Orem’s comfort food staples lean hearty, family-friendly, and from-scratch—perfect for snowy nights, post-game meals, or an easygoing date night.
Expect generous portions, baked goods, and homestyle plates with Utah flair.
Kneaders Bakery & Café
Kneaders is practically a local ritual for breakfast comfort.
Thick-cut French toast made from chunky cinnamon bread arrives with strawberries and whipped cream; croissant sandwiches come buttery and overflowing with eggs and cheese.
Soups in bread bowls—broccoli cheese, chicken noodle—nail winter warmth, and the turkey-bacon-avocado sandwich on house-baked bread is a reliable lunch go-to.
Don’t miss the seasonal pies and sugar cookies.
Aubergine & Company
Healthy-leaning comfort sounds contradictory until you try Aubergine’s Middle Eastern–inspired bowls, soups, and flatbreads.
The hummus is creamy and lush, the chicken shawarma warm-spiced and juicy, and the lentil soup a soothing staple on cold days.
Grain bowls layered with roasted vegetables, tahini, and pickles hit cozy without the crash. Smoothies and fresh juices add a feel-good finish.
Tucanos Brazilian Grill
All-you-can-eat churrasco can absolutely be comfort food.
Tucanos delivers an endless parade of grilled meats—garlic beef, bacon-wrapped chicken, sweet grilled pineapple—paired with a hot-and-cold bar loaded with rice, beans, salads, and stews.
The pão de queijo (cheese bread) is addictive, and the feijoada on select days is the kind of slow-simmered bowl that warms you to your core.
5 Star BBQ & Catering
Set in a homey space with a front-porch vibe, 5 Star BBQ serves smoky, stick-to-your-ribs plates.
Brisket is tender with a proper bark, pulled pork holds its moisture, and turkey’s surprisingly succulent.
Comfort sides shine: cheesy potatoes, cowboy beans, and cornbread that actually tastes like corn.
Get the sampler to try a bit of everything, and don’t skip the banana pudding.
Black Bear Diner
For pure diner nostalgia, Black Bear delivers the goods in jumbo portions.
Chicken-fried steak with pepper gravy, pot roast with carrots and potatoes, and big-as-your-plate pancakes channel weekend-comfort energy.
Coffee keeps flowing, the vibe is family-friendly, and the pies at the counter are a strong argument for dessert every time.
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