Midvale City is a melting pot of cultures, backgrounds and nationalities. Each demographic brings a unique flavor to the city, demonstrated in its many restaurants that highlight the world’s cuisines. 

Although there are many popular restaurants in the city, these five places have been staples in the community for many years, earning legacy status while providing great food for Salt Lake County residents. 

Su Casa Mexican Restaurant, 6876 S. State Street

Since 1978, Su Casa Mexican Restaurant has offered flavorful cuisine to customers from across the state. Its menu has remained affordable with myriad options. Start things off with Su Casa’s classic cheese crisp appetizer, a deep-fried flour tortilla topped with melted cheese. Su Casa house favorites include the Baja fish tacos with marinated fish and Baja sauce, spicy huevos rancheros, nachos supreme with your choice of meat and smothered pork or beef tamales. Specialty plates, like the chili verde dinner with a generous serving of homemade chili verde, are customer favorites. And be sure to save room for Su Casa’s sopapillas and Mexi-donuts. More info and online ordering at SuCasaMexicanRestaurant.com. 

Belgian Waffle & Omelet Inn, 7331 S. 900 East

For more than 45 years, the Belgian Waffle & Omelet Inn has been the place to go for a hearty breakfast. Famous for its signature waffle (smothered in a variety of fruit, syrups and cream), the Belgian Waffle offers breakfast 24 hours a day. Regular customers say the sweet rolls and homemade pies keep them coming back, along with the famous Garbage Hash that features a pile of hash browns with ham and bacon, onions, green peppers and mushrooms, topped with melted cheddar and Jack cheese. The restaurant also serves burgers, sandwiches and dinner items like fried chicken, homemade pot roast and meatloaf. Visit www.thebelgianwaffles.com for more info. 

Midvale Mining Cafe, 390 W. 7200 South

Family-owned since 1985, Midvale Mining offers home cooking, hearty fare, huge portions and amazingly delicious fluffy scones. Open seven days a week, for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Midvale Mining has everything from pancakes to prime rib. Its extensive breakfast menu includes corned beef hash and eggs, three-egg omelets, a French toast combo and its spicy red chili verde breakfast burrito. Lunch specials include Swiss steak with mushroom gravy, BBQ ribs and chicken, and roast turkey with dressing. Dinner offers large portions of sirloin, New York or rib eye steaks, fish and chips, and chicken fried steak. Don’t forget a piece of homemade apple pie to top off your meal. Follow Midvale Mining Cafe on Facebook for daily specials. 

Bohemian Brewery, 94 E. Fort Union Blvd.

Old-world European fare and Czechoslovakian lager brewing set Bohemian Brewery apart from other restaurants in the Salt Lake Valley. Opened in 2001, the brewery provides a rustic, mountain lodge atmosphere featuring a fireplace in the winter and a patio in the summer with views of the Wasatch Mountains. Appetizers include a giant pretzel with house-made beer cheese and pierogies served with dill sour cream. Its pub fare features Bohemian goulash, Bavarian brats and schweinshaxen, a slow-braised pork shank topped with roasted onions. The beer menu pays tribute to traditional lager brews with a Czech pilsener, Viennese amber, Cherny Bock dark and Bavarian Weiss. Bohemian Brewery also offers a brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more at BohemianBrewery.com. 

Chabaar Beyond Thai, 87 W. 7200 South

Anny Sooksri is a pioneer in Thai cuisine in Salt Lake County. Growing up in Thailand, Sooksri developed a passion for the flavors of her country. Since moving to Utah, she has opened four Thai restaurants in the valley, including Chabaar Beyond Thai in 2011. The restaurant is known for its wide selection of curries, ranging from sweet to super-spicy. Salads are colorful and tasty with surprising ingredients like shredded papaya, glass noodles and Thai-grilled steak. Chabaar also offers stir-fry dishes, soups and the chef’s special curry pot pie. Finish your meal with traditional sweet sticky rice with Thai custard, mango, pineapple or strawberry. Visit BestThaiFoodInUtah.com for a complete menu.   λ