I have to agree with KT. You don't have to be a foodie or a snob to enjoy the best bakery in SLC. We were first introduced to Tulie's croissants just after they opened, and they were handing them out for free at the Farmer's Market. I hadn't eaten a croissant regularly for years prior because it always seemed like a waste of calories for all the mediocre options that surrounded us.
Then I took a bite of this one and it took me right back to Paris, the best I've had since Paris! It was the perfect balance between dozens of light crisp and flaky layers and an intense rich buttery softness throughout. ( "Dry" as suggested in a previous review, has to be a fluke. We eat there, at least weekly, and I haven't had a dry one yet.) My husband and I left the Farmers Market immediately to find this new place! We've been regulars since.
I also have probably tried everything there, except the banana creme tart, which looks amazing, but I'm not a banana fan.
Our favorites... the coconut creme tart, the chocolate bouchons (to die for), don't miss the gingerbread tiles (in a jar on the counter, or bagged), the turkey, brie, & avocado sandwiches toasted, or grilled cheese and tomato sandwich with tomato soup, gelato in the summer, the plain chocolate cake is a birthday staple in our family... I could go on!
They are short on seating, but worth the wait! The staff is completely great. Mariah remembers everyone by name. And they usually remember what you are going to order, unless you are mixing it up a bit.
The hot chocolate is hit or miss (sometimes it's amazing, and sometimes just a reliable good), but in general their baristas do a great job. It's very family friendly, unless your family can't fit at the two long communal dining table. There are often lots of bicycles and dogs tied up out front.
Hopefully someday they'll have a retractable awning and a heating lamp over their outdoor tables.
The decor is so cool, as is Leslie the owner.
You've got to give this place a try!
Not real sure how to take NP's snotty comment (I eat at Tulie's often and that's the first time I've been labeled a snob) but I really have to disagree with the previous posts. The food here is exceptional! Tulie uses quality ingredients (for example Scharfenberger chocolate instead of generic bulk) and everything I've had (I've about eaten the entire menu) has been divine. Try the morning bun, the bouchon, the sour cream coffeecake, the coconut cream pie, and the bacon quiche (best quiche I think I've had - still trying to mimic the crust). Coffee is good, and there is a nice, carefully picked selection of hot teas. Seating is limited but in the summer there is also a outdoor area. This place is small, but the focus here is on the food and they do it wonderfully. If you are a foodie, you will rejoice! We have traveled extensively in Europe, especially France, and I think Tulie is the best French bakery I've visited outside of France (and better or comparable to many I've eaten at within France). The prices are a little higher than some places but considering the quality of the treats you will be receiving, the cost is worth it (in my opinion). The staff is always friendly and although the line moves slowly at times, they do not make you feel like cattle trying to push you through or pressuring an order. My humble suggestion is that you try Tulie for yourself, and if you don't like it (although I think you'd be a wackadoo not to) don't go back, but I know for most you'll find your new favorite bakery in SLC and count your blessings you didn't a couple of silly reviews hold you back from the most incredible baked goods in Salt Lake City!
If you don't mind the arrogant attitude of the Salt Lake City/9th and 9th crowd, than maybe you would like this place. There is very little seating and people that eat here are generally not polite. The staff, however, is friendly and the service is quick. Unfortunately, the pastries are just okay, nothing special. The croissants are a bit overcooked. Coffee is good.
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