Snacks & Mini Meals for When You're Feeling Peckish

Whether you had a late lunch or need something to tide you over until your next meal, mini or snack-sized meals are the perfect in-between fix. It’s great for grazing, sharing, or curbing a craving without the commitment. Here are some of the best small-but-mighty bites around Salt Lake.

Gourmandise

The menu item that really inspired this whole article: "My Honey’s 'Not Really Hungry'” consists of fries (or a slice of loaf cake, if it’s breakfast), grapes, and bacon. You know, all the main food groups.

Xiao Bao Bao

Founded by Romina Rasmussen (formerly of Les Madeleines) and brothers Derrick and Dwight Yee, this takeout spot is all about that bao, light and fluffy steamed buns stuffed with meat or veggies. It’ll fill you up without weighing you down.

Real Taqueria

Besides tacos and tamales — arguably, the perfect mini meals — they have small-sized burritos and nachos. Even better? Enjoy it outside on their sunny patio.

Mr. Rice

Located in Salt Lake Chinatown, this place is all about the grab-and-go. Try their onigiri, triangle-shaped rice balls wrapped in seaweed with fillings like tuna mayo, spam, or beef bbq. If you need a little more protein, order some individual chicken skewers.

Alberto’s Mexican Restaurant

A staple for taste and convenience, with a drive-thru open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day but Sunday. Get your snack on in the morning or at night with a mini burrito. My personal faves are the carne asada or the breakfast burrito with bacon, eggs, potatoes, and cheese.