We found Parfé Diem after dinner at Taverna, and what began as "let's just split a dessert" turned…read moreinto one of those unexpected experiences you keep talking about afterward. We ordered the seasonal Hot Chocolate parfait: Mexican-style chocolate pudding, raspberries, warm spices and scratch-made chocolate wafers. Calling it pudding almost sells it short. The texture was light, whipped and closer to mousse, while the raspberries cut through the chocolate perfectly. It was indulgent without feeling like a brick after dinner. We shared one, which was financially responsible but emotionally questionable because neither of us really wanted to surrender the next bite. Then we met Parker, the owner, baker and designer behind the whole concept. He spoke openly with us about relocating from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City, taking the leap into entrepreneurship and the challenges of building a small, independent multicultural business around a dessert category most people think they already understand. What struck us was that the creativity was not limited to the menu. Parker's personality is all over the space, from the name and playful branding to the colors, presentation and wonderfully odd idea of turning pudding into a destination. It feels personal because it is personal. I looked up Parfé Diem afterward and discovered that it has been named Utah's Best Comfort Food, won both Food & Beverage Business and overall Business of the Year from the Utah Black Chamber, landed on Yelp's Top 100 Local Businesses and earned national recognition through Daymond John and the NAACP. After spending time with Parker and tasting what he has created, none of that feels surprising. Salt Lake City has plenty of places selling cookies and ice cream. Parfé Diem created its own lane. That deserves attention, especially when the result tastes this good. Five stars for the dessert, the originality and the human being behind it. We will absolutely return, but next time I'm ordering my own.

The pudding is soooooo good. I absolutely agree. It's the best banana pudding I've ever had!!!! I…read morecannot even tell you how picky I am....lol Although my son is pickier lol. However, he also absolutely loved the chocolate pudding! The owner was very nice too - we came in like 5 minutes before close and I apologize.... He said "absolutely no apologizing for being a customer - we appreciate it" with no hesitation.

It's such a cute place to get baked goods, especially the donut kind. We got the gauva filed one…read moreand a cinnamon roll and it was amazing..the inside was very cute and cozy and the staff was super nice. The food was very filling and lots of flavor. There's outdoor seating to enjoy the weather when you can.

This is a super cute shop with beautiful pastries and interesting drinks. Service was wonderful…read more And you certainly will be chubby--or chubbier--if you make this place a habit. We tried a Ferrero Rocher chocolate-filled donut that was decadent. There were probably 25 other sweets I wanted to try in the case. The drinks were very well-made. We had a Tiramisu Latte that tasted just like you would expect, a fantastic Cloud Latte, and the famous Pink Drink which has a distinct bubble gum flavor and a vibrant pink color that is found nowhere in nature. Everything was top notch. I am not into sweets, normally, but they do sweet treats and sweet drinks well here.

Been meaning to come here forever but we're rarely in the area so we were so excited to finally get…read moreto try it! Cute mini shop with a walk-up window. Quick and friendly service. Happy they still had options later in the day. We were worried they'd be sold out. We tried the classic cherry and the raspberry Oreo brownie. Both were to die for. Great flavor and the perfect flaky crust. Yum. Would love to try more flavors!

This was one of those "on a whim, let's try it" stops after we had just said our final goodbyes to…read moreour daughter who we dropped off at University of Utah from San Diego. So of course my wife and I were looking to soak our sorrows in some home-baked pie. So parking was pretty easy around the corner along the street. The pie shop is this long kitchen attached to a super cool thrift shop. That was closed since it was like 8:45pm. We decided to go with the strawberry rhubarb, key lime and apple cobbler. They're essentially little hand pies, like the size of a pop tart. So getting three seems good for two people if you like pie a lot, like we do. We also added two cups of ice cream to go. The girl helping us was nice and engaged conversation when we asked about the thrift shop. Solid service. Once we go home, we heated up the strawberry rhubarb and apple cobbler for one minute. That wasn't long enough so I'd do 1:35 next time. That would ensure the ice cream would melt a bit more. We started with the key lime pie; oh my ... it was epically delicious. This was as good as key lime pie we had in Captiva and The Keys in Florida. Then we dove into the other two. The strawberry rhubarb was 75% crust and 25% filling. I'd love to see more filling there. Compared to a grandma's strawberry rhubarb; it wasn't on par. It was a 3.75/5. Next up was the apple cobbler. A classic. It was pretty much what we expected and so was more on the 2/5 scale. We started so strong with the key lime pie that the bar was set high. Overall a good experience and the night ended on 3 empty cardboard containers filled with crust, melted vanilla ice cream and happy tears of our daughter's new journey. Don't fight it; try the Pie Fight.

So good and I let them know of My food allergy and they were…read morevery attentive to the girl doing my order was so sweet and very cautious. The girl who took my order was so nice and informative about the ingredients in all of the ice cream options !

Something to cool down in the utah heat! Quick trip to…read moreutah. Found this cute little ice scream spot. Rolled ice scream in a waffle in shape of a taco. It was great not to sweet but messy lol. It was a bit busy this day but normal i would say. Must try they have lots of different options from ice cream to shakes to dirty soda.

Love this place- fantastic matcha ice cream, especially the double matcha. I also tried the black…read moresesame ice cream which had freezer burn on it and didn't taste like black sesame at all. I have also tried the ube which was good, but I don't recommend the black sesame. The matcha stuff is great and it's an awesome go-to for anything matcha!

I was finally in the area to try it out. I love matcha so I was excited! The place is small &…read morelimited seating but seems like most took their drinks to-go. The bathroom is hidden to the right of the store walking in. Just a warning, the further you go in the store, the more it smells like bathroom... When I first walked in, I wasn't greeted - which is fine, there were a handful of people inside. While ordering, I had asked what was popular and what the cashier suggests, and she said "matcha". I told her it was my first time but she didn't proceed with any recommendations. I decided to go with the ube matcha with oatmilk. She then asked if I'd like cream with it, I had asked if she suggested it and she responds with "well everyone gets it with creamer". Ok so I agreed to try it out. Why not cause everyone gets it with creamer right? I waited about 10 mins, which isn't bad considering the amount of people. She called my name and had 3 other drinks with her. I asked her if the one she was handing me was with oatmilk , and she says "well that's what you ordered right" I tried it and it wasn't oatmilk. I brought it up to her attention and she kinda just said "sorry" and that was all....unfortunately, I can't say it was the best service. If I decide to come back next time, I'll only get straight matcha instead of a latte just to try again. The matcha didn't have a strong taste to it. It was on the watery side. Perhaps I came on the wrong day a they were off with their orders. Who knows...

If you're looking for pastries that are as stunning as they are delicious, Fillings & Emulsions…read moreabsolutely delivers. Their fruit-shaped creations are little works of art--so realistic it almost feels wrong to eat them... almost. Each pastry is fresh, light, and packed with flavor. The pistachio was incredibly tasty, though definitely on the richer side, so it's one you might want to savor slowly. The raspberry had a beautifully balanced sweetness with a vibrant, delicious filling. The lemon was very zingy--almost intensely so--but still delightful if you enjoy bold citrus flavors (just maybe not an entire one in a single sitting). The standout, though, was the mango. Easily the winner. It had such a bright, powerful flavor, and the fresh mango inside made every bite feel special. Everything about it--from taste to presentation--was just beautiful. The only slight letdown was the macarons. While still good, they didn't quite match the intensity and uniqueness of the pastries and felt a bit underwhelming in comparison. Overall, this place is a must-visit if you appreciate creative, high-quality desserts. It's clear a lot of skill and care goes into every piece. I loved the building that the pastry shop was in, as it had a "lunch room" feel to it. There are a few restaurants inside so there are options and there's plenty of seating.

I'm the first to admit that I am influenced by social media. So when my fiancé and I just so…read morehappened to be in the area, we had to stop and get a little treat. The sweet cashier recommended Strawberry & Mango, so that's what we got. They were delicious! I think the mango was my personal favorite. The crunch of the chocolate coating was so satisfying and the fillings soft and gooey. It didn't feel artificial either! The location is in a food mall, which I wasn't expecting but it was so cute inside. I wish we had more time to check out the other vendors but we'll have to come back. On a separate note, it was kind of hard to find a trash can.

Some of society's happiest memories are formed over a bowl of cereal, so it's no surprise that a…read moreplace that specializes in this treat would be so popular. This fun spot is located inside the Gateway at Hall Pass, the swanky indoor food court. The vibe is definitely upbeat and fun, which fits Cereal Killerz perfectly. Here, you can get a bowl of cereal....OR you can level up your game and get a milkshake with cereal in it. The menu items are cleverly named and pack a punch with different sweet treats. While they are big enough to share, you might not want to. Or maybe I'm just remembering back on how I built cereal box walls between me and my siblings to avoid any interaction. Just me?

Ordered the killer coffee. Freshly made, but in the sweet…read moreside. Fast service. Place is inside Hallpass.

Such a unique delicious addition to SLC! The pancakes and…read moreso light, loved the Tarro flavor. The layered passion fruit cake was tart creamy and sweet. Savored every bite! Support this cafe before it closes this month!!!

Okay why did it take me 8 years to get in to try Doki Doki? Only to find out it is closing in a…read morecouple more weeks? I'm glad I got to come in and try their awesome treats... tiramisu crepe cake, bunny custard?, and the fluffy, jiggly pancakes! I even played the claw games while waiting and won myself a Goku!!!! The place was clean and organized. Some of the treats were already sold out for the day, but I was happy getting to meet up with my friend and catch up over yummy eats! I'll be coming in again before their doors close. Thanks for bringing some yummy treats to the hood, Doki Doki! Sad to see you leaving.

Best god damn boba I've ever had the bubble waffle is also incredible. The mango sago is great…read moreevery thing is real fresh fruit no syrups love this place

SweetHoney catered our Boba & Baddies event at Ritual Hot Yoga and they nailed it. We needed drinks…read moreand desserts for 50 people and everything arrived on time, beautifully presented, and tasted incredible. The boba was the star, and the mango passion fruit and coconut options were a hit. People kept asking where it all came from. The whole experience was professional from the first email through setup. Easy to work with, clear communication, and the treats spoke for itself. If you are planning an event and want catering that actually impresses people, book them. Five stars, no notes.

Such big portions for the smallest size and the price isn't bad either. The staff is really nice…read moreand helps you pick something based on your taste if you need help! Lots of indoor and outdoor seating as well.

Not bad. I'm used to…read moreauthentic gelato. In Tucson we frequented a place that was owned and run by an Italian that graduated from Gelato University in Italy. He had the real revolving gelato freezer cases. Best gelato I've ever had since. This gelato is pretty good, though does not live up to being quite as authentic. I can't put my finger on it, but something about the texture is not quite right. Close, but not 100%. Still very good, though. Regular flavors. No lavender or other exotic flavors that you would find at other true Italian gelato places. But very good flavors. I recommend that you give them a try. You will like it. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!