TLDR: Good stop on the way to Arches. TATER TOTS! You might be wondering, what is there to eat on the way from Bryce Canyon to Moab (Arches)? Answer: this place! It's probably the only dining establishment along that lonely stretch of highway 27. Luckily it's a pretty good place! The place is small, has about 8 tables, it's looks like a log cabin from "The Little House on the Prairie". I think we were served by the Cafe's owner, Marinia.. At least that was our Cashier on our receipt. It's a pretty "rural" place. (Hint: not too many Asians around!) But she was pretty welcoming of us. I wished I saw the Daily Specials on the wall. (HINT: check it out if you can) I would have liked to order it, instead. But anyway, I got a grilled chicken sandwich, while the wife ordered the half salad with chicken. The half salad was actually pretty huge. It covered the entire plate! And for both chickens, it was cooked well. Very Juicy and plump. What really put this place OVER THE TOP, is their tater tots! They aren't just ANY, they are Tetris-Shaped! That was super awesome! ANY place that has tater-tots gets an automatic star from me. Plus they were super crispy as well. Really delicious tots! Definitely a found oasis! read more

Marinia's Country Cafe - Half Salad?!? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Loa, Utah

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While staying in Loa Utah we came here for dinner. It is a small family run cafe. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. We were glad it was close to our hotel beings we've been driving all day. Thanks for the dinner read more

Marinia's Country Cafe - Hot beef sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Loa, Utah

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A very small establishment for a very small town. Waitress was very prompt. Hamburgers were homemade, soup of the day was Wisconsin bacon cheddar. read more

Marinia's Country Cafe - Menu 1 of 5 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Loa, Utah

Very good western burger and even better coffee. Great service and the atmosphere is fantastic. Food was ready shortly after ordering. 10/10 will visit again. read more

Can I give more than 5 stars? We found this little dive after a 2 hour drive in the middle of nowhere with starving kids. It was unbelievable. Hands down the best burger I've ever had and I used no condiments with a gluten free bun. Kids loved their food. Veggie sandwich was well liked. Chicken tenders were well liked and the southwestern potato soup was to die for. The service was quick and so friendly. This is a place that could easily be passed but if you are close, check them out! read more

We ate here in March 2025 while we were staying in Loa to visit Capitol Reef National Park. It is a small, clean, friendly establishment with a small staff (but boy do they HUSTLE) and the food is so g-o-o-d! Check it out! read more

Food is great the service is wonderful you feel like family when you come in prices are good the ambiance is small town home cooked food

This place was really solid-it was right off the highway and was on our way to Bicknell from SLC. We began our order with some fried pickles and some drinks, before we ordered our main meal (we got some burgers and then one person got a hamburger patty with fresh veggies and mashed potatoes). Our drinks included a coffee, hot chocolate, and Shirley temple. The coffee and Shirley template came quick, but the waitress forgot about my hot chocolate for about 30 minutes before I reminded her about it once our entrees came later. The fried pickles were solid and were a nice appetizer before we got our main meal. The burgers tasted very fresh as did the French fries. The meal really hit the spot and everything on the menu we tried tasted great. read more

Marinia's Country Cafe - Cheeseburger with fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Loa, Utah

We dropped by on Thanksgiving weekend to grab food before hiking at the nearby National Park, and this was one of the only places open in the Loa area, as far as we could tell. Food: 3.5/5. I ordered the chicken tenders with fries. Both were very salty. The chicken batter was satisfyingly crunchy but a little dry. I did appreciate that the Cafe used real chicken breast, unlike some other fast food restaurants. This meal would satisfy those who enjoy basic diner/fast food. Service: 5/5. The waitress was extremely sweet and patient with our large group and multiple orders on different credit cards. Overall: 4/5. I wouldn't eat here again for the food, but the staff was very patient with us and made the ordering experience enjoyable. The takeout was a cheap and convenient meal to enjoy for a day of hiking at the Great Capitol Reef national park! read more

Marinia's Country Cafe - Bar area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Loa, Utah

I got the western burger and it was delicious. Enjoyed the down home vibe and the friendly people.

Service was amazing! We received our breakfast in only 5 minutes!! Our server was very kind and attentive. Prices were also very reasonable. I highly recommend giving Marinia's a try. read more

Nice people, authentic and local spot. Breakfast was good but served cold. We were the only customers. read more

This is a very fine establishment, very friendly, has great food and amazing service, would definitely recommend and will always come back

This is a very fine establishment, very friendly, has great food and amazing service, would definitely recommend and will always come back

Great place great food and atmosphere would recommend to any one. It was well worth the trip from salt lake

Quick service and fantastic food. Has a good hometown feel that makes you feel right at home and comfortable. Highly recommended!

Food and Service were good. Stopped on our way through town after visiting Capital Reef. Portions were good size.

Do yourself a favor and prioritize breakfast here (or other meal, but breakfast was awesome)! Service friendly, mix of locals and passers-through... You can tell a lot of love goes into this place. Bright and warm. read more

Cute little cafe in the middle of nowhere but definitely worth a try. They are practicing limited seating and social distancing and hand sanitizer. The decor of the inside was very rustic and homey. Toni was our server and she was awesome. I love it when servers seem happy to be there. We ordered fried pickles and they came out with ranch dressing. Very good and not too greasy. The soup of the day was chicken cordon blue chowder. She said they make their soups homemade every day. It was some of the best soup I've had in a while. We also ordered the fish and chips. The fish was good and it is cod. The chips are real Piccadilly chips and they came out with fry sauce. I took a picture of the whole menu so you can see all of the great choices they have. We will definitely come Back again. read more

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This place was great. After a long day of hiking, it hit the spot. It was a cute little spot that felt really cozy. Service was fast even though they have a small staff and food was good. Burger was well seasoned, juicy and filling. read more

Came here for breakfast. Ordered the breakfast and pancakes. The cook accommodated and let us order the Malibu crispy sandwich on the lunch menu, since I don't eat breakfast. The pancakes were fluffy and the bacon nice and crisp. Eggs where over medium, cooked to perfection. The Malibu crispy sandwich was crispy. The fries were fresh cut crisp fries. Overall. A great breakfast. This is one of the best meals in Utah so far. read more

Was amazing and the people were really nice and loved taking care of us the food was so good

We always stop here on our way out of town when leaving Capitol Reef! The food is delicious and truly tastes like home made country cooking. The staff is always so kind and welcoming. We showed up at 11:10 hoping to still catch breakfast but they are pretty strict and shut breakfast down right at 11. Today I got the country fried steak and was the envy of the whole table. SO GOOD with the fresh made country gravy. It came with a side salad that wasn't skimpy and had fresh veggies and super tasty ranch dressing. Loved it and I will definitely be returning! read more

We have eaten here breakfast, lunch, and dinner for several days while here geocaching. Lots of selection in meals. We have tried several different breakfast meals and dinners. They were all good old country cooking. And don't forget dessert! The homemade pies are delicious!! read more

This is where I go when I need to feel like a home cooked meal that I don't have to make and I'm avoiding my mom's house. If you are visiting our area, this is where the locals go. Stop in and order anything. It will be good and affordable. Make sure you tease the server and talk to the owners if they are there, and you won't be a tourist anymore... you will be home. read more

A quick stop between National parks! Sweet server, great food and can't beat the prices!

Delicious breakfast sandwich and potatoes. Cozy atmosphere and good service. Would eat here again.

Do I recommend, absolutely every time I roll through town if I have the time i stop and eat there no matter what time of day. I have stopped at least 25 times and I have never had a bad meal ever. Great service good people, good prices, stop and check them out you won't be disappointed read more

Lovely staff, delicious food at a good price. Cute country interior, would definitely recommend!

Just stoped by during our biking tour. Food was delicious and well priced! Would definitely recommend and will be back if I am ever around the area again. read more

the hot beef and hot hamburger was so good. the tator tots were shaped as tetris which made it even better.

This is what a road trip is all about. Country roads, vast expanses of nothing but beautiful scenery, hidden burroughs that whisper of great connections to history now forgotten, and mom and pop businesses that are the backbone of middle American life. The town of Loa in Central Utah is a perfect example. Here is where I now vamp to the tune of "You can be in such a hurry to get where you are going, you fail to see what is right in front of your face." Distracted by boarded up, crumbling Victorians, highway cones and torn up pavement, dead weeds and even more dead hollyhocks, I nearly missed the grey brick and Pepto bismol pink walled building that bears a sign that says, "home style cookin', trailer park, laundromat , showers". This is Country Cafe. This is a *must* stop. The exterior foretold the inside, with the mismatched diner furniture, some fishermen sitting around the table exaggerating fish stories, cedar walls, a chalkboard announcing, "Welcome Hunters" and a list of the day's specials and pies, and a smiling frazzled haired waitress who made sure you were comfy. "Sit anywhere you like", she encouraged. The menu was small. The prices comparable to city diner fare. There were books set by each table, all by the same author, all quick reads, snip-it's and quotes intended to amuse you while you waited for your meal. They were funny. I must get them. The coffee was good. She kept it coming. The 8 oz chicken fried steak was not 8 oz. It was more like 10 oz., and it was beautifully seasoned, lightly dusted, cooked perfectly. The country gravy was rich and creamy with generous lumps of good country sausage. We ordered more gravy just to make sure no bite was left naked. Two eggs and one big pancake finished our order. Glad we shared. It was filling. It was all good. The love and warmth coming from its owners can be found in the food. Make sure you seek out this little place when you plan your next trip thru Utah. Yelpers, you got it right! Thanks to the tune of 5-star diner right. Vamp..."You can be in such a hurry to get where you are going, you fail to see what is right in front of your face."......(I wrote that). read more

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My wife and I ate here on our trip between Utah national parks. Everybody in the town was so friendly , the food was delicious AND in expensive. We both had what tasted like FRESH chicken fried steak with mash potatoes and homemade gravy with fresh mixed vegetables. Though we're from another state, we'll be back here ! Loved the food , loved the people , loved the state. Thank you Utah. Gary and Jeannie Wells read more