Get To Know the Avenues With Ali Vallarta

This neighborhood guide was written by our City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta.

The walkability and proximity to downtown, along with the beautiful foothills to explore, make the Avenues pretty sought-after — and at times frustrating. Let’s take a lap around the neighborhood with City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta.

🥗 Places to Get Lunch

The Ellerbeck Bed and Breakfast

This (definitely haunted) B&B recently opened a garden cafe called Cafe 140B. Get the avocado toast with an egg, pictured above, or the Johnnycakes.

Cucina Deli

A great place to meet someone for lunch on the patio. The deli counter is pretty extensive, they have three different salmon options.

🐕 Places to Run Your Dog Off-Leash

City Creek Dog Park in Memory Grove

This off-leash dog park follows a creekside trail, so you don’t have to stand around. You and your pup can keep it movin’.

Lindsey Gardens

I firmly believe a lot of meet-cutes take place here.

🎾 Places to Whack a Racket (for Free!)

Pickleball Courts on 5th Ave. & C St.

A charming corner that is almost always empty.

Tennis Courts at 11th Ave. Park

The view of the city is incredible.

☕️ Places for an Afternoon Pick-Me-Up

Jack Mormon Coffee

They close at 3 p.m. now, but I love sitting outside on that weird rock with the umbrella and an iced Americano.

Java Jo’s

The best selection of frozen coffees in the valley. See: the Chai Charger, a frozen chai latte with two shots of espresso.