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Where to eat in Provo

15 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Provo. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Where to eat in Provo

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    BYU Creamery

    BYU's famous ice cream. The main location has a burger grill (11AM–9PM). The creamery has an outlet in the CougerEat cafeteria in the Wilkinson Student Center on BYU campus called Sugar & Spice. Other notable outlets include the Wyview Creamery (1990 W 400 N, M–Sa 7AM–midnight) and the CSC (just south of the BYU Conference Center and slightly northeast of the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, M–F 8AM–7PM, Sa 9AM–7PM). Many vending machines on campus also sell cups of BYU Creamery cookies & cream ice cream.

    Mon–Thu 11AM–11PM, Fri Sat 11AM–midnight

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    Bombay House

    Authentic Indian restaurant in downtown Provo, started by a BYU student from India. Well known for its naan and lassis.

    Mon-Sat 4PM-10PM$10-20

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    Brick Oven

    Brick Oven has been a staple of BYU students and Utah County residents for decades. Known for their pizza and homemade rootbeer. Located near BYU campus.

    Mon-Thu 10:30AM-10PM, Fri Sat 10:30AM-11PM$5-15

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    Burgers Supreme

    A locally owned burger restaurant that offers more than just burgers. They also have all sorts of sandwiches, salads, ice cream, and sides like "Zucchini Stix" and taquitos.

    Mon-Thu 10:30AM-10:30PM, Fri Sat 10:30AM-11PM$5-10

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    Guru's

    Chic and creative cafe serving breakfast, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Often offers live music in the evenings.

    Mon-Thu 8AM-9PM, Thu-Sat 8AM-10PM; breakfast served Mon-Fri 8AM-11AM, Sat 8AM-1PM$5-10

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    J-Dawgs

    It used to be a hotdog stand on the corner. J-Dawgs has expanded to its own restaurant and offers gourmet hotdogs. Known for its Polish hotdogs and "special sauce." Very popular with BYU students.

    Mon-Sat 1AM-9PM$5

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    Kneader's

    Bakery offering sandwiches and treats. Known for its all-you-can eat cinnamon French toast and sourdough pancakes.

    Mon-Sat 7AM-10PM; breakfast served 7AM-11AM$5-10

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    La Dolce Vita

    Family-owned Italian restaurant operating in Provo since 1984. Featuring Napoli (Naples) cuisine.

    Mon-Fri 11AM-10PM, Sat noon-10PM$10-20

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    Macey's

    Although Macey's is a grocery store, they serve huge soft-serve cones for a very cheap price. When you walk in, head back to the right towards the bakery/deli and order your ice cream at the counter.

    Mon–Sat all day

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    Nicolitalia Pizzeria

    One of the many pizzerias in Provo. Owned by a guy from Arlington, MA (you can ask him to call out your order in his Boston accent).

    Mon-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri Sat 11AM-11PM$5-10

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    SLABpizza

    Really big slices of really great pizza. Just south of BYU campus. Popular with BYU students and locals alike.

    Mon-Sat 11AM-11PM$5-10

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    Cafe Rio

    Mexican chain started in Utah and popular with students.

    $5-10

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    Café Zupas

    Soup, salads, and sandwiches.

    Mon-Thu 11AM-9PM, Fri Sat 11AM-10PM$5-10

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    Shoots

    Chinese restaurant in the Shops at Riverwoods.

    $10-15

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    Station 22

    A chic, modern American cafe.

    $10

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Provo (CC BY-SA 4.0).