Aubergine Kitchen

This is the third time we've been here and the first time I've left a review…read more We were excited to visit again because we don't often make it to the Orem area. When we arrived and sat down, we were greeted by Joe telling us that "House rules, you're not allowed to order the same item". Lol. Love that guy! We both ordered Denver omelets, one without onions,extra mushrooms, French toast, and grits and one without mushrooms, hash browns, and pancakes. First off, the pancakes were amazing! They're light, had crispy edges, and had a wonderful flavor. But the best thing was it was in the shape of little donuts, which was a nice surprise. Our entrees came but were somehow got switched. We didn't realize it at first but both were still good. Unfortunately, my wife put Chalula on hers and I put Tobasco on mine and we don't like each other's choice of condiments. The other unfortunate thing was that I had an eggshell in my omelet. Even though we had these misfortunes you can't hide the flavor of these dishes and they certainly don't skimp on toppings. My grits were too sweet today. If it's too sweet for me, it must've been really sweet. The only other criticism I saw was that they were filling the syrup bottles from large Log Cabin jugs. They also were using Idahoan shredded potatoes from a large carton. I can understand the potatoes but how great would it be to have freshly made syrup. Still a great experience and they are still one of the best breakfast places on the state.

Took my family to Joe's and it was so worth it! As we were walking down the sidewalk looking for…read morethe entrance - Joe, himself, called out to us to come on over because he was waiting to hold the door. This warm, friendly welcome set the tone for the whole experience. Joe stopped by and told us the "rules". Everyone orders something different and we all share. My daughters both ordered waffles but one got it in a combo so she could follow the rules. I got the breakfast burrito with Texas sausage & bacon. My husband got the eggs & diced ham with a side of biscuits and gravy. My son got the French Dip because you can order breakfast or lunch at 10 am. Everyone ate a good portion if not all of their food. It was good. We will definitely be back. For the food but more for the service!

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Amazing Joe's Omelette with hash browns

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Black Bear Diner Orem

3.3(377 reviews)

0.3 mi

It was delicious and service was great! It was a very welcoming environment!…read more Thank you for serving us!

We loved our Black Bear experience. It was our first time trying it and it's what you'd expect…read more Giant portion sizes for average tasting food, but everything was great and we have no complaints! Black Bear I think has stayed pretty true to the diner experience. Prices are very reasonable, so it's a you get what you paid for experience. Our server was very kind, but service was a tiny bit slow for a half empty restaurant. I would say overall food is bland, but nothing a little sauce or seasoning can't fix. Fries are soft, not crispy how I like them, but the chicken tenders were very crispy. The biscuits and gravy were bland, but they were some of the biggest and softest biscuits I've ever tried. The whole vibe and decor of the place feels and looks cozy. It's very family friendly and I would recommend trying it.

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The Brunch House

4.1(269 reviews)

1.8 mi

Good brunch area. Food was good, although a bit greasy. I got the fries skillet, which was very…read morefilling. It was good but I'd probably get something else next time. My wife got the monte cristo. It was more like a ham and egg sandwich made with French toast, rather than a traditional monte cristo sandwich. Service was good. Music was a bit loud, but otherwise it was a nice place for brunch

Came here for breakfast with a large party. It was nice because they sat us right away when we…read morewalked in. The food was flavorful with a little Hispanic twist on most of their dishes. And each dish was large portions! My only complaint would be the coffee. I ordered the horchata latte and we got another latte and it was 90% milk/creamer. I would've liked to get more coffee in there but overall the flavor of the horchata was good! Miranda our server was super sweet and food came out quick!

California omelet

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Chicken Alfredo

TRUreligion Pancake & Steakhouse

4.1(795 reviews)

1.4 mi

This is one of the best spots for breakfast in Utah Valley, you have to arrive early if you don't…read morewant to wait more than 30 minutes for a table on weekends. I recommend joining the waitlist in advance. It's tough to choose from such a wide range of delicious options, but my go-to pick is always the Mixed Berry Dutch Baby, Baby! The berry syrup and cream cheese topping set it apart from other breakfast places. We also had the Classic Breakfast Special, with crispy bacon cut thick to perfection. The interior is one of the most distinctive things about the place. Nearly all the Art Deco furnishings, the booths, mahogany paneling, black glass counter, and light fixtures, were salvaged from Lamb's Grill, a Salt Lake City restaurant that had operated since 1919 before closing in 2017. Eating here feels a bit like dining inside a piece of Utah history. The service is usually excellent, and you can tell they take the motto behind their name seriously: "True service is true religion." This visit, our waitress did seem in a rush to turn the table, but the quality of the food made it easy to overlook. Worth noting: they run a Second Chances charity that supports people in recovery from addiction, those reintegrating into society after incarceration, and folks rebuilding after financial hardship or other life challenges. It's a meaningful mission, and it's part of what makes this place feel different from your average breakfast spot.

We made a reservation for a large group, called to ask if we could arrive early. They said no. Then…read moreright before we got there the manager gave one of our tables to another group. This caused us to have to wait for almost 30 more minutes past our reservation time before we could be seated. Frankly the service by the manager was terrible, she needs to learn how to seat and time large groups. That being said Our waiter was awesome, super nice guy, he was cool, fast, nice. But every time we come here the wait (for those who have reservations) is always super long and usually it takes a while for food to arrive. Food is delicious, love the food. Hot chocolate is awesome too. Always happy with the food!!

Interior bar and dining area

Nutella Creepes

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Chicken Fried Chicken

Shirley's Bakery & Cafe

3.9(215 reviews)

1.6 mi

The customer service is always so pleasant t to work with, have been to this place many times for…read morelunch and every time the food is always a delight to eat.

Family ordered a tray of sandwiches and cinnamon and jelly rolls for a party. Absolute perfection…read more Honestly, the sammies were delicious and the rolls were not overly sweet. I will recommend this place for any occasion.

Turkey Bacon Avocado on Focaccia Bread

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Communal

4.3(864 reviews)

2.9 mi

•$$$

Service was lovely, the ambiance is wonderful. The food itself was only okay for the price. Between…read moremy partner and I, we ordered the quinoa risotto, funeral potato croquette, sweet potato gratin, and wagyu filet. The sweet potato gratin was nice but more suited for a dessert option - very sweet with the oat crumble on top, would have loved this with ice cream on top for dessert but felt oddly situated with the rest of our dinner. Quinoa risotto was really wet. Tasted okay (a little boring) but texturally was confusing. The croquette was good, but my first bite had hot and cool temperature differences. In fairness, I did not mention this to my waiter. Warmed up later as leftovers was great. The filet - no complaints! Good cut and plenty of meat for $75. Figured I'd write given it ended up being just under $200 all in. Again, great service and cute spot but the food was very meh overall.

This is our favorite restaurant in Provo. The food is always unique and delicious. Dustin makes us…read morefeel like VIP's every time. Save room for the butterscotch pudding!

Brussel Sprouts

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Waffle Love

4.2(487 reviews)

1.1 mi

waffles are great came out super fast and was so delicious i recommend this to all waffle lovers…read moreout there

best place ever food was amazing highly recomend great place good food good food good foooread more

Its a waffle house

Peaches and cream

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Block Restaurant

4.3(359 reviews)

1.4 mi

Love this place! If only it weren't so expensive so I could go more often, haha. We went for our…read moreanniversary tonight, and had a lovely experience. We loved the sausage soup and beet salad! So unique and flavorful. For the main entree, the gnocchi and winter pasta were also a hit. Hard to top the soup and salad though! To top it all off, the pumpkin pie panna cotta was amazing. They included it free of charge, as an anniversary gift. What a nice surprise! Great service, great food, great time.

It was first time trying Block and overall it was a neutral experience. I was with a bigger party…read moreand our table was well attended to. However, we did have one drink server where we had some issues with, but our main waitress was lovely. For starters, our table shared the baked ricotta, balsamic glazed brussel sprouts, and bread rolls with honey and butter. The brussel sprouts were good, but the bread rolls were my favorite! They were so incredibly soft and pillowy. They honestly didn't even need the bread and butter! I was most excited for the baked ricotta, but unfortunately it was a disappointment for me. Ricotta is a very mild cheese to begin with, but I tasted absolutely zero flavor from it and it was mostly just adding a textural element to the bread. The fig walnut guanciale jam was overpoweringly sweet and the guanciale was also nonexistent. Overall, what I expected to be a flavorful combination, fell pretty flat and bland for me. Onto the main, I got to try the Block burger and the house made gnocchi. The burger was a standard burger, nothing too crazy. I was surprised the patty was actually moist because it was cooked well done. The same jam from the baked ricotta was used, so wasn't a big fan of it because again the overwhelmingly sweet didn't do much to elevate the burger. I also missed any flavor from the truffle cheese sauce. So it was a pretty average burger. My gnocchi definitely tasted better than it looked. Another friend also got the same dish and it looked like they just split our portions in half and served it on two separate plates. In general, I wasn't a big fan of this dish. The braised short rib was very tender, but the whole plate sat in a pool of salty sauce. I couldn't really make out any other flavors. The scoop of crème fraiche tasted exactly like sour cream and was not the consistency that I expected. The gnocchi's were made well, but I prefer mine a little firmer. However, this is complete personal preference. Overall, service was good, but food fell severely short of what I expected. I was so excited for all of these elevated flavors and ingredients, but, sadly, none of them came through.

Chocolate cake

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Bloody Mary

Magleby's Fresh

3.6(168 reviews)

1.4 mi

We've been to this Magleby's in Provo about a dozen times over the past 8 years. I've definitely…read morenoticed a change in quality of the food and cleanliness of the restaurant in general. My husband and I have tried several dishes over the years and they're just not as good as previous years. This includes the pancakes. And the past three times we've sat down at a table that was not clean. It appears someone is busing the tables by removing the dishes but not wiping the tables down. Each time I've had to pull wipes from my bag and clean my own table. But the restaurant in general needs a thorough cleaning. Crumbs in the bench seat crevices. Gum that has now turned black from being on the floor for a long time. And even the wooden wall areas around the tables and benches need a thorough cleaning. Last week was our last time going to Magleby's. We'll find another place to go.

I always get the bottomless pancakes at maglebys and what a deal. The pancakes are soft and pillowy…read moreand sweet with the syrup. And the employees are kind and get you as many refills as you want. The resturant is packed though but we were able to find seating.

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Wonderful Halibut

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The Kolache Place

4.6(752 reviews)

2.8 mi

We got there at 6:45 cuz we heard they could sell out by 7am. We were probably one of the first…read morefew customers of the day for sure. By the time we got our box, there had to be 10-15 people already in line!! So go early!! First time having (or hearing about) kolaches. We had them fresh (still warm). I had a strawberry/cream and a savory Texan. Delicious!! Ladies who helped us were super helpful in our decision-making too !! I'd go back again for sure.

Hot and delicious Very much enjoyed on our honeymoon…read morevisit. Reheated nicely in the oven