Salt Lake Sideways

Salt Lake Sideways Hello everyone, and thank you for being here! Salt Lake Sideways was created to help shine a light on the small businesses that make Salt Lake City what it is.

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There’s something really special about sharing a great meal with the people you love most… especially when family and fr...
05/07/2026

There’s something really special about sharing a great meal with the people you love most… especially when family and friends come into town, and you get the chance to slow down and truly enjoy being together.

Recently, our family spent time at Forty Three Bakery, and we wanted to give a heartfelt thank you to owner Andrew and the entire team for creating such a thoughtful, delicious meal and experience for everyone around the table.

Moments like these are a reminder of why we care so deeply about highlighting local businesses. These places become part of our memories. They’re where conversations happen, laughter lingers a little longer, and visitors get to experience the heart of Salt Lake City through the people and spaces that make it special.

If you’ve got friends or family visiting soon, we truly can’t recommend places like Forty Three Bakery enough.

And honestly… this is exactly why Salt Lake Sideways exists. To help you discover meaningful places to eat, shop, gather, and connect throughout the city.

So next time you’re planning where to take your people, scroll through our website and let some of these incredible local businesses lead the way! ❤️

Finding local businesses you want to support shouldn’t feel complicated. That’s one of the reasons we’ve worked hard to ...
05/01/2026

Finding local businesses you want to support shouldn’t feel complicated.

That’s one of the reasons we’ve worked hard to make the Salt Lake Sideways website easy to explore, easy to navigate, and full of thoughtful ways to discover the people and places that make this city so special. ❤️

Whether you’re searching for women-owned businesses, coffee shops, LGBTQ+ spaces, sweet treats, breweries, or stories connected to specific neighborhoods and districts around Salt Lake City… we’ve organized our stories to help you find what speaks to you most.

Because this isn’t just about scrolling past another business online.

It’s about helping people connect more deeply to the city around them. To learn who is behind these spaces. To understand the passion, struggle, creativity, and heart that exists behind every storefront, studio, restaurant, café, and gathering place.

We care deeply about making these stories accessible, searchable, and enjoyable to explore… because these businesses deserve to be seen and supported.

Spend some time exploring with us. You might just discover your next favorite place, or the story that makes you see a familiar one differently.

A theater, an architecture office, a music venue… somehow, The Pearl on Main is all of it at once.Tucked into a century-...
04/29/2026

A theater, an architecture office, a music venue… somehow, The Pearl on Main is all of it at once.

Tucked into a century-old building in Midvale, this space is run by two architects who never originally planned to operate a venue. But after reaching a turning point early on, they made a choice… instead of walking away, they leaned in and reimagined what this building could become.

By day, they’re upstairs working on design projects. By night, the space transforms. Bands load in, comedians take the stage, and a wide range of communities gather… from music lovers to creatives to groups simply looking for a place where they feel welcome.

What they’ve created is more than an event venue. It’s a flexible, evolving space that reflects the people who walk through its doors. A place intentionally built to feel safe, open, and full of possibility.

It’s not polished in a way that feels distant, it’s real, collaborative, and constantly becoming something new.

If you’re curious how a space like this comes to life, you can read more about their story on our website… then find a night that speaks to you and step inside.

Not every gym is built the same… and some aren’t trying to be. 💪Big Mountain Barbell was created with a different mindse...
04/28/2026

Not every gym is built the same… and some aren’t trying to be. 💪

Big Mountain Barbell was created with a different mindset from the start. Owners Zac and Lynndsey set out to build something that puts people first… not crowds, not trends, not ego.

What they’ve created in Midvale reflects that clearly. This is a space designed for both beginners and experienced lifters, where you’ll find everything from cardio and machines upstairs to a serious strength training setup downstairs… including more squat space than most commercial gyms could dream of.

But what really defines this place is the culture. It’s intentionally not overcrowded. Coaches build real careers here. Members support each other. And creating a safe, respectful environment isn’t just a goal… It’s non-negotiable!

It’s the kind of gym that quietly changes how people feel about walking into one in the first place. ❤️

If you’ve ever wanted a space where you can learn, grow, and feel supported while doing it, this might be worth a closer look, you can read more about their story on our website, then see if it feels like the right fit for you.

What happens when a Salt Lake local turns a homebrewing hobby into an award-winning brewery, and still chooses to keep i...
04/24/2026

What happens when a Salt Lake local turns a homebrewing hobby into an award-winning brewery, and still chooses to keep it rooted right where it started?

We’re excited to share our latest story featuring Bewilder Brewing Co. 🍻

Owner Cody McKendrick built this space with intention from the very beginning. What started as a curiosity for brewing turned into years of learning, growing, and eventually opening a brewery alongside a lifelong friend, just months before the world unexpectedly shut down. Instead of folding, they adapted, pivoted, and kept going.

Today, Bewilder is known for doing things a little differently. The focus isn’t on rapid growth or chasing trends. It’s on crafting high-quality, traditional beers that people can enjoy right there in the space, fresh, consistent, and thoughtfully made. From the historic building they restored to the welcoming, community-driven atmosphere inside, everything about Bewilder feels grounded and intentional.

It’s a place built to last, and you can feel that the moment you walk in. 😊

Curious how it all came together? You can read the full story on our website, then stop in, grab a seat, and see what keeps people coming back!

Not all journeys into tech start behind a computer screen. 🖥️For Steve Paganelli, it started in an orchard in eastern Wa...
04/21/2026

Not all journeys into tech start behind a computer screen. 🖥️

For Steve Paganelli, it started in an orchard in eastern Washington. Long days, physical work, and a clear understanding that growth takes time and consistency.

That mindset followed him through years of figuring things out, from traveling the country working behind the scenes at major events, to teaching himself how to code, to eventually stepping fully into the world of digital marketing and development.

In 2015, he built Webaholics from the ground up.

What began as a web development and marketing agency has grown into something much more layered, supporting businesses through branding, websites, SEO, software development, and a powerful platform designed to help e-commerce businesses manage everything in one place.

Even as the company has evolved, the foundation has stayed the same. Show up, do the work, and build something that can actually last.

It’s the kind of business you may not always see, but it plays a big role in how others grow.

If you’re curious about the story behind it, you can read more on our website, and don’t forget to connect with them for any Website, SEO, CRM, Billing, and Sales needs!

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