Nick&#x27;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.

By far the worst dinner I have ever eaten Overcooked steaks…read more Cold mash potatoes gravy And a house salad that was literally just lettuce and the smallest sprinkle of cheese. Paid full price and didn't eat any of my food and neither did my partner. Honestly so surprised the charged us at all. We told are server the food was terrible and we just could not eat it and they still charged us full price. Never again dedes

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.

Parowan Cafe

4.1(171 reviews)

0.4 mi

We had been here before, so we came back expecting another good experience. We chose Parowan Cafe…read moreto celebrate our 7-year-old's birthday because she was excited to have a special birthday breakfast. When we asked our waitress if they did anything for birthdays, she seemed dismissive and irritated, responding, "We don't do things for birthdays, sorry." I understand that not every restaurant offers birthday desserts or freebies, but what was disappointing was that there was no effort to acknowledge the birthday or even speak to my daughter. A simple "Happy Birthday" would have meant a lot. Unfortunately, the service continued to be disappointing. It took quite a while to place our order, we were never asked if we needed anything else or wanted refills, and when we were ready to leave, we tried multiple times to get our waitress's attention for to-go boxes and the check. She ignored us, and we eventually had to flag down another server for assistance. This experience left us feeling overlooked, especially on what was supposed to be a special morning for our daughter. We weren't expecting anything extravagant--even a little whipped cream on her pancakes and a sincere "Happy Birthday" would have made her feel celebrated. Based on this experience, we won't be returning.

The so-called "best cinnamon rolls" were truly awful…read more I've seen the I-15 billboard many times, and finally decided (having a bit of extra time on this particular drive) to try them out. The cinnamon roll was dry and stale. It wasn't just day-old, it tasted like it was several days old. Do not waste your time stopping at this Cafe. I'd give zero stars if I could.

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I actually like the vintage business sign.

Sweet Pea Farm & Orchard

5.0(8 reviews)

0.5 mi

What a fabulous way to spend a Saturday morning! Sweet Pea Farm and Orchard is an absolute gem…read more There's something pretty magical about sitting in an orchard, listening to a playlist featuring Norah Jones and Mumford & Sons, and enjoying an incredible farm-to-table breakfast. We had the California Toast topped with perfectly cooked eggs, avocado, beautifully ripe tomatoes, and fresh greens. Every bite tasted like it had come straight from the garden--and don't even get me started on the bacon. Yum! We wrapped up breakfast with the Cheesecake French Toast made with homemade sourdough. It was the perfect combination of sweet and salty and an absolutely delicious way to end the meal. Wonderful food, a beautiful setting, and such a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Sweet Pea Farm and Orchard is Saturday morning perfection. We'll definitely be back!

I have been wanting to stop by this place for sometime and I am so grateful I did. Everyone was so…read morekind and helpful and the food was absolutely delicious. The environment was so peaceful I would love to just stay there for hours and relax. If you are looking for a lovely place that is away from the regular restaurants I would highly recommend Sweet Pea Farm and Orchard. We got the French toast with berry butter. It was delicious. Someone had recommended their special for the day and I played it safe. I wish I had trusted her and tried both. I saw a plate of their special and it looked awesome. The ambience of the fresh flowers, fruit trees, grass and animals along with all the adorable decor is so relaxing. I wish it had taken us longer to eat.

Super cute decor and photo op.

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Don't miss this cute spot!

Pacos Family Diner

4.0(8 reviews)

0.5 mi

The quality of the food was great, especially for the price!!! The burgers are ginormous and the…read moreappetizers were very good and good size!! The setting is very comfortable, huge booths and tables, very clean! The servers were friendly and super attentive!! When we are in Parowan again, we will definitely be stopping here! Great homey feeling! Soup and grill cheese was great! Burgers were amazing! Drinks were a good size! No complaints at all. Something about maybe it could be a little bit bit louder with the music in there was very quiet.

We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of food and price. I am picky about my food. I don't…read morelike greasy oily food and prefer fresh. I ordered a veggie omelette for dinner with sourdough toast. It came with hash browns that were perfectly cooked and not greasy at all! The service was excellent! The ambiance was okay and I could tell people love this place because it was quite busy. The only little thing I would like improved is a better variety of spicy sauces. Cholula is not that great. Fortunately they had pickled jalapeños and that was great! We will definitely be back next time we come to Parowan.

Pastrami burgers

Double bacon cheeseburger

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Jerseys Corner

5.0(24 reviews)

0.4 mi

We stopped by with a large group and was really happy with the service received! The food was…read moregreat, all except the gyro which tasted like prepackaged meat (soft and lacking flavor). The tzatziki sauce was lacking flavor too... however the flat fries and onion rings were phenomenal! I'd definitely try Jerseys again! Extra props to the waitress who was amazing and friendly!

Everything we ordered was good and it was open until 9! Loved the curly fries and Reubenread more

Interior

Plain cheeseburger with Coil fries

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Business logo

Sabor Latino Cafe & Pupuseria

4.9(9 reviews)

17.3 mi

These are the best pupusas I've had in the US. The dough was perfectly fried and crispy and the…read moremeat, cheese, bean ratio was great. I had two "revuelta" pupusas. I'll be stopping every time I'm in the area.

The best food ever! Staff was wonderful! Special thank you to Caid. Best server everread more

Contry platter!!

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The authentic hot and fresh Pupusas at Sabor Latino cafe &pupuseria

Lavilla Fine Food Mexican Restaurant

3.6(36 reviews)

0.3 mi

We dropped in mid-afternoon when not much else was open and tried the flautas special ($8.99). The…read morefood arrived lukewarm, and the meal overall was bland. Everything was smothered in too much cheese for my wife's taste, which overwhelmed the already mild flavors. The dining setup didn't help -- sticky plastic tablecloths made it uncomfortable to eat. There were a few other diners, likely just due to the limited options at that time of day.

We always forget about this little hidden place. It has been in Parowan for years. The food is…read moregreat and service always good. Perfect for lunch or dinner.

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Wet burrito on one plate and enchiladas on the other. Red sauce was VERY good!

Subway

2.5(17 reviews)

1.5 mi

I've been coming here quite often for the past several weeks and the reason I keep coming back is…read morebecause of the manager (Kyrstin) and her sister(Kala) which take such good care of their customers. You almost feel like family with the attention to sandwich goodness they give you and their smile and presence automatically makes the food that is already made to perfection taste even better.! THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS SUBWAY THE BEST!

I've been to subway my whole life and I've never had such great service at any location. Crystal…read moreasked all the right questions, gave the perfect portions, and had such a great attitude. I worked a 12 hour shift today and Crystals customer service put a smile on my face. 10/10

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Big Cups

4.6(9 reviews)

1.9 mi

Great coffee will definitely be back ! Excellent service …read more Plenty of indoor space. Side note the coconut flavored coffee is delicious.

This cute little coffee shop located right off I-15 is inside Smokin Joes BBQ. We ordered the iced…read moreSalted Caramel Mocha, Mothertown Mocha and a breakfast burrito. Both of our drinks were delicious. The breakfast burrito had brisket, eggs and potatoes. I wasn't quite hungry from the coffee so I ended up putting it in the fridge and eating it a little later. I must say, it was super good this way. It's a bit greasy and hard to eat when it's hot so it held together well cold. I couldn't tell if the whole burrito was deep fried or if the outer tortilla was before it was rolled up. I'm not 100% on the tortilla being prepared this way but the flavors in the burrito made up for it. The burrito is large enough to be shareable as even my husband didn't finish his in one sitting. Because this is two businesses in one, we had to place our coffee order and then they took our food order. We didn't mind but I could see this becoming a challenge when they get busy. Staff was very friendly and food came out quickly.

Menu

Breakfast burrito with eggs, potatoes and brisket

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Specials menu

High Voltage BBQ

5.0(39 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!

Came in today for some BBQ. Really nice people and a comfortable setup…read more The Tri Tip was mind blowing. Perfectly prepared. Flavorful and impossibly tender.

Order counter

Beef brisket

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Entrance and patio tables

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Steven B.

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9 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.

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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.

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2 years ago

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Jean D.

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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.

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7 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.

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11 months 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.

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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.

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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.

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1 year 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.

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8 months ago

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

Braxton B.

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1 year ago

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

Charity A.

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2 years ago

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

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