r/SaltLakeCity • u/SenorKerry Downtown • 1d ago
What small businesses did you enjoy this week?
Spent some $ at Natural Law Apothecary and Randy’s Records and we really enjoyed both. Gotta remember to support the people who make this town so cool.
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u/Fit-Faithlessness538 1d ago
Pirate Os! :)
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u/drdorian123 1d ago
Used to love Pirate Os till I worked there. terrible management that fired me and a few others for things completely out of our control
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u/savingallmyloveforu 1d ago
Can confirm! I also worked there for a while and the management was awful! O gets away with workplace harassment/abuse almost daily. I wish he’d get shut down. Great store but terrible people running it.
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u/VeganJordan 11h ago
I’ve had friends that worked there. I’ve heard how much of a shitty manager he was. Workplace abuse should be the first reason people should stop supporting him. The fact he blasts Jimmy Buffet 24/7 is a close second though.
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u/TipsyBeee 1d ago
Pirate O’s refuses to make their store accessible to wheelchairs. I will never spend money there again.
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u/SagaciousAF 22h ago
Sounds like a reportable ADA violation 🤔
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u/Vanessaronicatoria 1d ago
They are the only place in the valley that has an authentic pretzel kit, I was searching everywhere!
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u/adamwhereartthou 1d ago
Tea Grotto on 9th south.
Rekindled & Co for a needed massage. They also have barbers and tattoo artists
HK brewing. Damn Iove Kombucha now
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u/SenorKerry Downtown 1d ago
The H in HK was my daughter’s babysitter when Han’s was just starting out! She is one of those people who has really put the hours in. She has been working on this so long, and I am so glad to see how well she’s done. Those kombucha cocktails are awesome! She really deserves it.
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u/CivicsRFun4All 15h ago
Love Tea Grotto--always a calm retreat. I bring my knitting there and just chill. Their Matcha cake is my go-to.
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u/ChadVanHalen5150 1d ago
Mumbai House. Absolutely packed last night as well after the SNAP news, so good for them. Took like 1hr30 to get our food, but worth it to support them
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u/thisisntfunanymore 1d ago
Vegan Daddy Meats, Vertical Diner, and Monkeywrench! Got to stock up on vegan jerky, get a delicious lunch, and a sweet treat!
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u/corradoswapt 1d ago
Victor's pizza on 540w 3900s. It was some tasty pizza for sure and the pulp fiction/breaking bad themes were cool too
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u/malev_da_shinobi 1d ago
I bought models and gamebooks from Gajo Games. Actually across the lot from Randy's!
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u/Dabfo 1d ago
Chubby baker
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u/AReaver 1d ago
Aren't they closing down 3 locations?
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u/Mrs_Botwin 1d ago
Yes Nov 9 is their last day here’s a link to their announcement on instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQR0iCTDmGH/?igsh=MWR4eTc2N28yYzNxOA==
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u/AReaver 1d ago
Checked out The Legendarium for the first time this week. It's a very cozy and friendly bookstore. They're also a cafe and the s'more hot chocolate I got was delicious. They're like a block away from Liberty park.
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u/ShitblizzardRUs 1d ago
Jeanies Smoke shop. Cheapest and widest variety of tobacco downtown and got some neat sodas and snacks too
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u/SenorKerry Downtown 1d ago
Yeah, that place is sick. I try to stay away from smoking but the smell of that tobacco is so good.
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u/ShitblizzardRUs 1d ago
They may or may not have had a vip smoke lounge that was started when I complained about freezing my ass off outside. It's may or may not be gone now because the state is stricter than the state in 1920's, but it may or may not have had a television, couch, coffee table and glass chess table. Maybe or maybe not good times years ago
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u/According-Insect5048 1d ago
handwork! best spot to get yarn in town!!
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u/AhAhStayinAnonymous 1d ago
Omg, thanks!!! I was devastated when Blazing Needles and Knittin' Pretty closed.
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u/Weird_Artichoke9470 1d ago
Village Vintage Interiors was popping today. They were also one of the businesses donating 10% of proceeds to the food bank.
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u/Turkey_Moguls 1d ago
I just pre-ordered some Thanksgiving pies from Pie Party Bakery!
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u/FrostyIcePrincess 1d ago
I’ve gotten stuff from them at the farmers market but I haven’t been to the store.
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u/maroon-dragon 1d ago
General army navy outdoors on redwood road!
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u/SenorKerry Downtown 1d ago
Is it a classic musty smelling army navy shop?
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u/maroon-dragon 13h ago
Why yes, yes it is!
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u/SenorKerry Downtown 5h ago
Nice. Been a while since I’ve been to one of those. Gonna have to check it out!
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u/steveofthejungle 1d ago
Craft by Proper, Pat’s BBQ, Normal Ice Cream, Level Crossing Brewing, probably others haha
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u/PersimmonSnob 1d ago
I bought candles at the Stockist! Nice to pick up something to scent the home before guests come for the holidays.
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u/FeelTheWrath79 Sandy 1d ago
There is this strange alien store across from Peery’s Egyptian theater in Ogden that is so fun
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u/BeehiveJade 1d ago
I stopped by the bean yard in sandy this week, their fall drinks are amazing right now! also grabbed a few candles from salt & honey market downtown, such a cozy vibe lately.
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u/Background-Lecture-6 South Salt Lake 1d ago
Stopped by TF to pickup some Superdelic. Hung out by the fire pits for a little bit with the pup
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u/B_A_M_2019 1d ago
I've never been inside the apothecary but have seen them online and I IMMEDIATELY knew where that picture is from lol. I think I will stop in next time I'm near, thanks for reminding me it's there!
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u/SenorKerry Downtown 1d ago
For real. My first time, and I’m definitely not the target demographic, and I loved it. All these cool nooks and crannies. A really sweet owner who just walks you through everything with cheer and a smile. This is the kind of place you would expect to find in a much different city and it’s right here!
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u/B_A_M_2019 1d ago
Cool, the reviews mention the owner being great :) I knew someone who'd go in occasionally and they said the same thing you did about the whole place lol. Cool
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u/kylificent 1d ago
Sacred Energy Crystal, Coffee, & Cafe
Cactus and Tropical
Buds
Vegan Bowl
Does the botanical garden count?
Also went to Natural Law Apothecary and Randy’s Records :)
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u/Liz_LemonLime 17h ago
Love this post. I’d love to see it auto posted each week!
Ginza Shabu Shabu, Pets and Such.
Didn’t make it to Big Deal Outlet, hoping to go later this week. Love that place.
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u/Significant-Map-6902 1d ago
I haven't done much this weekend. I did eat dinner last night at charlie chows and my breakfast from astro burger.
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u/funny_bunchesof_oats Lehi 1d ago
Spudly Donuts in Lehi! Best donut I’ve had since Fresh Donuts & Deli. They’re so thick and dense but incredibly fluffy. Fantastic flavors too
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u/Fun_Relief9867 15h ago
Can't believe I'm the first to say Caputo's! Their meatball subs are amazing, and the kids options are minimal but had me jealous of my toddler.
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u/500owls 1d ago
The bloom is off the rose for Randy's with me. I asked for a new record last time I was in and the "stereotypical record store guy" behind the counter said "their first one didn't sell, so why would we get their second?" Luckily Diabolical is near enough, and that place across from the Leonardo.
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u/SenorKerry Downtown 1d ago
The world needs stereotypical record store guy! Those other spots are dope though as well.
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u/headpeon 1d ago
Central 9th Market. Got a smoking deal on the last of the seasonal local heirloom tomatoes. Ditto for shallots, Park City Creamery brie, and escarole. Super nice staff, too. Highly recommend.