

This small-town diner got its name because the owner's wife made more than 50 pies a day. Initially an ice cream and candy store, the Idle Isle evolved into a full-service restaurant and has stayed in the same location - and kept its unique 1920s décor - for 95 years. One of the country's last old-fashioned, eat-in drug stores makes its own simple syrups for freezes and shakes, and serves hamburgers, sandwiches and soups, accompanied by fresh-cut fries, onion rings or fried pickles. The old-school interior is part of the charm as diners can enjoy a cup of coffee at the ornate wood counter or a business lunch in one of the high-backed booths. Lamb, a Greek immigrant, originally opened his cafe in Logan, but in 1939 moved it to its current downtown Salt Lake City location.

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In 1923, it moved to its current location, where it still serves sandwiches, hamburgers and full dinners, such as steak Oscar, fresh trout and the sweet and spicy Bluebird chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. Not long after, the owner began serving sandwiches and soups. as a candy shop, with an ice cream and soda fountain. The Bluebird opened more than a century ago at 12 W. They expanded the indoor seating and added the shady patio overlooking the Ogden River, where it's common to see a wedding proposal. In 1981, Keith and Belinda Rounkles bought the business, turning it into a year-round eatery. It operated as a grocery store, becoming a secret source of moonshine during Prohibition, and a seasonal restaurant where guests could walk up and order milkshakes and hamburgers. Originally built as a mountain resort in 1907, The Oaks moved up the canyon to its current location in 1933. Snappy Service restaurants have been added to subsequent Megaplex Theater complexes in South Jordan, Centerville, Lehi and Ogden. Miller moved the shop to Jordan Commons, his new entertainment complex in Sandy. In 2002, when the building was sold, longtime customer Larry H. It served hamburgers, fries and shakes and at one time was best known for its Spam and egg sandwich. This tiny diner originally opened in downtown Salt Lake City at 57 S. These oldies-but-goodies are listed based on the year they opened. Still, we've come up with a solid list of Utah restaurants that have been open for at least 75 years.
