Sumac Cafe is a welcoming Persian restaurant and coffee-and-tea destination in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, known for bringing the warmth, flavor, and hospitality of Persian dining into a relaxed, unpretentious setting.
Guests come here for a memorable experience built around Persian staples, thoughtfully prepared desserts, and a wide selection of drinks, all served with the kind of care that makes both everyday meals and special outings feel meaningful.
Whether you are stopping in for lunch, settling in for dinner, or simply looking for a quiet place to enjoy a great cup of tea, Sumac Cafe offers a dining experience that feels both comforting and distinctly inviting.
The menu is designed to satisfy a wide range of tastes and occasions, with options that include comfort food, healthy selections, small plates, vegan choices, vegetarian dishes, coffee, alcohol, and beer.
From signature local specialties to desserts that consistently earn praise, the café has built a reputation for quality and consistency, supported by fast service and table service that help make each visit smooth and enjoyable.
With outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and catering available, Sumac Cafe makes it easy to enjoy Persian cuisine in the way that works best for your plans, whether you are hosting, gathering with friends, dining solo, or planning a romantic evening out.
With a strong 4.80-star rating from 1,078 reviews, Sumac Cafe has become a trusted favorite for diners who value excellent food, a great tea selection, and an atmosphere that can feel casual, cozy, quiet, trendy, or romantic depending on the moment.
A fireplace adds to the inviting feel, while accessible features such as a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet help ensure that more guests can enjoy the experience comfortably.
Reservations are accepted, payments are easy with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, and the café is conveniently located at 2578 Bengal Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121.
For those looking for a Persian restaurant that combines tradition, convenience, and genuine hospitality, Sumac Cafe stands out as a destination worth returning to again and again.
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Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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We had this Persian restaurant cater our wedding for 250 guests, and they absolutely blew us away! The food was beyond delicious, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our guests are still raving about the kabobs, rice, and appetizers! What really stood out was their amazing customer service. The team was professional, organized, and so kind throughout the whole process. They made everything feel smooth and stress free, and their hospitality was unmatched. They truly went above and beyond to make our big day special. Couldn’t have asked for a better catering experience. Highly recommend them for any event!
Simply delicious. Our group of friends enjoyed a variety of starters and entrees, beginning with a salad and sampler platter, which included an incredible Mirza ghasemi (eggplant based). Having never been before, I went with the lamb shank and was blown away. A few friends had the soltani, also full of flavor and generously portioned. I flew over 2,000 miles here for a ski trip, and if I can make it back, this is a must-have going forward. Wow!
My friend recommend this place to me and after looking at the menu, I decided to go there. It was on a weekday and there were not many customers inside, maybe 3 tables. The staff were super nice and attentive. They recommend dishes that were great and when they brought the foods they saw that I had airpods in my ears (I was just watching Youtube since I went alone) and she spoke to me by whispering. This shows how much they care because I could have been on a call or something. The restaurant is well decorated with nice ambient music. The foods were delicious. I love the appetizer (eggplant with yogurt) and the kabab were flavorful and tender. The eggplant soup I took home was well packed and very good as well. I also tried Persian tea and it was nice and aromatic and they brought it at the right temperature. I will definitely be back for other dishes in the menu and recommend this place to anyone looking for good foods.
DELICOUS! Amazing options and incredible portions. My new favorite place to eat, EASY! I got the Mast o Khyar (I am craving more as I type this) & the Beef Barg, my friend got the Chicken Barg. Also the saffron tea was PERFECT. Absolutely going back to try more!
Delicious food, attentive service, outdoor seating (and dog friendly). We were impressed at the amount of food given with the kebabs, and the flavors were fantastic. The lemon chicken kebab was our favorite, though they were all good. And the tiramisu for dessert was a perfect finish. We'll definitely be back!
Just had our lunch at Sumac Cafe and it was wonderful! We had beef and chicken Koobeedeh kabob, Tahdig (topped with Gheymeh stew) and they were all excellent. As hot beverage we had saffron tea and mint tea and had Saffron ice cream as dessert, again very good. If you are in Salt Lake City and craving Persian cuisine, look no further!
5 stars is way too low for this restaurant. As someone who regularly eats Persian food and was visiting from Las Vegas, the quality of this joint is unmatchable. You can tell the Chef takes their time and cook. If your in Salt Lake City area and you don’t eat here, your gonna miss out.
It was our first time trying Persian food, and my mom and I absolutely loved it! The restaurant is beautiful, with lovely music and a great atmosphere. The service was excellent, and we really appreciated the recommendations. Most importantly, the food was delicious. We also tried their Persian teas, which were amazing. We had such a wonderful time and would definitely come back!
Absolutely delicious food, and it was served very quickly!! Our server was also really friendly and helpful when we were unsure of what to order. This was our first time eating Persian food and we will absolutely come back here again. This is a great place to go for a special occasion. Absolutely try the saffron ice cream. Literally everything we ate was delicious. We had no idea what some of the spices were in our food, but it was amazing either way. We look forward to eating here again!
Never had Persian cuisine before and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. The waiter was extremely helpful giving recommendations and explaining the food. The interior is very nice and feels like a very formal place to eat but the dress code was relaxed. I strongly recommend getting the dolmas and pickled vegetables for the appetizer. And you need to finish off with a desert of the saffron and Rose water ice cream. Parking is pretty limited and if you go during peak hours expected to be very busy. I was strongly recommend getting a reservation. I hope to go back here again - good yummy food.
Common questions about Sumac Cafe
Sumac Cafe is located at 2578 Bengal Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121, United States, Cottonwood Heights, UT, United States.
You can reach Sumac Cafe by calling +1 801-733-4444.
Sumac Cafe has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 1078 customer reviews.
Sumac Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Sumac Cafe features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Sumac Cafe features the following highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
Sumac Cafe features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Sumac Cafe features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Sumac Cafe features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Sumac Cafe features the following amenities: Restroom.
Sumac Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy.
Sumac Cafe features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
Sumac Cafe features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Sumac Cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Sumac Cafe features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
Sumac Cafe features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
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