Carl's Cafe
(801) 943-5138
2336 E 7000 S
Salt Lake City,
UT
84121
40.6239
-111.8239
Neighborhood: Cottonwood Heights
What People Are Saying About Carl's Cafe
The Editor
Peter Behle
Citysearch
The Scene
It's a tiny strip-mall coffee shop--open only for breakfast and lunch. On the weekend, you'll usually have to wait outside for a few minutes. Be sure to check out the specials listed on the wall by the kitchen.
The Food
These are whoppin'-huge omelets. Some go for the basic omelet, which includes any two fillings--when in doubt choose the thick-sliced bacon and fresh, sliced mushrooms. Special omelets are also offered--recent choices included feta, artichoke and sun-dried tomatoes; and jalapeno, tomato, cheddar and sour cream. French toast is a bargain. Lunch choices head into the burger and sandwich area. Try a Westerner (mushroom-cheese burger), an Easterner (pastrami, cheese and tomato sandwich topped with thousand-island dressing), a Northerner (roast beef and Swiss, grilled on honey wheat bread) or a Southerner (turkey, Swiss, bacon and avocado).
User Reviews
MattLTH
June 29, 2009
We have frequented Carl's Cafe for years. But after this morning, we won't be going back. The service was not good. Even though only half of the tables were occupied, we finally had to ask to have our first (and only) coffee refill. Later, we discovered that our rye bread was moldy. We both immediately lost our appetites. We informed the staff and they were apologetic. They discounted our tab by not charging us for the coffee and OJ, but we felt like we had just paid for a moldy meal. I really hate to see this happen to independent restaurants. I don't like eating at a national chain, but food safety certainly trumps the philosophy of buying local. I hope the owners of Carl's Cafe take a close look at their operations with haste before they lose more loyal customers.
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dalishas
June 25, 2009
The food is so so and very greasy. I wouldn't recommend this breakfast joint. The interior is dark, dirty and has been the same for the past 15 years. They don't accept credit cards so be prepared with cash or check book. My party of 3 and one other table where the only ones in and we waited for our breakfast for over 30 minutes. The cook was sitting around talking with the waitress and meanwhile wiping his mouth with rags they use in the kitchen. Yuck. The employees are nice but its not very good food. I would check out the food inspection reports before eating here. The last food inspection was done on 6/2/2009 and they failed! One star and 11 critical violations. Gross. This is the inspection report from 6/2/2009: 4.2.1* There is no person in charge who takes responsibility for food safety. 6 Yes 1 Yes Assignment of Responsibility* 4.2.18* Employee drinks are without lids or straws above make table. 6 Yes 1 No Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* 4.2.2* Employee does not know proper holding temperatures. 6 Yes 1 No Demonstration of Knowledge* 4.3.37 Fries are being stored on the floor. 1 No 1 No Food Storage 4.3.59* (i) b, (ii) Raw eggs stored on the counter are 76F. Whipped eggs are 67F. Cottage cheese in the reach in cooler is held at 44F and sliced cheese is 44F. 24 Yes 4 No Cold Holding* 4.4.63 The cooler is broken. 1 No 1 No Good Repair and Proper Adjustment 4.4.83* The exterior of equipment is unclean. The flap door on the ice maker is unclean inside. 12 Yes 2 No Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Cleaning* 4.4.85 The shelves are unclean. 1 No 1 No Nonfood-Contact Surfaces-Cleaning 4.5.26 There is ice disposed into the handsink. 3 Yes 1 No Using a Handwashing Facility 4.5.26 The water from the handsink is used to make oatmeal. 3 Yes 1 No Using a Handwashing Facility 4.6.37 Personla items are stored above packaged foods. 1 No 1 No Employee Accomadations-Designated Areas 4.6.40 The floors are cracked. The door fame is broken. 2 No 2 No Repairing-Physical Facilities 4.6.41 The walls and ceilings are unclean around the hood. The lights are dirty. The wooden shelves above cooler are unclean. 3 No 3 No Cleaning-Frequency and Restrictions
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willicar
March 08, 2009
I recommend this small place for breakfast any day of the week!! You may have to wait a bit to get a seat but worth the wait. The bisquits and gravy rocks!!
read full reviewThe Details on Carl's Cafe
Ski Stop:
Stopping at Carl's is a natural for skiers—it's right on the way to Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons. Breakfast here and you'll be set all day.
Where's Carl?:
The current owner/manager is Lisa Wallace.
