Neighborhood Guide
Live Like a Local
The Essex Neighborhood Guide
Living at The Essex puts some of Salt Lake City's best coffee, dining, shopping, parks, and outdoor recreation right outside your door.
Coffee
Kahve Cafe SLC - 0.4 mile Turkish coffee, tea, baklava, and cozy spaces inside a historic Victorian home.
Salt Lake Roasting Co. - 0.4 mile A longtime local favorite for coffee, breakfast, and lunch.
Coffee Garden - 1 mile A 9th & 9th staple for coffee, pastries, and a classic neighborhood atmosphere.
Eat & Drink
Roux SLC - 0.1 mile French-inspired, chef-driven dining practically around the corner.
Desert Edge Brewery - 0.2 mile A casual Trolley Square favorite for food and local beer.
Oasis Cafe - 0.5 mile Brunch, lunch, and dinner with a beautiful plant-filled courtyard.
HSL - 0.5 mile Elevated American dining and cocktails, perfect for date night.
Pago - 1 mile Seasonal farm-to-table dining in the heart of 9th & 9th.
Everyday Essentials
Trader Joes - 0.1 mile
Smiths Food & Drug - 0.2 mile
Whole Foods Market - 0.3 mile
ES Fitness - 0.3 mile
Trolley Square - 0.2 mile
Groceries, fitness, shopping, dining, and TRAX are all within a few blocks of home.
Explore Nearby
Liberty Park - 1 mile
Nearly 100 acres of walking paths, green space, recreation, and Tracy Aviary.
9th & 9th -1 mile
Independent shops, restaurants, coffee, and an easy weekend stroll.
Downtown Farmers Market - 1.5 miles
A seasonal Saturday favorite for local produce, food, and vendors.
Natural History Museum of Utah - 4 miles
One of Salt Lake City's best museums, tucked against the foothills.
Get Outside
Bonneville Shoreline Trail - 3-6 miles
Hiking, biking, and valley views just minutes from the city.
Big Cottonwood Canyon - 25-35 minutes
Hiking, skiing, climbing, picnicking, and access to Brighton, Solitude, and Silver Lake.
Live Urban. Stay Close to the Outdoors.
At The Essex, you can grab groceries down the street, meet friends for dinner, explore downtown, or trade city streets for a mountain trail all without going far from home.