house soup, which was tomato soup. Their soup was creamy and it went perfectly with the sandwich.
The roast beef (sandwich — toasted) was thinly sliced with roasted pepper spread, ricotta and dill pickles. It was also served with a side of steak fries, which was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. What caught me by surprise was their ketchup — it seemed like it was a mixed with marinara sauce and it tasted pretty good.
Lemon cake was a pretty good size, filled with raspberries and blueberries inside. The lemon flavor was not too strong, but more of a subtle hint of lemon. Sweet enough and tasteful.
I would recommend this place and will be coming back, especially to try out their breakfast menu.

Ok this place might be a little pricy… though I wouldn’t say overpriced. I loved both the breakfast (mushroom biscuits & gravy) & the dinner (veggie burger) I ordered. I give the food 5 stars & the service 3 stars because we had the same waitress both times & she’s rude. I felt like I had to kiss up to her or she’d spit in my food.

First visit: «That breakfast food was just okay, but this is a really cool place. Looking forward to trying lunch/​dinner.»
Second go: «Uh oh, that’s inedible. We gotta tell them. Ok, they were cool and knew they’d screwed up, so no review until a third try.»
Latest and last shot: «Damn. We just paid $ 50 bucks for one turkey sandwich (loaded with surprise horseradish and accompanied by greasy steak fries), a small and tasty Caesar, a sad Belgian waffle that came woefully short of fully round and sported no more than two tablespoons of ‘fruit compote,’ and some bitter (but strong) coffee.»
It doesn’t matter how much you want a place to be good if the food isn’t.