Nostalgia, 248 E 100 S, is a great place for students to do homework.

No reviewer can get away without writing a best-of list. There are dozens of good coffeeshops in Salt Lake, but a few stand out for various reasons that include providing a welcoming atmosphere, having nice employees and showing overall pizzazz. So here is my list of the top Salt Lake coffeeshops.

Best Atmosphere – Coffee Connection, 1588 S State Street

Best Place to do Homework – Nostalgia, 248 E 100 S 

Alchemy is small but popular.

Friendliest Employees – Nobrow Coffee and Tea Company, 315 E Broadway

Best Menu – Caffé d’Bolla, 249 E 400 S

Best Small Coffeeshop – Alchemy Coffee, 390 E 1700 S

Best Late-night Hangout – Salt Lake Coffee Break, 430 E 400 S

Best Ski Bum Hot Spot – Canyon Coffee & Café, 6556 S Big Cottonwood Canyon

Best Art Gallery – Mestizo Coffeehouse, 631 W North Temple

Sugar House Coffee - picture from City Weekly

Best College Hangout – Baxster’s Café, 1615 S State Street

Best Patio – Diva’s Cupcakes and Coffee, 1560 E 3300 S

Best Live Music – Sugar House Coffee, 1045 E 2100 S

Best “Old-timer” – Salt Lake Roasting Company, 320 E 400 S 

Greenhouse Effect - picture from City Weekly

Overall Best – Greenhouse Effect, 3231 S 900 E

Don’t agree with my choices? Feel free to comment with your own votes for best-ofs. Also, you can subscribe to the Salt Lake City Coffeeshop Examiner and receive emails when new articles are posted by clicking “subscribe” above.