Awesome food, friendly service! Both breakfast and lunch. And don't forget the pie!!!
The service is excellent, the food delightful and comforting. I eat there at least one a week. The pie is very good too!
One day, I was browsing locations to have a quick bite of breakfast in my local area. One such location caught my eye: Left Fork Grill. Left Fork Grill sits in an unassuming building next to a business park, marked only by signage and its reputation. Not wanting to spoil the surprise of my soon-to-be meal, I hopped in my car and ventured on my merry way to the restaurant. When I got there, I was hit with a conundrum; street parking was packed, no less than the restaurant parking lot itself! Indeed, there was a sign on the door warning patrons not to park in the business park out back, as those spots were for staff and patrons of those businesses only. Feeling slightly daunted, I took some time to acquire a parking spot, and much to my delight, found one in a nearby parking lot. I crossed the street, stepped inside (a kind gentleman held the door open for me, no less; coming from a Californian, born and raised, this kind of gesture is not seen commonly there), and was immediately hit with a wave of nostalgia. The interior was much like a now-defunct restaurant, called Cable's, I regularly went to with my parents in my youth. In a way, it was a much-needed reminder of what I left behind in California, and a delight of my youth I could unfortunately no longer partake in. My feelings already lifted, I took two steps to the counter, where I indicated my party size, and I was sat at the bar. Unfortunately, this is where my feelings about the whole endeavor become a bit iffy, as it seemed that newcomers did not receive as welcoming a treatment as regulars did. Observing the staff interactions with the regular patrons, it definitely seemed that the regulars received a warmer treatment than I, a newcomer and stranger to the establishment, received. In my mind, customer service is just as much a part of the restaurant experience as is food quality and taste, and this is where they fell slightly short of my standards. Needless to say, my belly needed filling, and I wasn't about to let its calls for food go unheeded! I ordered one of my favorites, a breakfast staple: Biscuits and gravy. In this case, it came with an order of four biscuits, cut in half and draped liberally with delicious sausage gravy, plus two eggs any style (I got them poached) and a side to boot! For my side, I ordered bacon, of which I received three strips. I will say that the biscuits and gravy were delicious. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly, made even better with the addition of hot sauce, salt, and pepper. They didn't skimp on the bacon, neither! I polished off the meal in record time. Although the meal was good, the food came out fast, and the overall quality of the meal was superb, the service continued to remain substandard in my eyes. The check was brought out without my asking for it; it seemed like they just wanted me to leave, at that point. Most establishments would ask if the diner(s) wished to order anything else before presenting them with their check, but not Left Fork Grill, at least not in my case. Plus, it turns out it wasn't even the right bill. After notifying them of their mistake, they presented me with the right bill, and I paid, my stomach satisfied, but wishing for more out of their customer service. A stranger/newcomer to a restaurant deserves the same treatment that any well-established diner gets, and if said stranger/newcomer does not receive said treatment, they may be discouraged from coming back to patronize the location again in the future, something I hope Left Fork Grill learns. My rating is reflective of my overall experience at this restaurant, weighing all the variables presented in my review together. Poor customer service is something that can be remedied with sufficient training or enough customer complaints (although I should hope the latter does not come to pass before the restaurant addresses it). Regardless, give this place a shot! Although I've only had breakfast here so far, I bet you anything their lunch and dinner are also just as good.
So glad I found this place on Google Maps! They serve breakfast lunch and dinner items. I had the Chicken Schnitzel. It came with mashed potatoes and gravy and fresh green beans. It was delicious!! I also chose soup over salad and was glad I did. Soup of the day was meatball & peppers. It was so good, I took some home for my husband's dinner. My son ordered French toast that came with 2 eggs and his choice of meats. He had bacon. The bread used for the French toast added a special layer of yummy to the meal. Service was friendly and thorough. I will definitely return to this place and so should you!
Feels like home! Incredible service and incredible home cooked food. Was told they source their corn and veggies from the Murray farmers market and the freshness stands out. Cute little diner that's been a staple in my family for years!
I have found the diner of my dreams! Tucked away on 3900 South in SLC, this little restaurant is just the kind of comfort food I was hoping for. I have a friend who was moved to an assisted living facility and loves rhubarb pie. I'm not much of a pie maker, so called all over trying to find rhubarb pie. Hooray! Left Fork had it and said they'd box up a few pieces for me. I also ordered a tuna sandwich for lunch to go even though my hopes were low. Most places don't make good tuna sandwiches and when they do, they often taste odd and aren't good. However, Left Fork's sandwich was perfect! Pickles, cheese, the right amount of mayo, lettuce, tomato, and tasty bread. Very generous size, too. The pie is amazing! I got some extra slices for my family and the crust is delicious. We will definitely be going back soon to try more items! Everyone was also really friendly, on the phone and in-person, and I love the pride flags this month, too.
When we landed in SLC we wanted to find a spot that had basic breakfast offerings that was close to our rental car pickup. I was delighted to find Left Fork Grill right down the street and when we pulled up there was plenty of parking left in the lot as we made our way inside. The smells of bacon, sausage, and hot brewed coffee hit us right when we walked in. We were greeted and sat in a modest booth not too far from the entrance. As Texans we were a little shocked with the cold crisp air so I was happy to walk in and feel like I was wrapped up in a warmth of pancake smells and some warm coffee. The menu was diverse and there was plenty of us to check out including their pie selection. Also, while sitting in the booth, I noticed and loved the pie shelf that is included in every single seating situation around the grill. Super super cute idea and just begs for you to get a pie so you can display it for yourself, and everyone else, what lovely pie dessert you have to eat! Our food was delicious and since we had a long morning of commuting from Texas to SLC we finished every single bite of our dishes. I opted for a 2 egg, seasoned home fries with some tasty caramelized onions, toast, and sausage dish while my partner had a hearty 3 egg ham and cheese omelette. Service was fast and friendly. Our waitress was super attentive with our coffee and refilling us up as well as making small talk about our day and our plans which I appreciated it. It was a fantastic place to jumpstart our time and eating experience in SLC!