Great scones! And the honey butter that comes with it is amazing. The salmon dish and chicken fried steak are their best dishes. read more

Midvale Mining Cafe & Catering - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midvale, Utah

Don't order the Navajo taco. Unfit for dogs. Shameful. Most all food there is suffering in quality recently.

This place was suggested to us when we were visiting family for the weekend. I must say it was a great experience. Some places the coffee is not hot but here the bottomless cup is worth it! Chicken Fried Steak was nice and moist. This will have me coming back when we visit again. read more

awesome food the fry bread and the breakfast is really delicious we always come and enjoy this place , friendly staff and good service

It's been a long long time since I've been here. Glad to be back in Utah and I was pleasantly surprised to find that this place is just as good as ever read more

Midvale Mining Cafe & Catering - CLEAN CONDIMENTS! I'm excited - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midvale, Utah

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We've eaten here for years. Their food was like home cooking and a good value but recently the quality of their food has declined while they have become a very expensive place to eat. The worst part of it is they used have huge scones that were the best in town. The last time we were there I was looking forward to one of their scones. The scones have gotten small and are no longer anything special. I was so disappointed. We're not going back. read more

Best brunch in Utah. Everything is tasty. Love the honey butter !!!! The service was good and quick. Price is correct read more

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The food and service was awful, then we got home and couldn't stop going to the bathroom. I think we got food poisoning. We never go back had the prime rib and baked potato dinner.l don't know if the macaroni salad had the mayo left out or what, but I was sick!!! My wife ate the salmon dinner had 2 bites and her stomach started to turn, no one came to ask if everything was okay? Terrible service will definitely not be going back to eat there!!!!mi read more

I used to come here as a kid with my father... I came back as an adult and it's even better then I remember! The scones and honey butter are my weakness, but everything I have had here is super delicious! I love coming early in the morning, seeing all the old guys with there friend groups talking about the past... present... and future. I love this place and always will! Great service also! read more

Service was good. The veggie omelette was a disaster. Over cooked eggs and hard vegetables in the omelette. Full sliced tomato inside the omelette also. No flavor in the omelette, hash browns, or undercooked toast. Decaf coffee was burnt. The minute you walk into this place al you will hear is the clinking and clanking of Dishes being thrown in the dirty bin. read more

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I can't believe I haven't written a review for MMC or checked in!! I've been here a million times! What the heck is my problem?! I love this place. I love the atmosphere, the waiters and waitresses the clientele and of course, the food. We came here yesterday. Saturday's are very busy, but we were seated immediately. There were lots of people and there was a lot of food being piled up in the service window. Plate after plate. That kitchen was in beast mode. They got our order out fast and everything was piping hot and correct. I got the Halibut steak. It was huge! It was probably 11 inches or more, long. It was SO GOOD. The tarter sauce was perfect. Not too tangy, not too sweet. The baked potato was perfectly cooked. The corn was sweet. My husband got the 12 ounce top sirloin. He ordered it medium-well and it came out medium-well. High-end steak houses can't even get this right. He mopped his plate with it. He enjoyed every ounce. Our toddler got chicken strips and fries. Those fries are to die for. They're the kind that are dark brown, a little crispy and a little bit soggy. The best kind there is! I stole a couple bites. She is pretty picky with her chicken strips and ate them very well. Our waitress was very busy running around, but still stopped at our table periodically to make sure everything was going ok. She was very good at her job. Despite being busy, she was genuine with her interactions with everyone. What a great lady! This seems to be our experience each time we've been here. This is a great place! read more

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I have been coming to this restaurant for over 30 years, and it is without a doubt my favorite breakfast in town. I defy anyone to make a three egg omelette that is that big, and a couple slices of cheese on top just make it incredible. The service a second to none. Regardless of time of day the crab salad and scones are a must, and we often take them home. Having said this please do not go there it's busy enough, and I am selfish. I read more

I have been frequenting this diner for over 2 decades. My father would take us here after church. The diner has not changed and the food is still good. I haven't been back in a few years but I came back with my wife and we ordered the Prime Rib special and it came with mashed potatoes, side of carrots and a big scone. The scone was fried perfectly and paired exceptionally well with the honey butter. I will be back. read more

Midvale Mining Cafe & Catering - Prime Rib Friday lunch special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midvale, Utah

We always enjoy our time here! We've been here a handful of times. I once went with my daughter and we ordered a scone. The lady snarked when I ordered a (sk-oh-N) and said "it's pronounced (sk-on)". I replied with "Ok, that" and proceeded to look up the proper way to pronounce it. Turns out, even Europe can't agree. It's pronounced either way, depending on the region you're in. I love that place no matter, it's a true ma & pop feel with great service winning 99% of the time. Another time we went, we had a group of 12. The waitress was taking drink orders, without a pad. I smiled (I'm pretty competive) and challenged her to deliver them to the right person, the first try and we'd give her bigger tip. To my delight, she jumped with joy! Started over and NAILED it! I should've written her name down. We'd hire her in a heartbeat! Be sure to order a s-k-oh-nay! They're delicious! (And maybe ruffle the feathers of that one waitress) read more

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Wish Yelp gave the option to add half star ratings 3.5 stars but could easily improve to 4 with more friendly waiters. Food was great, just a classic breakfast diner with a homemade feeling to it. I got the chicken fried steak. My SO got toast with eggs, bacon, and hash browns. Portions were generous and price was very reasonable. read more

Was taken here for the first time by my best friend ! Can't tell you how great the food and service was ! Can only tell you that you must go ! Recommend the breakfast burrito ! Amazing ! read more

Midvale Mining Cafe & Catering - Old timer breakfast! Loved it ! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midvale, Utah

The servers all treat us like family and the Prime Rib dinner is extraordinary in size, value, and flavor. It's so tender you can cut it with a fork plus it's about an inch thick & 12 ounces!!! Their soups are homemade and just like your grandmother used to make!!! We love to eat there weekly!!! read more

Midvale Mining Cafe & Catering - 49er The Forty-Niner* Chicken Cordon Bleu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midvale, Utah

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One thing I've learned over a couple of visits to Midvale Mining Cafe is that this place gets a hoppin' on Saturday mornings. There's lots of places to sit down and dine, and nearly every one of them will be packed full of people looking to get their breakfast on. So what's the draw? Well, if you like classic diner fare that come in generous portions then you'll probably join the Saturday crowd for heaping plates of hash browns, eggs, toast, pancakes, and four-egg omelette. (As a side note, I've always preferred the fancy two-tee spelling of omelette to the plain omelet version. Not that anyone cares.) What you won't find on the menu is any mention of things that are "locally sourced" or seasonal. Or trendy. They've been at this a long time, and when you serve up a big breakfast for a reasonable price, people come knocking. As ambiance goes, it's actually nice enough. They don't try to capitalize on the kitsch of being old. It's not "old and dumpy and we don't care" but it's also not trying to be anything it's not. There are tables. There are chairs. There are servers. The theme may be miner-oriented, but they're not serving up dishes and having you use a pick axe for a utensil. It's a diner, theme and ambiance fall where they may. For travelers along I-15, you'll find the easy-on and easy-off of this place a quick convenience. Rather than stopping in at another horrid burger chain you can see anywhere across our great country, you can actually have a seat and get a real meal. They're quick about it (even on Saturday morning, once you've been seated) and although it's not a signature Salt Lake meal, it's surely a comfortable and filling one. As a side note (that people may actually care about) MMC has been super involved in the Midvale community for years. They've been supportive of local clubs and organizations and deserve some mad props for that. read more

This place was bizzzzzy on a Friday morning with many (80%) blue-collar workers who behaved as if they've been regulars here since MMC opened, some 25 years back. The other cross-section (20%) of patrons here were likely travellers staying at one of the nearby motels along west 72nd by the freeway. My personal favorite is The Discovery Inn, although I'm not sure I want to know what one would "discover" there. After driving past this quaint little diner a thousand times, we finally stopped to sample the breakfast fare. We were seated immediately, and service remained very friendly during our visit. Wait staff here seemed very cordial and efficient. No one was standing around. Coffee was refilled without needing to flag someone down. Orders and bill were correct in every way. They offer a decent breakfast menu featuring omelets, french toast, steak-n-eggs, pancakes, and the like. Pretty standard. We opted for omelets; Spanish and Denver. I tried their specialty scone on the side in lieu of toast or pancakes. On the Coffee-Snob coffee scale, they score 6 out of 10. The coffee was barely above standard diner brew. Not bad, but nothing about which I'm going to write anything further. The omelets were HUGE, and came with a HUGE serving of shredded hashbrowns. Both omelet versions were okay. The flavors didn't pop, but the veggies were fresh and they were cooked well. I was a bit disappointed in their cheese selections; either American (their standard), Cheddar, or Swiss. I guess for a diner it was fine. Hubby said their salsa on the side was terrific - fresh with great flavor. The scone was my favorite part of the meal. The only problem was that they brought it barely warm, with a very cold squeeze bottle of "Honey Butter Flavored Topping." It's the same stuff you can buy in the refrigerated spreads section of the grocery store. Meh. I would have strongly preferred real butter and a squeeze bottle of honey. Reasonable pricing for the serving size, acceptably good breakfast food, great service...overall, yeah...we'll be back. Someday. Probably...ish. read more

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Okay, honestly... I walked in, sat down, looked at the menu and walked out. The service was very friendly. The hostess brought us our drinks quickly, but we left without touching them. She was very kind (so I'll give this place 2 stars for that). This place however, is major Dive. It smelled greesy and gross and I felt grimey just sitting in the booth. They had decent menu options with reasonable prices, but I couldn't find anything that could convince me to stay. read more

Midvale Mining Cafe & Catering - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midvale, Utah

Crazy that it took me this long to eat here! It was a great Sunday destination. The prices and variety are great, and the customized booths and bar stools add charm. Husband had the Chile Verde Breakfast Burrito, and like a few other reviewers, wasn't thrilled with their rendition, especially for breakfast. I had the Chicken Fried Steak Lunch, and was happy with the big carrots served today--not overcooked. The scone was the closest to my Grandma's that I've had anywhere, and I was happy that I could get real butter on request. While the CFS itself wouldn't have made my list, the gravy put it there. Their Country Gravy is made with bacon! Bacon! Lots of items others were served look great, so I can't wait to return. read more

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We ordered WAY too much! Portions are HUGE here. Busy place late morning for breakfast on a Tuesday. Big menu with many choices of good food. The "Short Stack" of pancakes is enough to eat for most anyone with two massive hot cakes covering a normal size plate. Very fluffy and extremely tasty pancakes, REAL maple syrup, and plenty of butter to make you smile in the morning. A side of biscuits and gravy, thick lean bacon, a large single egg, and a humongous pile of hash browns was also brought out to the table for the three of us to slow down the consumption of three short stacks of pancakes we ordered. Service was friendly and wonderful with many visits to our table.....which meant never an empty mug of coffee. All the food was very good and enjoyable. Can't believe I have never came by here before! For five years I just drove by without stopping in. Great find and will come back again. read more

Midvale Mining Cafe & Catering - MASSIVE Pancakes here!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midvale, Utah

I love their daily specials especially the prime rib or the steaks. Oh and the salmon. The Mac salads so yummy. I usually get two servings of the Mac salad instead of the green salad. Most of their soups are good. One tip if you ever take home a bake potato don't leave it in the aluminum foil. My potato tastes better the next day once I started removing the foil before storing it. read more

Midvale Mining Cafe is an old, diner-style restaurant. It looks to be a local hangout, but with some nearby hotels it probably gets some out of towners too. The place itself feels like it belongs in a small Utah town, not 7200 South, in the middle of the Salt Lake Valley... It's kind of run-down looking inside and features mining themed decorations throughout. But how's the food? Unfortunately it left something to be desired in my opinion. My wife and I both ordered the chili verde breakfast burrito and the first thing we noticed was that the chili verde was red, not green... Despite that color it was pretty good. The burrito consisted of scrambled eggs and hash browns (on the side) and smothered in lots of sauce and big chunks of pork. It came served with your choice of toast on the side. The breakfast burrito was pretty good, but pretty far from delicious. It was certainly not the best breakfast burrito in town. Overall I was disappointed by the Midvale Mining Cafe. The restaurant itself is run-down looking and the food was not very good. I'd be willing to try it again another time, but I won't be jumping at that opportunity anytime soon. There are many other places in Salt Lake I'd rather get breakfast. read more

Now that I have weekends off, we tend to visit a lot of new diners for breakfast foods since so many of our local small favorites have closed down. The Midvale Mining Cafe is a bit older, but still amazing. They are super busy on the weekends, but very quick with getting your food out. The table for 2 is a bit small, and wobbled a bit, but that happens sometimes. Barely a moments wait to get in, helps they are so quick. It can get a bit loud in there due to being so busy, and a bit cramped, but the food is awesome. I can't wait to try their scones! read more

The staff is always nice the food is absolutely average but we really do love coming to this place grabbing a seat at the counter and just reading the news. Also my nephews absolutely love this place because they play the game Minecraft and all the cool mining stuff read more

I just went to the Midvale Mining Café for the first time in my life and have to say this was the greatest food that I have had in a very long time (at least for what it is that being a diner) The pricing was phenomenal as was the food the service was mediocre however due to the food and the all-around atmosphere I have to say this place will be getting my return business time and time again read more

Tasty twisted rye bread with just the right amount of butter on it is the best but you will pay extra for it. The red green chili verde has a proper name of chili Colorado but they don't call it that for some reason. Dad had Dell's bells,....but the sausage gravy did not agree with him. I enjoyed my omelet full of happy! read more

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This my wife and I favorite local breakfast place, that we frequent often. They always have great fast service and the food is always delicious. Classic diner food! read more

Excellent place for breakfast. Ordered western omelette and subbed biscuits and gravy (for only $1,50) instead of toast. Very tasty and great portion size. Our service was very attentive and friendly. We will be back read more

Midvale Mining Cafe & Catering - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midvale, Utah

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If I could give it 0 stars I would! No flavor bland bland bland.... My husband baked potato was brown in the inside meaning it was from the day before, he got the salmon it had no flavor the tarter sauce didn't even help....I got the prime rib again very bland and no flavor, they do not believe in spices...the best part of the whole was the bagged lettuce they served me as salad, and the Diet Coke...no I will not return and... read more

If you're looking for a classic American breakfast joint, with decent coffee and a nice selection of foods, this is a great spot. Their scones are thick and heavy, doughy and delicious. The honey butter they give with it is also very good. The chili verde is red, a little bit spicy and very good. Tender pork in nice bite sized chunks makes for a great side to most breakfast dishes. The eggs (I order over-easy) were cooked perfectly and topped the hash browns well. The bacon is thick-cut and lightly crispy. The gravy is a light color, made with bacon, and is a great side order as it is priced at 50 cents. Great local spot for breakfast, forget about Denny's and get over to the miners club! read more

Midvale Mining Cafe & Catering - Classic breakfast. Lightly crispy thick cut bacon, hash browns, toast and over easy eggs. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midvale, Utah

Their food is delicious but we went there today with my sister and her service dog and the hostess asked my sister if her dog was a service dog then made her show proof! It is against the law to ask for proof! I asked to talk the the manager and the manager Brook didn't apologize for her behavior at all just said she'd have to talk to the owners and see what they wanted to do! So disrespected! read more

It is such a nice place. I eat there almost daily. The food is very good and the prime rib is amazing.

Worst chicken I have ever had. The chicken parm was leathery like it boiled for a couple hours then sat in a heat lamp for a couple hours. The greenbeans were leathery. The only thing that was good was the side salad. At my table of 4 only one meal was eaten in full. Most had more than half the plate left. read more

Midvale Mining Cafe & Catering - Worst chicken parm ever. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midvale, Utah

The only thing I can stand by 100% at this place is their scones. I love them. The honey butter they serve with them is perfect and delicious. The only thing I come here for. read more

Midvale Mining Cafe & Catering - best! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midvale, Utah

Such a great place! The staff is sweet and the food was amazing. The prices are so great too. You can tell they have regular customers by how great you are treated. We went in one day and the next weekend went back. The waitress had saved my sunglasses that I had left behind. So sweet. read more

BEST chicken-fried steak and scones in the state! The dinner meals are really generous with massive portion sizes for a cheap price. The service has been great each time we've visited too. read more

This was exactly as described - good diner grub! The staff was friendly, although we didn't our waitress too often, and the food was exactly what you would expect from an old time diner. Nothing fancy, and needed seasoning, but filling and hearty. The interior made me feel as if I was stepping back in time to when I was a kid and went to breakfast with my parents at a diner. read more

Very tough steak, hash browns not good, overwhelming portions. Good coffee and service. That's it. Won't be back if they don't know how to tenderize a steak. Actually, when asked how everything was our answer was "it was pretty horrible." That's the truth. We tried it out 7 years ago, and it was bad then. Thought we'd give it another chance. Now, we're done for good. read more