Café 140B

On a slow weekday morning the room feels almost private — but on weekends, every seat is earned.

Set in Salt Lake City, UT, Café 140B has carved out a corner of the city's weekend brunch scene with a personality of its own. The room comfortably seats a mix of solo diners working through a coffee and a newspaper, couples splitting a stack of pancakes, and friend groups settling in for a slow, three-hour Saturday.

If you only order one thing, make it the shakshuka — a bubbling cast-iron pan of tomatoes, peppers, and softly poached eggs, served with warm pita for sopping.

Menu highlights

Here is a snapshot of the kinds of brunch dishes you can expect to find on the menu at Café 140B. Specials rotate weekly with what's in season — check the chalkboard at the host stand when you arrive.

• Buttermilk pancakes with whipped butter and warm maple syrup
• Avocado toast on grilled sourdough with chili crisp and a soft egg
• Chicken and waffles with hot honey and pickled jalapeño
• Steel-cut oats with brown sugar, toasted nuts, and stewed fruit
• Huevos rancheros with corn tortillas, refried beans, and salsa verde
• Croque madame with béchamel, gruyère, and a fried egg
• Bottomless mimosa flight (90-minute limit, weekends only)
• Fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice and seasonal cold-pressed juices

There's a small patio out back that fills up the moment the weather turns, and a wait list that moves faster than it looks.

Avocado toast at a place like this is not a meme — it's smashed in front of you, seasoned with flaky salt, lime, and chili crisp, and built on a slab of grilled sourdough.

Pro tip from the regulars: arrive before 9:30 on Saturdays or after 1 on Sundays to skip the worst of the wait.

Like a lot of the best brunch spots in Salt Lake City, Café 140B is at its most magical on weekend mornings, when the kitchen is firing on all burners and the room slowly fills with the kind of low, happy hum that only good food and unhurried company can produce. Save room for one of the pastries on the way out — they bake everything in-house, and the morning buns are legendary among regulars.

Tips from the regulars

• Save room: the pastry case at the front is part of the experience.
• Best time to go: arrive before 9:30 a.m. on weekends to skip the worst of the wait at Café 140B.
• Best for: groups of 2 to 4 — larger parties may want to call ahead.
• Don't miss the daily-special chalkboard near the host stand — it changes weekly and tends to feature the kitchen's best ideas.
• Coffee is taken seriously here. If you only know diner drip, ask the barista for a recommendation.

Hours

Frequently asked questions

What time does Café 140B open for brunch?

Posted hours are: Th-Su 09:00-14:00; Mo-We off; Dec 17-Dec 31 off; Jan 1-Jan 3 off. Hours can change on holidays — call ahead if you're traveling.

Does Café 140B take reservations?

Most brunch spots in Salt Lake City are walk-in friendly, with a wait list during peak hours. Larger parties (5+) should call ahead to ask about a reservation.

Is Café 140B kid-friendly?

Yes — Café 140B welcomes families. Most brunch menus include simple kid-friendly options like pancakes, scrambled eggs, and fresh fruit. Highchairs are usually available.

What kind of cuisine does Café 140B serve?

It's classified under cafe — broadly an American-style brunch experience with regional touches you'd expect in Salt Lake City.

Is there outdoor seating at Café 140B?

Yes — outdoor seating is available, weather permitting.

Location

Located at 140 North B Street. Coordinates: 40.7726, -111.8814. Use the address above with your preferred maps application for turn-by-turn directions.