Nick's Smokehouse and Cafe

Very much like DeDe's was in St. George. She and Kirk closed the cafe in St. George several years…read moreago. We used to eat there every Saturday morning. We recently learned that they opened the new location and decided to give it a try. Menu much the same as the old place. A good selection of breakfast and lunch fare. The service was great as was the food. It's a little bit of a drive for us now, but I think we'll try to make it once a month.

We stopped by here a couple of years ago on our way to Flagstaff, AZ. From the outside, it looks…read morehuge. However, it's only a portion of the building. The building used to be a barn. The owners have done a great job creating a country-themed café with all their decor. Today we were driving back from St. George after watching our favorite musical, Les Miserable at Tuacahn. My mother-in-law is also huge fan of Sister Wives and showed her where Meri Brown's former Lizzie's Heritage Inn is located - I was egging her on to ring the doorbell to say hi! On our way back home, we decided to stop by Dede's for some snacks. We ordered a cinnamon roll, cherry pie, blueberry pie a la mode to eat at the restaurant and a pumpkin cheese muffin strudel to go. The cinnamon roll was served warm with cream cheese frosting and powdered sugar on top. I was disappointed with how dry outsides of the roll was. However the more you dig into the center, the more moist the center became. I wanted a softer center with more cinnamon flavor. The frosting was too sweet and needed more cream cheese flavor. My suggestion is to use heavy cream before they bake the rolls to give it that super soft roll. I really like this blueberry pie filling! It was crushed blueberries but had nice chunks of blueberries. The top and bottom of the crust was not great but not bad. If I could get the crusts from Vejo Pies with this filling, it would be phenomenal! I would definitely stop by next time to get a piece of this pie. I never grow to try the muffin because I already had too much sugar for the day. My daughter will let me know how this tastes. If you stop by Parowan, it is a really quaint city and since it's almost Halloween, the city has decorated Main Street with bales of Halloween themed bales. It was a great way to top off our little weekend retreat!

Inside extra tables to the right.

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Historic old barn with this cafe on the left in the picture and Nick's BBQ on the right.

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4.1(173 reviews)

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Service was exceptional. We came for the cinnamon rolls but enjoyed an amazing breakfast as well…read more Great prices, food was delicious and everyone was so welcoming.

The "Best Cinnamon Rolls" advertising is definitely an exaggeration. Unfortunately, the cinnamon…read moreroll I had was very disappointing. It had very little flavor, was completely dry, and tasted extremely stale. It definitely did not taste fresh at all. Honestly, it seemed like it had been sitting around for days, possibly even over a week. The service was also not very friendly, which made the whole experience even more disappointing. I drove all the way here just to try their cinnamon rolls, and honestly, it felt like a waste of time. Compared with other breakfast places, I can easily find cinnamon rolls that taste much better than this. I'm surprised they advertise these as the "best cinnamon rolls," because my experience was completely the opposite. This was a real disappointment. I guess this is a reminder that you really can't always trust the advertising.

Steak and eggs with sour dough toast

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I actually like the vintage business sign.

Mountain Peak Cafe

4.0(85 reviews)

10.0 mi

Cute little coffee shop and cafe near Brian Head, right next to the general store. Great spot to…read moregrab a coffee and breakfast before your adventure. We came down to hike and explore the cedar breaks area. Highly recommend coming here in the fall, the leaves were popping. I got the breakfast sandwich and asked for all 3 meat choices knowing I had a day of hiking ahead. Tasty sandwich to start the day. I got a latte with coconut and it was delicious. The coconut chocolate chip scone was so good, they make them fresh and when they're gone, they're gone

The only one place in town that serves real espresso coffee that is topped off with 300 ml of hot…read moremilk so you are actually drinking overly heated milk and going to take a nap right away instead of getting a kick from an espresso... Service... service... service... it seems that me and my family ordering and paying for overpriced items are creating a hustle for you. The attitude you are presenting is questionable for the food serving industry.

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The Creamery

4.1(758 reviews)

31.5 mi

Locally sourced ingredients

Kid friendly

Absolutely love this place but also have only had their ice cream. There's soo many flavors to…read morechoose from so beware that you can only sample 2 per person. You really cannot go wrong the ice cream tastes fresh & creamy. This spot is the perfect spot to stop if you're on a road trip. There's ample parking, nice/clean bathrooms and tons of outdoor seating. There's even corn hole & grassy area for dogs. We arrived right before closing and the service was quick and efficient getting us our ice cream. Super helpful knowing the flavors all while still being friendly. 10/10 will definitely be back. Just make sure you check the store hours. They close early during the week.

This place was HOPPING on a Sunday afternoon. They have ice cream scooped on the left side, merch…read morein the middle and food on the right side. Lots Of cheese curds, T-shirts, souvenirs. We got ice cream. I had the Ripe Raspberry chunk which was good. My friend had the cinnamon churro which was not cinnamon-y enough but still good. They have a big grass area for dogs & kids to play. And there was a dairy educational play room for kids inside. I bought a magnet & a sticker. It's worth a visit.

Enjoy a scoop of locally-made ice cream in our outdoor space during the warmer season.

Our menu is dairy inspired and family friendly, from rich macaroni and cheese to oh-so-good grilled sandwiches.

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Fuel up at The Creamery Kitchen, open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Shop Coffee Co

4.6(208 reviews)

40.3 mi

We stopped here almost every morning during our stay in Orderville. Shop Coffee Co has excellent…read morefood and great coffee that kept us coming back. It's charming and busy, as one of the only spots in this town. We tried so much and loved everything we ordered. The avocado toast is really good, the açai bowl is fresh and tasty, and the Nutella toast is a must-try if you have a sweet tooth. All their pastries are delicious and the coffee is solid no matter what you get. If you're in Orderville, make this your spot for breakfast and coffee. You'll want to come back.

This was a cute little coffee shop in Orderville UT where I stopped for something on my way back…read moreinto Zion. Parking is a little confusing - it's actually behind the place because the front is all gas station pumps. The staff here were friendly and helpful and made me a "version" of one of their lattes (the Milky Way mocha) using regular drip coffee because they were out of espresso. Tbh I'm not quite sure what happened but by the time I tasted the drink in my car, it really just tasted like drip coffee with plain simple syrup. I didn't pick up on any other flavor at all, no chocolate or caramel or any of the other things listed in the ingredients. It also didn't look creamy at all, it looked like drip coffee. I was in a hurry so I didn't turn around but I had to look at the receipt to make sure I'd ordered the right thing when I got back to Zion and I had indeed been charged for a Milky Way mocha. *shrugs* I liked the vibe in this place and again the staff were so nice! But the drink was very disappointing. I might go back for pastries or something, but not for a drink.

Great vibes.

They bake the best almond croissants.

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Park Place Eatery

4.5(166 reviews)

16.8 mi

The food here never disappoints! I and my family have loved everything we've tried here. The…read morebiggest crepes and most delicious sandwiches. Definitely a favorite in Cedar!

We came up to Cedar for the festival, and just stopped in this place to ask the question I always…read moredread hearing the answer, "do you by any chance have gluten free crepes?" YES, YES they do. These were the best crepes ever! We went back the next morning. Seriously, of we had a place like this in Las Vegas, we'd be there every week.

Another inside view of Park Place Eatery in Cedar City, Utah.

Cookies fresh baked

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Store front

Cedar Breaks Lodge & Spa

3.6(30 reviews)

9.3 mi

The room was nice and comfortable. It was off season so the property was pretty quiet which was…read moreexactly what I was looking for. Not having AC was not bad as they have ceiling fans and a stand alone fan for some extra air. I would try here again some day.

We came here for our honeymoon & it such a good trip! We went snowboarding both days (3 minute…read moredrive from the hotel) and after snowboarding we would go hot tubing at the hotel, super relaxing and all the guest there were really friendly. We ate at the restaurant both nights and the food was really good. They also had a pool table by the bar which was fun! The room was clean, had a fireplace, full kitchen & full living room. When we come back to brian head we will definitely stay here again!

Bedroom view with fireplace

Kids play room family room

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Vittles Cafe

3.8(41 reviews)

16.7 mi

Everything we ordered for breakfast was fantastic! Eggs Benedict was delicious, Bacon & Avocado…read moreOmelette was scrumptious, but the star of the show was the Avocado Toast! Absolutely the BEST Avocado Toast I've ever had! Will definitely return if we ever find ourselves in Cedar City again.

Great food, nice local diner vibe. The service is friendly-…read moretake. Note they accept cash and Venmo only, so leave your credit cards in your wallet.

Inside

Cookie sandwiches

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Southwest Cafe

5.0(3 reviews)

17.9 mi

My husband and I have recently moved to Cedar City from Florida. We were encouraged to have lunch…read moreat the Southwest Cafe. What a surprise to find a taste of New Orleans with the BBQ shrimp! A Pure French Quarter delight. We added an addition of the grilled Cesar salad which like the shrimp was done to perfection. I encourage any one in the area who are missing a a little Louisiana influence to go enjoy lunch there this week (I just noticed it's only on the menu this week)

Super awesome! Culinary students cook well, and serve excellently. I had medallions of beef…read moretenderloin, au gratin potatoes and seared carrots with french onion soup. To die for! The presentation was outstanding, and although I like my beef well done it was quite edible. I could have eaten 3 helpings of the soup -- it was the best thing that ive had in a while. It's pricey, but I want to eat there again!

Southwest Café is open to the public Wednesday through Friday from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm.

Southwest Café is open to the public Wednesday through Friday from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Southwest Café is located inside our main campus bui

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High Voltage BBQ

5.0(44 reviews)

0.9 mi

We stopped in while on a road trip after checking the Yelp reviews. I'm usually skeptical when I…read moresee so many five-star ratings, but I'm happy to add another one. We ordered the tri-tip, mac and cheese, coleslaw, and the brisket tachoes. Everything was really delicious! The staff was very friendly too. Who would have thought we'd find such a gem in Parowan!

If you're ever in the Parowan area heading up to Brian Head, or even just passing through on your…read moreway to Salt Lake City, do yourself a favor and stop at High Voltage Barbecue! This place is an absolute hidden gem. Don't let the exterior fool you because the food is incredible. Honestly, this is some of the best barbecue you'll find anywhere. The meat is delicious, the flavors are amazing, and they even have brisket barbecue served over waffle fries, which is absolutely worth trying. The prices are a little on the expensive side, but the quality and flavor make it worth the money. This is one of those places you might drive right past if you didn't know any better, and you'd be missing out big time. Highly recommend stopping here if you love good barbecue!

Order counter

Side salad and beef brisket

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Entrance and patio tables

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Steven B.

11 months ago

I highly recommend Nick's! The food was amazing and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. BBQ was so good! The vibe inside is great too with an old country rustic feeling. The staff was super accommodating and attentive. I would definitely come here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal. Looking forward to trying their breakfast next! 10/10 read more

Cher P.

1 year ago

The pulled pork was excellent, we also had the BEST smoked brisket, whiskey infused, and amazing sweet potato fries and grilled veggies. Best smoked meat we've had in a long time, and the whole meal was really great. Our server was so nice and we even met the owner, funny and really nice. Loved the atmosphere, would definitely come back again! read more

Elias R.

2 years ago

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Jean D.

2 years ago

Food is excellent especially the ribs and chicken wings. Service is very good also. We've been several times since Nick's opened and had a delicious meal everytime read more

I D.

8 months ago

Nick's is a great stop when you're in Parowan! Excellent food, great service, very accommodating, and a wide variety of choices await you and your family. read more

Jogn C.

1 year ago

Service was fantastic, came in on a rainy day and food was so delicious. Smoked sausage and brisket were great as well as the fried pickles.

Monkey L.

2 years ago

i love the food and you would love it to the food is so amazing it tastes like heaven and is super yummy scrummy Food is amazing

A B.

2 years ago

Ribs were amazing! Drove all the way from California, to ski Brian Head. Hit this place on the way up. Would come back for sure.

Monty P.

2 years ago

Excellent place to eat highly recommend!!! The bacon cheese burger one top 5 ever. The service was on top all our needs.

Shay R.

10 months ago

Delicious! You can smell the smoke aroma from outside. So freaking good! Service was exceptional. Super fun atmosphere.

Braxton B.

2 years ago

Great food and great service. I've ate here many times and will continue to do so! Great environment.

Charity A.

2 years ago

The smoked wings and smoked jalapeno poppers were amazing. Pulled pork was very sweet too.

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