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    Ponderosa Eats

    4.1 (92 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating

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    Erica B.

    We loved this place while visiting Zion and staying in and Airbnb near by. I wish I got the hostess's name but she was from Brazil and moved to Utah for work and she was absolutely delightful. Our family stopped in for dinner one night and had the soup and salad bar as well as a pizza. The kind hostess brought over a cup of strawberries for my 6 month old baby. We stopped by again the next morning for coffee and breakfast sandwiches on our way to hike. Coffee was great but to be honest, the breakfast sandwich wasn't our favorite. I wouldn't order that again but have to still give 5 stars for dinner the night before and service of the incredible staff. Great location and plenty of indoor/ outdoor seating as well. Oh! And they had fresh baked goods that were delicious!!

    Gross sausage
    Emily R.

    The dinner options are pretty decent, they have gluten free stuff to choose from which is nice. Breakfast was not great. The bacon is buffet microwaved bacon, the hostess sucks, she didn't even ask what side I wanted with my eggs, so I got a plate of eggs. The sausage was gross and cold. They need any gf options for breakfast and healthier food options for breakfast. Overall it's clean, the coffee is HELLA good. Just a few improvements would make it a killer spot.

    Breakfast burrito hashbrowns
    Jamie M.

    Pretty good food at the ponderosa, prices aren't bad and service is fast. Fairly large dining area and restrooms. The staff is really nice! The veggie burger was good but the fries were a little generic. They didn't have fry sauce. They don't have any diet caffeine free soda. The lattes are really good though!! I think they use Deep Creek coffee from Springdale. I got a s'mores flavored latte with oatmilk. The breakfast burrito was ok, it just was all potato on one end and all egg on the other. Maybe I should've taken it back to camp and reassembled it. $4 for any side that includes avocado which is too expensive. It said roasted home potato on the menu board for a side but they were just the same hashbrowns that were in the burrito. If I'd had known I wouldn't have ordered them. Overall it's great after a couple long days of hiking and camping!

    rock-hard, discolored burrito

    Most of the staff at Zion were absolutely friendly and welcoming, except for the workers at Ponderosa Eats. We ate there twice. The first time, the food was actually amazing, but the staff all seemed like they were having a terrible day. Their attitudes were off-putting, and we honestly couldn't figure out why, they just seemed like they didn't want to be there. We brushed it off as a one-time thing. Unfortunately, our second visit confirmed it wasn't just a bad day. An older woman at the counter was clearly frustrated and repeatedly snapped at another guest, yelling "Your water cup is over there!" in a very rude tone. When we ordered, we politely asked if a breakfast burrito could be made without ham. She slowly shook her head no with the most blank, unbothered face and told us they were premade, but then said, "They're so good!" So we gave them a shot based on that. Well, the burritos were awful, rock hard and nearly inedible. We opened them up and honestly couldn't even tell what was inside. Everything was dry, discolored, and tasted like it had been sitting for days. We also ordered a coffee and a matcha, and both drinks looked and tasted like they were mostly milk with barely any coffee or matcha. When the food and drinks are this bad, rude behavior becomes even harder to overlook. As someone who's worked in customer service, I understand that bad days happen, but that attitude should never be taken out on paying customers. It really affected our experience.

    Jordon H.

    We ate here 3 times while staying at the resort; once to go, twice in the restaurant itself. The portions are huge and the food is actually great. Interesting options along with upgraded basics. My ponderosa pie pizza was even delicious reheated the next night. Prices are very reasonable for what you get, as well. The restaurant is set up in a neat, different way that my family liked a lot. All of the staff was super nice too! Pic shows my hubby and his enormous $7 breakfast sandwich.

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    Good little restaurant at the resort with good vegetarian options. Tim was amazing and helpful.

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    I had an amazing burger at this place! All of our food was awesome and, honestly, it doesn't have to be. It's the only place at the resort ‍

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    MeMe's Cafe - Sweet Potato chips

    MeMe's Cafe

    4.5(2.8k reviews)
    8.9 mi
    $$

    MeMe's has a charm and down-home atmosphere you can't fake. MeMe herself is all over the…read morerestaurant, taking orders, greeting guests, and sharing fun facts about her menu. Homemade BBQ sauce! The slow-cooked pork is cooked for 14 hours! This is a woman who takes pride in her food and enjoys her job! Very nice servers too. Food is delicious! I ordered the BBQ salad with aforementioned shredded pork. What a masterpiece of a salad. Plenty of juicy shredded pork, lots of real bacon pieces, mixed greens, cheddar cheese, cabbage, tomatoes and onions in perfect harmony! Pour that BBQ sauce and ranch all over, and you have yourself just the ticket after hiking 7 miles! My hubby snagged the pork verde crepes which he loved too. Check out the pics! MeMe went out of her way to find me a size small t-shirt that is beautifully screenprinted with a design that celebrates both Zion Canyon and MeMe's! Check them out! Unfortunately, it was a tad too big for me but they probably have your size. The meal was very reasonable for Zion/Springdale. We ate at the Red Rock Grill at the Lodge the night before. This meal was superior and half the price. The menu here is creative and unique. I loved this lil café with a lot of clocks, a bit of funk, and a thoroughly engaging owner in MeMe herself!! Go here for a yummy dining adventure when you are sick of the same ole overpriced steak and fish.

    Mid-day stop, it was super hot and there was no where to park for the Zion brewery. We were hangry…read moreas heck, so yelp led us here. Split two burgers. The one I had we ordered medium rare, and this thing came out pretty rare.....but refer back to hangry as heck, so we ate it......and our tummies paid the price later that day (both of us that had it). In hindsight we should have had it cook more. 1 Fresh and Juicy IPA 7.00 1 Mushroom Swiss Burger 18.00 ADD: Add Burger 3.50 SIDES: Sweet Potato Fries 2.00 1 Jalapeno Popper Burger 19.00 ADD: Add Burger 3.50 This came to about $65 for lunch w tip. Update: After this review the owner reached out to my to apologize and try to make it right. She takes pride in her biz and I love this and would absolutely go in next time we are there. Love to support biz like this .

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    Camp Outpost - Camp Burger with a gluten free burger and gluten free French Fries

    Camp Outpost

    4.3(651 reviews)
    8.6 mi
    $$

    Staying at a VRBO while visiting Zion National park and this popped up on my Yelp for eateries…read morenearby. Heck, it was right across the street! There is indoor and outdoor seating but definitely try to eat outside. The view is so beautiful. The menu was pretty varied from tacos, sandwiches, burgers and meats. The drink menu was good too with lots of different draft beers and cocktails. We had the crispy Brussel sprouts -so good! The beer battered shrimp tacos on corn tortilla was really good and came with chips. Do try the "dirty soda"--vanilla root beer, coconut cream and lime. Loved it. The staff was super nice and even accommodated my request for no added salt. Definitely recommending this place!

    I recently visited Camp Outpost and had a mixed experience. On the positive side, my burger was…read moreabsolutely delicious, and the fries were perfect--crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The fried pickles were also fantastic, especially with the great ranch dip. However, the Mission Salad was just ok. We actually had to reorder it because they initially forgot to add the roasted corn and black beans. If a server had been available, this could have been addressed immediately. Instead, I had to go up to the counter, wait for someone, and then let them know about the order issue. Even after it was remade, there was simply too much lettuce, and for the price, it really isn't worth it. Service-wise, I was frustrated by having to tip before even being served. Additionally, the staff never checked on us during our meal to see if everything was good or to refill our water. I'm torn between a 3-star and a 4-star review because service means everything, especially in this day and age where everything is outrageously expensive.

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    FeelLove Coffee Zion

    FeelLove Coffee Zion

    4.3(396 reviews)
    9.1 mi
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    Such a cute coffee shop in Zion, right near the camping areas! So convenient for someone like me,…read morewho wants to have a black coffee at the campsite but also a fresh latte before leaving town :) This location is cute because it shares a space with two other businesses, a bike rental shop and also a speakeasy (which I also reviewed, because it was so good too)! Feellove has a really good selection of coffee, tea, pastries, and even food items. Their almond crossing was really good! And I came with 3 friends, who each ordered different coffees, which were all tasty. I got an iced blackberry lavender latte, with an extra shot. Very refreshing flavor, mostly lavender though and very light on the blackberry.

    Feel Love Coffee in Springdale was another solid coffee stop with a great outdoor patio that made…read moreit a perfect place to relax and enjoy the morning. We tried the Lemon White Mocha and the Bennett, and both were really good. The Bennett was smooth and balanced, while the Lemon White Mocha had a unique flavor combination that worked surprisingly well. The atmosphere was welcoming, the coffee was consistently good, and it's definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in the area. Also, if you're there later in the evening, definitely check out their speakeasy for cocktails -- it's a great hidden gem and absolutely worth the visit.

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    FeelLove Coffee Zion - Self love latte ~ muscovado sugar, coconut oil, and molasses swirl.

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    Oscar's Cafe - Deliciousness!

    Oscar's Cafe

    4.4(3k reviews)
    8.9 mi
    $$

    After a long day of walking around and hiking in Zion, Oscar's Cafe in Springdale was exactly the…read morekind of place I wanted for dinner! After seeing all of the amazing reviews on Yelp, I just had to stop by! I stopped by around 7 in the evening and sat outside, which ended up being such a good choice. The outdoor seating had a really fun, relaxed feel to it, and it was nice to just sit down, eat, and enjoy the Springdale atmosphere! We were at the Zion National Park all day. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak on sourdough with just the steak and cheese, and it was so yummy! The meat was juicy and tender. The sandwich itself was satisfying. The sourdough was a great addition too. I don't typically have sourdough bread with my philly cheesesteak. I also had the chips with guacamole and salsa, and those were so delicious! The guacamole and salsa tasted fresh and homemade! I ended up eating all of the guacamole with the chips! It was so yummy. The salsa was slightly spicy. I also tried a bite of the garlic cheeseburger, and the patty was juicy and flavorful. I only had a bite, but it was enough to know that would be a good choice too! Service was great, and everything about the meal felt easy and enjoyable. After a full day at Zion, this was such a fun dinner spot and definitely one of those places I'd recommend if you're staying in Springdale or visiting the park. Oscar's Café is a must visit in Springdale. Good food, good service, outdoor seating, and a really fun post hike vibe. I'd absolutely come back.

    Pretty good place with large portions. The menu is a fusion of American and Mexican. Being from…read moreCalifornia, I have a refined pallet for Mexican and this is definitely not authentic but still very delicious and filling. The veggie options are a nice fusion of healthy-Mexican- American and worth trying. I loved the vinaigrette given in the side salads! A dill/lime mix. I would eat here again after a long hike.

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