Ogden

Ogden, located in Utah, is known for its outdoor adventures and diverse food scene, including local favorites like fry sauce, Navajo tacos, and dishes with influences from immigrant communities.

Rosa's Cafe

Rosa's Cafe

2660 Washington Blvd, Ogden I-84401-3644, United States

Cafés • Coffee • Mexican • Vegetarian


"When I was a kid, my aunt brought me to the Snappy Service Café. I remember her burgers with great love. It was such a living place. And this glass stone wall? Iconic! When I heard that the building had finally been turned into a restaurant again, my excitement lived short when I found out it would be a Mexican restaurant. Don't get me wrong, I love Mexican food. But it felt like a betrayal of all these memories of my aunt Diane, and these juicy burgers served on Wonderbread bread rolls! Ha! For a long time, I couldn't bring myself here. But this morning I finally broke off and came through the glass stone wall for the first time in 30 years. The atmosphere is very fresh and light. For a small place it feels very open and secret. Many bright colors in Mexico meet Santa Fe palate. When I proposed my server, I had a breakfast Burrito and a coffee. The coffee was good. Nothing special, but still freshly brewed and not even stabbed. But the Burrito... Potatoes, onions, Queso and a well balanced wort wrapped around a fresh soft perfectly boiled tortilla! It was amazing! The first few bites gave no way to heat. When it was finally, it was not overwhelming at all. It was part of the entire taste profile and perfectly mixed. Fresh is a good word for all her food. It feels like someone just made breakfast for the family. Everything tastes simple and from scratch. The staff was friendly and polite. It was more like talking to a friend than Waitstaff. Very informal and friendly, without feeling of artificial sincerity. Every person working here seemed to have a real love for her job. I rarely give a positive assessment because I can always find something I would change. In this case, nothing. There is a unisex bathroom. I'm all for it, but I know that's not every cup of tea. I don't think this is a political explanation, as much as a space problem (the place is built on a stamp, even a charming one! But it was very clean! So yes, I recommend the place! I will definitely be back!"

Zhang's Chinese Kitchen

Zhang's Chinese Kitchen

380 N 2000 W, 84404, Ogden, US, United States

Meat • Soup • Cheese • Drinks


"We've eaten here a lot as it's not too far from home. My typical experience has been good. The food is good and well-prepared. However, our last dine-in visit was surprisingly disappointing. We ordered the lettuce wraps which is one of our favorites. It came with five pieces of lettuce which was enough for one per person at our table. In the past it has come with more. There was way more filling than there was lettuce. But, we understood that they were probably trying to limit wasted food. We asked for more lettuce and were told there would be an extra charge for it. When we asked how much, our server wasn't sure and had to go ask a manager. We were told it would be a dollar per piece of lettuce. I realize that grocery prices have increased substantially but $1/PIECE of lettuce is ridiculous!!! An entire head is less than $2. We paid the $1/PIECE because we wanted to enjoy the rest of our lettuce wraps. But we will think twice before going there again. Very disappointing!! Dietary restrictions: They seem to do okay at handling gluten-free options. They had several options and our server was knowledgeable about those options which was helpful. However, one time we ordered take-out including for my mom who has a severe fish allergy. We were assured that there would be no cross-contamination of the fish and other meat. However, after my mom ate her food, she had her allergic reaction to fish. Luckily, she has medication she can take to stop the reaction. But it was frustrating!"