South Salt Lake is one of Utah's most vibrant and diverse communities—a city where cultures, creativity, entrepreneurship, and opportunity come together. Ideally located in the heart of the Salt Lake Valley, South Salt Lake offers unparalleled access to major freeways, public transit, downtown Salt Lake City, the University of Utah, Salt Lake International Airport, and world-class outdoor recreation. Whether you're here for a few hours or have called South Salt Lake home for years, you'll quickly discover a community full of character, innovation, and local pride.

What truly makes South Salt Lake special is its people and its businesses. From family-owned restaurants and neighborhood coffee shops to artisan makers, retailers, breweries, service providers, and innovative startups, our local businesses are the heartbeat of our community. Every purchase made at a local business helps create jobs, strengthens our neighborhoods, fuels our local economy, and keeps dollars circulating right here in South Salt Lake.

At the South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, we believe that supporting local is an investment in our community's future. When we choose to shop, dine, and do business locally, we're helping entrepreneurs pursue their dreams while building a stronger, more connected city for everyone.

To help you discover all that South Salt Lake has to offer, we've compiled a guide featuring just a fraction of the incredible businesses that call our city home. Whether you're looking for your next favorite restaurant, a unique shopping experience, professional services, or hidden local gems, this guide is a great place to start.

Download our South Salt Lake Business Guide for an easy, go-anywhere resource that highlights businesses we encourage our community and visitors to explore and support.

Every business has a story, and every entrepreneur has a reason they chose South Salt Lake. We invite you to explore Salt Lake Sideways.

Salt Lake Sideways is a storytelling initiative created by Betsy Polivy that celebrates the businesses, artists, makers, and entrepreneurs shaping the unique identity of South Salt Lake. Through interviews, features, and behind-the-scenes stories, you'll discover the heart and soul of our community while finding new places to visit, support, and share with others.

Whether you're a resident looking to rediscover your neighborhood or a visitor searching for authentic local experiences, Salt Lake Sideways offers a deeper connection to the businesses that make South Salt Lake unlike anywhere else.