Amazing experience here! Beautiful spot and the very definition of a hidden gem! Service was fast and friendly and the food was fantastic! The dining area has the feel of an outside garden cafe while benefiting from the comforts of indoor dining. Attached to a large craft mall which you can peruse and find hidden treasures while you wait for your food. Definitely recommend and would love to come back! read more

Rainbow Gardens - History of the location. - Flowers & Gifts Near Me - Ogden, Utah

Rainbow garden used to be a destination in Ogden. Not only for the food but for planet rainbow. Well planet rainbow doesn't even exist anymore. The doors are closed and dust gathering. I don't know what is gonna happen with that space. The gift shop is great and truly offers a variety of things and almost something for everyone. I have to say that the crowd was a lot of older people. I feel like now that whole place is catering to the geriatric set. Why don't you offer the Mormon muffins for sale without having to eat at the restaurant? Why don't you have something in planet rainbow space and what happened to planet rainbow? It just feels like slow death there and I really hate to see a landmark like that die. It needs some life breathed into it really bad. If you're thinking of going there when you're in Ogden, you can skip it and you'll be just fine. read more

Rainbow Gardens is a secret gem in Ogden, its an old sanitarium/swimming pool and you can almost smell the chlorine iwhile stroling all the unique, seasonal wares as you dscend the stairs! Its just fun! Greeting card game is magical . Dont forget to grab a bite at their quirky, delicious restaurant before walking alond the Ogden river to stroll the dino-park. Makes a fun day for visitors! read more

For someone who delights in being a minimalist, I sure found a great deal of joy in this wonderful gift shop. It goes on and on with beautiful display after another of unique, attractive themed gifts. Truly, hats off to the person in charge of displaying the products-they know what they are doing. I'd imagine that's a bit of a challenge to avoid making things look cluttered with so much stuff to work with. I'm not sure what else to say other than this is a gift shop that I will excitedly and enthusiastically return to. There are delicious smelling candles, kitchen gadgets, home décor, stationary, candy and trinkets that would make your grandma's heart skip a beat. It almost makes me want to start collecting something...not sure what...but I'd find it here for certain. read more

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Romped around all my bf's family's fave spots in the area during our trip to Eden and landed on Rainbow Gardens so they could introduce me to Mormon muffins! Never had anything quite like it - I'd like to describe it as a Thanksgiving-y muffin. Just makes you feel warm and cozy inside. The honey butter that went with it was delicious for dipping too. I ordered the pesto pasta with chicken which came with some yummy toasted bread on the side. Everyone's portions were huge and we all devoured our food. Probably one of the best pesto pasta dishes I've ever had. We walked around the gift shop after lunch and that was so fun as well to see all the cool knick knacks. Service was spectacular - I even left a handful of rings at the table (I take them off before eating) which I only remembered upon getting into the car but when I ran back they had set it safely aside for me!! Can't wait to be back. Love this cute place read more

Rainbow Gardens - Incredible pesto pasta huge portion and soooo good - Flowers & Gifts Near Me - Ogden, Utah

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The perfect place to spend a ton of time looking at things you don't really need! Perfect for me Such a cute shopping area with a bunch of things that catch your eye. They have a good selection of different things for any and everybody. The employees are nice, and the prices aren't too steep depending on what you get. read more

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Outstanding service. A local treasure, where you can find an array of gifts for every need. Love this place!

For the past 20 years, my family and I have cherished our tradition of visiting Rainbow Gardens to buy ornaments. It's a beloved family tradition that holds a special place in our hearts. Rainbow Gardens is a fantastic spot for finding unique gifts and home decor items. The selection is always impressive, and the atmosphere is welcoming and festive. read more

Three of us decided to stop here for lunch and shop at the gift store. It was around 12:15 when we arrived and it was a bit busy. Mostly women having lunch I think it's time they change their menu. Update with some new things. A lot of Turkey or ham items. Prices are outrageous. Just a simple burger, no cheese or mushrooms, cost me $14 And you get chips or a scoop of pasta salad. This is the cheapest thing on the menu. I think they left my budget on grill to long too because it was burnt to a crisp. Can't complain about our waitress. She was very nice. But get a new menu!!! The gift shop was busy but always fun to look around. They do a nice job in decorating. It will be awhile before we come back to the restaurant. There are other places to eat for a better price. read more

Wow, it's a destination for anytime you're in Weber country. Rows and rows of knickknacks and items. A great place to shop for Christmas stocking stuffers. The on-site restaurant serves good food as well. read more

The shops that are still open are cute. The restaurant not great. So many flies everywhere. Very gross. The menus were sticky and the rest of the restaurant needs a deep cleaning. I am not sure what happen to this place. I have had good food there in the past. I ordered the Grilled chicken Caesar salad and I ended up with a boiled chicken salad. really? come on. They save no money by boiling the chicken. That is just laziness. It is almost like they have stopped caring about what they serve. If they do not do something to revitalize this place it will go out of business. read more

Yummy yummy in my tummy. It's kinda a dingy place, but that certainly isn't detracting from its character. Weirdness notwithstanding, the Mormon Muffins are worth the trek alone. Recommend. read more

Saw the sign that said Western Americas biggest gift store and home of the Mormon Muffin and I had to stop! I had an enjoyable time browsing the store and bought a pack of fresh warm Mormon muffins to take home. They came with honey butter and were delicious!! I am glad I stopped! read more

Chicken sandwich caused indigestion in someone who has no problem with chicken sandwiches in a dozen other places. Shrimp Louie avocado salad was a huge plate of iceberg lettuce. Had to dig to find a few pieces of chopped canned shrimp. read more

I love to eat here and browse the gift shops. I had the Marcopolo meal and I was sorely disappointed in its taste and presentation. It was supposed to be one of their premier dishes but it was disgusting. I would recommend that they re-evaluate that dish. The meat was literally out of a bag and the cream sauce most likely was microwaved. The Mormon muffin was still a highlight and the only good part of my meal. I'm disappointed but I'll be back because it's the first time I had a bad experience. read more

have you had the mormon muffins they are so good and the water is the best water i ever had !! i love all the plants and the vibe there

The good - The muffins where good. The waiter was nice. The bad -the rest of the food was bland and uninspired. The salad bar was understocked. My wife got the chicken alfredo and felt like the chicken was rancid. To top it off the cashier got quite rude when I forgot a tiny mint wrapper. "Are you going to leave your garbage here." Wouldnt reccomend. read more

Always enjoy taking my daughter here. She and her friend enjoyed an ice cream sundae. They are very responsive to feedback and serve classic dishes. Just a really fun place to be. read more

Rainbow Gardens - Flowers & Gifts Near Me - Ogden, Utah

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The smell of urine punches you in the face when you walk in. If you can get past that the shopping is good here for souvenirs.

We celebrate each changing season with a shopping trip here. There's so much to see and experience. We could spend hours here.Truly unique gifts for any occasion and Utah souvineers too. read more

Rainbow Gardens - So easy to get lost in the magic of this place - Flowers & Gifts Near Me - Ogden, Utah

The waiter was nice the water and coffee was the best part I ordered a hamburger medium rare it was well done the onions were crap my wife ordered Malibu chicken drier than a popcorn fart clam chowder should have been called vegetarian chowder not one piece of clam very bland over priced food would NOT recommend this place unless you like that kind of crap read more

Born and Raised in Ogden and loved this location for food and gifts for decades. Food is still great, but the gift shop is failing in my opinion since the death of the owner. Your buyer is not the same and it shows. We were so disappointed. Get it together, please, to save this landmark. read more

The thing I love about this place is that it NEVER changes. The gift shop remains the same and the menu seems completely unchanged since the 70's. One nit: the Mormon muffin recipe was changed about 5+ years ago and it has a lighter color and texture. Whenever I come out to visit, I make sure to visit this cute little gem that is a walk to a much simpler time. read more

Rainbow Garden is a great place a for a decent lunch or dinner. The diverse menu offers a lot of different options so there is something for everyone. There are things on the menu that I've never seen anywhere else. I got the Marco Polo which is an English muffin covered in chicken, ham and hollandaise sauce.. It was amazing and very filling. The burgers are great as well. The service was great as well. I was skeptical this time around just because the waitresses all looked young and was sure how they would be but they were very professional and helpful. They have many offers for you to bring you back. An example is their birthday club. I think this is a great locally owned place and it's located in a neat part of Ogden. I'll definitely be back. When you're done you can go check out the awesome gift shop. Sweet perk. read more

We wanted to get out and ride our bikes to get a break from the house. We parked and the owner came out and started taking pictures of us. We ask him if he needs us to move. No response. Just taking more pictures. We ask again. Again no response and more pictures. (I honestly think he was holding his breath). Then he started waving his arms wildly to the adjacent parking lot. We say "ok we will move." And we did. He then starts to yell and proceeds to call the cops on us (who laughs that he even had to be there and said that he has had to talk to him before and tells us to enjoy our ride). Then as we are leaving after our ride (2 hours later) he tries to block the driveway to get out of the parking lot and yells again. I get that your restaurant is closed right now. Wouldn't the better thing to do be to let people park there and be able to enjoy the fresh air? I should add there was no sign saying not to park there. Suffice it to say we will not be supporting that kind of treatment. Kindness always wins people. Just be kind. read more

Great place to shop. Wonderful place to shop. It's amazing selection of items. Friendly place. Family owned and I love buying local. Imported items are good quality. Nicely displayed decor. Tons of seasonal Christmas cards. Clean and tidy atmosphere. Amazing quilt shop. read more

The coffee tasted like chewing tobacco! It was not fresh and was probably made hours ago because it was kept in a thermos. The barista showed us all his fancy flavors and lied, he said that he made all the pastries fresh this morning. So I got a muffin it was firm and soggy on the outside. I couldn't taste the muffin because the coffee was so horrid. We left it all there as a warning. New isn't always better. They don't have a clue about coffee but they know how to be fancy. What ever float you boat. read more

I ordered the French Dip sandwich. It was good. I should have stuck with my first thought and ordered the chili verde enchilada

Rainbow Gardens is truly a delightful lunch experience. with the tasteful decor and vintage overall vibe, it is definitely a gorgeous place to eat. There is classic lunch dishes with witty names to enlighten you experience. All there staff was nice and inviting. It's a quaint little place next to the scenic view of our mountains. There salad bar was fresh and beautiful like they had just harvested there gardens out back 20 minutes ago. And i can't express in words how amazing these HOMEMADE croutons are. There flaky yet mouth watering, where bread meets heaven. But i can't forget there world renown "mormon" muffins, the perfect way to wrap up your lunch. read more

It so ecclectic and strange. I love it. Also learning the history of the bowling lanes and pool. I just want to snoop all over. Its intriguing. Its old and all over the place, but thats whats fun about it. read more

I have been there once. Always heard good things about this place. But once we were there, ate and left, i still dont know what is so extraordinary. Mormon muffins? read more

I would have to totally disagree with A.D. This place is pretty disgusting and the muffins along with anything else eaten are a poor choice. I'd prefer to eat at Mcdonald's than this place...and I feel bad for Mcdonald's after saying that. The color scheme and interior are very tacky and the whole place is very dated and has a dusty, cold, dingy feel to it. I feel bad that I ever visited the place and wasted my time here!?!? What was I thinking??? All I know is that I won't make the mistake again. Do NOT waste your time here. The gift shop has pieces and items that were poorly selected and the management was extremely slow in helping or answering any questions. I'd say that the management and ownership is a reflection of how bad the food was and how bad the service was all around in this place. All I know is that I will never go back!!!!! read more

I've eaten here several times, The food is bland the service is ok if you like snooty people and it seams to be high cost.

This gift store is truely one of the most awsome collection of stuff i have ever seen. First of all it is huge- built inside an old swimming pool. Second, it is located right at the entrance to a beautiful canyon.This store has cool fun stuff for everyone from granny to little kids. Great garden decor and fabulous Christmas and Halloween. If you love shopping and love unique items don't miss this place! read more

this gift shop is great. i've been stopping in here since i was a little girl and it's always fun. not just junky stuff, but some really nice things. some great utah only items too, plus olympic stuff and things from other states. i have to say, the staff wasn't too friendly though. the greenery restaurant that is next door (i'm not sure if it's owned by the same people or a completely different business) is AWFUL! read more

"My salad tastes like that GROSS bagged salad", I said. The waitress answered me back saying "That's because it IS bagged salad! They've been serving bagged salad for years!" Ewww! Gross!!!! That bagged salad tastes sooooo nasty! I don't even buy it to eat at home because it's so gross! I have eaten at this restaurant most of my life and have always loved it. However, after eating there today I'm starting to wonder if I'll eat here much anymore. I couldn't even eat some of it because it was brown and yucky. If the rest of their food is made with the same type of 'fresh' food- haha, joke, joke, I had today then I don't ever want to eat here again!!! I've never tried their salads before so I thought I'd try something new today. HUGE mistake!!! I got the Cobb salad and everything in it was delicious. So why did they RUIN it with BAGGED salad!!!!!!! Super - Super Gross!!!! If I do eat here again I will never order a salad! Unless they change to FRESH lettuce! How can a restaurant serve BAGGED salad!!! How???!!! Ewwwww!!!! The friends I was with today were just as disgusted as I was! I can go to dozens of other restaurants to get e FRESH yummy salad! So why come back to Rainbow Gardens! There simply is no reason why I should! I can go to the store and buy a bag of lettuce and make 5 salads for the price of one and it would taste the same (gross) as the one I ate here today. It's too bad they don't use fresh lettuce because I won't recommend this place to anyone anymore! I take clients from other cities and from out of state here for lunch and if they ever ordered a salad I would die of embarrassment! I won't be taking any clients here again! Yuck, yuck, yuck! I don't usually make negative comments. It was just was so grossed that I had to give others a heads up before they eat here. If you want a salad...do NOT eat here!!! read more