The menu is so comprehensive (and affordable!), covering classic brunch items as well as novel/uncommon yummy foods like this Blueberry Lemon French Toast! A hint is to look at the "other items" section of the menu for the interesting yummy stuff, and then do the "make it a combo" to get yourself some eggs and bacon. Service is great and staff are attentive despite being very full the majority of the time. It's clear that everyone here works hard! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is quite cozy and full of staff and customers alike, making you feel more immersed with everyone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Big groups might not thrive here, but if you're just looking to eat with one other person, this is great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Over The Counter Cafe - Blueberry Lemon French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Over The Counter Cafe in Holladay, UT I'm grateful this place was open since our other usual favorite breakfast spots are closed Tuesday-Wednesday. I got the green omelette with toast. It had a variety of vegetables (green onions, artichokes, spinach). Service was average. My husband was missing the potatoes from his meal, the server confined that he should have had potatoes but never brought them. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is loud, chaotic but that's average with this place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Somebody called it a "hole in the wall" cafe.....and that's the perfect way to describe it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Over The Counter Cafe has been here forever. How do I know? Well, the moment you walk in-no, the moment you pull into the shared parking lot-you can tell that this building has been around a while. Not a bad thing, just lots of history.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Over the years, it's gotten quite the following and people flock here for Sunday morning breakfast with their friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is stick-to-your-ribs good and you can see the cooks preparing it on the grill just over the counter. Hence the name. Service is ok-but they do get wildly busy, so be prepared to wait for a table and then wait for your food. It's not the fastest place around, but you're getting made-to-order meals. read more

Yummy burger. Amazing service. Fast! Side salad was so-so, but everything else was really good.

My girlfriends came to SLC for a quick visit. We knew we wanted brunch so we headed to Over the Counter Cafe for our morning meal. We came at the right time which was around 10:20. There was a good size crowd already but we were able to find a table for us. We got coffee started while we breezed over the menu. For breakfast today I snagged the #2 with a side of country gravy for my home fries. Man it was perfect! I got all my favorite things. Home fries, eggs and bacon. Everything was cooked nicely! The bacon was crispy. The home fries had crunchy pieces and soft pieces mixed together. I love country gravy on my potatoes and this country gravy was so good! My eggs were jammy in the middle. Everything was so fabulous! I had a great meal here with my friends. A core memory for us. Coffee was hot. Staff was really nice. The food was killer. But the time we left at 11:30 people were piled up outside waiting for a table. I'm happy I got to check this joint out. One of the best breakfasts in town! read more

Over The Counter Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Okay diner food that's hit or miss. We've been times when it was better. This time was meh and service was slow to boot. Highlight was seeing local vendors goods for sale at the counter. read more

Over The Counter Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The old style water glasses, white porcelain coffee cups with a smooth thick lip. The logo is mostly gone from use and washing ... comforting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]White porcelain plates clang as they come steaming out of the hot dishwasher.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Full tables of laughter and lively conversation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I swear the biggest bottle of Tabasco I have ever seen but my favorite Tapatio is right there too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Yup! The classic diner. Where you'd go with dad, grandpa, and uncle for breakfast before the deer hunt.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Remember when grandma sliced the breakfast potatoes by hand and threw them on the griddle as she cooked breakfast? Some of them got a little brown but yummy/crunchy? And the scrambled eggs were just right, not rubbery? The perfect bacon, not over done but cooked with the right chew/crisp texture? [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of seats at the counter so since I was solo I watched the poached egg/pancake/french toast/sausage station pump out breakfast goodness.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean, but not fancy. Just exactly what you expect from an old school diner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff attentive, it's obviously frequented by regulars ... they don't even have to look at the menu! And staff treats everyone like family. It's been a long time but glad to enjoy OTC again! read more

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I've always enjoyed coming to Over the Counter. Historically, the food has been excellent, the service has been great, and it's been one of my favorite breakfast spots. Unfortunately, my experience this morning was disappointing. I ordered a simple breakfast--pancakes, over-easy eggs, and bacon. My drink arrived promptly, but after sitting for 30 minutes with no food, I asked about my order. I was told it would be "just a few more minutes." At that point, I decided to leave. A basic breakfast shouldn't take over 30 minutes without any communication or update from the staff. What concerns me most is that this doesn't seem like an isolated incident. Over the last three or four months, the consistency that made Over the Counter such a great restaurant seems to have slipped. I understand that every restaurant has an off day, but maintaining quality service and keeping customers informed when delays happen is part of what built your reputation. I truly hope this is just a temporary issue because I'd like to see Over the Counter return to the high standard that made it such a great place to eat. read more

One of the BEST OG Breakfast places in the SLC Valley!! Been coming here since I was a child, and EVERY time I come back to visit I have multiple friends that want to meet here for breakfast! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everything is made right there in front of you, the service is always quick, and the ambiance is like your visiting your grandmas kitchen![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] High recommend for breakfast read more

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Food is awesome, menu is more than adequate. Service is fantastic (staff have been working there for years). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance: the original location was especially quaint but rather small - this location is necessary to accommodate the demand.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] At peak times you will likely need to wait to be seated but it is worth it. read more

The food was really good and well price. They were super busy and we still got a table with in 10 mins of putting our name down. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Never been to a breakfast place where the kitchen is in the center. That was really cool to watch them cook also helped with waiting for your food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will definitely be coming back here. read more

This spot is a local favorite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very much small diner vibes and the food is always amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Reasonable prices for large portions. Staff is typically kind and attentive, however the wait time for food is inconsistent. Although we order the same food items each time and the restaurant is always busy when we go, sometimes we wait 10-15 minutes, other times it's 45 minutes. read more

Local favorite. Been coming here for 30 yrs. Great service. Busy but wait is never long. Food is delicious home style dinner food, done right. Large menu w something for everyone. They keep your coffee coming and hot. Eat here. read more

Worst service ever! very rude staff who seem to not have any good customer service. Our server greeted us with an ignorant rushing tone and all she said is are you ready?! No hi how are you or anything friendly, just took our order walked off and never returned until about after we were done eating.. we were missing items that we ordered! I only got one cup of coffee, it was empty the whole visit no one checked on us and the food was cold. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dirty environment, they have fans around the restaurant blowing out caked with visible dust from afar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not once did I see any handwashing by staff within our hour of being there. This place has gone downhill and should be shut down. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Always busy so there's not always somewhere to sit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is good though and well priced. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute little spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Busy little cafe with high energy and waitresses that love to chat. The layout of the place is tight but we were able to manage fitting 6 people on one booth. The burritos were a great way to start the day after the festivities that transpired the night before. -1 for avocadoes on not in \ No mimosas read more

Over The Counter Cafe - Breakfast Burrito + Avocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Over The Counter Cafe is a quaint little diner open for breakfast and lunch. We stopped in for lunch today and there was a bit of a wait for a table but we were able to add ourselves to the electronic tablet for the waitlist and fortunately we were seated in about 10 minutes. We sat at the counter which gives you a great view of the grill and the amazing kitchen staff just working expeditiously to fill the orders for all the hungry diners. I ordered the B.E.S.T. from the breakfast menu. This is a grilled sandwich with egg, bacon, spinach, tomato, pesto and cheddar cheese. YUM! Served with a side of "homies" which are home fries and of course some fry sauce. The sandwich was messy and gooey but that's what made it so delicious. It was served on sourdough bread and I left satisfied. We met Amy the owner when paying our check. She was very friendly and showed such gratitude to everyone that was there dining. It showed that she truly cared to make sure folks were satisfied with their dining experience at Over The Counter Cafe. read more

Over The Counter Cafe - B.E.S.T. with homies - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

I haven't been here for years and don't remember it being this busy where there was a long wait and limited parking. I guess when you serve a really good breakfast...word gets around. There was one seat at the counter when I got there that I was happy to sit at, however the waitress was attentive to the tables more than the counter customers. I was lucky enough to sit next to a guy that comes in every day so he actually helped me place my order and even brought me my coffee. This place is busy and LOUD. You're not going to get "cracker jack" service here, but you will get a decent breakfast at a decent price, you'll just have to have patience for a server to come and take your order and don't expect a smile they are way too busy for that read more

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Crazy fast. Crazy tasty. Crazy nice. Crazy dinner. Cheap breakfast for everyone. Solid good food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nothing fancy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Like a good home cooked breakfast. read more

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This cute little cafe is actually quite large, don't be fooled by the storefront, there's even an upstairs. The staff are super friendly and nice, got our large group seated right away and everyone knew the menus well. All of the breakfast options were large, delicious, and everything I'd expect from a yummy breakfast joint, but for my fancy healthy breakfast lovers, the options are a bit more limited. It's deliciously greasy predictable breakfast here, large portions too! The one disappointment was my daughter's gravy for her side of biscuits came cold. Flavor was good, but definitely would have been better hot. Lots of options for breakfast, bread and eggs, good hash, bacon or sausage and large pancakes! I would go again for the large portions and value, as well as the nostalgic hearty breakfast. It's like a Dennys or IHOP but small town feel and less corporate for sure. read more

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Delicious breakfast on a nice holiday weekend! We hadn't been before, but were in the neighborhood. Fun vibe and great service, especially since we came at fairly busy time. Food was fantastic! My husband got the Spanish Omelette and said it was the best he's ever had! I have a few dietary restrictions, but thoroughly enjoyed the Home Fries and avocado slices! Husband said the coffee was really good and I enjoyed my hot green tea. They even gave me a small kettle to refresh my hot water throughout my meal! Will definitely return! read more

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Food is great for the price! I've been here before when it's packed, but we always get a table. Staff is friendly and quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very laid back vibes here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The kitchen is in the middle of the floor, so there is a sense of chaos but in the most comforting way.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The services was slow. My husband's food came out 15 minutes before mine. When I did get my food it was cold the butter wouldn't even melt toast. The omelette was a let down the mushrooms were on the side and cold. I wouldn't recommend this and I won't be back. There were no redeeming qualities. The previous pictures looked inviting what we got didn't resemble anything we got. read more

This was my first time here. My son eats here often so we went on his recommendation. First the atmosphere. It feels like you've stepped back into the 1960's. There is a counter you can sit at and a few tables. It was crowded on a Sunday morning but we did get a table. The service was quick and we didn't wait for anything. The food was hearty and delicious. I asked for Crispy Bacon and it was perfect. My husband had the blueberry lemon French Toast and loved it. If you like a great breakfast and fun atmosphere, check them out. read more

A really great hole in the wall place. The staff is always friendly and the food is good. It's almost always packed. One item of note; they don't cook the food by ticket so your table will likely get the food at various points in time. If you're wanting to have all the food brought at once, this may not be the place to eat for you. read more

Over The Counter Cafe - Corned Beef Hash Patty Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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They have the best biscuits and gravy in Salt Lake. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They do a great business and large breakfast crowd that keeps the place hopping.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They're not just a breakfast place. I've been there for a burger read more

First time coming in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Came on a Friday morning and it was busy but not crazy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Irish Beni and French toast was really good, I recommend it but unfortunately my wife ordered the Utah omelet with no mushrooms because she hates mushrooms. We got the rest of the food but no omelet. We waited a while because no one was nearby and asked for the omelet. The omelet came with the house fries cold and with a ton of mushrooms. The waitress did come by and noticed and we saw her go over and talk to the cook which was nice but no resolution. read more

Pretty grungy place to the eye but the food is really good. I like the hometown diner vibes service was quick even with a big group (9). Got the two egg special w bacon. Everything was so good. Left feeling full and satisfied. Great spot for pre ski brekky!! read more

Parking is a struggle on the premise but will be ok if you drive around the block. You'll need to come in and put your name down, there's no reservation. Inside it's much bigger than the outside, and it's a very efficient place. The food was decent for the price. I like the way they serve sourdough buttered and toasted. My corned beef harsh was ok, I thought I would get more corned beef, it was more potatoes. read more

Over The Counter Cafe - Spicy harsh - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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The breakfast as soooo good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cool feel, like an older diner[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the waitress was very friendly. The omelette was amazing and I'll definitely be back regularly. read more

Service was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food and seating was not.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We went there specifically for the GF pancakes. They were basically raw. Barely cooked and not edible. We also tried the Hawaiian Hash and I have no idea what was in it, but I couldn't even eat a bite. The best I could compare it to was an extremely "gamey" meat that had gone bad. With both meals bad, I can't recommend this place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating in the bench has horrible as it was all springs and no cushion at all.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Ok Loved Loved!!! Fabulous dinette atmosphere booths, tables & counter service. Sign in on the iPad for seating - a very extensive breakfast menu! I had the Train Wreck which is huge and hot tea. Individual bathrooms and find parking in the shopping area lot. They also seek other local businesses at the counter. The potatoes are crisp, the gravy flavorful and lots of veggies. When we visit again we will definitely be back! read more

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Really great breakfast! Just like grandma makes French toast with fresh fruit! Perfect eggs! It's a bit eclectic atmosphere and friendly staff! read more

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Loved this small dinner. Great food and atmosphere. The pancakes are top notch and would come back just for those. They have a small parking lot, but it's definitely worth the effort. read more

Over The Counter Cafe - Pancakes with berries and Hot Chocolate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

This is a classic All American Breakfast Diner set in a run down strip mall. This is the best of local casual not fussy breakfast joints and.... it is always busy! The food is standard American fare ... eggs, bacon, French Toast, hash browns. It's hard to go wrong here... unless you were looking for an English Tea! read more

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This is our go-to breakfast spot and absolutely love the friendly and quick service, no frills feel, and delicious breakfast options. Definitely recommend this spot to anybody! read more

Don't be fooled by the bland exterior of the restaurant. The inside is rocking with activity as dishes are made hot for you from scratch right in front of you. Delicious dishes, friendly service and large portions! I enjoyed the massage-in-house spicy sausage and oatmeal with fruit. The raspberry white chocolate pancakes are monstrous (you get two) and disgustingly delicious. Get these no matter what else you order. TIP: There is currently a coupon within the Yelp app to get a free scone with butter ($2.99 value) when you order $10 or more. read more

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Unfriendly surly staff. Food not cooked to order, left out ingredients. Server didn't seem to care, no apology, no offer to make it right. Didn't get coffee refill until end of meal. Seems like the place has gone downhill. Too bad. read more

Good place for a fast, greasy breakfast. Once we arrived, we were greeted and told to find a place to sit where available. Our waitress was super nice and so were the other staff. I decided on the Eggs Benedict with some French Toast for us to share and my husband ordered the All Meat Omlet. I'm a biggggg Eggs Benedict fan and I've tried a lot of them over the years. I did enjoy the hollandaise sauce on top of the perfectly pouched eggs, however the thin, lunch meat ham left much to be desired and I would've preferred if my English muffin was more toasted. French toast was okay, probably could've cooked a bit longer and add some cinnamon but it wasn't bad. My husband loved his All Meat Omlet. This is a good place if you need a fast meal, fast service, and don't care too much about restaurant ambiance. I'm not a huge fan of hustle and bustle in here being so close to the kitchen (our table was right next to bar seating) so maybe next time I come in I'll see about sitting farther away. read more

Over The Counter Cafe - Breakfast Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

It's a greasy spoon diner with an actual counter you can eat over. A variety of breakfast combos. You can customize your orders. I asked for my hash browns to be well done and it was perfect. read more