This restaurant has a new owner, has been remodeled, and has a fresh menu since August 2021. They still serve the pickle and pinto bean pies - just try it. The burgers are amazing, too. Homemade Chicken Noodle SoupSunglow PiesThe buns are baked in house. The meat is freshly ground. We liked it so much we came back two days in a row. Worth driving over from Torrey for a good lunch. read more

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We had breakfast here and it was exactly what we ordered. I got hash browns with 2 fried eggs and my husband got the breakfast burrito. We also got the lemon cloud pie and key lime pie. Both were very good, out of the two the lemon cloud was our favorite. If we were ever back in town, I would want to try the blueberry sour cream. It's one of the owner's favorite! read more

This small, casual cafe is great! An extensive menu with everything from Mexican dishes, sandwiches, burgers to pasta entrees and nice fish dishes (tilapia or fish & chips). I had the steak salad (meat cooked to order) and I was bowled over by the large, perfectly grilled steak that covered the ample salad of greens, mushrooms, onions and parmesan cheese. Quite a value. My partner had the chicken quesadillas, and they, too, were excellent. Our tasty dinner was topped with pie for dessert. There were so many kinds to choose from, included their 'famous' pickle pie or pinto bean pie. We opted for classic apple pie and German chocolate cream pie. Both were excellent at the crazy low price of $3.49. Crazy! Our waitress could not have been nicer or more attentive. Really friendly service. Believe me, it's well worth the 12 mile drive from the edge of Capitol Reef to get to this charming restaurant. read more

Sunglow Restaurant - Cafes Near Me - Bicknell, Utah

Serendipitously rewarded with an alternative to standard road food when we found this casual eatery in Bicknell. Clean bathrooms (!), large portions, family friendly, cool old building. I felt good about supporting this establishment. Healthy choice Mediterranean option was a pleasant surprised. Lunch appetites so we didn't try the pinto bean or pickle pies. Pickles are sweet, not dill btw. read more

My interest was quickly piqued when my coworker/pal told me this business serves up pinto bean pie and pickle pie. Say whattttt? I'm always down for trying something new and especially when its an unexpected flavor combo like pickles...and pie. In the end, we opted for the avocado key lime pie (highly recommend) - in fact, I can taste it in my mouth as I type. The avocado brought a great creaminess to the tart lime flavor. I'm not quite sure why I kicked this review off with dessert but let me backtrack to our entrees - I enjoyed my hearty cobb salad that was topped with bacon, hardboiled egg, cheese and tomato and based on the chow down speed of my companion, he enjoyed his no-frills Mexican eats. I love side of the road diners like this one especially prior to a national park visit. They're a match made in heaven. read more

Everything we ordered here was amazing. Fantastic burgers and salad. We were really surprised with how excellent the food was! I highly recommend stopping here if you are in the area! read more

The owners are super nice and they have really upgraded the place! The food is so good!

I was staying at the associated motel and had dinner here. I wanted to save room for some pie, so I had the blackened Cajun Tilapia over rice. This also came with a side of peas. The fish was cooked properly and seasoned well. I didn't find any fish bones, which is always a plus. The peas were meh, but wasn't expecting much there. They have several unique pies, so I had to make a decision. I couldn't get the 4 pie sampler, as that was too much food. After conferring with the waitress, she recommended the Pinto Bean pie. Based on the name, I was hesitant, but went for it anyway. Turns out it was one of the better pieces of pie I've had. The closest comparison I could make is with Pecan pie, however it wasn't quite as rich or sugary. The dollop of whipped cream was a nice compliment to the pie. If I'm ever back in this part of Utah, I'll be sure to try one of their other unique pies. read more

Sunglow Restaurant - Cajun grilled tilapia - Cafes Near Me - Bicknell, Utah

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Great food & very cool place with great staff! Stopped in for lunch on our way to National Parks. Tracy was super nice & funny, very prompt with food and orders too. Club sandwich and pastrami burger were great quality. Highly recommend!! read more

Sunglow Restaurant - Oreo cream mini pie (couldn't resist already taking some of the crème filling) - Cafes Near Me - Bicknell, Utah

If you're in Torrey, well good luck, but seriously not much on offer there food wise. Most of the places that were recommended by our motel were randomly, mysteriously closed. UFO abductions perhaps? We ended up having srrsly one of the most bizarre meals I've ever had at a "Mexican" "restaurant" across the street which was open...sort of. But that's another review. Now Sunglow is VERY good. When we got up and were heading out of town and needed a good breakfast we expected that they would be open after a prior evening visit to the Bicknell State Liquor Store (don't miss it!). Fortunately they were open and served us one of the best breakfasts of our entire trip. We got one of their breakfast burritos deconstructed without the tortilla and it was super tasty. Coffee was good, our server was super sweet, super attentive and a great breakfast time was had by all. If you are in the Torrey area it is WELL WORTH the pretty ride over to Bicknell to patronize Sunglow. We could not help but notice their obsession with PIE and a baked goods case with a selection of some far out and down home flavors available in various sizes (see my photo). Our waitress said that the sour cream blueberry was actually her favorite and we threw low-carb to the wind and got a small personal pie to share. She packed it up for us and then later that morning at an I-70 rest area we dug in. It was amazing. So very good from the flaky crust to the luscious fresh filling. So take this all into consideration and, if in the area, get over to Sunglow. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Perhaps it's just because they were short staffed, but our breakfast experience here was very poor today. The restaurant wasn't very busy, but the two waitresses seemed overwhelmed. My wife and I waited patiently and without complaint for 45 minutes to receive our food. When it arrived, my wife's dish was incorrect and cold. Mine was average, and the potatoes were undercooked and still a bit crunchy. But we ate it anyhow because we were ravenous by that point. We received our toast and pancakes after the rest of our food was already eaten, and after reminding the staff that our orders weren't yet complete. This was a disappointing experience, and we were surprised that no attempt was made to offer any kind of apology, so presumably this must be a normal occurrence for them. It wasn't normal for us at all. It's hard to screw up breakfast. Eggs, potatoes, toast. Pretty simple really. But this breakfast was way below average. read more

This review is just on pie. That is all we tried and we did try 7 different pies! The 5 stars go towards the famous original crazy pies. The pickle pie was crazy/awesome/original strangely we all liked it. The pinto pie reminded me of a savory pie and it was good too. My hubby really like the buttermilk pie. It was rich and creamy and the oatmeal was like a cookie mated with a pie. Fun to be able to buy the pie sampler and get a little slice of each. Now onto the other pies... coconut- not enough coconut flavor and the whipping cream on all the "other" pies stashed cheap and poor quality ingredients. I would have them hold the whipping cream. The strawberry sour cream was my favorite- wish it had more strawberries my only complaint Peanut butter chocolate was rich and creamy! Fun place to stop on the way to national parks. read more

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This trip has been all about comfort when not hiking and this throwback in time hits all the high notes: $,hospitality, comfy bed and down home cookin'. If you're looking for upgrades to modern keep going. They'll be glad you did. We were well taken care of from the fry cook to the motel clerk/waitress. We highly recommend this motor lodge! Quirky and quiet. read more

Sunglow Restaurant - Pickle pie tho!!! Nope didn't try it. - Cafes Near Me - Bicknell, Utah

I really enjoyed my burger and fries. The lady is the new owner and she was great to talk with as well. The prices aren't quite fast food chain but we gotta help small businesses succeed. I'll be coming back here any time I come through town. read more

This place is such a hidden gem!! The food was excellent diner food, actually better than diner food. Fast friendly service and everyone in our group of 7 was happy with their meals. Which is a miracle in its self! If you visit Capitol Reef National Park this is a must for grabbing some fresh food and smiles! read more

Very friendly staff Newly remodeled clean and cozy!!! Food is delicious, portions are good and the prices are amazing!!! read more

Information needs an update. Showed up for chicken fried steak and it is no longer on menu. Eggs are precooked and are as you see them. Got the pinto bean pie, looks great and homemade. read more

Sunglow Restaurant - Biscuits and gravy with two eggs - Cafes Near Me - Bicknell, Utah

We were in town for other reasons but once we learned about sunglow, we had to stop in. Can only speak to the pie and coffee, but both were good. The pinto bean pie is a can't-miss (sweet, not savory). read more

Sunglow Restaurant - Pinto Bean Pie - Cafes Near Me - Bicknell, Utah

Great pie. Service was good and staff was friendly. Definitely recommend grabbing some dessert here.

Stop in for a short getaway to enjoy their delicious special and amazing homemade pies read more

Sunglow Restaurant - Cafes Near Me - Bicknell, Utah

Pickel pie is interesting but staff are very rude. Rest of the food didn't look good and they take no Covid precautions at all. No masks for anyone, indoor dining open. read more

Price: Great price! Not inflated like Torrey or other tourist destination. Food: deliscious big plates Service: Nice waitress. She just started waitressing and she forgot a lot of things. But, she is nice. The food did not take a long time. Cleanliness: Location: Great because it is close to Torrey and the National Parks. read more

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Yum - the food was great. Homemade fries were perfect. Get the scones! We bought a buttermilk pie to take as a hostess gift. Service was out of this world. We will definitely be back if and when we are in the area. read more

This place was small and quaint but it wasn't busy so I could take all the time in the world deciding on what I wanted. Staff was nice and helped give suggestions. My hubs got the Bicknell Burger and I got the Mushroom Swiss Burger. My baby settled on the chicken nuggets kids meal. They brought the food out quick and it was fabulously hot. They also brought 3 containers of fry sauce without even having to ask for it. Which I loved. The burgers were very well flavored and tasted wonderful. Both my hubs and i agreed that our burgers could have used just a little more moisture or sauce or something just to make it a bit more moist. The pies I would not recommend. They are famous for their unique flavors but nothing I would buy again. We shared a sampler. They were SUPER sweet. It was fun to try the pickle pie. It's sweet and tangy, that's all I've got to describe it. One of those things you have to try to totally understand. We were both satisfied and enjoyed it and would go again. But if we were passing through again we'd be up for trying another place too. read more

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Only tried the various pies from their sampler and left a bit disappointed. They were out of pickle pie (which is the one we went for) and the other ones were merely ok. Pinto bean pie is interesting but the buttermilk tasted oddly like lemon meringue. I don't think I'd recommend it read more

Newer paired down menu. Think it might have been a bit much before.... Burgers and service were great! Perfect after a great day of hiking in Capitol Reef. Thanks! read more

Very good food at this restaurant that is attached to a motel. We were there off season so they open at 8 instead to the normal 8 am in season. Had the skillet which was very good. Home made biscuits too. My other half had the steak and eggs which was a nice thick piece of steak. read more

This place has some super good food for a great price! The service was great I ordered a bacon avocado burger with fries and my girlfriend ordered the chicken tenders (no she is not a kid she is 27) anyway this place is great stop to refuel before going into Capital Reef National Park. This place can get crowded due to tour buses stopping here but the restaurant is big so don't worry about that. Lastly there fry sauce and house made BBQ is delicious if your into sauces ! read more

Sunglow Restaurant - Cafes Near Me - Bicknell, Utah

First time I've had coconut cream pie with no coconut and banana cream pie with no bananas. Very expensive individual pie!

Wow! Old building attached to a motel, didn't even think it was open. Read a few reviews and decided to go in since it was the only thing around. Glad I did! My father had a country fried steak, and I had a bacon hickory burger. All excellent! The bacon was fresh and fantastic, burger cooked perfectly. And the homemade fries were heavenly. How In-N-Out fries SHOULD taste! If this is near you on a journey, stop in! Awesome food, super friendly staff, and good prices. read more

Sunglow Restaurant - Cafes Near Me - Bicknell, Utah

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We never come to Wayne County without stopping here. The food here is the best! The quality is not something you would expect to find in a road side diner. And yes, you need to try the pickle and/or pinto bean pies. Like all their other pies, they are amazing. Something you won't find anywhere else. read more

This place very nice. Clean and the young waitress was amazing. They have a wide variety on their menu. We had the Chicken Kaba with rice pilaf , salad and pitas. We also had lemonade . Everything was very good. They served us big portions of chicken and rice. The best that we have had during our trip. Definitely the place to stop for a great meal.They serve Mediterranean which was delicious . They have a wide variety on the menu something for everyone. read more

Oh my! This place is good!! I was staying in Torrey and decided to make the drive as they had good reviews. I'm so glad that I did! Chili verde skillet was amazing! Don't forget the pie. Coconut Cream! One of my top 3 pie experiences ever. The crust was perfect and the filling was one of the best I've ever had. Homemade everything! The staff are great also. My favorite place in the Torrey area! read more

Came for the pickle pie and stayed for the delicious chicken strip, fries and salads. Smiley servers and fast chef. Thank you Sunglow. We will be back. read more

This was a nice little surprise out in the middle of nowhere off-season. It was one of the few places that was open. You could tell that the locals come here quite a bit. Warning though. They are taking no Covid precautions at all! The people coming in aren't wearing masks and the people inside are not wearing masks and they are not socially distancing and they are allowing sit down dining. The gal at the register seemed a little stand offish maybe it was because we were wearing masks read more

Absolutely amazing service, but the food isn't the greatest. My fiancé and I will readily admit that we are food snobs, and we had a lot of trouble finding a decent place near Capitol Reef. We ate at Cafe Diablo (horrible service, horrible food), the Broken Spur (comical-I ordered salmon and the fish came out white-though service was good here)....and just couldn't find any food that was decent. I realize that the national parks aren't great compared to some of the nicer ski towns like Park City, Sundance, etc...but Capitol Reef is left wanting in the food department. We tried Sunglow on our last night. The place is definitely aged inside and reminiscent of a diner from the 50s. Indica, our waitress was immediately attentive and saw to our every need. She made recommendations, and we had the Pesto Chicken sandwich and the chicken tenders. It took us awhile, b/c nothing on the menu stood out to us. The food came and was mediocre, but the home-made fries were out of this world. The chicken sandwich was so-so, but nothing special. We tried 2 of the pie flavors for dessert and both were pretty good. They were definitely home-made and it's probably their big draw. All in all, probably would eat here again, simply because the competition is so awful, but compared to a place in Park city, etc, it just doesn't hold a candle. We want to make special acknowledgement of Indica, our server. She was incredible and made the experience a memorable one. So attentive and we were left wanting for nothing. We were so happy with her service we tipped her 100% and she definitely deserved more. Thank you Indica! read more

I live in the area, this USE TO BE my favorite restaurant. Had a quaint hometown feeling with a good selection. NOT ANY LONGER... No more plates for food it's all styrofoam and plastic. No longer are you waited on, they've turn it into a fast food joint with quality reduced to match their new business model. Only thing that looked the same were the pies... use to stop occasionally in the afternoon for a slice and hot coffee... now it's thrown on a fake plate and a disposable cup... they even placed garbage containers in the eating area so we can clean our own tables... Meanwhile..prices have increased, menu reduced to pre-made skinny burger patties, quality of food yesterday was horrible... NO THANKS!! read more

I'm being generous giving 3 stars. We chose this place purely on Yelp recommendations. People must not know good food. It wasn't awful. It just isn't as good as they say. If you are just looking for adequate food, then okay. Eat here. Maybe it was just what we ordered. I had the Alfredo pasta. Really, how can you ruin a white sauce unless you make it from a can or a powder. It wasn't great. Toast that went with it was okay. Something tasted overly processed about it. Husband had the chili verde. It wasn't green. In fact it was orange! Husband said it was good though. He's easy to please. I asked for a slice of pie to go. They have some very different pies. Pickle, Pinto Bean, Oatmeal, and Buttermilk. I chose the Buttermilk. Later that night I dove into it. It was good if you like very sweet pie with fake whipped topping. Wait staff were really nice. Hence, 3 stars instead of 2. read more

It's the pie. The reason folks travel 1000's of miles to go to Bicknell is for their unorthodox pies. Pickle pie? You say. Don't knock it til you try it. Very friendly folks here to boot. We used Bicknell for our base ro explore Capitol Reef N.P. read more

Sunglow Restaurant - Pie sampler plate. - Cafes Near Me - Bicknell, Utah

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If it weren't for Yelp we would not have experienced this wonderful place. We are camping in Torrey and took the short drive up to Bicknell because of reviews about the delicious fries and pies. We tried the fish n chips and the pesto chicken melt. The melt gets rave reviews from my spouse. The fish was good but not exceptional. The homemade fries were out of this world. We agree with the person who said "In n Out" should have these fries. Ordered the pie sampler and liked all 4 but loved the pinto bean pie. Wish we could try the coconut cream or chocolate cream. We highly recommend the Sunglow Cafe....a huge menu, very friendly people and exceptional service at reasonable prices. read more

Sunglow Restaurant - Cafes Near Me - Bicknell, Utah